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New IELTS Speaking Fille
New IELTS Speaking Fille
Esquisse reponse:
Paris, France: Renowned for its art, architecture, and romantic ambiance, often called the "City of Light."
Community: Many people cherish the sense of community in their hometown, where they have strong bonds with
neighbors, friends, and local businesses.
Culture: Hometowns often boast unique cultural traditions, festivals, art scenes, and culinary delights that residents
take pride in.
History: The historical significance of a place can be a point of pride for residents, with landmarks, museums, and
stories that reflect the town's past.
Esquisse reponse:
While hometowns can hold a special place in people's hearts, there are also aspects that I do not appreciate that
much. Here are some common things that I do not like about my hometowns:
Limited Opportunities: Some hometowns may have limited job opportunities, especially in specific
industries, leading residents to seek employment elsewhere.
Small-town Mentality: In some cases, hometowns may have a small-town mentality where gossip, judgment,
or lack of privacy can be prevalent.
Limited Entertainment Options: Smaller towns may have fewer entertainment options such as restaurants,
theaters, or shopping centers compared to larger cities.
Lack of Services: Remote hometowns may lack essential services like healthcare facilities, schools, or public
transportation.
Youth Emigration: In some areas, young people may leave their hometowns in search of better educational
or career opportunities, leading to a decline in the local community.
My hometown plays a crucial role in shaping my identity, values, and sense of belonging. The importance of a
hometown of my home town is based on factors such as:
Emotional Connection: I have deep emotional ties to my hometown due to family roots, childhood
memories, and formative experiences.
Identity: my Hometowns define who I am and how I view the world.
Support Network: My hometowns represent a support network of friends, family, and community members
who provide a sense of security and belonging.
Roots and Heritage: Hometowns often hold historical, cultural, and familial significance that I value and wish
to preserve.
Sense of Place: The familiarity and comfort of a hometown can provide a sense of stability and rootedness in
an ever-changing world.
1. Can you compare some exciting activities people do now with activities people did 20 years ago?
2. Why do some people enjoy doing dangerous sports?
3. Do you think some dangerous activities should be banned?
4. Let’s move on from exciting activities to people doing new things in general. Should people try
doing new things?
5. What problems can people have when they try new activities for the first time?
6. Do you think it’s best to do new things on your own or with other people?
1. What are the types of food that people eat in your country.
2. What about foreign food? What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
3. In your country, is it important to have a meal together with your family?
4. Is food now better than in the past?
5. Let’s move on to diet and eating habits. Do you think our diet is important?
6. What is a balanced diet?
7. How are the eating habits now in your country different from eating habits in the past?
8. How might eating habits change in coming decades?
1. How do you think the Internet will change people's buying habits in the future?
2. What are the pros and cons of shopping online?
3. Is the Internet important for education?
4. Do you think parents should supervise their children’s use of the Internet?
5. What's the best age for children to use the Internet?
6. Why do children start using the Internet very early nowadays?
7. Let’s move on to what people do on the Internet. What do you think people do on the Internet?
8. What about elderly people? Do elderly people use the Internet very much?
1. What is the general attitude towards arriving somewhere late in your country?
2. What is an example of a time that it is very important for people to arrive on time in your country?
3. Can you suggest some ways to make sure you are not late for anything?
4. Let’s move on to how modern technology influences the way that people manage time. Do you think
computers make it easier or more difficult to manage time?
5. How can modern technology help people arrive early?
6. Do you think it is easy to manage your time in the modern world?
Ielts Speaking 3 Practice 27 (Machine)
1. What kinds of machines are used for housework in modern homes in your country?
2. How have these machines benefited people? Are there any negative effects of using them?
3. Do you think all new homes will be equipped with household machines in the future? Why?
4. Let’s move on to technology. Do you think people rely too much on technology?
5. Do you think men and women view technology differently?
6. Finally, let’s talk about the impact of technology on employment. How have developments in
technology affected employment in your country?
7. Some people think that technology has brought more stress than benefits to employed people
nowadays. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
1. Why do some people prefer to travel abroad rather than travel in their own country?
2. Do you think traveling to another country can change the way that people think?
3. Do you think it’s safer to travel today than in the past?
4. Let’s move on to tourism. What are some famous tourist spots in your country?
5. What are the positive impacts of tourism in your country?
6. What are the negative impacts of tourism in your country?
7. What can you say about the future of the tourism industry in your country?
1. Tell me about the types of programmes that are generally on television in your country.
2. Do you think state or private television is better?
3. Let’s move on from TV programmes to television in general. How has TV changed our lives?
4. Do you think TV influences the way we think?
5. Should children be allowed to watch a lot of TV?
6. Are all people on TV famous?
1. Do you think job satisfaction is more important than your salary when choosing a job?
2. What skills do you think are needed to get a good job these days?
3. Do you think that women should be able to do the same jobs as men?
4. What’s the difference between white collar and blue collar jobs?
5. What jobs do you think are most valuable to society?
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Practice 1 - 83
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 1 (Advertisements)
Describe an advertisement that persuaded you to buy a product.
You should say
What advertisement it was
Was it shown on TV, radio or newspaper
What was good about that advertisement
Explain why you think that advertisement made the product seem attractive.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 2 (Art)
Talk about a painting you would like to have in your home.
You should say:
what is it
how you know about it
how much it would cost you
and explain why you want to have it in your home.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 3 (Books)
Talk about a book you are reading now or have read recently. You should say:
How and why you got it
How long you it took you to read it or how long you have been reading it
What kind of book it is
And say if you would like to read something else similar or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 3-2 (Books)
Talk about a book you have never read but would like to read. You should mention:
How well known it is
Why you would like to read it
Why you have never read it before
And say how you think it will compare to other books you have read
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 4 (Business)
Describe a small business you want to start.
You should say:
what business it would be
when you want to start it
why you have not you started it yet
and explain why you want to start this business.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 5 (Change)
Describe a positive change in your life. You should say:
what the change was about
when it happened
describe details of the change happened
and describe how it affected you later in life.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 6 (City)
Describe your favourite city or a city you have visited that you like very much. You should say:
What its name is and where it is
when you visited it.
why you liked it
And the major attractions in this city are
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 8 (Company)
Describe an organization or a company that you know. Please say
How big is it?
Do you find this company to be successful? Why?
What can you say about the working environment there?
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 9 (Decision)
Describe an important decision you have made. You should say:
what the decision was
why you made that choice
who helped you make the choice
and explain why the decision was so important.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 10 (Electronic Devices)
Describe a useful electronic device you would like to own. You should say:
what it is
how it would help your life
if it would be expensive to buy
and explain why you would like it.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 10-2 (Electronic Devices)
Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you have.
