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Preparing for a job interview

Going for a job interview is a challenging but exciting experience.
a mother pushing a pram and walking home with her son

The school run

When you describe a photo it is important to say where the people are and what the people are doing.

doctors and nurses speaking with a patient

In a hospital ward

When you are describing a place it is useful to use relative clauses to add details to your description.

Describing a picture: a formal conversation

In this description of a photo of a formal conversation, you will hear language to speculate about how people are feeling and what they might be saying to each other. Use these activities to build your range of feelings adjectives, practise modals for speculating and practise word order in indirect questions.

a small boy at the dentists

At the dentist’s

Would you like to learn how to describe a picture?

Giving a short presentation: shopping

These activities aim to help you prepare for ESOL speaking examinations and give short, informal presentations.  You will be able to hear real ESOL learners trying out the activities, and compare your speaking with theirs'.  In this activity, Kelly talks about shopping.

Describing a picture: a family scene

How can you describe an ordinary picture in an interesting way? In these activities, you’ll practise saying what you see as well as make up a story about the picture to bring your description alive. 

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