Candidate task cardsomething you taught a friend or relative

Describe something you taught to a friend or relative.

You should say:

  1. 1what you taught him or her~30s
  2. 2when it was~30s
  3. 3how long it took~30s
  4. 4and explain how you felt about it~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in June 2026 Education & Learning

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1What you taught him or herSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2When it wasOne keyword and one example is enough.
  3. 3How long it tookWalk 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 something you taught to a friend or relative.

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

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