Language, when you need it

very united and supportive

"We're a close-knit family — we eat together every Sunday."

have a good relationship with

"I get on really well with my brother."

have an argument

"They fell out over money."

start a journey

"We set off at dawn to beat the traffic."

short stay between flights

"We had a 4-hour stopover in Doha."

away from popular places

"We stayed in a tiny village off the beaten track."

the latest time something can be finished

"Sorry, I can't chat — I have a deadline today."

ask formally for a job/course

"I applied for three jobs last week."

an exam or course you've passed

"You need a teaching qualification."

enter a system with your details

"I can't log in to my email."

copy a file from the internet

"I downloaded the app last night."

time spent on a device

"I'm trying to cut down on screen time."

use materials again

"We recycle paper, plastic and glass."

designed to be used once

"Many cafés have banned single-use cups."

amount of CO₂ a person/thing produces

"Cycling reduces your carbon footprint."

start a new hobby

"I took up photography last summer."

be very interested in

"She's really into K-pop."

stop doing something

"I gave up coffee last month."

'At the moment I'm doing a project on rainforests.'

"Say one thing you're doing at school 'at the moment'."

'I'm based in Manchester.'

"Say where YOUR school is based in one sentence."

to arrive and give your details before a flight

"Say what time you have to check in for a flight."

later than planned

"Describe a time your flight or bus was delayed."

the way into a place

"Arrange to meet someone at an entrance — say exactly which one."

'I've been playing guitar for about two years.'

"Say how long you've been doing a hobby using 'for about…'."

to enter / leave a bus, train or plane

"Say where you usually get on the bus."

asking someone to spell a word

"Ask your partner to spell their first name."

'I'm in year 10 at St Mary's.'

"Say what year/grade you are in AND your school."

'I'm really into skateboarding.'

"Name ONE thing you're really into right now."

before the time something happens

"How far in advance do you plan your weekends?"

polite phrase when you meet someone new

"Say this phrase to your partner."

family status words

"Use one of these words in a sentence about someone you know."

the country you come from, e.g. 'I'm Spanish.'

"Say your nationality."

not late

"Are you usually on time? Say why or why not."

'I'm originally from Lima.'

"Say where you are originally from + where you live now."

where you wait for a train

"Ask which platform your train leaves from."

a person who welcomes visitors at a desk

"Name one job you know."

a ticket for going and coming back

"Ask for a return ticket to a city near you."

a friendly way of accepting an idea

"Reply to 'Shall we meet at eight?' using this phrase."

your family name

"Spell your surname aloud."

a list of times for buses/trains

"Say why it's useful to check a timetable before a trip."

to plan and organise something

"What was the last thing you arranged with a friend?"

to arrive later than planned

"Describe a time your bus or train was delayed."

to reserve something in advance

"What was the last thing you booked online?"

to take something or someone with you

"What would you bring along to a picnic?"

to tell someone

"Finish: 'Let me know if…'"

to take care of someone or something

"Who looks after your home when you travel?"

to answer a message

"How quickly do you reply to messages? Say why."

to give an idea for someone to consider

"Suggest a good place to meet in your town."

to change one thing for another

"Suggest swapping a day or a time with a friend."

used when giving bad news politely

"Say no to an invitation using 'unfortunately'."

one of the pieces of information a task asks you to include

"How many content points does a short message task usually have?"

extremely pleased

"What news would make you feel delighted?"

annoyed because you cannot achieve something

"What kind of situation makes you feel frustrated?"

feeling glad that a difficult situation has ended

"When were you last relieved about something?"

'I study Tourism at a college in Madrid.'

"Tell a partner what you study/do AND where."

to have a good relationship with someone

"Who do you get on with best in your family? Why?"

to arrive, often unexpectedly

"Write a sentence where a surprising character turns up."

in a way that surprises you, without warning

"Describe something that happened unexpectedly to you recently."

something bought cheaply, good value

"Say the last bargain you found."

money taken off the normal price

"When did you last get a discount?"

an evening spent at home / away from home socialising

"Do you prefer a night in or a night out? Why?"