You should say:
what it is
what you used it for
how long you have used it
and describe why it is important to you
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 10-3 (Electronic Devices)
Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful.
You should say:
what it is
how you learned to use it
how long you have had it
and explain why you find this piece of electronic equipment useful.
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Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 11 (Environment)
Describe an environmental problem or event.
You should say:
What it is
Where is it happening
What problems it causes
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 12 (Exciting Experience)
Describe an exciting experience you’ve had. You should say:
when it was
where you were
what it was
And explain what made this experience especially exciting.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 13 (Family)
Talk about the last time your whole family got together. You should mention:
Where you met
What you did together
How long you spent together
And say if you would like to do the same thing again soon or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 13-2 (Family)
Describe a family member that you get on well with. You should mention:
What their personality is like
What things they like doing
If they have any strong dislikes
And say why you think you have a good relationship
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 13-3 (Family)
Describe one of your relatives. You should say:
What that person looks like
What that person’s character is like
What they are doing at the moment
And say which other relative of yours they are most similar to
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 14 (Food)
Describe a famous food from your hometown or country. You should say:
What it looks like
What it tastes like
When and how it is usually eaten
And say why you think it is famous
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 15 (Friends)
Describe a friend who has played an important part in your life. You should say:
How you met this person
How long you have known him or her
The kind of things you do or have done together
And explain why this person has been important in your life
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 15-2 (Friends)
Describe a friend you had in primary school. You should say:
What that person was like
How long you were friends for
What things you did together
And say whether you are still in contact with that person or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 7 (Clothes)
Describe your favorite piece of clothing. You should say:
Where you got it
Do you often wear it
When you wear it
And explain why it is your favorite piece of clothing.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 16 (Furniture)
Describe a piece of furniture that you own.
You should say:
what it is
where you bought it
how you use it
and explain why you like it.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 17-2 (Gifts)
Describe a present that you gave someone. You should say:
Who you gave it to
Why you decided to give them a present
Why you chose that present
And say how that present compares to other presents you have given that person or other people
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 18 (Health)
Describe your (or your friend's) experience with an illness or injury. You should say:
What it was
When it happened
How you (or your friend) handled it
and say how do you feel about it now.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 18-2 (Health)
Describe something healthy you enjoy doing.
You should say:
What you do
Where you do it
Who you do it with
and explain why you think doing this is healthy.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 19 (Help)
Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say
When you helped
How you helped
How you felt after helping
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 20 (History)
Describe a historical place that you have visited. You should say:
what kind of place it is
where it is located
what the historical significance of the place is
and describe your experience of the place.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 21 (Holiday)
Talk about an activity you like doing when you are on holiday. You should say:
Where you usually do it
Who you do it with
Why you enjoy it
And say whether you also enjoyed doing that when you were a child or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 21-2 (Holiday)
Talk about somewhere you went on holiday. You should say:
How you got there
What activities you did there
Who you went with
And say if you would recommend that holiday to a friend or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 21-3 (Holiday)
Talk about your dream holiday. You should say:
Where you would like to go
What kind of accommodations you would like
What activities you would like to do
And say if you ever think you will go on a holiday like that or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 21-4 (Holiday)
Talk about your plans for your next long vacation. You should say:
Where you want to go
Who you want to go there with
What you want to do when you get there
And say how likely you are to do what you have planned, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 22 (Influence)
Describe someone who has had an important influence in your life. You should say:
Who the person is
How long you have known him or her
What qualities this person has
and explain why this person has had such an influence on you.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 23 (Internet)
Describe a website that you often use. You should say:
what type of website it is
how you found out about it
what it allows you to do, and why you find it useful.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 24-2 (Language)
Talk about one method of learning a foreign language you have used. You should say:
What you did
How long you used this method for
How it compares to other methods of learning a language
And say if you will use that same method in the future or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 24-3 (Language)
Talk about an English language book you have read or used. You should say:
Why you bought or used that book
What you learned from using it
If it was difficult or easy to use
And say if you would use a similar book again or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 24-4 (Language)
Talk about a language test you have taken. You should say:
Where you took the test
How long it took
What skills and language knowledge you were tested on
And say if you think the test was a good indicator of your language level or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 25 (Late)
Describe a time you were late for something. You should say:
when it was
why you were late
how people reacted to you being late
and explain what happened because you were late.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 26-2 (Hobbies)
Talk about a leisure activity you did when you were a child. You should say:
How you first became interested in it
How long you did it or have been doing it for
Why you enjoyed doing it
And say if you have become more or less interested in that hobby since you were a child, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 27 (Machine)
Describe the most useful household appliance that you have. You should say:
What it is
How it works
How life would be without it
And explain why it is so important to you to you.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 28 (Memory)
Describe an occasion when you forgot something important.
You should say:
what you forgot
how important it was
Some possible reasons why you forgot it
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 29 (Money)
Describe what you would do if you received a very large amount of money. You should say:
who you would share it with
what you would buy
what else you would do
and explain how you would feel about getting so much money.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 31 (Music)
Talk about a musical instrument you would like to be able to play but have never tried. You should say:
What the instrument looks like
What it sounds like
What kinds of people it is popular with
And say if you think you will ever try to play that instrument or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 32 (News)
Describe an interesting piece of news that you have recently read about or heard about
You should say:
what the story was
who was involved in the story
where you read or heard about this story
and explain why this news story was interesting to you.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 33 (Parenting)
Describe people that you know and believe to be very good parents. You should say:
Who they are
How you met them
Why you think they are good parents
And explain what it requires to be good parents.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 34 (Party)
Describe the best party you have been to. You should say:
whose party it was
who was there
what happened at the party
and explain what made it so enjoyable.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 34-2 (Party)
Talk about a birthday party you can remember well. You should say:
How you celebrated
Who you were with
Why you remember that day
And say how it was different from other birthdays you have had before or since
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 34-3 (Party)
Describe a typical festival or celebration in your country. You should say:
When it usually happens
What it is celebrating
What people do
And say if that is your favourite celebration or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 34-4 (Party)
Describe your favorite festival or celebration. You should say:
What time of year it is
Why you like it
What you usually do
And say how that festival or celebration compares to others in your country or abroad
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 35 (Plans)
Talk about one thing you are going to do next weekend. You should mention:
Where you are going to do it
Who you are going to do it with
Any equipment you need to do it
And say whether you are looking forward to it or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 35-2 (Plans)
Talk about one thing you are planning to do after you pass the IELTS test. You should say:
When you think you will do it
Why you want to do it
How long you have had that plan
And say whether there are any other options for what you could do which might be just as good
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 35-3 (Plans)
Talk about a goal or ambition you have. You should say:
When and why you first discovered you had that goal or ambition
What you need to do to make it come true
What your next step needs to be
And say if you think you will achieve that goal or ambition or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 36 (Products)
Describe something which is produced in your country, such as a food, a handicraft, or a car.
