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The learning materials in the different sections on LearnEnglish are organised by English level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

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Information gap activity

Information gap activities can be difficult, but we have lots of tips to help you get top marks in this type of speaking exam. Watch the video first and then read the tips below.

Speaking exams
exams
speaking
cinema
films
Language level
B1 English level (intermediate)
B2 English level (upper intermediate)
Post date
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 11:23
Average: 5 (1 vote)

Discussion

In speaking exams you may be asked to discuss a topic and give your opinion. Watching other students doing this sort of task will help you learn how to do it too. So, watch the video first and then read the tips below to make sure you get top marks in your next speaking exam!

Speaking exams
exams
speaking
speaking skills
Language level
B1 English level (intermediate)
B2 English level (upper intermediate)
Post date
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 11:21
Average: 5 (2 votes)

Describe a photo or picture

In some speaking exams you have to talk about photos or pictures. The video and tips below will help you to do really well in this type of speaking exam.

Speaking exams
exams
speaking
speaking skills
photography
Language level
B1 English level (intermediate)
B2 English level (upper intermediate)
Post date
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 11:15
Average: 3.3 (18 votes)

Talk about yourself

This is a very common task at the beginning of a speaking exam. It is something you can prepare at home and practise. If you know what to say, you will feel more relaxed and confident at the start of the exam.

Speaking exams
exams
speaking
speaking skills
Language level
B1 English level (intermediate)
B2 English level (upper intermediate)
Post date
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 11:13
Average: 3.6 (8 votes)
Typical speaking tasks

Typical speaking tasks

This section helps you understand the types of tasks in speaking exams. 

Speaking exams
Language level
A2 English level (pre-intermediate)
B1 English level (intermediate)
B2 English level (upper intermediate)
C1 English level (advanced)
Post date
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 11:11
Average: 3.3 (7 votes)

Speak without words! (non-verbal language)

Speaking exams
exams
Language level
B1 English level (intermediate)
B2 English level (upper intermediate)
Post date
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 11:07
No votes yet

Taking turns

Speaking exams
exams
Language level
B1 English level (intermediate)
B2 English level (upper intermediate)
Post date
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 11:05
No votes yet

Showing interest

Speaking exams
exams
Language level
B1 English level (intermediate)
B2 English level (upper intermediate)
Post date
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 11:01
Average: 2.3 (3 votes)

Agreeing and disagreeing

Speaking exams
exams
Language level
B1 English level (intermediate)
B2 English level (upper intermediate)
Post date
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 10:58
Average: 4.5 (11 votes)

Opinions

Speaking exams
exams
Language level
B1 English level (intermediate)
B2 English level (upper intermediate)
Post date
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 10:56
Average: 3.9 (9 votes)

When you don’t know an exact word

Speaking exams
exams
Language level
B1 English level (intermediate)
B2 English level (upper intermediate)
Post date
Monday, March 5, 2012 - 10:51
No votes yet
Communication strategies

Communication strategies

This section offers you practical advice and language for you to prepare for your speaking exams.

Speaking exams
exams
Language level
B1 English level (intermediate)
B2 English level (upper intermediate)
Post date
Monday, March 5, 2012 - 10:46
Average: 3.4 (5 votes)
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