For the teacher:

Guide learners through the 30-minute sequence from quick vocabulary review to independent speaking practice.

Check learners' AI speech scores after each recording and give targeted feedback on their vocabulary and sentence flow.

For the learner:

Complete the vocabulary and pattern exercises in Module 1 before recording your voice in Modules 2 and 3.

Always record your own spoken answer first, and only open the collapsed model answer afterward to compare notes.

Part 2: Match Collocations to Meanings

Select the matching plain meaning for each natural combination. Each row has exactly one correct match.

Part 3: 4 Useful Sentence Patterns

Study these natural ways to talk about groups and actions. Read each note to see why it works.

Google reported that it studied how many of its own teams? (Google re:Work 2015)

Researchers who published in the journal Science put how many people into groups of two to five? (Science 2010)

Candidate Task Card

Describe a team that you have been part of, such as a sports team, a study group or a team at work.

You should say:

• what the team did;
• who was in it;
• what your part was;
• and explain how well the team worked together.

Record your spoken answer (90-120 seconds)

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Well, I'd like to talk about a study group I joined last year during my English course. There were four of us, and our main task was to create a poster about healthy eating. Two of my classmates were high school students, and the other was an office worker. As for my role, I volunteered to look up the recipes and sketch the layout, while the others wrote out the descriptions and checked our grammar. We met twice a week at a quiet coffee shop near our school. To be honest, we got along like a house on fire right from the start. We made sure to pull our weight, so nobody felt left out or overwhelmed. Whenever someone got stuck, we'd simply bounce ideas off each other until we figured it out. In the end, we finished the project a day early, and our teacher gave us an 'A'. It was really rewarding because everyone listened and respected each other's opinions.

Why do some people prefer to work alone rather than in a group?

Well, I guess the main reason is freedom. When you work by yourself, you don't have to wait for anyone or deal with disagreements. For example, my brother is a graphic designer, and he usually works late at night because he can stay in the zone without any interruptions. Also, some folks just find it stressful to reach a consensus on every little detail. Working solo means you can make decisions on the spot and manage your own schedule without feeling held back by slower teammates.

What qualities make someone a good leader of a team?

In my view, a great leader definitely needs to lead by example rather than just boss people around. They should listen carefully and notice when a teammate is struggling. For instance, my former basketball captain was never loud, but he always showed up first at training and encouraged anyone who missed a shot. A good leader also knows how to delegate tasks fairly according to each person's strengths. Above all, they stay calm under pressure and help the crew stay focused on the end goal.

Should schools give students more group projects or more individual tasks?

Honestly, I think schools should strike a balance, but group projects are slightly more important. Real jobs almost always require cooperation, so learners need to practice teamwork early on. For example, in my high school biology class, we had to build a simple water filter together, and it taught us how to divide duties and solve problems as a unit. Of course, individual tasks are still necessary to check personal understanding, but group work teaches kids how to communicate and carry their weight in society.

How can a team deal with a member who does not do his or her share?

Well, it's definitely a tricky situation, but the first step is to have an honest chat in private. Sometimes a person is going through personal issues or didn't understand the assignment. For instance, in one of my university presentations, a friend went silent because he felt insecure about his English slides. Once we sat down and cleared the air, he felt relieved and contributed happily. However, if someone simply chooses to slack off repeatedly, the team should set firm boundaries or report the matter to a teacher.