'Absolutely — and the best bit was the boat trip.'

"Agree with a partner about a school trip using 'absolutely'."

exactly at that time in the story

"Use 'at that moment' to link two events in a school story."

an uncomfortable pause when nobody is speaking

"How do you fill an awkward silence in class?"

read new messages

"Say when you check emails."

travel to work or school every day

"Say how you commute."

easy and useful for your needs

"Say something convenient near your home."

full of people

"Name a place that is always crowded."

after a long time, finally

"Tell a partner something that eventually happened during a school trip."

irregular comparative/superlative of 'far'

"Say the furthest place you have travelled to."

leave your bed

"Say what time you get up."

get into bed to sleep

"Say what time you go to bed."

stop work for a short time

"Say when you have a break."

'I'd much rather go to the coast than a city.'

"Compare two trip ideas using 'I'd much rather…'."

finally, as the last result of a situation

"Tell a short story ending with 'in the end'."

'It was kind of scary but kind of fun.'

"Describe a school activity using 'kind of'."

reduced in price

"Have you bought anything in a sale recently?"

time expressions for Mon–Fri / Sat–Sun

"Say one thing you do at weekends."

calm, with little noise

"Name the most peaceful place you know."

a fair, not-too-high price

"Describe something you bought at a reasonable price."

paper proof of payment

"Do you always keep your receipts?"

getting your money back / changing an item

"Have you ever asked for a refund?"

polite, informal conversation about unimportant things

"Name one topic you always use for small talk at school."

quickly and unexpectedly

"Finish: 'Suddenly, the classroom door…'"

'To be honest, I prefer Maths to English.'

"Say something honest about your school using 'to be honest'."

'The best bit was when we hiked to the waterfall.'

"Name 'the best bit' of a recent school day or trip."

to introduce a topic in a conversation

"What's a topic you'd never bring up with a new classmate?"

to suddenly start laughing loudly

"Describe a time your whole class burst out laughing."

to meet and talk after not seeing someone for a while

"Which classmate would you like to catch up with over the holidays?"

to start talking about something different

"Why might someone change the subject during group work?"

to relax, informal

"What do you do to chill out after a stressful day?"

to have a friendly relationship with someone

"Who do you get on well with in your class?"

to walk or run for exercise or relaxation

"How often do you go for a walk or run?"

to walk or skateboard for fun or exercise

"How often do you go for a skate or a walk?"

to ride a skateboard for fun

"Have you ever tried skateboarding? Would you like to?"

to spend relaxed time together

"Where do you usually hang out with friends?"

to share similar interests or experiences

"Do you and your best friend have a lot in common?"

to stay in good physical condition

"What do you do to keep fit?"

to continue communicating with someone regularly

"How do you keep in touch with friends from your old school?"

to see or realise something

"Say something unusual you once noticed at school."

a small, fast version of football with five players a side

"Have you ever played five-a-side? Would you like to?"

to become aware of something

"Complete: 'I suddenly realised that I'd forgotten…'"

to pay money / to keep money for later

"Do you prefer to spend or save your money?"

to watch a movie or several episodes of a show

"What was the last film or box set you watched?"

worth the price you pay

"Name a shop that gives good value for money."

'I love camping trips — what about you?'

"End your next answer with 'What about you?'"

suddenly, with no sign beforehand

"Use 'without warning' in a sentence about a school day."

something you did wrong

"Describe a mistake from the mock in one sentence."

the number of marks you get in a test

"Guess your score for one paper in the mock."

to look at something again to be sure it is correct

"How do you usually check your writing?"

to give most of your attention to something

"What will you focus on this week?"

to get better at something

"Say one thing you want to improve."

the part you are least good at

"Name your weak point in the exam."

letters/numbers that reduce the price

"Do you ever look for a discount code before buying online?"

money given back when you return something

"Have you ever asked for a refund? Why?"

to look after children while their parents are out

"Have you ever babysat for a neighbour or a relative?"

how long a battery lasts before charging

"Is battery life important when you buy a phone?"

your husband's or wife's brother/sister

"Say if you have a brother-in-law or sister-in-law."

a person you work with

"Name one thing you like doing with your colleagues."

types of hair

"Describe your own hair."

comments from people who bought the product

"Do you always read customer reviews before buying?"

a document listing your education and work experience

"When did you last update your CV?"

bringing goods to your home or another address

"How long does delivery usually take for you?"

