B1 Intermediate
Speaking
Duolingo English Test
Interactive conversation / Discussion
Education
About 6 minutes
6 questions
Planning an Activity for New Students
About this practice test
Build B1 English speaking through a guided conversation about welcoming new students, responding to follow-up questions and adapting a plan.
What you’ll practice
Speaking naturally
Answer familiar questions in your own words.
Developing your ideas
Give a reason or example to support your answer.
Listening back
Record an answer and notice what you can improve.
What to expect:
6 spoken questions from Emma, your practice examiner. Follow the task and record each answer for up to 35 seconds. Practising is free. Sign in and choose feedback for 25 coins. Feedback is a practice estimate rather than an official exam score.
The 6-minute practice timer includes preparation, answers and an allowance for question audio. It starts when you start the practice.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.
- Practice level
- B1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Speaking response
How to approach this practice
Read the question or cue card and think of a relevant experience or opinion. Use short notes rather than memorising a script.
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Question 1 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Your university wants to help new students get to know one another. What kind of activity would you recommend, and why?
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Question 2 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
How could you make that activity welcoming for students who do not know anyone yet?
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Question 3 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Some students have very limited free time. How would you adapt the plan for them?
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Question 4 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
What would be the main advantage of holding a welcome activity outdoors rather than indoors?
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Question 5 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Imagine the university can provide only a small budget. What would you keep in the plan, and what could you change?
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Question 6 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
How would you find out whether the activity had helped new students feel more confident?
What to review next
Listen back to your recording. Check that you answered the question, developed your ideas and spoke clearly. Record a second response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.