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.