I'm listing below the phrases I explain in the audio. This is a B1-level story. Below, are the phrases I explain from the story. Vocabulary expressions for the story Today's story is B1 level. I'm listing below the phrases I explain in the audio. The point of this podcast is to explain that the language you use in your speaking exam must sound authentic. These are the B1 expressions I suggest you use in the speaking: some kind of - when you are describing something, or identifying something That must be... I suppose - this means you are quite sure what something is very fond of - like I've changed my mind - I don't agree with what I said before I think that's a... isn't it? - easy to use question tag Good point! - You have said something which I agree with keen on - like It's difficult to please everybody - to please means to make somebody happy I mean, - say this to explain something you have said in a better way, or add more information See the picture and transcript for the speaking test at:  https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-186.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and other English learning pages. https://www.practisingenglish.com/ My latest novel for learners of B2 English is called The Tudor Conspiracy. You can see it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/33Axu2N https://amzn.to/33Axu2N Be back soon with another podcast! Mike Bilbrough (Secondary school English teacher and Doctor in English philology)