Tony will tell you the types of questions and topic areas you'll be asked about in part 1 of the exam. He'll also tell you how to answer the questions and how not to answer the questions,

In part 1 of the speaking exam you are speaking about yourself and sometimes it's difficult to find the right word. We've made that a lot easier with our brilliant topic vocabulary suggestions. 

• Look through each topic and select vocabulary that you could use. 
• Highlight your favourite words, phrases and phrasal verbs. 
• DON'T try and remember everything just make sure you know the vocabulary that's relevant to you.
• Use the second blank pdf to write down all your own vocabulary and favourite words. This will help you remember the words.

In this lecture you'll see actual students answering real part 1 questions. How well do they answer the questions? 

At the end Tony will give some feedback telling you what they did well and what they could have improved.

Here's your chance to practise everything you've learned so far about Speaking Part 1. 

• You'll see a real examiner asking questions. 

• Then the clock starts ticking. 

• You have to answer the question. 

• Don't give a short answer!

• Remember:

  • answer the question

  • add more information

  • add some personal information

• You could record yourself doing it and review your performance.

Have a look at these 99 part 1 style questions. Can you answer them all or are there some areas where you vocabulary is weak. Identify your weaknesses and practise those topic areas more. Remember this isn't just for the exam this is for real life

On the second sheet you can start to write down answers and/or vocabulary you can use to talk about yourself.

You will be fully prepared to give amazing answers in your speaking exam part 1.

The questions in Part 1 could come from any of the topic areas.  To get used to answering random questions we've created this game.  To play the game download the PDF and make sure you have a dice.  Throw the dice once to select the topic and then again to select the question in that topìc area.  Try to speak for about 30 seconds for each one. Record yourself and later listen back to see how you could improve your answer.

Remember the way to answer:

• answer the question
• add more information
• add some personal information

In this lecture Tony will tell you the format of the part 2 task. He'll tell you the type of language you should be using to get a great mark and he'll tell you what not to do!

Don't skip this if you want to get a fantastic mark in part 2. Modals aren't easy but Tony will give you a user friendly review of the modals of speculation and their use:

• must 
• might
• cant 

He'll also look at the different forms:

• present
• present continuous
• past
• past continuous

With this lecture you'll find a pdf with all the different structures, their use and example.

Remember pronunciation, intonation and stress are 25% of the mark. Make sure you practise your pronunciation of modal structures so you sound fantastic.

Here you'll see basic, better, advanced and amazing comparing structures. You have to use them in part 2 of the exam so don't use the basic structures, use the advanced and amazing structures.....your examiner will be amazed!

Remember pronunciation, intonation and stress are 25% of the mark. Make sure you practise your pronunciation of the comparative structures so you sound fantastic.

Remember pronunciation, intonation and stress are 25% of the mark. Make sure you practise your pronunciation of the comparative structures so you sound fantastic.

Linkers are really easy to learn and you don't need too many of them. Your answers are going to sound so much better if you use them. As the title says they pull everything together!

(pull together is a phrasal verb meaning - to work well together or cooperate)

Watch these two candidates answering part 2. 

How did they do?

What did they do well?

What could they improve?

How would you answer the question?

With these 'karaoke' videos you can do a timed simulation of part 2 of the Cambridge First speaking exam.

Part 2 of the First speaking exam is probably the most challenging part of the exam so we have made a short video to review all the different parts.

Remember this is the part of the exam that most students DON'T achieve the maximum mark. The only way you'll improve your mark is by following Tony's advice and practise as often as you can. Make sure you practise:

Modals of speculation
Comparatives structures
Linkers

Good luck and remember practice makes perfect!

Tony explains how to play the game - you get points for good language but loose points for weak structures. Download the pdf and play the game with your partner using the timed (karaoke) questions or use the downloadable exams.

Bonus part 2 PDF speaking exams to download.

Tony will introduce you to part 3 of the exam and take you through the logistics and timing of each part of it.

He'll be looking at the language and structures for part 3 and 4 in the next video.

Here you'll see and hear the structures you've studied in this section and then do drilling practise to perfect your pronunciation, intonation and stress. You'll sound more authentic and give better answers in parts 3 + 4 after doing this practice of:

• starting conversations
• giving opinions
• agreeing and disagreeing
• interrupting politely
• reaching a conclusion

Tony explains how to play the game - you get points for good language but loose points for weak structures. Download the pdf and play the game with your partner using the timed (karaoke) questions or use the downloadable exams.

So you've finished part 3 of the speaking exam and you're thinking 'what happens now?'

In this video Tony will explain everything you have to do in part 4 and give you the secrets he knows as an examiner to do it well.

Here's your chance to practise a full speaking exam with Sophie. Remember, it's better if you do the test with your partner or another person. Use your mobile phone to record your answers so you can self correct.

Here's your chance to practise a full speaking exam with George. All parts of the exam are included. Remember, it's better if you do the test with your partner or another person. Use your mobile phone to record your answers so you can self correct.

Here's your chance to practise a full speaking exam with Tony. Remember, it's better if you do the test with your partner or another person. Use your mobile phone to record your answers so you can self correct.

It's easy to forget that the exam day is different from the practice you've done here with the 99 questions, karaoke videos, pronunciation etc. On the exam day you have to bring it all together. Luckily for you, Tony, your coach, is an experienced Cambridge examiner and he has seen it all. 

Here he gives you some final tips for doing the exam successfully. Using the reminder sheet (see the next video and PDF) and Tony's Top Tips you'll be fully prepared for exam day.

With the Today School reminder sheet you've got a useful summary of all the language you've learnt in this course. Keep it with you or download a copy to your phone so you can review the structures wherever you are.

On the day of the exam you are going to be nervous and worrying about forgetting stuff. With the handy reminder sheet you'll be able to review all the structures you've been learning. Just don't get it out in the exam! 

All the team at Today School would like to thank you for doing our course. We hope you've enjoyed it.

If you have any comments or suggestions please get in contact with us via Udemy or our Facebook account (Facebook.com/TodaySchoolBarcelona).

If you want to practise Cambridge First exercises go to our blog at https://todayschool.es/first-certificate-tests-2/

See you on our next course. Goodbye.