Candidate task carda recent purchase you are happy with

Describe something you bought recently that you are happy with.

You should say:

  1. 1what it is~30s
  2. 2where and when you bought it~30s
  3. 3how often you use it~30s
  4. 4and explain why you are happy with it~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in January 2024 Money & Shopping

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. 2Where and when you bought itOne keyword and one example is enough.
  3. 3How often you use itWalk through it in order, with one concrete detail.
  4. 4Explain why you are happy with itThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe something you bought recently that you are happy with.

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

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