Speaking

Yesterday we shared the questions from an IELTS exam in South Korea. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Where do you live (in which city)? I live in Durban, which the business hub of Kwa Zulu Natal, and it’s a large bustling metropolis. 2. What do you like about the city you live in? Well, what I really love about this place is that it is a melting pot of cultures, and this is most notable in the downtown area. You can find countless examples of a unique fusion of cultures and traditions in everything, from the food to the architecture there. I suppose it’s because people from all over the world, belonging to various religions and ethnicities, have made it their home. 3. Compared to… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in South Korea (Parts 1, 2 and 3)

Recently we shared the questions from an IELTS exam in Japan. 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 or Mel for short. 2. Do you work or study? I work, and I am a primary school teacher. Right now, I have been assigned to teach 4 subjects to a grade 4 class: math, English, geography and science. 3. Why did you choose this occupation? I guess I’ve always had a knack for teaching. I am the eldest of three siblings and growing up it was basically my job to babysit my younger sisters and help them with their homework. This is when I developed the skill of taking complicated topics and breaking them down into bite sized pieces… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Japan (Parts 1, 2 and 3)

Recently we shared the questions from an IELTS exam in Nigeria. Here are some model answers, to show you a great way to respond to those questions: Speaking test Part 1 (Interview) Do you work or study? I am still a student at university. Right now, I am in the process of completing my final year as an engineering student. Hopefully, once I graduate and pass my IELTS exam, I will get a job as a chemical engineer in Canada. What do you do? As I mentioned, I am studying chemical engineering, with a specialisation in oil and mineral processing. This means that I will be able to work in the lucrative energy sector soon. Do you write a lot? Well, as a student I have to write a lot since we have assignments, reports and exams. If you’re talking… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Nigeria (Part 3 added)

Recently we shared the questions from an IELTS exam in India. Here are some model answers, to show you a great way to respond to those questions: Speaking test Part 1 (Interview) 1. Do you like sports? Yes, I’m an avid fan of football and have been since I was a kid. Apart from this, I enjoy quite a variety of other sports, but I gravitate towards team sports like soccer or basketball, mainly because I find that these types of games offer the most excitement and suspense, especially since we get to see different teams interact with each other. On the whole, these types of sports are just more engaging and fun in my opinion. 2. What do you like more, watching or playing sports? Well, I love to actively participate in sports, especially football. As a teenager, I… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in India – October 2022