'I love art — for example, last week we painted murals.'

"Give one school-life example of something you like, using 'for example'."

positive personality adjectives

"Choose one word for your best friend."

working all week / working only some hours

"Would you prefer a full-time or a part-time job? Why?"

have a good relationship with someone

"Say who you get on well with."

'I'd say definitely PE on a Friday.'

"State a strong opinion using 'I'd say definitely…'."

'In my opinion, homework should be optional at weekends.'

"Give your opinion about a school rule using 'in my opinion'."

a meeting where an employer asks you questions about a job

"What is one question you expect in a job interview?"

'Let me think… probably science club.'

"Buy thinking time with 'let me think…'."

have a similar appearance to someone

"Say who you look like in your family."

a job with only a few hours a week, e.g. at weekends

"Would you like a part-time job at weekends? Why or why not?"

'Personally, I prefer working in pairs.'

"Personalise an opinion using 'personally'."

a small amount of money parents give young people regularly

"What do you usually spend your pocket money on?"

the money you are paid for a job, usually monthly

"Is salary the most important thing in a job for you?"

the flat part of a phone or computer you look at

"Have you ever broken a screen?"

a fixed period of working time, e.g. a night shift

"Have you ever worked a night shift?"

adjectives for height

"Describe someone in your family."

'The main reason is I learn better with friends.'

"Defend an opinion about school in one sentence using 'the main reason is…'."

to send a form or letter asking for a job

"Have you ever applied for a job online?"

to put electricity into a battery

"How often do you have to charge your phone?"

to get a program onto your phone

"What's the last app you downloaded?"

to buy something, usually online

"When did you last place an order online?"

to send something back to the shop or website

"What is the last item you returned?"

to check online where your delivery is

"Have you ever tracked a parcel? What did you see?"

to install the newest version

"Should people update their phones often? Why?"

a wireless internet connection

"Where do you usually find free Wi-Fi?"

a short, usually unpaid, time working at a company to learn about a job

"Have you ever done work experience? Where?"

the details of where you live

"Say your street name out loud."

a fixed time to meet someone, often for work or health

"Have you got an appointment this week?"

in general — softens a strong opinion

"Use it to describe school so far this term."

to get to a place

"What time do you usually arrive at school or work?"

introduces a frank personal opinion

"Give one honest opinion about homework using this phrase."

to really like / be interested in

"What music or game are you really into right now?"

to have a good relationship with them

"Who do you get on with best in your class?"

to feel excited about something coming

"What are you looking forward to next half term?"

to start doing it regularly

"What's a hobby you'd like to take up this school year?"

an important word that carries the main meaning

"What's the key word in the sentence 'The concert was cancelled due to rain'?"

very bad weather with strong wind, rain or thunder

"Have you ever been outside during a storm?"

'Our teacher set the class a challenge.'

"Describe a challenge you've done in or out of school."

a shop that sells medicine

"Say where the nearest chemist's is."

polite phrase to ask about a place

"Ask a partner this question about a café."

'I hadn't read a real book for ages.'

"Say something you haven't done 'for ages'."

a prediction of what the weather will be like

"Have you checked the weather forecast for tomorrow?"

not connected to the point being discussed

"Give an example of an irrelevant detail in a story."

the central point a paragraph or text is making

"What's the main idea of your favourite book or film?"

'I felt I was missing out on the group chat.'

"Say one thing you'd hate to miss out on at school."

having both positive and negative feelings about something

"Have you ever had mixed feelings about a decision?"

'I noticed I was listening more in class.'

"Say one good thing you'd 'notice' if you used your phone less."

at the place where two streets meet

"Name something on a street corner near you."

prepositions of place

"Say what's opposite your home."

a place to send letters and parcels

"Say if there's a post office near you."

one of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, autumn, winter

"Which season has the best weather where you live?"

