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Unprepared conversation
Answer questions across the theme with no prep - the half most students find hardest. Scored out of 20.
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Level 1HigherFull support6 questions. Example sentences you can read out loud, and every instruction translated. A gentle way in.Start →Level 2HigherSentence starters6 questions. Openers like “me gusta…” and “hay…” to build from. Tap an instruction to see the English.Start →Level 3 · ExamHigherOn your own4.5 to 5.5 minutes, like the real Higher exam. No help, no translations. Scored out of 20.Start →
Learner tips
20 marks · Ideas and development (15) + range and accuracy of Spanish (5)
Follow the BORD framework to structure your answer and reach the top marks.
- Basic - answer the question in a full sentence.
- Opinion - say what you think · creo que... / en mi opinión...
- Reason - back it up, say why · ...porque...
- Develop - keep going: use three or more different verbs and switch tense (past or future).
Do this on every answer - regular extended answers are what the top band needs.