Pass the Cambridge B2 First Speaking exam (FCE) Part 2

[@SMASHEnglish]

I have helped hundreds of people pass their B2 First exam at no cost, and I would LOVE to keep it that way. Of course, I still have to maintain a full time job while running this channel, and BELIEVE ME, I spend the majority of my free time writing, recording, editing and publishing videos. I love doing this, but I would love it even more if I could do it for a living! If every student that PASSED their exams bought one beer for Bruce I’d be able to do this full time. That would be MARVELLOUS! So, if you’ve PASSED your B2 First exam, and feel that SMASH English really helped, please consider donating here: www.buymeacoffee.com/SMASHEnglish This is not an obligation. One of the fantastic things about SMASH English is that it is free for everyone that needs it! This will not change. However, if you do feel you can say thanks with a little bit of money then that’s fantastic. Thank you all! Toby.

[@kalliabdt]

Your way of teaching is amazing! My English teacher actually introduced your videos to me and I love them!!! They have helped me a lot and im going to do the exams in two weeks! Im really anxious about it but your videos help my anxiety!!!

[@SMASHEnglish]

😂The thought of a teacher recommending my videos makes me laugh! It's a strange thought that someone somewhere in the world is recommending my stuff! Anyway, I am glad you find my videos helpful. Please do let me know how the exam goes!

[@thequestionasker]

Yess! My teacher recommended me his guides too!

[@carolapatriciafallavassall8344]

It's original, great fun and extremely creative! God bless you teacher! Thanks a lot!

[@siasia483]

14:20 "answer simple questions in a complicated way", oh, so this is the epic moment when my formal education in philosophy will finally find a use. It was worth waiting. Great work! Very informative and it almost made me calm. Thank you!

[@analuizaperuzzo8133]

THE WAY YOU TEACH IS SPLENDID!

[@SMASHEnglish]

So are YOU! 😂 Thanks, Ana!

[@siasia483]

You are absolutely THE BEST! I just got my results and i reached the score of 185, which I haven't expected in my wildest dreams. You are a life saver and I'm looking forward to preparing for CAE with you! :) I am endlessly grateful

[@bikepackers]

30h left, I'm fucked up, but thanks for your vids. They are helping last-minute learners

[@SMASHEnglish]

You can do it!

[@SomebodyRandom39]

The last time I took this part, I got completely stuck and it was terrible! Luckily, it was just a simulation, but it was quite disappointing. Currently, there are less than 10 minutes until my second simulation, and the skies blessed me with this video! Thank you, sir!

[@GiselCaparelli]

How did that go?

[@SomebodyRandom39]

@@GiselCaparelliWell, it was WAY better than last time. I got a little bit stuck on the last question and stuttered for a few seconds, but it happened right around the end, so I hope it will be okay. Other than that, it was great!

[@lantonella236]

Your advice is absolutely precious to me, thanks. I'm going to use it with my students.

[@SMASHEnglish]

Hey Antonella! That's great to hear! Many thanks for the comment!

[@krrrrrrrrrr7811]

Not only are you an amazing teacher ,but you are also a great actor.

[@raniafikri3907]

i have my exam in a week and i was stressed but since i found you i’m not anymore ! thank you

[@SMASHEnglish]

That's what I am here for, Rania! Glad you feel more relaxed about the exam!

[@the-pax-1387]

It's 1:00 AM and my exams are in 10. Though it's a bit too late to study your videos helped me a lot

[@yanapavlova7215]

I have an exam tomorrow (well, it's actually TODAY) and I'm so glad I've found your videos! Couldn't be more grateful 🤓

[@SMASHEnglish]

No problem, Yana! How did the exam go?

[@yanapavlova7215]

@@SMASHEnglish Quite well thanks to your videos! I knew all the grammar but I didn't realize that actually I was able to insert it into my speech and now I know how to do that :)

[@yanapavlova7215]

@@SMASHEnglish HI! I've received the results recently, I have 181 points, or C1!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@SMASHEnglish]

@@yanapavlova7215 oh wow! That’s amazing! You did great!

[@ДомРаздоры]

@@yanapavlova7215 Great Job! I got a similar score - 186! Are you preparing for the CAE exam at the moment?

