Candidate task carda foreigner who speaks your language

Describe a foreigner you know who speaks your language very well.

You should say:

  1. 1who this person is~30s
  2. 2where he or she is from~30s
  3. 3how he or she learned your language~30s
  4. 4and explain why he or she speaks it so well~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in May 2026 Friends & People

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1Who this person isSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2Where he or she is fromOne keyword and one example is enough.
  3. 3How he or she learned your languageWalk through it in order, with one concrete detail.
  4. 4Explain why he or she speaks it so wellThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe a foreigner you know who speaks your language very well.

Talk for one to two minutes, one point at a time. Nothing is uploaded.

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