You should say:
what it is
what it is used for
how it is made or produced
and explain why your country produces this thing.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 37 (Restaurants)
Describe a restaurant or a cafe you often go to. You should say:
Where it is
What it looks like
What kind of services are provided
What kind of food you like there/ What kind of food is famous?
And say why you like it
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 38 (Rules)
Describe a traffic rule or law you know about. You should say:
what it is
how you know about it
if you follow this rule or law
and explain why this rule is important.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 38-2 (Rules)
Describe a rule you had to obey when you were in school. You should say:
what the rule was
if you agreed with the rule
why the rule existed
and what happened if students broke the rule.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 39 (School)
Describe a school that you are attending or attended in the past. You should say:
What it looks like from the outside
What it looks like inside
What facilities it has
And say if you think it is a good school building or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 39-2 (School)
Talk about a subject you would like to study in the future. You should say:
Why you want to study that subject
What things about that subject you find particularly interesting
Where it is possible to study that subject
And say if you think you will start studying it soon or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 40 (Science)
Describe an area of science that you are interested in. You should say
What it is
What you can learn from it
When you started become interested in it
And explain how this area of science helps you
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 40-2 (Science)
Describe a scientific subject that you learned about in high school. You should say:
what subject it was
who taught you this subject
what you learned from it
and explain how this subject helped you in your life.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 41 (Shopping)
Describe a shopping street in your hometown. You should say:
What things you can buy there
What the most popular shops are
Any changes there have been over the years
And say if you think shopping there will become more or less popular in the future, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 41-2 (Shopping)
Describe a shop in your hometown or the place you are living now. You should say:
Where it is
What it sells
What the advantages of shopping there are
And, if you think it will be popular or not in the future, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 42 (Social Problems)
Describe a problem in your city. You should say:
what it is
how serious it is
what causes this problem
and say what can be done to solve or reduce the effects of this problem.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 43 (Sports)
Talk about a sport you like doing or watching. You should say:
How you first became interested in it
Why you are interested in it
What equipment and skills are needed for it
And say if you think it is an easy sport to do or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 43-2 (Sports)
Talk about a sport many people enjoy but you have never tried. You should say:
What equipment is needed for it
What some of the rules are
What kinds of people this sport is popular with
And say if you think you will do this sport in the near future or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 43-3 (Sports)
Talk about a sport that interests you but you have never tried. You should say:
Where it is usually played
What kinds of people usually play it
Why it interests you
And say if you think you will ever do this sport or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 44 (Teacher)
Describe the best teacher you have had. You should say:
what subject the teacher taught
when you studied with him or her
what made that person a good teacher
and explain why you think this person was the best teacher you’ve had.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 45 (Things)
Describe something you own which is very important to you.
You should say:
where you got it
how long you have had it
what you use it to do
And explain why it is important to you.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 46 (Traditional Products)
Talk about a traditional product which is very popular in your country. You should say
What the product is
How it is made
Why it is popular
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 47 (Transportation)
Describe the transportation system in your hometown or the place you are living now. You should say
What kind of transportation there is
Which kind of transportation most people use
What the good points and bad points of the transportation system are
And say if you think most people are happy with the transportation system or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 47-2 (Transportation)
Talk about one means of transportation that you often use. You should mention:
Where you usually go by that means of transportation
What the advantages of that method of travelling are
What the disadvantages are
And say if you think you will use that means of transport more or less often in the future, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 48 (Travel)
Describe a journey you have been on. You should say
Where you went
What kind or kinds of transport you used
How long the journey took
And say whether you think it was easy to take this journey or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 48-2 (Travel)
Talk about something tourists like to do in your country. You should say:
How well known the activity is
Why it is popular
What kinds of people like to do it
And say if you think it will become more popular or less popular in the future and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 48-3 (Travel)
Talk about a day trip you have been on. You should say:
Where you went
How you travelled
Why you chose to go to that place
And say whether you would like to go back to the same place again or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 48-4 (Travel)
Talk about a part of your country you have never been to but would like to visit. You should say:
Why you have never been there before
If or when you think you might go
Why you would like to go
And say how you first became interested in going to that place
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 48-5 (Travel)
Talk about a foreign country you have never been to but would like to visit. You should say:
Why you have never been there before
If or when you think you might go
Why you would like to go
And say how you first became interested in going to that place
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 49 (TV)
Describe a TV programme that you often watch. You should say:
What kind of programme it is
Why you watch it
When and why you first started watching it
And say if you think that programme is better than other TV programmes that are on at the same time or not
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 50 (Vegetables)
Describe a plant, vegetable or crop that you are familiar with. You should say:
Where it grows
Why is it important
What you like or dislike about it
And explain why it is important for your country.
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 51 (Work)
Describe your dream job.
You should say:
What kind of things you would do in that job
What the working conditions would be like
What kind of workplace you would work in
And say if you think you will be able to get a job like that or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 51-2 (Work)
Describe your dream workplace.
You should say:
What it would look like
What facilities it would have
Where it would be
And say if you think you will ever work in a place like that or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 51-3 (Work)
Talk about a job you have done or know about.
You should say:
What people do in that job
What kind of place they work in
What clothes and equipment they need
And say if you think it is a satisfying job to do or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 51-4 (Work)
Talk about a job someone in your family does.
You should say:
How long that person has been doing that job
What the good things about that job are
What the difficulties of doing that job are
And say if you think that person enjoys their job or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 51-5 (Work)
Describe a workplace you have worked in or know about.
You should say:
What the building looks like
What is inside the building
What things there are to do in the local area
And say if you think it is a good place to work or not, and why
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 51-6 (Work)
Describe a job you would like to do in the future.