[@anushikalakmaliamarasinghe1915]

Thanks to Smash English for the great help while preparing for my B2 First exam! Your videos really made a difference

[@polinagruzdova3169]

Thank you so much, Toby! I had exam today, and your videos helped me a lot! Thanks for your content, and I hope you would publish videos for CAE prparation someday :)

[@SMASHEnglish]

That's awesome, Polina! Don't forget to come back and tell me you did! And of course! CAE videos will be coming soon!

[@alinyanjos1]

Thanks for your amazing tips I passed my B2 exam!! Recommend this channel to everyone 👏❤️

[@SMASHEnglish]

BOOM! Good job! THANK YOU for letting me know! Well done 😁😁😁

[@dinetgames2269]

Tomorrow is my FCE and I'm going to start with the speaking part, I'm extremely anxious, your videos are amazing and help me to feel confident, thank you 💜

[@thaismelo1879]

I'm loving your classes! You're helping me a lot! And Monica's so adorable!!

[@SMASHEnglish]

Cheers, Thais! I will definitely tell Monica this! She will be very happy... maybe too happy 🤐

[@amandacarvalho.chef17]

lost the count of how many times i’ve watched this video, not because of your explanation but cause it’s pure gold. I feel I can not be more grateful for the work you’ve been exhaustingly doing. thank you so much!

[@torchhead1643]

My exams are in 11 hours... Really nervous, but praying it goes well. Rewatching these just to be sure.

[@SMASHEnglish]

How did it go!?

[@viniciussa7818]

I'm doing the fce exam tomorrow and your videos helped me a lot. Thanks so much!

[@mariaesthercadilloregalado439]

Thank you.Monica makes me smile 😄while I am learning.Great work 👏.

[@k.o5919]

I have my exam late this week, or on Monday, and since I'm neither a sociable person, nor do I do well with speaking, I have my doubts. But your video has helped me a lot! I'll check out the one for Part 3 as well.

[@rosienefernandesbento8797]

You are such a great English teacher.. Thanks and congrats!

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thanks, Rosiene! That's very kind of you!

[@ionelpetru9733]

Thank you for the video. Your manner to explicate this video makes I understand everything perfectly. With this information I know I will improve my speaking exams. Thank you so much!

[@jqthegirl]

I used to watched all your videos one year ago, just from the beginning only few subscribers now more than 1000! Congratulations the best teacher I have ever known

[@SMASHEnglish]

I remember you! Thank you so much! I am pleased you haven't forgotten about me! 🤗🤗🤗

[@phonemyathtoo4396]

this is just my second video watching you and I love it already

[@nicaragua77]

you are amazing, you helped me in such little time. I think you should have more subscribes and likes, you are too good.

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thank you, Ajeje! That's very nice of you to say. I am very glad to have helped you!

[@tftrashluke449]

I hope to pass the exam. You helped me to improve my skills so i definetely thank you for your job❤

[@Withoutname_009]

The best English teacher!

[@undyingsoul3949]

Imagine having this guy as your examiner! Any one of the candidates knowing you from your videos may feel much more at ease, knowing you'll be either the interlocutor or the assessor. 😄🙏

[@mosavyyahya8530]

I have an B2 exam next month I really needed your videos 🤩 thanks a lot 💎💎💎💎

[@SMASHEnglish]

No problem! I am happy to help you!

[@annakusenko6342]

Thanks so much!, watching with my copybook to write the most useful pieces of advise! Grate videos. I’m happy that I’ve found your channel!

[@Manga-tf2qd]

You are the man! I have my exam tomorrow and i'm so nervous right now

[@SMASHEnglish]

So then! How did the exam go!? TELL ME EVERYTHING!

[@Manga-tf2qd]

@@SMASHEnglish Hey man! ahahah thanks for asking I would like to say all of the exam went smoothly, but in fact it wasn't for some little parts. - The reading and use of english: No problem in that part, BUT i forgot the part 7 of it and in the last 10 minutes i tried to recover it ahahah (i'm stupid) - Writing: To my surprise the words came out of my pen with absolutely no problem! Thanks to your splendids advices (I used lots of them xD) - Listening: I think i did like 99-100% correct, i'm magnificent in listening people talking, since i'm a shy guy - Speaking: It went really good i think! I said things i didn't really thought for some questions like "Do you like going to the reastaurant?" and things like that, but that wasn't the point in the speaking part right? You just have to SPEAK properly In conclusion, it could have gone better but i am happy with what i did :) PS: In the writing part i used one emoji in the part concerning the informal letter, do you think it could be ok? Edit: I didn't remember to write in the writing part one of the main points of the essay, fuck me, i was too anxious and i missed that point :/

