Candidate task cardbad service in a restaurant or shop

Describe a time when you received bad service in a restaurant or shop.

You should say:

  1. 1when and where it happened~30s
  2. 2what happened~30s
  3. 3what you did about it~30s
  4. 4and explain how you felt about the experience~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in May 2026 Money & Shopping

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1When and where it happenedSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2What happenedSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  3. 3What you did about itSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain how you felt about the experienceThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

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Describe a time when you received bad service in a restaurant or shop.

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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