speaking preparation

Can you tell us a little about your family? Can you tell us a little about your family? How do you get on with your brother and sister? How do you get on with your brother and sister? Certainly / of course. I come from a family of 5 / My family consists of 5 members / There are 5 of us in my family. I am the youngest. My sister who is the eldest is at university and my brother goes to high school, like me. Certainly / of course. I come from a family of 5 / My family consists of 5 members / There are 5 of us in my family. I am the youngest. My sister who is the eldest is at university and my brother goes to high school, like me. My family is extremely important to me because they give me support in every way. I always know I have somebody to turn to if I have a problem and need advice. I know my family will always stand by me and they’re always there when I need them Being part of a close family is very important to me. My family is extremely important to me because they give me support in every way. I always know I have somebody to turn to if I have a problem and need advice. I know my family will always stand by me and they’re always there when I need them Being part of a close family is very important to me. I get on better with my mum/dad/brother because I spend more time with her/him and s/he is very easy to talk to. S/he always has time to listen to me. I am very good friends with my brothers even if we argue now and then. I am very close to my older sister as she always helps me when I have a problem. We always share little secrets; she is very protective and she would do anything to help me. I get on better with my mum/dad/brother because I spend more time with her/him and s/he is very easy to talk to. S/he always has time to listen to me. I am very good friends with my brothers even if we argue now and then. I am very close to my older sister as she always helps me when I have a problem. We always share little secrets; she is very protective and she would do anything to help me. How important is your family to you? How important is your family to you? How much time do you spend with your family and what do you do together? How much time do you spend with your family and what do you do together? Now that I’m older I don’t spend so much time with them. However, we always go on holiday / vacation together; at the weekend I usually go out with my friends. Naturally, we spend important celebrations together / I love my family of course but we don’t share the same interests. I love going out with my friends. Now that I’m older I don’t spend so much time with them. However, we always go on holiday / vacation together; at the weekend I usually go out with my friends. Naturally, we spend important celebrations together / I love my family of course but we don’t share the same interests. I love going out with my friends. Generally speaking, we get on very well but my sister can be a little bossy and sometimes gets on my nerves. She can be really annoying. She is always taking my things without asking OR We get on well even though we sometimes fight about unimportant things; for example when she takes things without asking. OR Sometimes my brother makes a lot of noise in the house listening to music or playing his guitar. Generally speaking, we get on very well but my sister can be a little bossy and sometimes gets on my nerves. She can be really annoying. She is always taking my things without asking OR We get on well even though we sometimes fight about unimportant things; for example when she takes things without asking. OR Sometimes my brother makes a lot of noise in the house listening to music or playing his guitar. Is there anyone you are particularly close to in your family? Is there anyone you are particularly close to in your family? USEFUL EXPRESSIONS Get on well with / get along with I can always rely on Have somebody to turn to Stand by somebody Never let me down Always willing to help Keep promises / secrets Help each other out Good company Easy to talk to Can take a joke Has a good sense of humour Tell the truth Do you a favour Feel comfortable around / with Is a good listener USEFUL EXPRESSIONS Get on well with / get along with I can always rely on Have somebody to turn to Stand by somebody Never let me down Always willing to help Keep promises / secrets Help each other out Good company Easy to talk to Can take a joke Has a good sense of humour Tell the truth Do you a favour Feel comfortable around / with Is a good listener USEFUL ADJECTIVES kind, generous, cheerful, open-minded, understanding, funny, humorous, patient thoughtful, easy-going, sociable, honest, reliable, loyal. REMEMBER: The purpose of the speaking exam is for them to hear your fantastic English! So try to give full answers to keep the conversation going. They often ask about your parents’ jobs so make sure you know how to say their occupations in English. Ask your teacher. REMEMBER! Read these examples but don’t learn them parrot fashion. Use the ideas but PERSONALISE them. Can you tell us a little about your family? Can you tell us a little about your family? How do you get on with your brother and sister? How do you get on with your brother and sister? Certainly / of course. I come from a family of 5 / My family consists of 5 members / There are 5 of us in my family. I am the youngest. My sister who is the eldest is at university and my brother goes to high school, like me. Certainly / of course. I come from a family of 5 / My family consists of 5 members / There are 5 of us in my family. I am the youngest. My sister who is the eldest is at university and my brother goes to high school, like me. My family is extremely important to me because they give me support in every way. I always know I have somebody to turn to if I have a problem and need advice. I know my family will always stand by me and they’re always there when I need them Being part of a close family is very important to me. My family is extremely important to me because they give me support in every way. I always know I have somebody to turn to if I have a problem and need advice. I know my family will always stand by me and they’re always there when I need them Being part of a close family is very important to me. I get on better with my mum/dad/brother because I spend more time with her/him and s/he is very easy to talk to. S/he always has time to listen to me. I am very good friends with my brothers even if we argue now and then. / I am very close to my older sister as she always helps me when I have a problem. We always share little secrets; she is very protective and she would do anything to help me. I get on better with my mum/dad/brother because I spend more time with her/him and s/he is very easy to talk to. S/he always has time to listen to me. I am very good friends with my brothers even if we argue now and then. / I am very close to my older sister as she always helps me when I have a problem. We always share little secrets; she is very protective and she would do anything to help me. How important is your family to you? How important is your family to you? How much time do you spend with your family and what do you do together? How much time do you spend with your family and what do you do together? Now that I’m older I don’t spend so much time with them. However, we always go on holiday / vacation together; at the weekend I usually go out with my friends. Naturally, we spend important celebrations together / I love my family of course but we don’t share the same interests. I love going out with my friends. Now that I’m older I don’t spend so much time with them. However, we always go on holiday / vacation together; at the weekend I usually go out with my friends. Naturally, we spend important celebrations together / I love my family of course but we don’t share the same interests. I love going out with my friends. Generally speaking, we get on very well but my sister can be a little bossy and sometimes gets on my nerves. She can be really annoying. She is always taking my things without asking OR We get on well even though we sometimes fight about unimportant things; for example when she takes things without asking. OR Sometimes my brother makes a lot of noise in the house listening to music or playing his guitar. Generally speaking, we get on very well but my sister can be a little bossy and sometimes gets on my nerves. She can be really annoying. She is always taking my things without asking OR We get on well even though we sometimes fight about unimportant things; for example when she takes things without asking. OR Sometimes my brother makes a lot of noise in the house listening to music or playing his guitar. Is there anyone you are particularly close to in your family? Is there anyone you are particularly close to in your family? REMEMBER: The purpose of the speaking exam is for them to hear your fantastic English! So try to give full answers to keep the conversation going. They often ask about your parents’ jobs so make sure you know how to say their occupations in English. Ask your teacher. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS Get on well with / get along with I can always rely on Have somebody to turn to Stand by somebody Never let me down Always willing to help Keep promises/secrets Help each other out Good company Easy to talk to Can take a joke Has a good sense of humour Tell the truth Do you a favour Feel comfortable around / with Is a good listener USEFUL ADJECTIVES kind, generous, cheerful, open-minded, understanding, funny, humorous, patient thoughtful, easy-going, sociable, honest, reliable, loyal. REMEMBER! Read these examples but don’t learn them parrot fashion. Use the ideas but PERSONALISE them. . don’t share the same interests. I love going out with my friends. Generally speaking, we get on very well but my sister can be a little bossy and sometimes. lot of noise in the house listening to music or playing his guitar. Generally speaking, we get on very well but my sister can be a little bossy and sometimes