[@SMASHEnglish]

Aaaah! Well I am glad you (on the whole...) feel happy with your performance! "In the writing part i used one emoji in the part concerning the informal letter, do you think it could be ok?" Yes that's absolutely fine! "I didn't remember to write in the writing part one of the main points of the essay, fuck me, i was too anxious and i missed that point :/" You mean you missed a prompt? Ah! That's a shame! You definitely won't get full marks for CONTENT. However I wouldn't worry, you can still pass the exam in general. In fact, even if you FAIL the writing part of the exam you can still obtain the B2 certification! So relax and tell me the good news once you get your result!

[@Manga-tf2qd]

@@SMASHEnglish Oh, thanks for the information! Yes, i know, i screwed up in the essay by missing one prompt. Anyway, i'll tell you my results when they'll be available on April first :)

[@Manga-tf2qd]

@@SMASHEnglish I passed with a result of 170/190! (as i thought in the listening part i did better than in the other parts)

[@josegiussepemerinomanrique6463]

The way Monica wanted to flirt with the teacher killed me🤣

[@imparaitalianoconpepe]

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[@pien9512]

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[@englishchannel3786]

Me too!

[@SMASHEnglish]

😂😂 Thank YOU! Really I am a little rabbit of a man... I promise!

[@Edgar-gn6bt]

Congratulations on making videos like this! Funny and educational, what else? jajajaja Thank you so much for providing us with this content!!!.

[@SMASHEnglish]

My pleasure, Edgar!

[@xphotographerx]

I like it because you are so funny and very illustrative!

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thanks, Maria! I hope this channel helps you! When is your exam?

[@xphotographerx]

@@SMASHEnglish Tomorrow 😨haha fingers crossed thou

[@SMASHEnglish]

@@xphotographerx 😂You'll be fine! Let me know how it goes!

[@Alex-wx8un]

You do a really good job! Your videos are very helpful!

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thanks a lot, Alex!

[@asiahewson135]

You’re the best teacher ever!

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thank you!!!!

[@QUIN_N]

I’m Watching your video before my exam ...thank you soooo much it helps me a lot 💕💖☺️💖💕..

[@SMASHEnglish]

🥳🥳🥳WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PASSING THE SPEAKING EXAM?🥳🥳🥳 Make sure you are familiar with every part of the speaking exam! I have videos for each part! PART 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnrPqZWBZZiDmq8 PART 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp2rYmibort3h5o PART 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoTbhJWYqp2IiNE PART 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYKZiJmhirtkn8U You also need to AVOID THE PRESENT SIMPLE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raC1Z356oNuaoqM It's probably a good idea to know what examiners want: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3bXd4yVl9J2ers Avoid these mistakes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDLlp9nZcaBr8U And lastly! Use discourse markers to make your speech sound more natural! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpKchKNomM-qeLs

[@sergiovaldes9959]

Just had my speaking today, thanks for your vids!!! i did awesome. ALTHOUGH, we could not choose anything in part 3

[@rosarioabete7518]

If I pass the exam, it’s all thanks to you!

[@ivankitanov8159]

farva - an interesting way to say father. Your videos are amazing.

[@ДомРаздоры]

Thanks a lot! I've passed the B2 first Cambridge Exam with an A (186) points!

[@evamur1661]

You are the best teacher ever . Thank you 😘🤗

[@lydia_kavoura]

I have my exam tommorow and after watching all the collection of fce videos im ready. AND I WONT USE PRESENT SIMPLE I PROMISE

[@rtaitm]

Monica is so fit, I'm gonna slip into her DMs for sure

[@SMASHEnglish]

she’s too good for you!

[@mailenacevedo8725]

Watching this the day before my speaking exam!!! Wish me luck 😂

[@paulaalves8127]

I just love your Channel so much. Will be taking my test in a few weeks :-)

[@ТаняРыжих-и5ъ]

So much helpful ❤

[@Babinos88]

4:23 "I dont have access to her brain because she is a picture" Cause in real life you have? Leave Cambridge and go to Hogwarts if you can 😂😂

[@SMASHEnglish]

Man, I have always thought this. My talents are wasted.

