Describe a person who learned something new without a teacher.
This test has appeared in 3 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2026
- Jan–Apr/2026
Reported by test takers Forecast only
Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Your home
- Do you live in a house or an apartment? (Why?)
- Which room do you spend the most time in? (Why?)
- What would you like to change about your home? (Why?)
- Do you think you will live there for a long time? (Why not?)
Mornings
- What do you usually do in the morning? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you have the same routine every morning? (Why is that?)
- Do you eat breakfast every day? (Why is that?)
- Are your mornings different at weekends? (Why is that?)
Travelling
- Do you like travelling? (Why is that?)
- Where did you go on your last trip? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you prefer to travel alone or with other people? (Why is that?)
- Is there anywhere you would really like to visit? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what they learned
- how they learned it by themselves
and explain what you think of their achievement.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you like to learn something on your own in the same way? / How long did it take this person to learn it?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
learning without a teacher
- Can you explain why more people now teach themselves new skills?
- In general, what qualities does someone need to learn well on their own?
- How would you compare learning with a teacher and learning on your own?
the work of teachers
- Can you describe the parts of learning that still need a real teacher?
- What could be done about the number of learners who start an online course and then stop?
- Can you speculate on how the job of a teacher will change in the next twenty years?
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