Candidate task cardsomething you enjoyed doing for the first time

Describe something you did for the first time and enjoyed.

You should say:

  1. 1what it was~30s
  2. 2when it was~30s
  3. 3what you did~30s
  4. 4and explain why you enjoyed it so much~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in 2019 Sport & Leisure

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1What it wasSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2When it wasOne keyword and one example is enough.
  3. 3What you didSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain why you enjoyed it so muchThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe something you did for the first time and enjoyed.

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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