[@jessicamiroortiz7917]

Thank you Toby. I loved your explanation. Ok, I'll put all this information in practice when I take the test, thank you so much.

[@RicardoMartinez-rw4zw]

Thank you so much. I really liked the video. You've got a new subscriber.

[@SMASHEnglish]

Excellent, Ricardo! Welcome to the channel!

[@tenkaichiiller]

Thank you ! I am preparing to ЕГЭ !

[@yissel7088]

Thank you , your videos are great and they have helped me a lot!

[@gangan155]

I love your way of teaching!!! You are funny Thank u for all those tips ..

[@resumenderedeseducativaspo86]

Thanks guy , it is interesting, wonderfull, amazing video to learn and pass the Cambridge B2 Speaking exam

[@ecucristy4054]

Omg you are helping me more than the lessons that I paid 🤦🤦 , however I love you thanks so much

[@SMASHEnglish]

Hahaha! Yes... I can imagine.. Find a better teacher 😉

[@iaracallegher443]

YOU'RE A GREAT TEACHER, LOVE U SO MUCH!!!

[@SMASHEnglish]

😂YES! Iara, thanks a lot!

[@laxmivasquezcoral8129]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thank you, Laxmi!!

[@liberdurniah5101]

You are the best in the game

[@SMASHEnglish]

Woohoo! Thank you!

[@isabella_yt2218]

Thank you so much! Your advice is totally awesome!

[@SMASHEnglish]

No problem, Isabella! It's a pleasure!

[@xxxxxx-qn1ng]

you're saving me, my exam is tomorrow, and I'm feeling nervous

[@SMASHEnglish]

Omg! Tell me how it goes!!

[@КТО-ч1ц]

Thank you, Toby! 💖

[@ArtisticRelaxation]

Your videos are amazing, thank you so much... But I would like to know if could you do an example but we two pictures about the environment without people to know how speculate about that.. pleaseee 😁

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thanks, Kimberly! Hmmm, that is quite a good idea! I'll check through some examination booklets and see if I can find some examples. I don't recall ever seeing one that contained NO people?

[@polmateos7519]

You are amazing, thank you very much.

[@allamamedova552]

Really Cool lessons!

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thanks, Alla!

[@YM-dz8vm]

Thank you very much for that video. I already subcribed!

[@SMASHEnglish]

My pleasure!

[@cactus-xyz]

I'm having my exam tomorrow, your videos are really helping me! (btw if i'll edit this comment to say if i passed my exam)

[@SMASHEnglish]

How did it go!?

[@cactus-xyz]

@@SMASHEnglish Very well! I'm waiting for my results

[@floff4]

@@cactus-xyz srry, do u have ur results? is the exam easy? im having it tomorrow and im rlly afraid of it

[@cactus-xyz]

@@floff4 it is easy don't worry, just relax and everything will go smoothly

[@cactus-xyz]

@@floff4 I didn't check my results yet but I'm sure I got it

[@lucasss0912]

Hi i have problem with completing the entire minute, when im close to the 40 seconds i start struggling and I don´t know what to say, could you help me?

[@gabrielemilianofacio6754]

Seen and studied! 🎉

[@ildero08]

Smash english is like pizza , everyone loves it!!!❤

[@kingaslaby6498]

Thanks for your videos-they're useful and funny 👍

[@SMASHEnglish]

No problem, Kinga! Glad you think so!

[@m.g.486]

I love you man, Thx from Itay!!!!

[@poe12]

The girl playing golf may be an alien and may have to learn to play it.

[@SMASHEnglish]

That is definitely a possibility! 😂

[@emiliamanera7831]

You have improved my #GRAMMARPOWER jaja, thanks!

[@SMASHEnglish]

😂😂 Yeah... the whole idea of "GRAMMARPOWER" never really worked🤓 No problem!!

[@marilu8763]

Thanks yuo so much TOBY.👏👏❤️

[@abyaraoz7664]

I really enjoy your video! It is so helpful, love it!

[@SMASHEnglish]

That's great to hear, Aby!

[@tsokhamo236]

HI, This is a great Video, I have a question. so you are suggesting to answer the question directly, but you didn't compare the photos. did you? or I am wrong.

