Candidate task carda good friend who is important to you

Describe a good friend who is important to you.

You should say:

  1. 1who this person is~30s
  2. 2how you met~30s
  3. 3what you do together~30s
  4. 4and explain why this friend is important to you~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in June 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. 2How you metWalk through it in order, with one concrete detail.
  3. 3What you do togetherSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain why this friend is important to youThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe a good friend who is important to you.

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

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