B2 First Speaking test - Florine and Maria | Cambridge English

Find out more about the B2 First exam: camengli.sh/3oIFwff
Read examiner's comments: camengli.sh/3tz8Irm
Time allowed: 14 minutes per pair of candidates
Number of parts: 4
Marks: 20% total
You have to talk: with the examiner with the other candidate on your own
Part 1 (Interview)
What's in Part 1? Conversation with the examiner. The examiner asks questions and you may have to give information about your interests, studies, career, etc.
What do I have to practise? Giving information about yourself and expressing your opinion about various topics.
How long do I have to speak? 2 minutes
Part 2 (Long turn)
What's in Part 2? The examiner gives you two photographs and asks you to talk about them. You have to speak for 1 minute without interruption and the interlocutor then asks the other candidate to comment on your photographs for about 30 seconds.
The other candidate receives a different set of photographs and you have to listen and comment when they have finished speaking. The question you have to answer about your photographs is written at the top of the page to remind you what you should talk about.
What do I have to practise? Talking on your own about something: comparing, describing, expressing opinions, speculating.
How long do I have to speak? 1 minute per candidate
Part 3 (Collaborative task)
What's in Part 3? Conversation with the other candidate. The examiner gives you some material and a task to do. You have to talk with the other candidate and make a decision.
What do I have to practise? Exchanging ideas, expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing, suggesting, speculating, evaluating, reaching a decision through negotiation, etc.
How long do we have to speak? 3 minutes (a 2-minute discussion followed by a 1-minute decision-making task)
Part 4 (Discussion)
What's in Part 4? Further discussion with the other candidate, guided by questions from the examiner, about the topics or issues raised in the task in Part 3.
What do I have to practise? Expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing.
How long do we have to speak? 4 minutes
Cambridge English speaking tests take place with one or two other candidates, and two examiners. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable.

[@levlinx1013]

not me pausing the video at every question to answer it myself

[@barbosaluiz]

Aahahahah you exposed me

[@lou7707]

hahaha same

[@karmncg7008]

I'm doing it too

[@nadal09]

i feel to much identified with this comment

[@djurdj4]

i did that too lol

[@nexthinio]

Florine actually helped Marie a lot asking those questions like "Why do you think so?" Great cooperation, I would like to have a pratner like her.

[@dea2913]

She's asked to do that, it's one of the tasks of these speakings.

[@longlivethegays]

When I sat for the FCE my partner and I were given different options for a present, I think, and we agreed before we started talking that we were going to go through a few before choosing the one. And then the exam started and she went straight for the one we were supposed to choose last. It's been 6 years but I'm still annoyed that we had a plan and she made me change our whole loose script.

[@Meucarrozero]

Yes. She responded well about Interactive/Communication. A lot of contribution to keep the conversation going.

[@nightone9139]

yeah it could help it to have something to say but after a few times it would be so obvious that she need some help

[@Alan-ps8kz]

Me too

[@soniatrejo5453]

The teacher is so kind and her voice gives you confidence. God bless her

[@Fio0418]

Yahh, it’s the complete opposite of my teachers… except for one. I think it’s really important to have a teacher that speaks calm and confident to give you a safe feeling so that you’re not that shy or nervous anymore and can speak without stuttering ☹️🫶🏻

[@candeladubuisson4459]

Maria I understand you so much omg she is so nervous

[@yosoyalbertico]

I feel nervous watching this video. Tomorrow i'll try to do my best english ever.

[@erburu]

+yosoyalbertico So...? How did you do? :)

[@xavi123ify]

+yosoyalbertico the best advice is to be relaxed

[@yosoyalbertico]

thanks!! however, I have to recognize that my level wasn't enough. I failed it. :-( Maybe next time...

[@erburu]

yosoyalbertico I'm really sorry... I'm doing it in a few months, been preparing for it for a while. I wish you luck in case you try to do it again

[@javidakhmedov5932]

+yosoyalbertico what is your english level?

[@JackssonFeitosa]

Florine was so nice asking Maria some questions so she could explore more her ideas 💡. Also it’s a amazing way to demonstrate that you know how to interact with people. As a English teacher this is what we are expecting from our students.

