Business English Certificate (BEC) Speaking Topics
In this section of the BEC speaking test, you have to choose one topic from three choices and give a short talk, typically on a business topic. You are expected to talk for around one minute. the interlocutor/examiner will tell you when the time is finished. You are given one minute to think about your answer and prepare your talk.
Sample Part 2 BEC Vantage Speaking Topics
Topic A
Topic B
Topic C
What is important when interviewing someone for a job
- deciding what qualifications are needed
- deciding what questions to ask
Topic B
What is important when arrangiing a meeting
- deciding who needs to be there
- sending out important papers
Topic C
What is important when giving a presentation
- preparing materials carefully
- keeping calm
When you have finished your mini-presentation, your BEC speaking partner will ask you some additional questions based on your talk.
Examples of BEC speaking questions your speaking partner may ask you:
- What did you mean when you said ... ?
- Can you explain a little more about what you said related to ...?
BEC Speaking Topic A
- What is the most important thing you would be looking for?
- Is there a question you would always ask the candidates?
- What do you think makes a good interviewer?
BEC Speaking Topic B
- What is the most important thing to do?
- How important is choosing the correct room?
- How do you remind yourself what to do?
BEC Speaking Topic C
- Do you sometimes get nervous?
- What kind of presentations have you given?
- Do you dress in a certain way?
