Simone Braverman

The question below was shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Sri Lanka. Here is a model answer, to show you how you might respond to this question: Speaking Part 2 (Cue Card) Describe a friend that is important to you. You should say – who the friend is – where you met him/her – why you like him/her and explain why this friend is important to you. Answer One of my closest friends is named Sarah. We first met in our freshman year of college when we were assigned to be roommates. Despite being initially apprehensive about living with a stranger, I quickly realised that Sarah was one of the warmest, kindest and most genuine individuals I had ever encountered. Sarah is incredibly empathetic and always takes the time to listen to the concerns and problems… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Sri Lanka (Part 2, Describe a friend that is important to you)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Sri Lanka. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Do you work or study? Currently, I work as a Marketing Manager at a leading multinational corporation and I have been in this role for over three years. 2. What does your work involve? As a Marketing Manager, my responsibilities revolve around creating and implementing marketing strategies. I am responsible for working closely with different teams to create campaigns that would resonate with our target audience. 3. Do you find yourself overloaded at times? I sometimes do. Although it’s not always possible to avoid situations where I feel overloaded, I have found that organising my day can help relieve some of the pressures. 4.… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Sri Lanka (Part 1, Work and Public Transport)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in the UK. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 3 (Discussion) 1. Do you think children should be given prizes for winning sports games? Yes, of course. I think that rewarding kids for excellent performance is a great way to boost their confidence and give them a sense of accomplishment. It also serves as a form of motivation for all the other kids that participated or want to participate in the future. 2. What are the advantages of winning prizes? A prize can really motivate people to work hard and push boundaries in their chosen fields. It’s also a great moral booster to anyone who deserves validation for their efforts and talent. 3. Is it better… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in the UK (Part 3, Winning and Competition)

The question below was shared by a student who took the IELTS test in the UK. Here is a model answer, to show you how you might respond to this question: Speaking Part 2 (Cue Card) Describe a sport that you enjoyed playing when you were young. You should say – what sport it was – who you played it with – where you played and explain why you enjoyed playing that sport. Answer Oh, wow I haven’t thought about this in a while, but as a kid I loved playing badminton. A group of my friends and I would always play doubles matches on our street. And to be honest, I was really bad, but luckily my best friend and badminton partner was a very skilled player. It was one of the few sports that I actually enjoyed. It… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in the UK (Part 2, Describe a sport that you enjoyed playing when you were young)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in the UK. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Do you work or study? Right now, I work. I’m a graphic designer at IT solutions company downtown. 2. Why did you choose that job? Well, even as a kid, I was fascinated by technology and art. I realised how art can convey emotions and messages. When I was a bit older in school, I realised that graphic design was the perfect fusion of my two passions. I’ve always been fascinated by visuals and how powerful they are at evoking emotional reactions. 3. What things don’t you like about your job? I love my job but sometimes the deadlines can be pretty tight, and… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in the UK (Part 1, Days Off and Free Time)