[@aminlouedziane1057]

an amazing*

[@emindjamalov7522]

an English teacher*

[@oguzbakan4580]

wow what we expect from the english teachers is to distinguish the difference between "a/an" ;)

[@RP944]

Also, it's...*

[@ARODsimon]

@@emindjamalov7522 that's what I thought

[@virgochic8415]

Omg im so nervous for them

[@DRAGANBRAND]

I felt the same :P

[@martamasini7459]

I think these videos are really helpful to face Cambridge certifications

[@meiling637]

I agree with you

[@rajtamang8445]

exactly !

[@YukiNakamura]

We see eye to eye

[@siravdalyan3709]

32

[@youcefcharaallah2346]

Yes,and i think it's normal exam and easy

[@anLe-zx2tc]

Who are watching to prepare for the exam tomorrow ?

[@dudleyhayes7120]

Me.

[@antoniofernandezmolero4863]

Me.

[@joelp7835]

I'm having my speaking exam in less than two weeks u_u

[@FilosofiApuntes]

me

[@SoniRoth]

me xd

[@mariaaaaa7268]

I took the exam yesterday and it wasn’t nearly as difficult as I expected. For anyone taking the exam don’t be too nervous, the examiners are very friendly. 👍😄

[@rodolfolg8565]

I think Florine speaks great english:)

[@valentinaislandsofficialch4539]

Rodolfo Lg Yes, think so, too. Even though she makes some mistakes from time to time (but really few), it doesn't harm her communication and it is awesome really

[@mariel8170]

Dutch people talk good English, because when they were children cartoons were not translated into Dutch, and they used a lot of English words in their vocabulary

[@arzu4067]

I took the exam on July 29 th and I passed it😁 I remember how worried I was when I was watching these videos. Honestly, the speaking part was not as stressful as I thought. It was unbelievable easy and satisfying. The examiners were welcoming and kind. I have never thought that it will be so easy. I recommend everyone who wants to take this exam to do it, it was an amazing experience for me.😄

[@veronikapavlikova105]

Same experience! Just waiting for results but I feel like I passed :) maybe even more than that

[@elenagide]

I have the exam tomorrow😬

[@DanielGarcia-rt9pi]

I'm taking the exam tomorrow. Wish me luck!😅

[@mihnea4924]

Did you pass it with grade A or lower?

[@arnaucebringarca8251]

LOL IM LOOKING THIS ON 28 OF JULY BECAUSE IM TAKING MH EXAM TOMORROW OMG

[@IlusionHunter]

When the lady asks the questions I feel as nervous as if I was taking the exam. I try to answer the questions but I hesitate a lot like she was asking me... FOR REAL.

[@manuelg.e.8948]

ikr 😭

[@endlessworld94]

What makes me feel nervous is the woman behind the lady taking notes about their speech. I think they should avoid doing that in front of the students so that they can feel more relaxed and confident.

[@isabeldiaz4181]

@@endlessworld94 True

[@iistoyanova7876]

The same here

[@lights5616]

I have my exam tomorrow, to everyone watching this video and reading the comments section I wish u the best of luck we can do it!!

[@conejocapitalista6116]

I can hear the accent of the argentinian, she speaks more with the 'S'

[@emilianocastrocruz695]

i noticed that too

[@pianoman551000]

Remember: The Argentinian speaks Spanish, which is a Romance language, so the phonemes will differ from the Belgian Student who speaks a Germanic language whose sound system is much closer to English.

[@fioree_]

y pronuncia mas "sh"

[@aldanabenitez2656]

I'm Argentinian and I speak English but I don't have a strong accent, I think the accent depends on the area where you live

[@mihaelmontes1597]

Noo, Are you argentinian, because i think that that one don't open good the mouth, and is very nervious !!

[@robertogrigolatto8565]

OMG! I took the test an hour ago (I'm Argentinian ), and it couldn't have gone better! I'm proud of myself!

[@nievesdecastro2200]

Robert Gratto Did you pass?👍🏻😊

[@Paramnv]

Mendxs Dream Obviously

[@germantarnoski7130]

Feliciteishons

[@TimeG37]

congrats man

[@simonmarotti]

proud of you!

[@starcraft2gaming743]

Don't overthink guys, be natural and positive

[@Magical-Owl]

omg the photos are so hard !

[@danielaperedo3952]

Yes, I dont know why they choose that kind of photos

[@efrainlopez1510]

Sure specially the second one

[@moses711]

@@danielaperedo3952 well, it is a test.. Should be that way...