'My phone was shrinking my world.'

"Use 'shrinking' or 'growing' about your free time."

words describing types of weather

"What's the weather like today?"

extra information that explains or illustrates the main idea

"Give a supporting detail about your school or workplace."

how hot or cold something is, measured in degrees

"What's a comfortable temperature for you?"

a wrong option designed to look tempting

"Have you ever been tricked by a tempting wrong answer in an exam?"

to not expect something

"Tell me about a time you were taken by surprise."

to be a good use of time, money or effort despite difficulty

"Give an example of something difficult that was worth it in the end."

to reject a possible answer because it's wrong

"How do you eliminate wrong options in a multiple-choice test?"

to ask someone questions to get information, often for radio or a job

"Have you ever been interviewed? What for?"

to think about a past experience

"When you look back on last year, what stands out?"

to rain very heavily

"Has it ever poured with rain on an important day for you?"

to feel sorry about a past action or decision

"Is there anything you regret doing recently?"

to say the same meaning using different words

"Reword the sentence: 'I was extremely tired.'"

to search quickly for a specific fact

"What do you scan for when reading a bus timetable?"

to read quickly for a general idea

"When do you skim a text instead of reading every word?"

to write down key words while listening or reading

"Do you take notes in your lessons? How?"

to wear a lot of warm clothes

"When do you usually wrap up warm?"

the main, central part of a town

"Name one shop in your town centre."

sure of your own ability

"Which task type makes you feel most confident?"

the same every time, reliable

"Are your exam scores consistent?"

causing admiration because of size, skill or quality

"Describe something impressive you've seen recently."

improvement over time

"Say one area where you've made progress."

close to what will really happen

"Is your study plan realistic?"

to say something reasonable or valid

"Tell your partner an opinion, then respond 'You have a point, but...'."

to watch how much time is passing

"How do you keep track of time in an exam?"

while feeling stressed by time or difficulty

"Do you work well under pressure?"

a part of a road or park set aside for cyclists

"Is there a bike path near where you live?"

tools used for painting

"Which is easier to use, a brush or a roller?"

a person who buys something from a shop or seller

"What makes a customer come back to the same shop?"

something given to someone, often at a celebration

"What's the best gift you've ever received?"

a live music performance

"Have you ever been to a gig or concert?"

a person invited to an event

"How many guests did you invite to your last party?"

a hard hat worn to protect the head, e.g. when cycling

"Why is it important to wear a helmet when cycling?"

a large picture painted directly on a wall

"Have you ever seen or painted a mural?"

a TV programme shown in several episodes

"What's a series you're currently watching?"

a small table or stand where things are sold

"Have you ever bought something from a market stall?"

something people have done for a long time, often at a special time of year

"What's a tradition in your family or country?"

clothing worn over the front of your body to protect it while cooking or working

"Do you or your family ever wear an apron at home?"

a game played on a board, e.g. chess or Monopoly

"Do you enjoy playing board games with friends?"

coins/notes given back after you pay

"Ask for your change politely."

fruit and vegetables that were recently picked

"Do you prefer buying fresh produce at a market or a supermarket?"

asking the price

"Ask the price of something in the room."

further away, at the back of a photo or scene

"Describe something in the background of the room you're in now."

closer to the viewer, at the front of a photo or scene

"What's usually in the foreground of a family photo?"

free time when you are not working or studying

"What do you usually do with your leisure time?"

a coloured liquid used to decorate a surface, or the act of using it

"What colour paint would you choose for a school mural?"

a line of people waiting

"Say where you often stand in a queue."

polite phrase to end a service interaction

"Use this phrase to your partner."

to do something special to mark an important event

"How do you usually celebrate your birthday?"

to cut food into pieces

"What's the last thing you chopped or sliced while cooking?"

to make a place look nice for an event

"How do you usually decorate for a celebration?"

to plan how something will look

"Have you ever helped design something for your school?"

to leave your home for entertainment, e.g. to a restaurant or cinema

"How often do you go out in the evening?"