You should say:
How and when you first became interested in that job
What people in that job have to do everyday
What qualifications and experience you need in order to get that job
And say if you think you will be able to get that job or not, and why
1. Can you compare some exciting activities people do now with activities people did 20 years ago?
2. Why do some people enjoy doing dangerous sports?
3. Do you think some dangerous activities should be banned?
4. Let’s move on from exciting activities to people doing new things in general. Should people try doing new th
5. What problems can people have when they try new activities for the first time?
6. Do you think it’s best to do new things on your own or with other people?
Ielts Speaking 3 Practice 13 (Family)
1. What are the types of food that people eat in your country.
2. What about foreign food? What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
3. In your country, is it important to have a meal together with your family?
4. Is food now better than in the past?
5. Let’s move on to diet and eating habits. Do you think our diet is important?
6. What is a balanced diet?
7. How are the eating habits now in your country different from eating habits in the past?
8. How might eating habits change in coming decades?
1. How do you think the Internet will change people's buying habits in the future?
2. What are the pros and cons of shopping online?
3. Is the Internet important for education?
4. Do you think parents should supervise their children’s use of the Internet?
5. What's the best age for children to use the Internet?
6. Why do children start using the Internet very early nowadays?
7. Let’s move on to what people do on the Internet. What do you think people do on the Internet?
8. What about elderly people? Do elderly people use the Internet very much?
1. What is the general attitude towards arriving somewhere late in your country?
2. What is an example of a time that it is very important for people to arrive on time in your country?
3. Can you suggest some ways to make sure you are not late for anything?
4. Let’s move on to how modern technology influences the way that people manage time. Do you think compute
more difficult to manage time?
5. How can modern technology help people arrive early?
6. Do you think it is easy to manage your time in the modern world?
1. What kinds of machines are used for housework in modern homes in your country?
2. How have these machines benefited people? Are there any negative effects of using them?
3. Do you think all new homes will be equipped with household machines in the future? Why?
4. Let’s move on to technology. Do you think people rely too much on technology?
5. Do you think men and women view technology differently?
6. Finally, let’s talk about the impact of technology on employment. How have developments in technology affe
your country?
7. Some people think that technology has brought more stress than benefits to employed people nowadays. Do y
with this statement?
1. Have the types of transportation people use changed much over the last few decades?
2. How has transportation improved in recent years?
3. Do you think transportation is likely to continue to improve in the future?
4. What is your take on introducing transportation passes?
5. Let’s move on to the transportation system in your country. It is faster to travel by public transportation or by
6. What are the impacts of Uber on transportation in your country?
1. Why do some people prefer to travel abroad rather than travel in their own country?
2. Do you think traveling to another country can change the way that people think?
3. Do you think it’s safer to travel today than in the past?
4. Let’s move on to tourism. What are some famous tourist spots in your country?
5. What are the positive impacts of tourism in your country?
6. What are the negative impacts of tourism in your country?
7. What can you say about the future of the tourism industry in your country?
1. Tell me about the types of programmes that are generally on television in your country.
2. Do you think state or private television is better?
3. Let’s move on from TV programmes to television in general. How has TV changed our lives?
4. Do you think TV influences the way we think?
5. Should children be allowed to watch a lot of TV?
6. Are all people on TV famous?
1. Do you think job satisfaction is more important than your salary when choosing a job?
2. What skills do you think are needed to get a good job these days?
3. Do you think that women should be able to do the same jobs as men?
4. What’s the difference between white collar and blue collar jobs?
5. What jobs do you think are most valuable to society?
Table Of Contents
1. IELTS Speaking Test Introduction
2. IELTS Speaking Topics for Part 1
3. IELTS Speaking Topics for Part 2 & 3
4. How to Tackle IELTS Speaking Part 1
5. How to Tackle IELTS Speaking Part 2
6. How to Tackle IELTS Speaking Part 3
7. IELTS Speaking Practice for Your Success
8. How IELTS Speaking Questions are Scored
9. Free IELTS Speaking Test Resources
The IELTS speaking test can be a little intimidating at first, especially because you'll be tested live in front
of your examiner. Due to this live format, finding free speaking topics with sample answers can be difficult,
but don't worry we have you covered. Before practicing with our IELTS speaking topics, let's take a quick
look at the speaking test and see how it works.
The speaking test lasts about 11 - 15 minutes, consisting of 3 parts. Please note the speaking topics
for Greeting and Part 1 are the same, so they are considered only 1 part, but we have separated them for
your convenience.
The Greeting
When you take the IELTS speaking test and walk into the examination room, the examiner does not start off
with tough IELTS speaking questions, instead, they start slow with greetings. Please note, you WILL
BE graded on your ability to greet, so it's important you're prepared for it. Having said that, let's take a quick
look at a simple greeting and answer.
1. The examiner will introduce themselves and ask what your name is. You'll reply "My name's
_______".
2. Next, you'll be asked "What can I call you?", in which you can reply "You can call
me_______". You may use your English name here, if you have one. This may sound odd, but
some people cannot pronounce their own English name. This is NOT ACCEPTABLE. If you
cannot pronounce it, you're better off not using it.
3. Following your name, they'll ask where you're from. Just say "I'm from_____". That's enough.
You don't need to give any extra information about your answers at this stage.
4. Finally, you'll be asked for identification. After showing it, you'll begin the test.
IELTS Speaking part 1 lasts between 4-5 minutes, includes around 8-10 IELTS speaking questions, and
about 2-3 familiar IELTS speaking topics such as your job, your studies, your family, your hometown,
your accommodation, etc. These topics are easier than the topics from IELTS speaking part 2. Below are
some examples of what you could be asked.
Part 1 questions might best be described as questions that imitate small talk between two strangers or
acquaintances. They are not very in-depth, but don't let these questions fool you into thinking you don't need
to prepare for them. Just a little preparation can go a long way and you'll thank us for making you do it!
You'll also find some tips on how to prepare for part 1 questions later in this post.
In part 2, you'll talk about a particular IELTS speaking topic. The topic is selected for you and will be given
to you on a card (Candidate Task Card). You will then have 1 minute to prepare your answer and then a
maximum of 2 minutes to speak. A pencil and paper will be provided for you to make notes. Below is an
example IELTS speaking part 2 question:
Once your two minutes of speaking time is finished, it's possible the test examiner will conclude this part of
the test by asking you a couple of simple questions related to your part 2 answer. These are sometimes
known as rounding off questions, since they help "round off," or complete your conversation. Let's look at
some IELTS speaking questions that could be asked. For instance, perhaps the IELTS speaking topic you
discussed in part 2 was "Describe your favorite form of public transport". The examiner might round off
your conversation by asking:
Typically, these rounding off questions are simple, so it will only be necessary for you to respond with
simple answers. Long, complex answers are not required here, as the examiner will likely be ready to
transition into part 3. For example, you can answer a rounding off question with a short response like this:
On the other hand, there are instances when the examiner might skip the rounding off questions altogether
and will, instead, proceed directly to part 3. If this turns out to be the case during your IELTS speaking test,
don't worry; This indicates that your speaking part 2 answer was long enough, and that your 3 minutes
speaking time for part 2 has already run out.
