Candidate task carda place to live or work for a short time

Describe a place or country where you would like to live or work for a short time.

You should say:

  1. 1where it is~30s
  2. 2what you would like to do there~30s
  3. 3when you would like to go~30s
  4. 4and explain why you would like to live or work there~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in April 2026 Travel & Transport

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1Where it isSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2What you would like to do thereSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  3. 3When you would like to goOne keyword and one example is enough.
  4. 4Explain why you would like to live or work thereThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe a place or country where you would like to live or work for a short time.

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

Answer it with the examiner

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

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