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CAE Speaking Part 1 Format
The Speaking paper is the shortest CAE exam paper. The whole paper lasts about 15 minutes for 2 people. Occasionally there will be 3 students, so in this situation the exam will last a bit longer.
In the 'Speaking' paper part 1, you will be asked some questions about yourself.
Here are some example questions:
Have you been learning English all your life?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Who are you most like in your family?
Okay, that's enough from me, I explain all this and give you loads more useful tips for the CAE Speaking part 1 in this video:
CAE Handbook for Teachers - page 79
Book Lessons
CAE Speaking Part 1 - Memorise Technique
I'm now going to help you remember the technique.
We will write down a summary of what we have learned so far through a dictation exercise.
Everything is explained in the video below and you can write down the dictation here.
If you want to check your writing afterwards and see the answers and explanations to the video, check out the Use of English part 2 page of this course.
Sentence Structures and Word Families
CAE Speaking Part 1 - Dictation and Practice
In the video below, you will watch an updated format and technique video while simultaneously improving your listening and writing skills through dictation AND practising some CAE Reading and Use of English part 6 exercises at the same time. "Rory...surely it's not possible to practise all those things at the same time!" I hear you cry. Well...watch the video below and see for yourself...
Sadly the video below is only available to CAE Gold members at the moment. You'll need to register/upgrade here to watch it >>
You can write the dictation down and receive it via email with this online dictation template >>
CAE Speaking Part 1 - My Example Answer 1
Now you will watch a video with me showing you an example answer to a part 1 question.
Make sure you follow the instructions and exercises which I will explain to you during the video....
My Sample Answer 4 With Feedback
I think the answer I gave for myself in the first part of the video was fine 😉
The answers I offered to Alex were good as well. BUT remember, do not try to rehearse a script before the exam. It is normally obvious to the examiners that you are not thinking of the answers on the spot.
CAE Speaking Tip: sorry, this tip is available for Gold CAE members only.
CAE Speaking Part 1 - Question 5 - My Answer Versus Student Answer
In the following video you will watch both me and the student answer the same question: "How important is music in your life"?
C1 Student Answer 1 - Question 6
Now, let's watch the student give some example answers to some part 1 questions.
Remember, if you struggle to understand what she says, you can always press the button on the video to turn on the subtitles!
The subtitles in my videos have been auto generated as I haven't add time to write them for all my videos. For this reason, you may see some mistakes. I apologise for this and if you want to help improve my work, you can write the correct subtitles and email them to admin@studentlanguages.com.
What do you think of her answer? Write your thoughts, then watch the next page...
C1 Student Answer 1 - Question 6 With My Feedback
The following answers are for paid members only.
Question 7 - Answer and Feedback
Question 8 - Answer and Feedback
Question 9 - Answer and Feedback
Had enough of part 1?
If you still haven't had enough of watching CAE speaking part 1 videos, here's another longer video for you. There are some useful tips in there, so I recommend watching it.
Below is one final CAE Speaking part 1 video for you, with some more useful tips and 5 more example questions and answers.
I understand if you're falling asleep..so if you're feeling lazy, skip to the Homework section below 😉