In part 3, you'll be asked about 4-8 more IELTS speaking questions which are connected to the IELTS
speaking topics discussed in part 2. The examiner will also ask you a few questions based on your answers,
so the entire part 3 is a two-way discussion with the examiner and will last 4 - 5 minutes. Here are some
general speaking questions the examiner could ask you based on the above IELTS speaking part 2 topics:
We've been talking about electronic devices. I'd like to discuss with you a few more general questions
relating to this topic. First, let's consider what are the most popular electronic devices in your country at the
moment?
Now that you've been introduced to how the IELTS speaking test works, you can see there could be any
number of topics asked. It's important you familiarize yourself with some of the more frequently used
IELTS speaking topics. Not only have we created a comprehensive list, but each one also includes an IELTS
speaking sample answer.
The below bar graph represents the most popular speaking topics used in 2015 to 2017. The y-axis shows
the percentage they were used, while the the x-axis represents the topics. Finally, starting from left, each bar
represents a year: 2017, 2016, and 2015, accordingly.
IELTS Speaking Topics Part 1
The below list contains more than just questions, it also shows speaking topics examiners have asked people
in the past. A great tip is to answer these IELTS speaking part 1 questions in a mirror or with a friend. The
table below shows the frequency each topic is used:
Topics Frequency
Hometown/Accommodation/Country High
Friends/Family/Housework/Children High
Technology/Computers/Internet High
Travel/Lifestyle Medium
Topics Frequency
Fashion/Shoes/Bags/Clothes Medium
Transportation/Boats/Buses/Taxis Medium
Celebrities/Advertisements/Media Medium
Photos/Photography/Colors/Art Low
Noise/Patience/Politeness Low
Mirrors/Gifts Low
1. Hometown
2. Accommodation
3. Country
and included with each topic are IELTS speaking test sample answers.
Hometown
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1. Let’s talk about your hometown. Where is your hometown?
My hometown is a tiny village in Malaysia. It is about 40 kilometers away from any major city. Most people probably wouldn't be
able to find it on a map.
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Now you'll learn some of the more commonly used topics from speaking part 2 & 3 and go through a few
speaking questions related to the topics (included with each question is a band 9 sample response).
Media &
Advertisements/Art/Books/Internet/News/TV
Entertainment
Clothing/Electronic Devices/Food/Furniture/Gifts
Object
Machine/Money/Musical Instruments/Traditional Products/Vegetables
Speaking part 2 and 3 will test you on similar topics, so the topics advertisement, art, and books below will
have sample questions and responses for both parts included.
Advertisements
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Speaking Part 2
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There have been a few different instances in which an advertisement has convinced me to buy something. Most recently, it was an
ad I saw this morning on my way to the coffee shop. When I was driving this morning, I passed an advertisement on a sign, like a
small poster. The sign showed some scrambled eggs pictured next to two delicious looking pieces of toast and a steaming hot cup
of coffee. As soon as I saw it, I immediately felt a growl in my stomach and I realized that I was quite hungry! Curious what the
sign was promoting, I looked below the picture of the breakfast and saw that the coffee shop nearby was giving away a free cup of
coffee with every breakfast order. So, the next thing I did was walk into the coffee shop and order the breakfast from the picture to
go! I think that the ad was especially effective in convincing me to spend money for two reasons. The first is that the picture made
the food look very appetizing, which appealed to me a lot since I was so hungry. Secondly, the promotion being advertised was
actually a good deal and allowed me to save some money on a cup of coffee, which I still would have bought otherwise. That
advertisement was really well-done.
Speaking Part 3
1. What are popular types of advertising in today’s world?
There are many popular ways companies can choose to advertise. In today’s world, the top three advertisement types are
probably internet ads, TV ads, and signs. Internet ads are obviously popular because they are cheap, yet they are highly effective,
and can be targeted to the customer based on their online habits. On the other hand, TV ads are probably equally as popular,
because although they are more expensive, they will be viewed by a large number of people watching TV. Lastly, signs are
popular to use for ads because they can be put into specific places where potential customers might see them, like department
stores. So, those are some of the most popular ways to advertise.
6. Let’s move on from types of advertising to the impact of advertising on children. How does
advertising influence children?
It seems to me that advertising can affect kids in a few different ways. First of all, advertisements can mislead and confuse
children by exaggerating the effects a product can have, like how makeup ads try to convince people that their eyelashes will
grow if they use a particular brand of mascara. Secondly, ads can affect children’s self-image and self-esteem by causing them to
think that they need to be like the people in the ads, who are often misrepresentations of real people. Impressionable children who
see ads may get the wrong idea about some things.
Art
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Speaking Part 2
candidate task card
I’m not completely sure, as I haven’t thought much about this question, but I think I would want to have van Gogh’s “Starry
Night” in my house. The style of art seen in this painting is known as “impressionism,” which I think is more interesting than
more realistic art, while still being easier to understand than more abstract art. The painting shows a starry night sky over a
town, with many shades of blue swirling together. I am not sure how I first came to know about this painting, but I have seen it
many times in books, magazines, and on TV. It is probably one of the most famous paintings in the world, so it’s actually one of
only paintings that I know by name. I think it is currently housed at a museum in New York, but I’m not sure. No matter where it
is, even if I had a fortune it would be impossible for me to have this priceless painting in my home, since it is a masterpiece. Even
though I can’t have “Starry Night” in my own home in reality, if I could, I would like to have it because of the way that it makes
me feel. The cool blue colors of the painting are beautiful, mysterious, and relaxing, and I think that it would be a nice thing to
decorate my home with.
Speaking Part 3
1. How do people in your country feel about art?
Art holds a special place in my country. In fact, there are many museums and art galleries where a wide range of local and
international works of art are displayed. People from all walks of life visit them. They love art and appreciate artists.
4. How has art changed in the past few decades in your country?
I don’t think that the most popular art forms have changed much in the past 20 or 30 years, but I think the way that younger
generations are expressing themselves is beginning to change. What I mean by that is, traditional art forms are still the dominant
forms of art today, but that is beginning to shift towards more modern art forms. For example, 20 years ago there were hardly
any abstract artists, but today I see more and more young artists who are creating more experimental, modern art pieces to
display. Although the change has been slow so far, I think art will change even more drastically in the future.
5. Let’s move on from art in your country to art education. Do you think children should study art in
school?
Yes, although I don’t have any children of my own, I’m sure when I do I will want them to study art in school. I think art has an
important place in society, and on top of that, children can use art to learn how to be creative and express themselves, even if they
do not become artists in the future. Art can influence us in many ways, and even teach us how to understand others’ points of
view, which means it’s important for all children to study art in school.
