Candidate task cardsomething that helps your work or study

Describe something you do that helps you with your work or studies.

You should say:

  1. 1what it is~30s
  2. 2how you do it~30s
  3. 3when and where you usually do it~30s
  4. 4and explain how it helps you with your work or studies~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in June 2026 Work & Study

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1What it isSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2How you do itWalk through it in order, with one concrete detail.
  3. 3When and where you usually do itOne keyword and one example is enough.
  4. 4Explain how it helps you with your work or studiesThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

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Describe something you do that helps you with your work or studies.

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

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