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Lesson 5 of 5
Speaking About Health
Core 60 min
Pathway
Lesson 4.5 finishes Unit 4 with Speaking Part 2 'describe an experience' and extension techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a 90-second narrative
- Use past tenses naturally
- Extend with feelings and reflection
Speaking Task
Speaking · Cue card
Cue-card planner
Describe a time when you felt particularly healthy.
1
When it was
- last summer
- after my exams
2
What you were doing
- hiking abroad
- training for a 5K
3
Why you felt healthy
- sleep + diet
- no work stress
4
How it affected your life afterwards
- routine changes
- kept the habit going
Language bank
A period that really stands out is …What I was doing at the time …I felt at my best because …Looking back, it taught me …
Key Takeaways
Extension · Feelings + reflection
Don't stop at facts — add how you felt and what you learned. Examiners reward depth, not detail.
in hindsight
looking back
what struck me most
most memorable thing
it dawned on me that …
I realised
Key Takeaways
Pathway focus · Academic-style reflection
Reflection language ('in hindsight', 'it taught me') translates straight into Task 2 conclusions.
Exam Strategy
Exam Strategy
- Exam Tip
Use the full 1:30–1:45. Don't stop early.
Independent Practice
Independent Practice
Record + time
Record the cue card twice — review for past-tense accuracy.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Remember
- Reflection > detail for Band 7 narrative.
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