7. Do you think the government should provide support for art and cultural activities?
Art and cultural programs help people connect with their cultures. To keep our cultural diversity alive, the work artists do must
be promoted at all levels. Any kind of support, whether it be in the form of money or other resources, will enable artists to make a
decent living and earn respect in society.
Books
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Speaking Part 2
candidate task card
Talk about a book you are reading now or have read recently. You should say:
How and why you got it
How long you it took you to read it or how long you have been reading it
What kind of book it is
And say if you would like to read something else similar or not, and why
I’d like to talk about “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”, which is a book I finished reading recently. This book is part
of a popular fantasy series for children, but in fact I decided to start reading it to study English. I’m already familiar with the
story from the films, which makes it easier for me to focus on the language while I read. I’m not usually interested in fantasy
books, but the characters and the story are interesting and fun to read about. As for how I got this book, I got this book from the
local library after I finished reading the last book in the series a few weeks ago. The book is fairly long, so it took me a little less
than a month to finish reading it. A few weeks is longer than it usually takes me to read books in my own language, but I think it’s
a little more difficult for me to read books in English. In the future, I plan to read every book in the “Harry Potter” series,
because I’d like to know what happens next. I’ve noticed that my English vocabulary has already improved somewhat, so I feel
motivated to keep on reading. “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” is a great book to practice English, and has an
entertaining story too. I’ll start reading the next book in the series as soon as I can.
Speaking Part 3
1. Do people read more nowadays?
I think that’s tough to say, but all in all I would guess that people today read less than people in the past did. Take someone like
my mom for example. In the past, she was a very avid reader, and would finish at least a few books every week. These days, she
still reads occasionally, but with all of the great TV shows available to stream instantly, she actually spends a lot more time
watching TV. So, I think people today read less because of the wide availability of other sources of entertainment, like TV.
5. Let’s move on to the topic of traditional literature in your country. What is one example of
traditional literature in your country?
Well, there are many kinds of traditional literature that were originally written in several different languages. One famous
example I can think of is an epic poem which was written over two thousand years ago called the Ramayana. The poem was
written in Sanskrit, and it describes the life of a god named Rama.
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When answering IELTS speaking topics from part 1, your answer shouldn't be too short or too long..
For example, if you're asked "Do you like sports?" Saying "No. I don't like sports." is not a good enough
answer. Always remember, you're here to prove you can speak English, so you need to give the examiner
longer answers in order for them to grade you. An acceptable response would be "I understand the benefits
of being in sports and the entertainment of watching it, but even as a child, I could never get into sports. I
prefer to sit down and read an engaging book.". As a general rule, a part 1 answer should have about 3-4
sentences.
Fortunately, there are some simple ways for you to extend your IELTS speaking answers naturally, without
running the risk of using any difficult or unfamiliar grammar. Here, you can find 5 easy ways, with provided
examples, of how to effectively extend your answers when taking IELTS speaking part 1.
1. Providing Reasons
2. Providing Examples
3. Providing Details
facilities. Round-the-clock security, access to free Wi-Fi, medical room and a common room all are
made available to the guests living in the building. Every major part of the city is accessible from our
building.
5. Making Speculations
Another key tip to keep in mind is to talk naturally like you were talking to a good friend. When you
feel uncomfortable or stressed its natural to do the following
The above list are things you MUST NOT DO! Let's look at a list of things you should do :)
Part 2 is the individual part of the IELTS speaking test. You'll be given a candidate task card, pen and paper
and will be expected to speak a monologue for around 2 minutes. As you can see from the candidate task
card example below, there is an IELTS speaking topic that the examiner will expect you to talk about and
bullet points to help guide you, but are not requirements for your speech. This card is your IELTS speaking
question for part 2.
You'll have 1 minute to prepare your speech. Use the pen and paper to write down your notes in point
form. You can use your notes during your speech. The examiner will then start a timer and you will begin
your 2 minute monologue.
Due to IELTS speaking part 2 requiring you to speak for 2 minutes straight and potentially talk about an
unfamiliar topic, many IELTS students get nervous and stress out during their speech and run out of things
to say. In order to help you overcome these problems, we have come up with 4 IELTS speaking tips that can
help you feel confident and relaxed during your speech.
1. Don't let bullet points on the cue card limit your answer
A common misconception is that students have to talk about exactly what is written on the card, but that is
not true. In the Official Marking Criteria there is nothing stating that you have to talk about every bullet
point. The bullet points are only there to help you, so if there are one or two that you don't like or you don't
feel comfortable talking about, leave them out and talk about something else.
The rule is that you must talk about the general topic, but you don't have to talk about all of the bullet points.
So what does this mean to you? It means you can choose to talk about some of the bullet points you are
comfortable with and other things unrelated to the bullet points but related to the topic. This will help
you give a better and a more fluent answer.
You will have one minute to prepare before you start talking. During this 1 minute, You should layout your
speaking response's structure and put down some keywords to help you remember what you want to talk
about during your speech. Remember! You need to speak for 2 minutes and that's a lot of time, so planning
what you want to say and your structure is important to getting a high IELTS speaking test score.
There's nothing worse then having an idea in your mind, but failing to express it into words that's easy for
the listener to follow and understand. This is typically the case when you aren't practiced in speaking with
structure. It's recommended you have a structure in mind to answer all IELTS speaking questions. Here we
recommend two strategies to structure your answers:
First Strategy
In the first strategy, the structure of the response is divided into 3 parts:
1. Introduction:
In the introduction, you can rephrase the question a little, and then use a sentence to introduce
what you will talk about. Just a simple introductory phrase like, "I'm going to talk
about..." or "I'd like to talk about..." will work just fine. The introduction usually takes up
around 10 seconds. Or you can say something like, "Hmm..this is an interesting topic. My
first thought is.." or, "That's a tough question for me, but if I had to choose, I'd choose..".
Then, you'll want to move on to talk about the main points.
2. Main points:
When you've decided what you want to talk about, the first thing you'll want to do is to think
about question words like "who," "what," "where," or "when," and then you can start
coming up with basic responses to these questions. You can write down a few of your ideas on
your paper. Next, you can start looking at the bullet points, and then choose two of them to talk
about. Again, you can write down a few ideas for each bullet point on the card. Finally, you
want to focus on questions that start with "why". Usually there is a "why" question on the
question card.
3. Extension:
If up to this point, you have still not used all 2 minutes of your time, you can extend your
answer by talking about how you feel overall and what you might like to do in the future in
regards to the topic. Doing that should help you add another 20 seconds. You can always start
with sentences like "Overall, I feel .., and "I think in the future I will....".
what it is
what you used it for
how long you have used it
and describe why it is important to you
Note:
What/When/Where/Who:
Laptop, HP, Good configuration, Windows 8
Bought from BestBuy few years ago.
