For many people, Speaking is the worst part of the Cambridge PET exam, so in this post we

will give you tips, tricks and useful expressions that you can use to overcome this part of the
PET exam.

Part 1: Interview with the examiner

Just try to extend your answers; avoid giving very short answers like “Yes, I do” or “No, I
don’t”; give reasons, examples and express your opinion.

Part 2: Talk about different options and decide the best one

Starting the conversation.- Shall I start? ; May I start? ; Should I start? ; Would you like to
start?
Making suggestions.- How about…?; Why don’t we…?; What do you think of…?; Maybe we
could…
Agreeing.- I think you’re right because…, I agree with you because…; That’s true because…,
That’s a good idea…, I totally agree with you…, I couldn’t agree more…
Disagreeing.- I’m afraid I don’t agree with you because…, I’m not sure I agree with you
because…., I’m sorry but I don’t agree with you…, Maybe, but on the other hand…

Part 3: Describing a picture

To describe the photo, it’s advisable to use the prepositions of place and some other
expressions such as at the top; at the bottom, on the right side of the photo…, on the left
side of the photo…, in the centre.., in the background…, in the foreground…

Part 4: Discussing about a topic related to part 3

To express your opinion you can use some phrases like

 From my point of view…
 As far as I’m concerned…
 I think…/I believe
 I think I would say…
To continue the conversation or ask about your partner’s opinion, you can say
 What do you think of…?
 What’s your point of view…?
 How about you…?