to spend relaxed time with friends

"Who do you usually hang out with at weekends?"

to ask someone to come to an event / the request itself

"Do you prefer sending invitations by text or on paper?"

to plan and arrange an event

"Have you ever organised a party or celebration?"

to look or feel like something is true, without being certain

"Look at a classmate — what do they seem to be feeling today?"

to measure how heavy something is

"When was the last time you saw someone weigh food in a shop?"

put on clothes to see if they fit

"Say the last thing you tried on."

used for ability or polite possibility

"Say one thing you can do well."

at any time / at no time — used with present perfect

"Ask a partner 'Have you ever...?' and answer with 'never' if true."

to have or own something

"Say one thing you've got in your bag."

prepositions of place

"Say what is next to your school."

used for obligation — something is necessary

"Say one thing you must do every morning."

a list used to check something has been done correctly

"What would you put on a checklist for a good picture story?"

a piece of information that helps you find an answer

"What's the biggest clue you look for in a gapped text?"

a linking word that joins story events, like 'then' or 'after that'

"Give one connector you could use in a story."

a first, unfinished version of a piece of writing

"Do you usually write a rough draft before a final version?"

a part of a story that happens in one place

"Describe one scene from a story you like."

used to show a consequence

"Finish: 'It rained all day. As a result, ____.'"

logical and easy to follow

"What makes a story feel clear and well-linked to you?"

a day when you don't work

"Say what you do on your day off."

used to show something happens even though there was an obstacle

"Complete: 'It was freezing outside. Despite this, ____.'"

used to explain why something happens, referring back

"Complete: 'The road was closed. For this reason, ____.'"

walk outside for pleasure

"Say when you like to go for a walk."

spend relaxed time together

"Say who you hang out with."

almost never

"Name something you hardly ever do."

used to introduce a contrasting idea

"Complete: 'I wanted to go out. However, ____.'"

used to add extra information

"Add one extra reason using 'in addition' to: 'The flat is cheap.'"

at the same time, used to link two things happening together

"Describe two things happening at once using 'meanwhile'."

used to introduce a contrasting point of view

"Give two opinions about homework, joined by 'on the other hand'."

used to show that one thing is like another already mentioned

"Compare two hobbies using 'similarly'."

now, in the present period

"Say one thing you're doing these days that's new."

to take place; to occur

"Say one surprising thing that happened to you last year."

to reduce the number of possible answers

"How do you narrow down your choices in a difficult question?"

to check a text carefully for mistakes before finishing

"What kind of mistakes do you usually find when you proofread?"

to search a text quickly for specific information

"What would you scan a bus timetable for?"

to check and improve your own writing before finishing

"Name one thing you always check when you self-edit a story."

having to do something in a limited amount of time

"How do you stay calm under time pressure in an exam?"

a code used to identify a booking or order

"Why is it useful to keep a reference number safe?"

able to change easily; not fixed

"Why might someone need flexible working hours?"

to have the same / a different opinion as someone else

"Do you agree or disagree that speaking tests are stressful?"

to pause because you're not sure what to say

"What do you say in English when you hesitate?"

to say something again

"What can you ask the examiner if you don't understand a question?"

read fast to get the general meaning

"Skim a news headline now — say the topic in 5 words."

to do something one after another, not at the same time

"Why is it important to take turns in Speaking Part 2?"

a filler word used to give yourself time to think

"Use 'well…' at the start of an answer right now."

a piece of paper proving you paid for something

"When did you last ask for a receipt?"

used to correct or change what was just said

"Say a sentence where you change your plan using 'actually'."

warm and comfortable

"Describe a cosy room you know."

a polite way to ask for something

"Ask politely for a glass of water using this phrase."

describing how busy or calm a place is

"Is your neighbourhood crowded or peaceful?"

Not 'make homework'.

"Make 2 sentences with 'do' + a school noun."

used to politely refuse or give bad news

"Politely refuse an invitation using 'I'm afraid…'."

in the centre of a place

"What's in the middle of your town?"

in place of something else

"Name something you did instead of your original plan."

used to introduce a surprising fact learned later

"Tell a short story using 'it turns out'."

the owner of a rented home / the person who rents it

"Are you a tenant or do you own your home?"

the room where you relax and watch TV

"Say one piece of furniture in your living room."

