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The question below was shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Canada. 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 learned something new from a video. You should say: – what the video was about – when and where you watched it – why you found it interesting and explain how you felt after learning something new from this video. Answer I recently learned how to bake sourdough bread from scratch from a YouTube video. It was a step-by-step tutorial from a well-known chef, and it targeted complete beginners like me, with easy-to-understand instructions and tricks to make things easier. It covered everything from creating a sourdough starter using just flour and water to the technique of folding the dough… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Canada (Part 2, Describe a time when you learned something new from a video)

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. Do you like the area where you live? Yes, it is really an amazingly beautiful area that is surrounded by nature, with tree-lined streets and lots of open spaces and parks. The houses are fairly spread out, which means it’s never too crowded or noisy. It’s not a place that’s bustling with excitement, but that suits me perfectly. 2. Would you recommend this area to others? Why or why not? Yes, definitely, but only to people who enjoy a slower pace of life. It’s the perfect place for people who love nature and tranquillity. This suburb is for those who want to escape from the… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Canada (Part 1, Laughing and collecting coins)

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 3 (Discussion) 1. Did your parents know about the time you helped the child? Yes, actually they do. My parents live quite far away from me, but I did tell my dad about how his clever little mnemonic device, that he came up with all those years ago, was still being used to help his niece. My parents are very close to Sophie, so it was natural for me to share the little moment with them. 2. How did your parents react when they found out? They were really pleased! I remember my mum smiling and saying something along the lines of how sweet it was that I… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in India (Part 3, Helping adults and children)

The question below was shared by a student who took the IELTS test in India. 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 helped a child. You should say: – who the child was – what you did to help – how the child reacted and explain how you felt after helping the child. Answer I’d like to talk about a time when I helped my little cousin, Sophie, who was about eight years old at the time. Sophie was struggling with her maths homework, and she was confused about the steps involved in long division. Her mum tried to help her, but that only ended with her in tears and her mum getting super frustrated. I had also struggled with long division… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in India (Part 2, Describe a time when you helped a child)

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. Where do you live? I currently live in ______________. It’s a beautiful city surrounded by the lush green hills and amazing scenery. 2. Are you a student or do you work? I work full-time at the moment as a junior editor at a small publishing firm. 3. Did you always want to do the same job you have now? Definitely not. My future career changed often from one fantastical idea to another when I was a kid. During my teenage years, I knew that I wanted to be involved in the world of writing because I was quite the bookworm, and eventually, I settled on… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in India (Part 1, Feeling Bored and Sitting on the Floor)