Useful language for oral tests: Speaking

Explain what your topic is about at the beginning:
I’m going to talk about ...
I’d like to talk about ...

Introduction 
First of all,…
First,…
To start with ,…

Use these expressions to order your ideas:
First of all, ... Firstly, ... Then, ... Secondly, ... Next, ...

Use connectors
Also, In addition, moreover, besides, however, on the other hand…

Use these expressions to end up:
Finally, ...        To sum up, ...
Lastly, ...         To recap…                   In conclusion, ...

Meryl Streep powerful speech at the Golden Globes (2017)

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS QUIZ

How much do you know about Christmas traditions?
TRY THIS QUIZ









NOW, WATCH THIS VIDEO ABOUT  A BRITISH CHRISTMAS

EXPRESSions TO IMPRESS examiners and native English speakers

DESCRIBING PHOTOS

You can find useful expressions to talk about pictures. Click on here

More info in The British Council site. Click on and practise

Teens and elders bridge generation gap and digital divide

President-Elect Barack Obama in Chicago

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VOCABULARY:  ballot=vote
horse and buggy=horse and cart
polls=elections
suv=Sport Utility Vehicle