Speaking Part 2 · People

Describe someone you know who is very good at a particular skill

The cue card

Describe someone you know who is very good at a particular skill.

You should say:

  • who this person is
  • what the skill is
  • how they learned it

and explain how you feel about their skill.

You have one minute to prepare, then talk for one to two minutes.

Part 3: the discussion that follows

  1. Are skills more important than qualifications?
  2. Is talent something you are born with, or can it be learned?
  3. Which skills will be most useful in the future?
  4. Should children choose which skills to learn?