Simone Braverman

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Nepal. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 3 (Discussion) 1. Shopping these days has become one of peoples’ favourite hobbies. Why do you think this is? I think that the act of shopping has become more enjoyable and trendier that actually buying things. When people, especially women, go shopping, it’s more of an experience. We catch up with friends, and try out new things. If we get exhausted, we grab a bite to eat. Basically, we have turned shopping into a form of entertainment and a way to relax and recharge. 2. What are the main differences between large department stores and small retailers? Well, the main difference would be that small retailers offer more… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Nepal (Part 3, Retailers and Consumerism)

The question below was shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Nepal. Here is a model answer, to show you how you might respond to this question: Speaking Part 2 (Cue Card) Describe a shop that recently opened in your area. You should say – where it is located – what type of shop it is – who its main customers are and explain whether you think this shop will be successful in the future and why. Answer A couple of months ago a cute little thrift store opened up on the corner of the street where my apartment building is. It’s right next to the bakery that I visit every day to buy bread, so I walk by it often. It’s a thrift store, so they sell second hand items, everything from clothes and accessories to… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Nepal (Part 2, Describe a shop that recently opened in your area)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Nepal. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. What do you do, work or study? I’m currently a student, and I am just about to finish up my undergraduate degree. 2. What are you studying? I major in Environmental Science and I am hoping to specialise in Sustainable Development. 3. Do you like your courses? Yes, I do, mainly because this field is something passionate about, especially considering the current state of our planet. 4. What is your favourite course? I would have to say that I really enjoyed our lectures on Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation, and the best part of the course was the practical aspect. We had many real-world examples to… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Nepal (Part 1, Studies, Courses and Exams)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Australia. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 3 (Discussion) 1. How can people find their way when they are lost? With technology and smart devices, its pretty hard to get lost these days, but I suppose if my GPS signals fails, the best way to get around it is to ask the local people for directions, and to keep an eye out for important landmarks. 2. Is it more common for people to get lost nowadays compared to the past? I think with all the technology at our fingertips, navigation has become much easier and getting lost is almost a thing of the past. But I have noticed that people sometimes become overly reliant on… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Australia (Part 3, Navigation and Maps)

The question below was shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Australia. Here is a model answer, to show you how you might respond to this question: Speaking Part 2 (Cue Card) Describe a time when you got lost. You should say – where and when it happened – how you got lost – how you felt about it and explain how you found your way. Answer Well, this happened a few years back, when I first arrived in Pakistan. My friend and I decided to explore the biggest bazaar in the city of Rawalpindi. The bazaar is a crazy mix of colours and the smell of spices and street food was everywhere. It’s a place where you can find literally anything at bargain prices, from replica designer clothes and shoes to exquisite hand-crafted furniture and décor… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Australia (Part 2, Describe a time when you got lost)