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Speaking FCE 2

The document provides guidance on discussing potential ideas to attract more tourists to a town. It includes sample phrases for expressing and asking for opinions, agreeing or disagreeing with a partner, changing the discussion topic, and concluding the discussion. Useful expressions are given for starting a discussion, such as asking if someone would like to go first, and for maintaining a respectful dialogue with different perspectives.

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Speaking FCE 2

The document provides guidance on discussing potential ideas to attract more tourists to a town. It includes sample phrases for expressing and asking for opinions, agreeing or disagreeing with a partner, changing the discussion topic, and concluding the discussion. Useful expressions are given for starting a discussion, such as asking if someone would like to go first, and for maintaining a respectful dialogue with different perspectives.

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Part 1

Compare the two photos and ...

 say what is good and bad about these types of holidays


 say what the people are looking at and why
 say why they have chosen this sort of holiday.

Which of these holidays would you prefer?

Part 2
I’d like you to imagine that a town wants more tourists to visit. Here
are some ideas they’re thinking about and a question for you to
discuss.
First you have some time to look at the task.

(The examiner places the following picture in front of you and allows you 15
seconds to read the question and study the options.)
Part 3
What can people do to have a good holiday in your country?
What's good about living in cities in your country?
Which is the best city for people to visit in your country?
Useful Phrases to Engage in a Discussion

In this section, we’ll go over some useful phrases that you can use in any
discussion like the one in this part of the B2 Speaking. Let’s see:

 Starting your discussion

 Shall I start? / Yeah, go on. 


 Shall I go first? / Of course, go ahead. 
 Is it okay if I start? / Sure, no problem.
 Would you like to go first?  / Yes, why not?

 Expressing your opinion

 I believe/think that…
 In my opinion,…
 The way I see it,…
 If you ask me,…
 I would say that…
 It seems to me that…
 In my view…
 As far as I’m concerned,…

 Asking for your partner’s opinion

 statement, don’t you think/agree? 


 statement, wouldn’t you say so?
 statement , wouldn’t you agree?
 statement, right?
 Do you think…?
 Do you believe that…?
 What do you think about…?
 How about…?
 What about…?
 What’s your take on…?

 Agreeing with your partner

 I (totally) agree with you. 


 You’re dead right.
 That’s (absolutely) true.
 You’re (absolutely) right. 
 That’s a great idea. 
 I couldn’t agree more. 
 Yes, I see what you mean. 
 I see it that way, too. 
 Yes, of course. 
 I think so, too.

 Disagreeing with your partner

 I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way.


 I’m sorry but I have to disagree.
 You may be right, but I have a different view. 
 That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you. 
 I’m sorry, but I don’t agree. 

 Changing the subject

 As for + one of the options


 As to + one of the options
 In relation to + one of the options
 As regards + one of the options
 Regarding the question of the task, 
 With regard to + paraphrased question

 Concluding the discussion

 I believe we have an agreement, don’t we?


 So, do we have an agreement? 
 Shall we stick to…?
 Shall we agree on..?

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