'I missed two lessons because of football.'

"Say one lesson you'd hate to miss."

go and live in a different home

"When did you last move house?"

position words for places close together

"What's next to your home?"

used to say you have reconsidered

"Use 'on second thoughts' in a sentence about food or travel."

'I try to pay attention in Maths.'

"Say which lesson you find it hardest to 'pay attention' in."

instead of, showing preference

"Say what you'd choose rather than something else."

used to offer to do something

"Offer to help a friend carry their shopping."

a flat surface fixed to a wall for books or objects

"Say what's on your shelves."

describing the size of a place

"Is your kitchen spacious or small?"

Not 'do an exam' in A2 Key.

"Use 'take' + 3 different exam-related nouns."

used to accept an offer politely

"Accept an offer of a lift home using this phrase."

to be going to do something very soon

"What are you about to do after this lesson?"

to arrange a table in advance at a restaurant

"Have you ever had to book a table for a special occasion?"

to decide something different from before

"When did you last change your mind about a plan?"

a tall cupboard for clothes

"Say what colour your wardrobe is."

a polite way to offer help

"Offer to book a table for a friend using this phrase."

a very polite request, followed by -ing

"Ask a classmate politely to lend you a pen."

a polite way to ask for something

"Ask politely for something in a shop."

words for telling a story in order

"Use two of these words to tell your partner about your morning."

prepositions of place

"Describe where your school bag is right now."

reference words for pointing at something already mentioned

"Point at two objects and describe them with 'this one' and 'that one'."

adverbs of frequency

"Say how often you do your homework."

a second flight/train you must catch to continue your journey

"Have you ever nearly missed a connection?"

a line of people waiting

"Where do you often have to queue?"

earlier than expected

"Tell me one thing you've already done today."

in spite of the fact that

"Finish: 'Although I'm tired,…'"

provided that; on condition that

"Finish: 'You can borrow it as long as…'"

in addition to

"Finish: 'As well as English, I can speak…'"

because of, caused by

"Finish: 'The match was cancelled due to…'"

despite the fact that (+ clause)

"Finish: 'Even though it was late,…'"

during a length of time

"Finish: 'I've studied English for…'"

despite; without being affected by

"Finish: 'In spite of the rain, we…'"

in place of

"Finish: 'Instead of driving, I…'"

the office where lost things are kept

"Have you ever visited a lost property office?"

from a point in time until now

"Finish: 'I've lived here since…'"

with the purpose that; in order that

"Finish: 'I got up early so that I could…'"

a comparative pattern showing two things increasing together

"Finish: 'The more I practise, the more…'"

not working

"Tell your partner about a machine that was out of order."

to arrange a time for a service

"Have you booked an appointment recently? For what?"

to arrive and register at an airport, hotel or station

"What time do you usually check in for a flight?"

to arrive too late to catch it

"Have you ever missed a train or flight?"

to make something valid for longer

"Name one document people need to renew."

to add more money or credit to something

"Say one thing you sometimes top up."

of whom (possession)

"Ask a 'whose' question about your classmate."

up to now (in questions/negatives)

"What haven't you done yet today?"

an error many people make

"Name one common mistake learners of English make."

a range of results on a scale, e.g. Pass or Merit

"What score band would you like to reach?"

how correct your grammar and spelling are

"Is accuracy or speaking fast more important to you?"

skilled / not skilled at something

"What are you good at and what are you bad at?"

the level of formality expected for a piece of writing

"Is an email to a friend usually formal or informal?"

decide something

"Tell me one decision you made this week."

to fix your own mistake while speaking or writing

"Correct yourself out loud in a sentence right now."

to look again to make sure something is correct

"What's the last thing you should double-check before handing in a test?"

worried or nervous about something that might happen

"Do exams make you anxious? Why or why not?"

a person who regularly travels to work or school

"Are you or is someone in your family a commuter?"

