Talk for a Minute: Picture Challenge



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Talk for a Minute: Picture Challenge

What do you already know about speaking from pictures?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to speak confidently for one minute about a topic of your choice using picture prompts.

What Will We Do Today?

We will practise speaking skills by choosing a picture and talking about it for 60 seconds. You will learn tips for describing images and organising your ideas.

Why Use Pictures?

Pictures are great prompts. They help you focus, spark ideas, and make speaking more fun and creative.


Cambridge uses simmilar assignments.

Rules of the Minute

Pick a picture, think for 20 seconds, then speak for one minute without stopping! Describe, tell a story, or explain what’s happening.


In preperation, write down 5 key words that spring to mind.

Speaking Tips

Start with the big picture, add details, and finish with your opinion or a conclusion.

Describe Clearly

Stay Organised

Mention what you see, where things are, and people’s actions and feelings.

Time to Practise!

Pick one of the pictures shown. Prepare your thoughts, then speak about it for one minute. Ready? Let’s go!

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travelling

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gaming

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Social media

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Reflection and Feedback

How did it go? What was easy or difficult? Share how you’ll improve next time.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Self study

What: English or another subject
How: Books, studygo, worksheets, practise online, test jezelf, versterk jezelf

Time: 25 mins (approx.)
What way: Whisper or with headphones
Why: To pass the test
Help: Ask teacher or seatmate

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