Interview - Studying and learning

C1 Advanced · Speaking Interview · Cambridge Ready original exercise

Answer the examiner's questions about yourself and about studying and learning. This part lasts about two minutes, so give full answers with reasons and examples.

Hello, I'm Alice. To get us started, I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself. There are no right or wrong answers, so just say what you really think.

Which subject have you found most rewarding to study, and what made it so?

Do you tend to learn better on your own or with other people? (Why?)

How do you keep yourself motivated when a topic starts to feel difficult?

Tell me about a teacher who has influenced you in a lasting way.

If you could become an expert in something without any effort, what would you pick? (Why?)

In what ways have your study habits changed over the past few years?

How much of what you know do you think you've picked up outside a classroom?

Would you ever take a course purely for pleasure, with no exam at the end? (Why? / Why not?)

In your opinion, what makes someone a good learner?

Where are you from?

How long have you lived there?

Do you work, or are you a student?

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