Simone Braverman

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Canada. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 3 (Discussion) 1. Is it easy to communicate with people from another culture? I think this depends on the language spoken by the person. There are a lot of people from different cultures and backgrounds who happen to speak the same language and this makes it much easier for them to communicate and understand each other. 2. What difficulties do we face when we talk to a person from another culture? I think the major difficulty is the difference in languages, and even if you both speak the same language, there can also be misunderstandings due to a person’s accent. Also, I think it’s sometimes difficult to take… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Canada (Part 3)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Canada. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Where do you live at the moment? Right now, I live in a tiny one-bedroom apartment in the heart of the city. It’s quite cramped for space, but the view from the balcony is phenomenal since you can see the entire city from it. 2. Who do you live with, and why? I live alone, mostly because my apartment is too small to have a roommate, and also, I am a bit of an introvert and prefer to have my own space where I can relax and recharge after work. 3. Do you like snacks? Yes, I do. I think most people like snacks, they… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Canada (Parts 1 and 2)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in the USA. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 3 (Discussion) 1. Do you take selfies? Why? Honestly, no. I dread taking random selfies. And I know that selfies are trendy these days, but I am very camera-shy and insecure about my appearance. I would rather take pictures of the people and things around me than of myself. The only time I do take selfies is when I am with a group of close friends. 2. Is it a good way to capture some magical moments? No, I don’t think selfies capture authentic moments. They are too planned to look picture-perfect. Everyone wants their selfie to be Insta-perfect, and I have been in many situations with… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in the USA (Part 3)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in the USA. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Did you learn geography as a child? Yes, this was one of the subjects that we all had to study in primary school, but I chose not to continue with it in high school. It just wasn’t my cup of tea. 2. Would you visit a country just because of its geographical location? No, I know that a lot of people do take this into consideration, but I have a greater interest in the history and culture of the places I visit. I tend not to visit any sort of natural landmarks and choose historically significant sites instead. 3. Did you solve puzzles as… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in the USA (Parts 1 and 2)

The questions below were shared by S. who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Do you live in a house or an apartment? I currently live in a cosy one-bedroom apartment in a high-rise building on the waterfront. It has an open-plan kitchen and a small living room. It’s a bit cramped, but we have managed to make good use of the small amount of space we have. As a matter of fact, my neighbourhood is quite pricey, so I consider myself lucky to have found some reasonably priced accommodation, even if space is tight. 2. Do you have a favourite room? Well, technically it’s not really a room, but I have always loved spending time on our little… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Saudi Arabia (Parts 1, 2 and 3)