[@cc2599]

@@efrainlopez1510 *ESPECIALLY

[@afrouraios1371]

It seems pretty easy, but I think it’s important to have a partner that you can cooperate with as well....

[@JPMRY]

I have the B2 speaking exam tomorrow and this is the exact exam that was given to me by my teacher, so this video really helps me with an idea of how it's going to go down tomorrow. Thanks!

[@blanche3529]

Who's taking the exam with mask in confinement?

[@PaulaMunoz-ms5nm]

Me :(

[@lunamarti8383]

Me haha

[@manueldiaz5287]

Well, you are lucky. In my country the exams are not allowed yet.

[@marcomontalvo1617]

I'll take it this saturday :/

[@martifarres286]

Me tomorrow

[@aneari3460]

I get nervous for them, so imagine how I will feel when it’s my time

[@camomila6070]

I can't concentrate her voice is so calm

[@marceloandreparionaromero6288]

That teacher is lovely and makes you feel confident.Amazing

[@error_606_]

Re-watching this video one last time. I have the exam tomorrow. Man, I hope I can be as good as Florine!

[@lamblias6od]

I don’t know why I found harder the images and the topics they had to talk about in this level B2 compared to the C1

[@manuastiurq]

I am not having my exam tomorrow BUT, I love these videos because I can practise before the speaking day! Great!

[@Volter_X]

That would be my longest minute ever e.e

[@mueslyman2311]

When I took the exam, I was thrilled by the fact that the two examiners were called Gillian and one of them asked me if I came from the place where a friend of hers was working at and I did. Her friend was actually my English teacher whose name was Gillian as well.

[@choconinico]

florine was amazing

[@CristianDominguezReloaded]

the problem with the speaking part is that you just have to make up the best situations for each question . but making things up about something you don't like to do is hard sometimes.like for example this question: "which garden would you prefer to spend time in?" like what would i like to spend my time in a garden in the first place? what am i supposed to do? watching ants,bugs? studying plants? sit down on the ground surrounded by flowers doing nothing? , this is the hardest part of the test , the imagination .

[@MariaMoreno-gw9qi]

Planting a nice plant 😀👍🏻 4:55

[@putinaebalomobtable3120]

well now l'm in your club «I have my FCE exam tomorrow» 🥰🥰 good luck to everyone!

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

You can do it!

[@nicollyquirino1898]

Thank God that my exam will be in my own city... So, these videos are helping me to study and stop being nervous with the exam. Thank you so much Cambridge English!

[@fritznerjoseph8442]

Well done Florine ,you're so bright!

[@orlandomacuacua3543]

I enjoyed see how the examiner run the test, was so wonderful to watch this video. Thank y so much.

[@jeremiasvodanovich4138]

This is great! Because you can see an example of how it will be!

[@evavanderheijden8211]

I have my cambridge exam tomorrow and I'm so nervous, but these video's helped a lot!

[@canaldearte4050]

How did it go? Was it hard? I wish you'd passed!!

[@FleurvanHam]

Anyone in 2019 watching these the night before their exam? :')

[@boletoybutaca]

My exam is tomorrow :"(

[@yukichen613]

Yokai Fleur me

[@lorenaalexandrapurcarus4316]

I've the exam tomorrow XD

[@elizabethzazuetabbsgxr]

My exam is like in two hours):

[@neelamimran871]

@@elizabethzazuetabbsgxr how was your exam?

[@charxpvr8786]

I would like to have an examiner like her! It’s very nice! In March I have my exam (B1) I’m so scared but I need to keep calm!

[@uyota8743]

Did you pass it?

[@cabubunny.exe3622]

Tomorrow I am having the speaking part and I am kind of nervous, but these videos Cambridge uploads may be helping me to pass it! A big hug from Uruguay!

[@narimanabbassi5710]

Everything about taking the exams is great. They are rewarding. Thank you for everything.

[@ece3094]

I am going to take “first” this year and I am super excited omg.

[@chinhnguyendinh4272]

Florine actually helped Marie a lot asking those questions like "Why do you think so?" Great cooperation, I would like to have a pratner like her.🤣🤣🤣

[@floatingpointerror55]

I am taking the exam tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[@rafaelcerdeira5883]

How did you do?

[@glassmansito]

It´s a useful tool for practice my english test.

