English speaking exercises with answers: A1–B2
37 speaking sets from A1 to B2: useful phrases, model conversations to listen to and tasks to answer aloud, with an answer key for the written parts.
- Skill
- Speaking
- Exercises
- 37
- Levels in skill
- A1–B2
Browse 37 Exercises
37 lessons
- 1 Asking for and giving directions A1 9 exercises Start A1 · 9 exercises
- 2 Describing people A1 8 exercises Start A1 · 8 exercises
- 3 Giving advice A1 6 exercises Start A1 · 6 exercises
- 4 In a restaurant A1 8 exercises Start A1 · 8 exercises
- 5 In a shop A1 10 exercises Start A1 · 10 exercises
- 6 Making arrangements A1 11 exercises Start A1 · 11 exercises
- 7 Negotiating A1 9 exercises Start A1 · 9 exercises
- 8 Photo comparison A1 7 exercises Start A1 · 7 exercises
- 9 Photo description A1 6 exercises Start A1 · 6 exercises
- 10 Talking about ability and asking for permission A1 6 exercises Start A1 · 6 exercises
- 11 Choosing a job A2 8 exercises Start A2 · 8 exercises
- 12 Making a complaint A2 8 exercises Start A2 · 8 exercises
- 13 Narrating events A2 6 exercises Start A2 · 6 exercises
- 14 Photo comparison A2 4 exercises Start A2 · 4 exercises
- 15 Photo comparison and presentation A2 6 exercises Start A2 · 6 exercises
- 16 Photo description A2 6 exercises Start A2 · 6 exercises
- 17 Photo description and comparison A2 7 exercises Start A2 · 7 exercises
- 18 Planning a holiday A2 6 exercises Start A2 · 6 exercises
- 19 Reaching an agreement A2 6 exercises Start A2 · 6 exercises
- 20 Guided conversation B1 11 exercises Start B1 · 11 exercises
What are Speaking Exercises?
Speaking exercises prepare you for one task, such as describing a photo, making a complaint or planning a holiday. Each of the 37 sets builds up to it: you learn the phrases, listen to a model conversation (31 sets have audio), then do the task aloud yourself. The phrase and listening exercises have an answer key. Your spoken answer isn't checked automatically, so compare it with the model.
Speaking vs. Writing: What's the Difference?
Speaking practice trains you to find words quickly and keep a conversation going. Writing gives you time to plan and correct. Practise speaking for interviews, exams and daily conversation, and writing for emails, essays and anything people will read.
Speaking Skills Covered
- Describing and comparing photos
- Role-plays in shops and restaurants
- Asking for and giving directions
- Making arrangements and plans
- Complaining and negotiating
- Giving advice and opinions
- Short presentations
Why Practice Speaking?
Speaking goes better when you have the phrases ready. These sets give you the language for one situation first and let you hear a model answer, so the final task is a rehearsal of what you have just studied.
Key Learning Benefits
- You learn ready-made phrases for one situation, such as complaining in a shop
- Model recordings show how a student answers an exam-style speaking task
- Tasks build step by step, from choosing a reply to speaking on your own
- Photo and role-play tasks follow common speaking exam formats
- You can say your answer aloud as many times as you like before checking the model
Practice Exercises - Frequently Asked Questions
How do speaking exercises work without a microphone?
Lexinglo doesn't record or grade your voice. Each set gives you the phrases and a model answer. Say your answer aloud, then compare it with the model and the answer key.
What speaking topics are covered?
At A1 and A2 the sets cover everyday situations such as shops, restaurants and directions. At B1 and B2 they add exam-style tasks such as photo comparison, discussions and short presentations.
Can speaking exercises help with exam preparation?
Yes, for the formats exams share: photo description and comparison, role-plays and discussions appear in many speaking tests. The sets are not official exam material.