Present from my mom
Bullet point:
What I used it for: study, take notes, watch movies, listen to music
How long I have used it: 1 year
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This is an interesting topic. My first thought is that I find a lot of electronic equipment useful, but today
I am going to talk about the laptop I have.
My laptop computer is manufactured by HP. This laptop has a good configuration and it supports most of
the latest software. It came with the Windows 8 operating system and a warranty for three years. I
remembered my mom bought it for me as a present. We bought it at Best Buy. I remember it was black
friday, so the computers were on sale and we got a great discount.
As for what I use it for, I'd say it is useful in virtually all aspects of my life, including studying, and
entertainment. For instance, I use my laptop to take notes. I remember I used to take notes by hand in
highschool. It was extremely time-consuming. Now with my laptop, I can type notes directly into a
document. It is just much faster and much more flexible. I also use my laptop for entertainment purposes.
For example, when I get home from school, I listen to music on my laptop. On weekends, I like watching
my favorite TV shows on Netflix. If I didn't have my laptop, I would have to use my phone to watch videos,
and I think the phone's screen would be too small for me to really enjoy the programme.
With regards to how long I have used it, well, I had my old laptop for over 5 years, but I finally decided to
upgrade and bought my current one a year ago.
Finally, I want to talk about why the laptop is important to me. As I said earlier, this laptop has become an
essential piece of equipment for me in almost every aspect of my life. I use it to watch movies and listen to
music. I also use it to take notes. I even use it to write a blog, and play games occasionally.
Overall, I feel I am a bit emotionally attached to this laptop as it has become a part of my life. I think in the
future, I will continue to use it until it stops working. Even if it breaks, I'll probably still keep it and treat it
as a valuable.
Second Strategy
In this strategy, the structure of the response is also divided into 3 parts, which you can think of as being 3
different "stories" that you'll tell the IELTS speaking test examiner.
These three stories will concern events from the past, present, and future. So, that means you will tell a
story about what happened before, a story about what is happening now, and a story about what you think
will happen later. By using this structure, you won't get stuck trying to think about what to talk about, and
you are more likely to speak long enough to reach 2 minutes.
If you don't have enough to talk about using the bullet points alone, this structure can help you get ideas to
extend your answer. In fact, you don't need to stick with the questions on the bullet points. Although you
should start with the IELTS speaking topic given on the card, you don't need to stay on that topic; It's okay
to answer by using relevant stories and even go off-topic.
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There are lots of ways to be a good parent, and today I'd like to tell you three stories about my experiences
with parenting.
Well, first of all, when I was growing up, I think I was very fortunate to have good parents. My parents both
worked very hard, but also took the time to make sure they taught us valuable lessons and spent time with us
every day. I remember that we would always have dinner at the dinner table together, and my mother and
father would ask me and my siblings questions about our day and make jokes with us. They are still very
important people in my life now.
Next, I'd like to talk about some great parents that I know today. They are my friends who are new parents.
Even though they are still learning about how to be good parents, I watch them lose sleep each night and
sacrifice their own comfort regularly for the sake of their baby. The mother is so patient, even when she has
not had time to take a shower or relax, she always smiles and plays with the baby. The father works hard and
even after a long day, he still takes time to give his wife a break when he comes home from work, so she can
have some time to herself. The couple is not only kind to their baby, but they are also kind to each other.
For my last story today, I'm going to tell you about a TV show I saw that has influenced how I think I want
to be a parent in the future. The show is called "Parenthood," and it's a sitcom about a few different families.
Although they are all very different, the thing that holds them together is their support, honesty, and love for
one another. I hope that when I become a parent someday, I can give my family the same amount of all of
those things, and be accepting of my children even if they are different from how I expected them to be.
The last IELTS speaking tip is not to worry about making mistakes. Everybody taking an IELTS speaking
test makes both grammar and vocabulary mistakes. The examiners are actually expecting you to make some
mistakes. What's important is getting the message across; making a few small mistakes will not hurt your
overall message. What will hurt your message is thinking about the mistake because you'll lose your train of
thought and that is very dangerous. If you can correct it immediately, then it's fine to correct it, but if you
struggle or it takes a little bit of time to think of the correction, then please forget it and move on.
In part 3 of the IELTS speaking test, the examiner will ask a broader range of questions which are based on
the topics discussed in part 2. These questions are more general and require you to develop your answer
further with explanations and examples. It is going to be a discussion with the examiner that will last for
about 4-5 minutes. The examiner wants to see that you can fluently express your opinions and that you are
able to justify them by giving reasons and examples.
Ok, let's just say that the IELTS speaking topic question in part 2 is "Describe a book that you read
recently". In part 3, the questions you are going to be asked are related to the topic "book". So, here are
some general and abstract questions that could be asked in part 3 based on this topic:
If you have done some research on IELTS speaking questions for part 3, you might think they are
unpredictable, making them challenging to prepare for. However, if you look at them closely, you can see
patterns among the questions. Generally speaking, questions in IELTS speaking part 3 ask you to
o What do you think is better for you? home cooking or eating out?
o Do you generally read a lot of books or do you prefer watching T.V?
o Do you prefer to live in a big city or in a small town?
Talk about people or things in your country
o What are the differences between living in the city and the countryside?
o What is the difference between studying online and studying at a school?
o What is the difference between clothes that young people and old people like to wear?
Make a prediction on something in the future
o How are education priorities today different from those in the past?
o How are the eating habits now different from eating habits in the past?
o How has teaching changed in your country over the past few decades?
Talk about a hypothetical situation
o If you could choose a city to live in, where would you choose?
o If you could influence or had the power to change the world with your writings what would
you want to change?
Provide solutions to a problem
If you're worried about speaking that many sentences, you're not alone. Even native speakers would need to
practice with IELTS speaking questions to provide a high scoring 5-8 sentence answer. However, there are
some IELTS speaking sample templates that'll make your life easier. As long as you practice enough
questions, learn our IELTS speaking topics, and you follow our speaking structure, you'll feel more
confident and improve your speech.
Now let’s look at how to structure your answer based on the IELTS speaking question style. Keep in mind
that the answer structures are only to help you have a clear picture of what you want to say and to help
you stay organized. However, you don’t necessarily have to follow them as long as your answer is on topic
and can showcase your English proficiency.
Let's look at how to extend and structure your answer based on the question style.
Make a prediction on something in the future
IELTS Speaking Question What do you think cities will be like in 50 years time?