[@gaoshikui88]

i just came here to get a feel for what b2 level is and now my palms are sweaty

[@enriquejimenezgarcia7129]

I have the B2 spoken exam this Saturday, and hearing Florine talking helped me a lot, as well as having a vision of how the examinator would be

[@thenicobossy]

Why is this relaxing??!!!

[@mirrorhouse586]

Having my test tomorrow, wish me luck🤘

[@anto-yf5dd]

Taking the test Wednesday and this helped me a lot, thank you! Hope I don’t get nervous because English is my third language of four so sometimes it’s difficult to order my brain so I don’t stutter while speaking haha

[@veronikapavlikova105]

Succesed?

[@pietromiki1585]

I'm going to have my speaking exam this morning. I'm feeling a bit nervous but I'm also confident about my skills.

[@rafaelguadalupeortizvasque9433]

My respects for these young ladies👍🙌 it's not easy to do this exam it might seems so, but it is not.

[@aleciolneris]

That was very nice to watch and be prepared. I hope to do well when doing my test.

[@_Cherry_Blossom_29]

Watching those videos i feel they're helping me a lot! It seems like you can get into the interview, take the turn and answer all the questions but in real life you get nervous! Jajja

[@nikolqarchkhadze7983]

Florine is a good partner i wish i had like her on my exam🥰

[@pvzstechniques3696]

My speaking exam is tomorrow. I'm dying., pray for me.

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

We hope it goes well!

[@moses711]

So, how did it go?

[@petrbambuch7958]

I will have the same exam tomorrow, and this kind of video is helpful. Thanks for that!

[@fco.javiergallego2900]

Tomorrow i'm taking the speaking exam, i couldn't be more afraid!

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

Good luck! You can do it!

[@eceustaoglu]

Good luck 🙏🏼

[@cristeastefan1562]

same i m gonnaaa dye

[@amoaalbertito9864]

@@cambridgeenglishtv what a beautiful gesture! I hope you pass the exam 💜

[@frkangungor]

how was the exam?

[@ambar9232]

Can we have more of such Exam videos, please... of recent times

[@miguelangelgarciamartinez9974]

I got b1 in the examination and I was looking forward to get b2. The speaking test it is not as difficult as grammar and listening and reading.

[@ale-motta]

I'd like to read the examiner's comment for learners, as it appears on other Cambrigde English exam videos.

[@ale-motta]

I've found it: www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/167891-cambridge-english-first-fce-from-2015-speaking-test-video.pdf

[@BrunoDiasFirst]

Alejandro Motta HOW DID YOU GET IT?

[@beertje9381]

I'm having my FCE exam tomorrow :S I'm very nervous for the speaking part, but I'm pretty good at the other parts so hopefully I'll pass!

[@munteanualina7577]

+RandomPoepjes ,Hi :).Did you passed the exam?

[@DeepliederLP]

me too am soo scared... I hope that you pased :)

[@cristianguzman6003]

RandomPoepjes Hey, did you pass your FCE exam?

[@beertje9381]

Yes I did!

[@VDNTx]

Same but for me it's PET exam

[@ruansantana2084]

I feel nervous watching this video. Tomorrow will be me doing the test. I'll try to relax and doing my best.

[@guntherdistefano7830]

Guaaa the amazing video!! I am very nervous and impatiently!!

[@salimsalah7024]

I am having CAE after 4 days This video is very helpful in order to know how the speaking part is going to be like Thank you Cambridge channel I am looking forward to get CAE certificate God's willing

[@lilsos6892]

How did it go?

[@viniciusnemetz]

Three months ago, i came here for training and saw all these comments like "my test is tomorrow" and laughed. Now is my turn to let mine here, i'm taking my exam tomorrow! Wish me luck!!!

[@eric9118]

Hey bro, did u pass? (I have my exam tomorrow xd)

[@veronikapavlikova105]

@@eric9118 Did you? :)

[@salemhamrah4505]

very nice thank you very much we will be more familiar with other culture and other people,s English accents.

[@luchoalbarra]

I need you to bless for me, as tomorrow i am going to take the speaking part, and I´m a bit nervous!Kisses from Argentina =))

[@viviancastillo54]

Ok so, tomorrow is my exam and I am actually having goosebumps while watching these because I am so nervous 😭😭 wish me luck

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

You can do it!

[@gioee9469]

How did It go?

[@pedrogibson3750]

Thank you Maria!

[@pernacruzada9633]

I'm having this exam in two days. AAAAAAAAAAA LET'S GET SICKENING!!!!!!

