All 8 Tasks
Task 1: Giving Advice (30s prep, 90s speak)¶
Scenario: A friend asks for advice about a situation.
Structure: 1. Acknowledge the situation (10s) 2. Give your advice (30s) 3. Explain why this advice is good (30s) 4. Encourage them / offer additional support (20s)
Example Opening:
"I understand you're having trouble deciding whether to...
That's definitely a tough situation. Here's what I think
you should do..."
Task 2: Personal Experience (30s prep, 60s speak)¶
Scenario: Describe a personal experience related to a topic.
Structure: 1. Introduce the experience (10s) 2. Describe what happened (30s) 3. Explain how you felt / what you learned (20s)
Example Opening:
"I'd like to tell you about a time when... This happened
about [timeframe] ago, and it really taught me..."
Task 3: Describing a Scene (30s prep, 60s speak)¶
Scenario: Look at a picture and describe what you see.
Structure: 1. General overview (15s) 2. Specific details - people, objects, actions (30s) 3. Atmosphere/mood or speculation (15s)
Example Opening:
"In this picture, I can see... The scene appears to be
taking place in... Let me describe what's happening in
more detail..."
Tip: Use the PALM method: - People - Who's there? - Action - What are they doing? - Location - Where is this? - Mood - What's the atmosphere?
Task 4: Making Predictions (30s prep, 60s speak)¶
Scenario: Based on information given, predict what will happen.
Structure: 1. Summarize the situation (15s) 2. Make your prediction (20s) 3. Explain your reasoning (25s)
Example Opening:
"Based on what I've heard/seen, I predict that...
The reason I think this will happen is because..."
Task 5: Comparing and Persuading (60s prep, 60s speak)¶
Scenario: Compare two options and persuade someone to choose one.
Structure: 1. Acknowledge both options (10s) 2. State your recommendation (10s) 3. Give reasons for your choice (30s) 4. Conclude persuasively (10s)
Example Opening:
"Both options have their merits, but I would strongly
recommend... Let me explain why this is the better choice..."
Task 6: Difficult Situation (60s prep, 60s speak)¶
Scenario: Handle a challenging or awkward situation.
Structure: 1. Acknowledge the problem (10s) 2. Show empathy/understanding (15s) 3. Propose a solution (25s) 4. End positively (10s)
Example Opening:
"I understand this is a difficult situation, and I
appreciate you bringing it to my attention. Let me
see how we can resolve this..."
Task 7: Expressing Opinions (30s prep, 90s speak)¶
Scenario: Give your opinion on a topic with reasons.
Structure: 1. State your opinion clearly (15s) 2. First reason with example (30s) 3. Second reason with example (30s) 4. Conclude (15s)
Example Opening:
"In my opinion, [topic] is... I feel this way for
several reasons. First of all..."
Task 8: Unusual Situation (30s prep, 60s speak)¶
Scenario: Respond to a picture showing something unusual or problematic.
Structure: 1. Describe what's unusual (15s) 2. Explain potential causes/effects (25s) 3. Suggest what should happen next (20s)
Example Opening:
"Looking at this picture, I notice something quite
unusual... This is concerning because... I think what
should happen next is..."
Quick Reference Card¶
| Task | Key Skill | Time Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advising | Be helpful, supportive |
| 2 | Narrating | Tell a story with feeling |
| 3 | Describing | Be detailed and organized |
| 4 | Predicting | Use reasoning and logic |
| 5 | Persuading | Be convincing |
| 6 | Problem-solving | Stay calm, be diplomatic |
| 7 | Arguing | Be clear and structured |
| 8 | Analyzing | Observe and explain |