Click any topic to open a full lesson — sample questions, vocabulary, and idioms.
Everyday topics about you — home, family, hobbies, work. Short answers with a reason or example.
A cue card with bullet points. Prepare for one minute then speak for two. Aim to fill the full two minutes.
Wider questions linked to Part 2. Give opinions, justify them, and show you can discuss complex ideas.
Smooth, connected speech. Logical flow. Avoid memorised scripts.
Range and accuracy of vocabulary. Collocations and topic-specific words.
Variety of structures. A few errors are fine if communication stays clear.
Clarity of speech. Stress, rhythm and intonation — not accent.
The person I'd like to talk about is my former high school teacher, Mr. Rahman. I met him when I was about 15, and he left a lasting impression on me.
What set him apart from other teachers was his genuine passion for his subject. He had the ability to make a 500-year-old poem feel completely relevant to modern life, which is no easy feat. He treated every student as intellectually capable, which was incredibly empowering.
In terms of impact, I believe he was directly responsible for my love of reading. I ended up studying English at university — without his influence, my life would have taken a completely different direction.
| Opinion Phrase | When to use it |
|---|---|
| I'd argue that… | Strong, formal opinion opener |
| To some extent… | Partial agreement or balanced view |
| That said, however… | Natural way to introduce a contrast |
| It hinges on… | Formal way to say "it depends on" |
| I can see both sides… | Showing balanced, considered thinking |
| It's worth noting that… | Adding an important or overlooked detail |
| The crux of the issue is… | Cutting to the main point |
| At the end of the day… | Natural way to summarise or conclude |
| Change & Trend Language | Example use |
|---|---|
| a shift in… | "a shift in attitudes towards work" |
| a surge in… | "a surge in online shopping" |
| on the rise | "mental health issues are on the rise" |
| increasingly… | "people are increasingly aware of…" |
| rapidly evolving | "a rapidly evolving landscape" |
| unprecedented | "an unprecedented level of change" |
| correlates with | "screen time correlates with anxiety" |
| a growing concern | "it's becoming a growing concern" |
Click any topic to open a full lesson — phrases, vocabulary, and idioms for professional settings.
Language for meetings, presentations, negotiations and interviews.
Emails, reports, proposals — formal and semi-formal register.
Finance, strategy, leadership, and operations vocabulary.