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Practice Task 22 — A neighbour who has driven for years in another country

Task 1 · Giving Advice — advise a specific person facing a specific dilemma

Speaking Task 1Giving AdviceSPK-T1-22Intermediate
30s prepare · 90s speak

Read the situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to speak. Give the person clear advice and explain why your advice will help.

Listen to the task prompt. Two fixed voices: a female examiner and a male situation narrator.

A newcomer on your street wants to get a Canadian driver's licence. Give them advice.

A neighbour who has driven for years in another country.

Points to cover

  • • study the official handbook first
  • • book a few lessons on local roads
  • • practise in winter conditions before the road test

You get 30 seconds to prepare, then 90 seconds to speak. Everything here works offline — no AI needed.

  1. 1. Acknowledge the situation
  2. 2. Give your first recommendation
  3. 3. Explain why it helps
  4. 4. Give a second recommendation
  5. 5. Explain the benefit
  6. 6. Encourage the person

Sentence template

I understand that ___ is difficult. Personally, I would recommend ___ because ___. Another option is ___, which would help you ___. Overall, I think ___ is the most practical choice, and I'm sure things will get easier.