help given to people buying goods or services

"What makes good customer service, in your opinion?"

feeling awkward or ashamed

"Describe a time you felt embarrassed."

at the end of a story

"Finish: 'Finally, I…'"

past simple of 'go'

"Say where you went last weekend."

a glass building for growing plants

"Have you ever visited a garden centre with a greenhouse?"

studying together with classmates

"Do you find group study helpful or distracting?"

past simple of 'have'

"Say what you had for breakfast today."

a table used for quiet study, often shared

"Do you prefer studying at a library table or at home?"

past simple of 'meet'

"Say who you met last week."

you don't mind either way

"Name something you're not bothered about."

a job that mostly happens outside, not in an office

"Would you like an outdoor job? Why or why not?"

your own fastest or best result ever achieved

"Have you ever beaten your personal best at something?"

an area where silence or low noise is expected

"Why are quiet zones useful in a library?"

not wanting to do something

"Describe something you feel reluctant to do."

the marked path where races are run

"Describe what you might see on a school running track."

past simple of 'see'

"Say the last film you saw."

a person who is on your team

"Describe a good teammate you have had."

used to order events

"Tell two things you did yesterday using 'then'."

(machine/vehicle) stop working; or to become very upset

"Use 'break down' in a sentence about a car in a story."

to suddenly start crying or laughing

"Write a climax sentence using 'burst into tears'."

to reach someone who is ahead of you

"Use 'catch up with' in a chase scene sentence."

to shout encouragement to support someone

"Have you ever cheered a friend on during a race?"

to stop trying

"Write a sentence where a character almost gives up."

to check your surroundings, often nervously

"Write a sentence where a character looks around nervously."

to study material again before a test

"How do you usually revise for exams?"

to leave quickly, especially to escape

"In a story, who might run off and why?"

to give plants water so they grow

"How often do you water plants at home?"

to find a solution or understand something

"Use 'work out' in a sentence about solving a mystery."

not certain that something is true

"What kind of adverts make you feel unsure?"

something you do well

"Name one strength you have in English."

an area you need to improve

"What's your biggest weak spot right now?"

a clear list of steps to reach a goal

"What's one step in your action plan for this week?"

to suggest without saying directly

"What does 'I'm not really hungry' imply at a dinner party?"

to decide what's most important and do that first

"What should you prioritise this week?"

to look back at something to check progress

"When will you review your progress next?"

a very short piece of writing left for someone

"When was the last time you left a note for someone?"

measuring uncountable nouns

"Say 'a piece of…' and 'a bottle of…' with a food/drink."

the order in which things happen in a story

"Why is the sequence of events important in a picture story?"

a wrong option written to look tempting

"How can you spot a tempting wrong answer in a multiple-choice question?"

something you still need to practise more

"Name one area to improve before your next test."

a longer, more detailed spoken answer with reasons and examples

"Why do examiners prefer an extended answer to a one-word answer?"

reserve a table at a restaurant

"Say a sentence to book a table for two."

easy to understand, without extra or confusing details

"Why is clear and simple language better in a short message?"

polite request

"Ask for the bill politely."

polite way to order/ask for something

"Order a drink politely using 'I'd like…'."

parts of a meal

"Say your favourite dessert."

the paper showing how much to pay

"Ask the waiter for the bill."

to include an idea or answer in your writing

"What happens if you don't cover all three points?"

to add more detail or explanation to a point

"How can you develop an idea when you run out of things to say?"

to reach a final situation, often without planning it

"Tell a partner about a time you ended up somewhere unusual."

to not answer a question

"Why is it never a good idea to leave a gap blank in an A2 Key Reading task?"

to forget to answer one of the content points

"How can you check you haven't missed a point?"

to think briefly about what to write before starting

"How long do you spend planning before you start writing?"

to answer a message someone sent you

"How quickly do you usually reply to messages from friends?"

to not have enough time left to finish

"What do you do if you're running out of time in Part 6?"

to copy your answers onto the official answer sheet

"Why must you leave time to transfer your answers?"

a polite way to ask for something

"Ask politely for the bill using this phrase."