Speaking

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Ghana. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Do you check the weather forecast, why or why not? I check the weather forecast religiously because I don’t want my kids to have to go outside without enough warm clothes on if it’s going to be chilly, or an umbrella if it’s going to rain, and I think most parents do this as well. 2. Tell me about the kind of weather (hot or cold) you like, and why. I love the cold weather because it’s cosy and I can stay indoors all day. There is nothing better than drinking hot chocolate and reading a good book under the covers on a cold day.… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Ghana (Part 1, Weather and Puzzles)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Oman. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 3 (Discussion) 1. Do you think people these days know their neighbours? No, definitely not as much as they used to in the past. People have much busier lives these days and there is no longer a sense of community in most neighbourhoods these days because of our hectic schedules. People barely find time to spend with their own families, let alone their neighbours. 2. Do you think in urban areas people usually don’t know their neighbours as well as people in rural areas? I think people in rural areas are more friendly with their neighbours and this is mostly because they have known each other for much… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Oman (Part 3, Neighbours and National Identity)

The question below was shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Oman. Here is a model answer, to show you how you might respond to this question: Speaking Part 2 (Cue Card) Describe one of your neighbours who you think is interesting. You should say – who he/she is – how long you have known him/her – what relationship you have with him/her – and explain why you think he/she is interesting. Answer I have a neighbour called Sameera who I have known for about two years. She’s a bit older than me, probably in her late fifties or early sixties, and she wears glasses and a hearing aid. She’s quite tall and carries herself with an air of sophistication and gracefulness. Sameera is quite an interesting person to be around, because she exudes wisdom and intelligence… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Oman (Part 2, Describe a neighbour who you think is interesting)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Oman. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. What is your full name? My name is Melissa Francis, but my friends call me Mel. 2. Do you study or work? I work as a freelance content writer, and I specialise in writing blog posts for different food websites. 3. Do you prefer to do your work in the morning or evening? Why? I enjoy working at night because it’s more peaceful. My job requires creativity and a lot of thought to come up with new ideas. I struggle to concentrate during the day with my kids. I love them to bits, but they are really noisy and I always seem to lose my… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Oman (Part 1, Leisure Time)

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. Who spends more time on the phone – older or younger people? It is most definitely young people who spend an alarming amount of time on their phones. It’s getting harder and harder to find a teenager who isn’t constantly on their phone, and I think that it’s more of an addiction than a pastime. 2. What do younger people use their phones for? The number one activity has to be using social media. Younger people are either following every minute of the lives of their favourite social influencers or watching funny TikTok videos. If they are not watching, then they are most probably using… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in India (Part 3, Mobile Phones)

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 used your mobile phone for some important work. You should say – what you did – when you did it – why you had to use your mobile phone – and explain how you felt about this experience. Answer These days a lot of work can be done using our smartphones, since most of them have the same features as a regular laptop or tablet. Personally, I use my phone quite a bit for work tasks, so I will just talk about one of the recent occasions. Last weekend, one of the new hires at the restaurant where I work… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in India (Part 2, Describe a time when you used your mobile phone)

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 live in Durban, which is a busy coastal city in South Africa. 2. Do you work or are you a student? Right now, it’s a bit of both. I am studying towards my degree in chemistry, and I also work part-time at a local coffee shop. 3. What is your favourite subject to study? Well, I major in chemistry, and that is the subject I am most interested in. In particular, enjoy the branch of organic chemistry. It’s amazing how small changes to the molecular structure of a compound can result in major physical changes on a higher level. And… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in India (Part 1, Technology and Computers)

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)