The ECPE Speaking Section lets test takers demonstrate their ability to ask and answer questions; orally explain and paraphrase written descriptions of people, places, or things; provide recommendations; negotiate a decision; present a position or decision; and justify a position or decision. The five stages of the test build on each other; as the test progresses, the linguistic and interactional demands become increasingly more challenging.
Here are some articles/vocabulary to study on various topics (Click on the links below):
Learn how to add examples in your essay using academic vocabulary for IELTS writing task 2. Learn a range of linking words and how examples should be written in an essay.
Functional Language for all 5 stages of the ECPE Speaking test
Stage 2
Student A
Ok let me tell you about my two options
Let’s see…
First, there is …..
It says here….
It also says that…..
The only drawback is ….
That’s all the information I have about the ……..course
Now let me tell you about the other option…
So those are my options, Which one do you think sounds best?
Student B
Well, If I were you, I’d go for the first option you told me about, the…….
Stage 3
Student A
So we need to make our final choice of who we’re going to recommend for the position of….. The candidate/option I chose is…. And the one you chose is… So let’s compare the two
Let’s look at their qualifications… / the location / the price / the facilities
I see what you are saying… but we shouldn’t attach too much importance to academic credentials alone..
The way I see it sometimes (experience)_ can be just as crucial as ,,,,,
Do you think …… is something we should consider when choosing ……
Both of them…..
…… is better at…. This is something we should take into consideration when choosing ….because….
One difference is…
We need someone who is………
So it looks like we’ve decided that …. is our final choice right
It’s a tough choice though, isn’t it?
Planning Stage 4 ( two minutes given – this part is not scored )
Talk together to decide which two bullet points (reasons) each one of you is going to cover and help each other with ideas of how you are going to justify these reasons (supporting details)
Decide who is going to start the presentation. Don’t forget an introduction (Student A) and a conclusion (Student B)
Stage 4
Student A
After careful consideration, we have come to the conclusion that….is the most suitable…. for …….
or
My partner and I were impressed by this option for a number of reasons…
The first reason why we believe X would be the best option is.. This would mean that…. It would benefit our company …..
Equally important is the fact that this…..
A second factor that played a role in our decision is …..
Another advantage is the fact that… More specifically……
And now my partner (name) will continue with 2 more points in favor of…. or
Student B
Apart from the points that ..(your partner’s name)…mentioned there are two other reasons why we selected……
A third factor that played a role in our decision was that ….. what this means is that…..
OR
One more reason why we believe X would be the best choice is…. By this, I mean that…
We also considered it important that……
A final reason is that…. This would certainly be an asset for … OR
The final point we took into account when making our decision was that….
We believe it is important that …. should/can
As we all know…..
We, therefore believe that for all these reasons, the fact that …a …b… c… d… X would certainly be the best choice for… OR
So those were the main reasons that my partner and I would like to recommend that you choose …….. for ….
Stage 5
I understand your concern regarding…..
I do understand what you mean….
It might seem as a problem but the way we see it is…..
That is certainly a potential drawback of this option, I would say, however…. We could…. for example…..
a. holding an event (venue) b. visiting a place c. building sthFeatures / points to consider
size
capacity
population of the region
weather conditions
important sights to visit
infrastructure (transportation system)
amenities (heating, pool, conference rooms, etc.)
cost
features of the vicinity
activities available there
cuisine
accessibility (airport, train, bus, car)
history and culture of the area
special features
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Vocabulary chunks for conference location – workshop location
running a successful event
keep events focused entirely on the content, the speakers and the attendees
Who does your conference serve?
keynote speakers
Having a budget will also help you set the price
University campuses: These are best suited for smaller, academic events and are relatively cheap to hire.
Hotels: These typically have dedicated conference facilities and own catering. They’re the best all-in-one choice since they offer both accommodation and conference space.
Independent venues: This category includes all other types of venues that can host conferences.
Here are a few other factors to consider when looking for the right venue:
Size: Booking a too-small venue where everybody has to squeeze into a tiny room is clearly a bad idea. Similarly, securing a giant venue for a relatively modest crowd will not only hurt your wallet but also make the conference feel empty and poorly attended.
Location: It’s best to pick a somewhat secluded location so that participants are better able to focus on the conference itself. Even better if the venue has calming, picturesque surroundings to help people relax.
Atmosphere: It’s crucial that the vibe of the venue suits your target audience and theme. You don’t want to host a business conference inside a giant gym, for instance.
Facilities: Does the venue have the proper layout and the right conference room styles for your needs? Does it have the necessary facilities like e.g. smaller rooms for breakout sessions?
Accommodation: Does the venue provide accommodation or are there hotels nearby?
Catering: Is catering included or can external catering companies easily get to and work inside the venue? If not, are there suitable restaurants and cafes in the area? (Keep in mind any special dietary requirements: vegan, kosher, nut-free, etc.)
Transportation: How easy is it for participants to travel to the venue by public transport? Are there enough parking spots for those who drive?
Technical aspects: Does the venue have the right IT, audio, and video equipment? You’ll need projection screens, microphones, plenty of charging spots for participants, and—of course—solid WiFi access
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