Cambridge C2 Speaking Practice Hub
Build the fluency, range, and interactional confidence required to excel in all 4 parts of the C2 Proficiency Speaking exam.
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Build the interactional fluency required for C2 Proficiency
The C2 Speaking exam tests whether you can use English spontaneously and flexibly across a variety of tasks. At this level, examiners are looking for nuanced opinions and natural discourse markers.
Treat each part as a different register: conversational in Part 1, formal in Part 2, collaborative in Part 3, and analytical in Part 4.
Recommended weekly rhythm
Part 1: Daily 90-second interview response recordings.
Part 2: Timed 1-minute photo comparisons aloud.
Part 3: Practise arguing both sides of a mind-map prompt.
Part 4: Summarise opinion articles out loud in 3 sentences.
Grammatical Range & Accuracy
Use a wide variety of structures, from simple to highly complex, with minimal errors.
Lexical Resource
Employ a broad vocabulary with collocations and idiomatic expressions used naturally.
Discourse Management
Produce extended, coherent contributions with well-organised ideas.
Interactive Communication
Initiate and develop the conversation, respond to your partner with natural ease.
Speculating
- "It strikes me that…"
- "I'd hazard a guess that…"
- "There's every possibility that…"
Comparing
- "Whereas the first image…"
- "Both seem to convey…"
- "In contrast to…"
Negotiating
- "That's a fair point, but…"
- "I see where you're coming from…"
- "Could we agree that…?"
Developing ideas
- "What's more…"
- "That being said…"
- "To take this further…"
Giving opinions
- "As far as I'm concerned…"
- "I'm inclined to think that…"
- "On reflection…"
Inviting a partner
- "What's your take on this?"
- "Do you agree with that?"
- "How do you see it?"