Podcast 186 Cambridge Preliminary Speaking Test B1 (part 3)
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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.

Vocabulary expressions for 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

See the picture and transcript for the speaking test at:  https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-186.htm)

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