B12:30
The story behind an object
Pick an object near you and invent or recall the story of how it came to be there.
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Level B1
You can keep a conversation going on familiar topics, give reasons and tell a story that mostly holds together.
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Pick an object near you and invent or recall the story of how it came to be there.
Describe a photograph you remember well and tell the story around the moment it was taken.
Tell the story of running into someone you hadn't seen for a long time.
Tell the story of a day that took a completely unexpected turn.
React to three statements about work. Use: I couldn't agree more, that's a fair point, I see what you mean but, I'm not so sure, it depends.
Describe living in your city. Use: the cost of living, commute, nightlife, green space, overcrowded, up-and-coming, well-connected.
Describe a film and a meal. Use degree adverbs: absolutely, really, fairly, quite, a bit, slightly, incredibly, barely.
Describe a recent week using at least three of these words: relieved, frustrated, content, overwhelmed, grateful, restless.
Talk about a hobby. Use: take up, get into, be hooked on, give up, practise, a beginner, get the hang of, make progress.
Answer 'why should we hire you?'. Use: strengths, a quick learner, a team player, take the initiative, meet deadlines, hands-on.
Talk about learning English. Use: pick up, brush up on, be rusty, a false friend, fluent, come naturally, stuck, a breakthrough.
Talk about how you manage money. Use: budget, save up, cut back, splash out, be broke, make ends meet, a rip-off, good value.