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Explain how something works

Speed Speaking · B2 · 2 min

Your prompt

Explain how something everyday works — a fridge, the internet, elections — non-stop for 90 seconds.

Talk for the whole time without long pauses. If you run out, add detail or another example. Flow beats speed.

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