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Describe the current trend and say this trend will probably continue:
In fact, I think there is a growing trend across the world of futuristic cities emerging where transportation
is becoming more convenient to meet the growing demands of population. This trend will probably
continue going forward.
1. State that there have been changes over the past decades
Structure 2. Describe the first comparison
3. Describe the second comparison
4. Describe how you feel about this change (Optional)
IELTS Speaking Question How has teaching changed in your country over the past few decades?
Model Answer and Analysis:
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Make a prediction on something in the future
State that there have been changes over the past decade:
In the past few decades, there have definitely been some noticeable changes in education through
generations.
IELTS Speaking Question What are the differences between living in the city and the countryside?
Model Answer and Analysis:
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Describe how you feel about the problem and the solutions:
I mean either way, I think this problem probably isn’t going to disappear with just one simple solution.
IELTS Speaking Question What are some of the causes of water pollution?
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Talk about causes or effects of a phenomenon
For these question types, you can use the following structure to form your speaking response:
IELTS Speaking Question Do you think people spend too much money on electronic devices?
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trends in technology.
IELTS Speaking Question Do you generally read a lot of books or do you prefer watching T.V?
IELTS Speaking If you could influence or had the power to change the world with your
Question writings what would you want to change?
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questions were designed to look and feel identical to the official IELTS speaking test (We did our best to
simulate an interview like scenario for you). We made sure everything was the same including difficulty,
formatting, and even how the test functions. Please note we offer 4 simulated IELTS tests with never before
seen questions and a completely free IELTS speaking test sample. You can start practicing now: IELTS
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In the IELTS speaking test, your speaking ability will be scored based on four categories. These are known
as Fluency and coherence, Lexical resource, Grammatical range and accuracy, and Pronunciation.
Read on for an opportunity to get more familiar with each of these categories. For more information, you
can also refer to these band descriptors which IELTS examiners use to score the Speaking section of the test.
Now, let's look at these four categories in detail.
If you are frequently hesitating to put a grammatically correct response together, your fluency will be
negatively impacted. You should be focused on using English to effectively communicate the content of
your message at all times, not on finding the right words themselves. To score well in the area of coherence,
your ideas need to flow together sensibly to your listener. You can make use of cohesive features, like
transitions, and common discourse markers to improve your cohesion, and also buy yourself a little more
time to think of your best response.
Lexical Resource
Your lexical resource concerns your ability to effectively tap into your "mental dictionary" or lexicon. If you
tend to speak with an expansive, varied vocabulary, you will surely do well in the lexical resource category.
Note that both the appropriateness and accuracy of your vocabulary choices are considered here, so you
must be sure to choose the correct word for both its meaning AND the context in which it appears.
On the other hand, if you have a limited vocabulary, or are inexperienced with finding the right context for
some words, you may need some additional practice in this area. Remember, just knowing what an English
word "means" does not ensure that you are using it correctly, as English words often have connotations
which are not necessarily found in the dictionary. By the way, you'll understand what we're talking about
more as you go through our IELTS speaking samples. Continuing on, repeating the same words that you are
comfortable using again and again is another common mistake to avoid, as it will indicate to the examiner
that your lexical resources are limited. Finally, the examiner will expect you to be able to correctly
paraphrase IELTS speaking questions by using your own words to repeat the question. That means listening
and understanding the phrasing of questions is important, too.
Grammatical Range
Unsurprisingly to most, your grammar will also be considered as part of your IELTS speaking score. To do
your best in this category, you should become familiar with as many IELTS speaking topics as you can, so
you can focus more on your grammar, then you can attempt to demonstrate your grammatical ability and
range as naturally as possible. Avoiding mistakes will not be enough to get a high score in this area, as the
examiner needs ample opportunities to hear you using more complex or difficult grammatical structures and
features. Your goal should be to show off your grammatical knowledge while appearing comfortable using a
variety of sentence constructions and verb tenses.
However, as many second-language speakers know, this is easier said than done. If you're confused about
how to use some grammar points, or you aren't sure whether you're making mistakes when speaking,
consider recording your spoken responses next time you practice answering IELTS speaking test questions.
While listening, you may find that there are some mistakes you didn't even know you were making.
Discovering these will allow you to figure out how to break bad habits BEFORE the examiner hears you
making them on the test. If possible, get a native speaker, instructor, or a friend with good English to help
you correct your mistakes and explain grammar rules. Be sure to go back and review as well - even the most
basic grammar lessons.
Pronunciation
Last but not least, examiners will score your pronunciation. Those with the highest scores in this category
will pronounce words well enough for native speakers to understand them perfectly at all times.
Pronunciation problems which limit your ability to be understood when speaking will reduce your score.
It's important to remember that English pronunciation involves more than just the sounds of words. Native
speakers will also be listening for proper tone, stress, and flow in your words as well as within sentences.
When test-takers are unfamiliar with the natural rhythm and intonation patterns of English, the only surefire
way to improve is to hear and use as much spoken English as possible throughout the day. You can speak
English and listen to your response every day right here at BestMyTest with our IELTS speaking practice
questions.
Realistically, doing this may not be possible for everyone. Even so, you can still make the most of your
limited time by listening to recordings of native speakers. To practice improving your pronunciation, you'll
need to channel your inner parrot. Try stopping the recording and repeating short portions exactly the way
you heard them a few times. Listen for rising and falling tones, pauses, and even the speaker's emotion.
Doing this will allow you to develop your own pronunciation within different contexts, as well as train
yourself to hear and replicate the real sounds of native-like English.
Improving your speaking skills with free resources is a little more challenging than the other three IELTS
sections. It's true that speaking English can help you improve, but what really helps is having conversations
with a fluent English speaker. Someone that can help correct your mistakes. Of course, a fluent English
speaker isn't always available, so we'll go to the next best thing. Free IELTS speaking resources.
To get an idea of what the IELTS speaking test is like for each part, you can watch the official IELTS
YouTube videos below completely free. They contain a ton of useful information and IELTS speaking
samples.
Below are a few amazing free resources you can use to train and maintain your IELTS speaking skills.
1. Google Speech-to-Text
This is a great tool for teaching yourself to speak at a good pace and to pronounce correctly. What you'll
notice is if you make a mistake, Google API will write down what it thinks you said. We actually have
something similar in our IELTS speaking question section under the "SAMPLE" tab, but you'll need Google
chrome on desktop to use it.
2. YouTube
YouTube has tons of free resources related to IELTS speaking test practice. Some videos even offer IELTS
speaking samples with answer.
There are loads of free English speaking fluency apps from Google play store. You really can't go wrong
with these free apps. Just download them and start. With the right app, you should be able to improve your
IELTS speaking skills, at least, a little bit