Candidate task cardreceiving incorrect information

Describe a time when someone gave you incorrect information.

You should say:

  1. 1when it happened~30s
  2. 2what the information was~30s
  3. 3how you found out it was wrong~30s
  4. 4and explain how you felt about it~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in February 2026 News & Current Events

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1When it happenedSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2What the information wasSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  3. 3How you found out it was wrongWalk through it in order, with one concrete detail.
  4. 4Explain how you felt about itThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe a time when someone gave you incorrect information.

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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