Candidate task carda language you have studied

Describe a language you have studied.

You should say:

  1. 1which language it is~30s
  2. 2when you started learning it~30s
  3. 3what is difficult about it~30s
  4. 4and explain why you decided to learn it~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in May 2026 Education & Learning

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1Which language it isSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2When you started learning itOne keyword and one example is enough.
  3. 3What is difficult about itSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain why you decided to learn itThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe a language you have studied.

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

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Sign in free, then speak for 1–2 minutes and get a band score with one thing to fix.

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