[@ismaelrosa8091]

Spend 18min listening and watching how to pass part 2 of a speaking test is ott. It could have been broken down and explained in a more succint way

[@SMASHEnglish]

Sure, perhaps it could have been. This video explains various grammar points too, though. It's not only an explanation of the exam structure. Students pay good money for lessons much longer than this!

[@therealnero820]

Wish me luck,my exam is next week

[@floff4]

mine is tomorrow:(, was it difficult for u?

[@therealnero820]

@@floff4 reading is difficult

[@jeronimovazza7441]

this is so helpful

[@federicoagueci8928]

Thank you :-)

[@sandyproano2907]

Thanks alot for helping.

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thank YOU for watching, Sandy!

[@daina4706]

Thank you!!!

[@marsel8718]

Brilliant! Thank you! Toby, How many patterns of the questions exist during the part 2 of the speaking exam? Is any chance to get questions referring to another tenses? (Not present continuous (why they are enjoying.. ) and present perfect (why they have chosen...). Thank you.

[@SMASHEnglish]

I haven't seen one. You may get questions asking about the advantages or disadvantages of doing something a certain way. For example a picture of a market and a picture of a supermarket. But that's basically the same question as "why have people decided to do their shopping in these ways".

[@7soledades]

Thanks you . Today i have exam today 😅

[@LearnArabicwithAkram]

45 minutes left for the exam 😁

[@SMASHEnglish]

How did it go!!!?

[@LearnArabicwithAkram]

@@SMASHEnglish The speaking test was amazing I didn't expect it to be easy but when she ask me where are you from I say my city name without the contry is it okay

[@SMASHEnglish]

@@LearnArabicwithAkram of course that’s ok! Good job!

[@rosariom9784]

Thanks I loved it

[@SMASHEnglish]

Very happy you did, Rosario! I hope it helps with your exam preparation!

[@ERLC.roblox_]

Hi, in a few days I take speaking examination test! But I get nervous and I lose it in the questions! What do you suggest me?

[@elelikoshshshshshshsw]

from my teacher i knew that this task had to done this way: 1. the description of both pictures 2. the similarities between them 3. the differences between them 4. extension question is this wrong?????

[@ekaterinakaufmann9534]

That's so grate and funny👍👍👍😊

[@kevinortiz6457]

What would you recommend me to improve my English Listening Skills in English? ;)

[@candelariaabriola4676]

Im having my speaking exam tomorrow. Im so nervous!!!

[@SMASHEnglish]

How was it?

[@aniarias3401]

I'm subscribing just bc of Monica😂😂

[@SMASHEnglish]

Well, unfortunately for Bruce and I, this channel is FULL OF MONICA.

[@НаталіяМарусич-з5ч]

Toby, how about talking about your own experience while describing two pics in part 2? Something like " l remember when i first tried playing golf it was.....". Or " I would like to try playing basketball because it is ....". Is it acceptable to say that, when the question is not actually about YOU, but you just don't have any ideas what to talk about? The reason why I am asking you this, is that i watchey another video about FCE B2 first, so they said it's ok. And i was actually surprised. Another question is about time. What if i speak 52 sec? Will it low my marks? How should i know when to stop? Again, watching that video it said it's better to speak more than 1 min and wait till the examiner stops you. What do you think about this? Thanks for advanced. Really appreciate your videos

[@SMASHEnglish]

Good question, although do not overthink things too much! It's fine if you talk about your personal experiences if you link them to the question. "I remember the first time I played golf and it was very relaxing so I think she may have chosen to play golf in order to relax"... for example. I suggest practicing with a stopwatch. Eventually you will get a feel for how long a minute is. The important thing is you do not run out of things to say 30 seconds in and pause for extended periods. If the examiner stops you this is not a bad thing, however it is not a good thing if you have not yet answered the question in relation to both images. It all depends on the context.

[@atcisao3134]

LIKED!! 15:11 YES YES YES THIS IS FANTASTIC!~

[@SMASHEnglish]

Haha! Thanks a lot! So happy you liked the video! I made this almost a year ago now and it's very weird watching it back!

[@anjaanelapantic1641]

This was great

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thank you, Anja!

[@sth_tepy]

If only I could give you a million subscriber right now....

[@SMASHEnglish]

😂 Maybe in a few years I will have a billion! Thanks, Lana!

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