Speaking part 1 - Maria and Unai

Maria and Unai are studying here at the British Council in Bilbao. They kindly agreed to be recorded for this activity. Thanks Unai and Maria – we really appreciate your help.

Maria and Unai have just sat down to start the FCE oral exam. The interlocutor – the examiner who speaks - introduces himself. He also introduces the assessor – the examiner who just listens.

The interlocutor asks the two candidates the following questions:

Where are you from?
Can you tell me something about Bilbao?
Tell me something that there is to do in the evening in Bilbao
Do you have a large family or a small family?
What do you enjoy most about your studies?
Do you have any hobbies?
What kind of music do you enjoy most?
How do you usually spend your holidays?
What do you hope to do in the next few years?
How important is English for your future plans?



Download the worksheet by clicking here. Click here to listen to Itziar and Oscar answering the questions. While you listen make some notes about the two candidates on the worksheet. Finally, click here to see what a group of teachers thought about their performance.Please add some comments. Did you agree with the teachers? Did you find the activity useful?