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Lesson 15 — Speaking Part 2 Cheat Sheet

Speaking

In one line: Use the 1-minute prep to jot keywords for all 4 bullets, then speak the full 2 minutes using specific examples and all 3 tenses.

Key Ideas

1Format. 1 min prep, 2 min speaking, 4 cue card bullets.

2Prep steps. Keywords per bullet, a specific example, plan the opening line.

3Speak the full 2 minutes — running short costs marks.

4Use all 3 tenses naturally across your answer.

Lost your place

"Where was I... yes, I was saying..."

Opener 1

"I'd like to tell you about..."

Opener 2

"This really stands out in my memory..."