[@zanatastekin3615]

I watched with to speak while they answer these questions or compare photos and I think improve myself with this videos. Thank you I love your channel and follow.

[@rafamartinezm]

i turned sad when marie said listen music ....... :-(

[@bigmonke114]

I am sitting for the F.C.E. so this is really helpful for me. (I am from Argentina as Maria)

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

We're happy to help!

[@ingridjoseph-faniart8521]

Great! Helps us a lot

[@erictorreslison5316]

omg I'm having the exam in just one hour!

[@tomasoik2249]

thanks a million ,,,,,, really i appreciate what you did ♥

[@etiennearnauld9112]

For me this video help me to know how interact with anybody because I often afraid when I express myself in front some people 😥😥😁😁😁

[@peterjeremiah8287]

Wonderful English test!,"I like also to be like them but one day yes!.

[@yoelhernandezgomez3556]

In the waiting room ready to do the exam :)

[@alvarocarrasco5100]

María, you are amazing, keep pushing 😊😊😊

[@beatrizcarvalho9394]

I'm having my FCE exam today (it's in the afternoon, so I'm doing a quick revision before the exam haha) and this video really helped me, thank you!! Hope I'll pass =D

[@laps3853]

beatriz carvalho You passed?

[@lucamihail6667]

Did you pass?:)

[@gianellagonzales6834]

did you pass?

[@verapolteva7573]

Good day! I wonder if you have ever had candidates from Russia? it would be very interesting to listen to them passing the speaking FCE or CAE part.

[@miltonoscarflores6124]

10:03 las caras de Maria jajaja . nice video, it was very helpful for me. Greetings from Argentina

[@ZoromeLV]

It's interesting how the examiner refers to the Netherlands as Holland @13:30. Florine acknowledged the name Holland in her introduction but mostly used Netherlands throughout her exam. I also used to call it Holland but stopped at some point... after looking into it though, it seems the country has been called the Netherlands for quite some time. Honestly, it's a bit confusing as many articles tend to switch between the two names but seeminly refer to the same country. A great exam anyway. I appreciate that the examiner's tone is so soothing! XD Good luck to all you lovely ESL learners out there!

[@charliecharlie99]

Yes. "The Netherlands" refers to the whole country while "Holland" technically only refers to two of the provinces (I believe). HOWEVER, "Holland" is the term that has been used for a very long time in English to refer to the country as a whole. Only now is the term "the Netherlands" starting to become more common. So as you say, you will hear them used interchangeably in conversation to refer to the country as whole.

[@lucianajuarezferriol3138]

i am really surprised because i understood it all and i found this quite easy even when i am level A2-B1

[@jenniferadigra8448]

From 2015, it's in the future...

[@jenniferadigra8448]

Ahhh lol thank you I didn't understand

[@alvaro5827]

The future is great😂

[@eliana13ak]

I am form the future 2020!!

[@Alf_99]

OMG I have my speaking exam in 1 hour i´m so nervous :$

[@lisavillavicencio9565]

how´d it go?

[@luciaviji7196]

Did you had a good mark?

[@raissonss2223]

Hii, I know that has passed 3 years since your test, but... How it was? Did you get the certificate?

[@christinaz.271]

my exam is on saturday and here i am, watching florine and maria

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

Good luck!

[@johy5809]

Me too

[@HeudesGarbi]

I'm having this exam in two days....OMG i'm so scared

[@user-oe9tw9xx8d]

Me in a month

[@eliana13ak]

How was your exam?? :)

[@beccaalves9569]

I'm nervous watching this video🤯

[@julia5646]

I have my exam in round about a half hour🙈

[@phoopyaepyaeko7441]

thank you for this video . this video is very useful for my upcoming exam

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

Glad to hear that

[@magdalenagojny3416]

I’m taking the exam in 17 days, wish me luck

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

Good luck!

[@saibaba1334]

Excellent n wonderful videos plz upload more videos thanks

[@lucci6712]

watching this before my exam because I'm nervous

[@Valengo210]

By the end of this year I'll have this test and I'm utterly frightened. Actually, I'm not doing bad but still quite nervous

[@aaaaaa3352]

Well, im think fiorine was very close to level C1

[@veronikapavlikova105]

When I was preparing to the exam I felt as good as her, now waiting for my results :)

[@TheWalper]

what a bunch of lovely people