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Practice Task 24 — A friend with a sunny balcony and no garden

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

Speaking Task 1Giving AdviceSPK-T1-24Beginner
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 friend wants to grow vegetables on a small apartment balcony. Give them advice.

A friend with a sunny balcony and no garden.

Points to cover

  • • start with tomatoes and herbs in pots
  • • water early in the morning
  • • use light soil and a drainage tray

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.