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General Conversation
Task 1 · STANAG 6001 / JFLT / SLP · Level 1 Speaking
STANAG 6001
Level 1 · Speaking
Task 1 · General Conversation
General Conversation
The examiner and the candidate talk about everyday topics for 2–3 minutes. This task tests whether you can discuss familiar subjects using the required vocabulary and grammar at STANAG 6001 / JFLT / SLP Level 1.
STANAG 6001
JFLT
SLP
Level 1 Speaking
Task 1
15 Topics
15
Topics
90
Examiner Questions
300
Key Vocabulary Items
15
Max Score Points
Task Format
Examiner-led conversation on one or two everyday topics
Duration
2–3 minutes
Maximum Score
15 points
What Is Tested
Vocabulary, grammar, fluency, pronunciation
Standard
STANAG 6001 / JFLT / SLP Level 1
Resources
Topic Card Sets
Page 1 of 3 · Topics 1–5
Family, Jobs & Daily Life
STANAG 6001 / JFLT / SLP · Level 1 Speaking
- 1Family — personal details, family relations, friends
- 2Jobs — occupations, duties, career goals
- 3Daily Routine — everyday activities, housework
- 4Education — schools, subjects, language learning
- 5Housing — houses, flats, furnishings, neighbourhood
Page 2 of 3 · Topics 6–10
Leisure, Clothing & Health
STANAG 6001 / JFLT / SLP · Level 1 Speaking
- 6Leisure & Entertainment — hobbies, going out, holidays
- 7Clothing — occasions, seasons, fashion
- 8Weather — seasons, forecast, climate
- 9Shopping — food, markets, shopping habits
- 10Health — symptoms, treatments, health care
Page 3 of 3 · Topics 11–15
Sport, Travel & Services
STANAG 6001 / JFLT / SLP · Level 1 Speaking
- 11Sport — sporting activities, fitness, games
- 12Holidays & Celebrations — public holidays, traditions
- 13Transport & Travelling — public transport, air travel
- 14Food & Meals — eating habits, cooking, eating out
- 15Services — telephone, post office, bank
Study Guide
How to Use These Cards
01
Read the Questions
Open a topic card and read the six examiner questions aloud. Think about your own answers before looking at anything else.
02
Learn the Vocabulary
Study the 20 key words for each topic. Read each word aloud and record yourself to check your pronunciation.
03
Study the Model Dialogue
Read the model dialogue, paying attention to the length and structure of each answer. Cover the text and try to reproduce it from memory.
04
Practise the Grammar
Make your own sentences using each of the four grammar structures. Record yourself and check for accuracy and natural delivery.
All Topics
Complete Topic Overview
| # | Topic | Sub-topics Covered | Card Set | Each Card Contains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family | Personal details · Family relations · Friends | Page 1 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 2 | Jobs | Occupations · Position and duties · Career goals | Page 1 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 3 | Daily Routine | Everyday activities · Housework | Page 1 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 4 | Education | Schools · Subjects · Language learning | Page 1 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 5 | Housing | Address · Houses and flats · Furnishings · Neighbourhood | Page 1 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 6 | Leisure & Entertainment | Free time · Hobbies · Vacation · Going out | Page 2 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 7 | Clothing | Clothes for occasions and seasons · Fashion | Page 2 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 8 | Weather | Seasons · Weather forecast · Climate | Page 2 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 9 | Shopping | Shopping for food · Markets · Shopping centres | Page 2 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 10 | Health | Diseases · Symptoms and treatments · Health care | Page 2 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 11 | Sport | Sports and games · Sporting activities · Fitness | Page 3 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 12 | Holidays & Celebrations | Public holidays · Family events · Traditions | Page 3 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 13 | Transport & Travelling | Public transport · Cars · Air travel · Accommodation | Page 3 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 14 | Food & Meals | Eating habits · Dishes · Cooking · Eating out | Page 3 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
| 15 | Services | Telephone · Post office · Bank | Page 3 | 6 Questions20 VocabDialogueGrammar |
Grammar
Sample Grammar Structures Across All Topics
Family · Present Perfect with Since / For
“I have known him since school — for about fifteen years.”
I have known + person + since + time / for + duration
Jobs · Present Perfect for Duration
“I have been in the military for twelve years.”
I have been in/at + place + for + period
Daily Routine · Frequency Adverbs
“I usually cook dinner. I sometimes watch television.”
I usually / sometimes / often + verb + object
Education · I Find it + Adjective + to
“I find it difficult to speak quickly without making mistakes.”
I find it + adjective + to + verb
Housing · There Is / There Are
“There is a supermarket nearby. There are two bedrooms.”
There is a + noun. There are + number + nouns.
Clothing · Present Continuous for Now
“Today I am wearing combat trousers, a green shirt, and boots.”
Today I am wearing + list of clothes
Shopping · Comparative Adjectives
“The quality is much better and the prices are often lower.”
noun + is + comparative adjective
Transport · I Had to + Infinitive
“I had to wait at the airport for almost eight hours.”
I had to + verb + for + time + before + clause