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The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in India. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Do you play video games? Yes, I do, but not as often as I used to. They’re a great way to relax and escape from real world troubles, especially after a busy day. 2. What kind of games do you play? I really like games that are all about strategy like Civilization and StarCraft. Not only are they entertaining but also offer a good way to keep my reactions quick and strategic thinking sharp. 3. Do you have friends who are also into gaming? Yes, several of my childhood friends were and still are avid gamers. Even though we all live far away from each… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in India (Part 1, Video Games and Playing Online)

The questions below were shared by a student 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 3 (Discussion) 1. How can public spaces, such as public transport or shopping centres, make finding a lost item easier? I think public spaces can do a lot to help with this. For instance, having a well-organised lost and found system is important. There should be some central place where lost items could be reported and collected. And people would also need clear signs to these spots. Another thing that would help is if staff were properly trained to handle lost items and to help people to find them. 2. Can you think of any strategies to help someone find an item they lost in a public… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Saudi Arabia (Part 3, Finding lost items)

The question below was shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia. Here is a model answer, to show you how you might respond to this question: Speaking Part 2 (Cue Card) Talk about a time when you helped someone find an item they lost. You should say – who the person was – what they lost – what you did to help and explain whether that person found the lost item or not. Answer So, this incident happened at a family wedding, which was held on a sprawling lawn just outside the family home. My cousin Sara lost an expensive gold ring at this event. During the wedding, amidst all the celebrations, dancing and general chaos that is a South Asian wedding, Sarah realised she had lost her ring. It wasn’t just any ring; it… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Saudi Arabia (Part 2, Talk about a time when you helped someone find an item they lost)

The questions below were shared by a student 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. What kind of people are famous in your country? In my country, we have a mix of famous personalities. Sports stars are quite popular. Cricket is like a religion here and people look up to our cricket players as heroes. Then there are actors from our television and film industry who also have a huge fan following. 2. Why do famous people have different personalities? Well, they do in the sense that they are just like everyone else, we’re all unique, right? And part of what makes them different has a lot to do with their work as well. An actor might be more… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Saudi Arabia (Part 1, Famous People and Crowded Places)

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 3 (Discussion) 1. Is money the only measure of success in your country? That’s a tough question, I would definitely say that people here often look at wealth as a sign of achievement, especially in the more urban areas. But then you also have to consider people’s quality of life in terms of personal fulfillment, and family happiness. I mean, a person could be quite well-off but also over worked and stressed out, so while money is definitely a big part of the success equation, it’s not the be-all and end-all. 2. How do you define whether one is a successful person? For me being a successful… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Sri Lanka (Part 3, Success, Happiness and Grades at School)

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 successful person who you studied or worked with. You should say – who this person is – when you studied/worked with him/her – what he/she did to become successful and explain how you felt about studying or working with him/her. Answer Well, let me tell you about a person I studied with who I think is pretty successful. His name is Mitchel Rivers. We were both students at the Faculty of Engineering at Melbourne University. I met him during our first year, and we quickly became good study buddies. We studied together from our first year until we graduated. What made Mitchel… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Sri Lanka (Part 2, Describe a successful person who you studied or worked with)