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Five everyday topics. Four example answers for each. Choose the answer closest to what you could say in English yourself.

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1. Meeting someone new

You meet a new classmate. What would you tell them about yourself and why you want to learn English?

AMy name is Sara. I live in Sweden. I work in a shop. I want to speak English at work. BI moved to Sweden a few years ago. I work in a shop and sometimes meet tourists. I can answer simple questions, but I need more time to speak. I want to feel more comfortable helping them. CI work in a shop where we get quite a few international customers. Although I usually understand what they need, I sometimes struggle to explain things clearly. That makes me hesitate, especially when the shop is busy. I’d like to practise so I can respond more naturally. DWorking with international customers has made me realise how much confidence affects communication. I can usually get my point across, but I’d like to be more precise and adapt my tone to different situations. For instance, handling a complaint requires a different approach from making a recommendation. I’m hoping regular discussion will help me develop that flexibility.

2. Everyday routines

What does a normal weekday look like for you, and what would you like to change?

AI get up at seven. I have breakfast and go to work. I cook dinner in the evening. I want more time to rest. BI usually get up early because my bus leaves at seven. After work, I cook and do some things at home. Sometimes I’m too tired to go for a walk. I’d like to go to bed earlier and have more energy. CMy weekdays tend to be quite busy, particularly in the mornings. By the time I get home, I often feel too tired to do anything beyond cooking dinner. I’ve noticed that I spend more time on my phone than I intend to. If I planned my evenings better, I’d probably have more time for exercise and rest. DMy routine works reasonably well, but it leaves little room for anything unexpected. I’ve tried scheduling every spare moment, only to find that it makes my days feel even more demanding. Rather than squeezing in more activities, I’d like to create some breathing space. That might mean accepting that a few less urgent tasks can wait.

3. Shopping and solving a problem

You bought headphones yesterday, but they don’t work. What would you say to the shop assistant?

AHello, I bought these yesterday. They don’t work. Here is my receipt. Can I get new ones, please? BI bought these headphones here yesterday, but there is no sound. I charged them and tried them with my phone. They still don’t work. Could I change them for another pair? CI’d like to return these headphones because they don’t seem to work properly. I’ve charged them fully and tested them on two different devices. Neither device produces any sound, so I think the headphones may be faulty. Would it be possible to exchange them, or get a refund if this model is unavailable? DI’m hoping you can help me resolve an issue with these headphones. I’ve followed the setup instructions and ruled out a problem with my devices, but the sound keeps cutting out. I’d prefer a replacement, provided this isn’t a recurring issue with the model. Otherwise, could you explain what alternatives or refund options are available?

4. Making plans

A friend invites you to dinner on Friday, but you’re busy. How would you suggest another plan?

AThank you for asking me. I can’t come on Friday. I’m working that evening. Are you free on Saturday? BI’d love to have dinner with you, but I’m working late on Friday. I don’t finish until nine. Could we meet on Saturday instead? We could try the new café near the station. CThanks for inviting me; it would be lovely to catch up. Unfortunately, I’ve already agreed to cover someone’s shift on Friday. Would Saturday evening work for you instead? If you’d rather keep Friday, perhaps I could join you for a quick drink after work. DI’d really like to see you, but Friday is looking a bit tricky because I’ve committed to covering a colleague’s shift. I wouldn’t want to keep you waiting or arrive halfway through dinner. How flexible are you about moving it to Saturday? If that’s inconvenient, let’s find another evening when neither of us has to rush.

5. Talking about a past experience

Tell a friend about a recent trip or day out. What happened, and how did you feel about it?

AI went to the beach on Sunday. I went with my family. It was sunny, and we had lunch there. I was happy. BLast Sunday, my family and I took the bus to the beach. We wanted to swim, but the water was too cold. We walked and had a picnic instead. It was a simple day, but I really enjoyed it. CWe’d planned to spend Sunday swimming, but the weather changed just as we arrived at the beach. At first, I was disappointed because we’d been looking forward to it all week. We ended up finding a small café and taking a long walk along the coast. Looking back, the change of plan actually made the day more memorable. DWhat stayed with me about our day at the coast wasn’t the place itself, but how differently it turned out from what we’d imagined. When the weather deteriorated, I initially felt we’d wasted the journey. Yet abandoning our plans gave us the chance to explore somewhere we would otherwise have overlooked. It reminded me that a successful trip doesn’t necessarily depend on everything going according to plan.

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