I'm listing below the phrases I explain in the audio.
This is a B1-level story. Below, are the phrases I explain from the story.
Today's story is B1 level. I'm listing below the phrases I explain in the audio.
The point of this podcast is to explain that the language you use in your speaking exam must sound authentic.
These are the B1 expressions I suggest you use in the speaking:
some kind of - when you are describing something, or identifying something
That must be... I suppose - this means you are quite sure what something is
very fond of - like
I've changed my mind - I don't agree with what I said before
I think that's a... isn't it? - easy to use question tag
Good point! - You have said something which I agree with
keen on - like
It's difficult to please everybody - to please means to make somebody happy
I mean, - say this to explain something you have said in a better way, or add more information
Examiner: Now, in this part of the test you're going to talk about something together for about two minutes. I'm going to describe a situation to you. [She puts a picture in front of both candidates.] A family are visiting a town for the day and want to visit a museum that they will all enjoy. Decide which museum would be best. All right? Now, talk together.
Sophie: Shall I start?
Lars: All right.
Sophie: Mmm. What is that first picture? I think it's some kind of instrument.
Lars: Yes, I think it's a musical instrument. It looks very old.
Sophie: So that must be a museum of old musical instruments, I suppose. It could be interesting for the family. What do you think?
Lars: Well. I don't think children want to spend time looking at instruments. It's a bit boring.
Sophie: Perhaps you are right. What about the doll museum? I'm very fond of old dolls. I think they're fascinating.
Lars: Well. In the picture of the family, I think the children are boys. Boys might not be interested in dolls.
Sophie: Yes. I've changed my mind. Anyway, what about the next picture? I think that's a museum of modern art, isn't it?
Lars: Yes, I think you're right. Mmm. I'm not sure they would all enjoy modern art. It's not something everybody likes. What do you think?
Sophie: Yes. Good point! I suppose the children would find it really dull. Now, what about the dinosaur museum? Most children are keen on dinosaurs.
Lars: Yes, especially boys! However, I'm not sure the parents would enjoy seeing dinosaurs. Don't you think the parents might prefer something different?
Sophie: I think most parents just go to see things that their children like. It's difficult to please everybody.
Lars: Yes, I agree. But it says in the instructions to find a museum they will all enjoy.
Sophie: You're right! The parents won't want to look at dinosaurs. Okay. So perhaps the train museum is not an attractive idea for all the family.
Lars: It depends. If you can't climb onto the trains it could be a little boring. But what's your opinion about the castle? That could be nice for everyone. Don't you think?
Sophie: Yes, you're right! I suppose there's an exhibition inside of old objects, swords and things like that. That's suitable for everybody!
Lars: Yes. I agree. And the parents would enjoy the history they could learn.
Sophie: And the views too. I mean, from the top of the castle. Shall we choose the castle, then?
Lars: Yes. Let's choose the castle as the best museum visit for this family.
Examiner: Thank you.
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