This bachelor thesis deals with the topic of developing test taking strategies for students taking Cambridge English B2 First, Speaking exam. The theoretical part introduces the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which defines the common reference levels and communicative language competences. Then, the skill of speaking is briefly explored, together with a short introduction of the approaches to its assessment by major awarding bodies, international and Czech. Finally, the theoretical part discusses test taking strategies and their importance, focusing specifically on those suitable for B2 First speaking exam. The main aim of the practical part is to conduct the research on employing test taking strategies in a speaking exam by using a combination of a questionnaire and focus groups. Based on the data, teaching materials are designed to develop students´ test taking speaking strategies for B2 First, Speaking Paper