Candidate task cardyour first day at school

Describe your first day at school.

You should say:

  1. 1when and where it was~30s
  2. 2what you did~30s
  3. 3who you met~30s
  4. 4and explain how you felt that day~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in May 2023 Education & Learning

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1When and where it wasSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2What you didSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  3. 3Who you metSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain how you felt that dayThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe your first day at school.

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

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