IELTS Speaking Practice

Content Answer Template Vocabulary List Describe an interesting building Describe a building which you find interesting Describe an interesting building in your hometown When you're asked to describe an interesting building in an English speaking test, it's important to choose the right words and use them correctly. This can be a difficult task, but with a little practice, you can do it successfully. Here are some tips on describing an interesting building in English and some examples of how to use different adjectives to make your description more interesting. Follow these tips and you'll be ready to describe any interesting building perfectly! You could talk about : a historical building, a new building, the tallest building in your country, a building you have visited, a building you have seen on TV or the internet, or a building you would like to visit. YOU can decide why it is interesting! What kind of b...

Describe a person you have worked or studied with that was very helpful . You should say: who he/she was how you met him/her what he/she did to help you and say what you learned from the experience. www.ielts.org IELTS Speaking Test Part 2 Sample Answer In life, we always meet many different people, but sometimes you meet someone who is always willing to help. I met someone, he was not my co-worker or a fellow student, he was my neighbour. I had been working in a coffee company since moving home, and I had rented a comfortable space to live in, with good lighting for painting and reading. But, unfortunately, everything suddenly changed, from one moment to another, turning from being good to everything being quite difficult. Months before, I had met him, I won’t mention his name, but I can say that he was someone with a lot of enthusiasm and experience of life and a great passion for coffee. I met him at the house where I moved to, as he was living ther...

Speaking for IELTS How to talk about a traditional product of your country that you bought What are some good ideas for a traditional product to talk about? Here are 13 ideas for a traditional product you could describe: Handwoven textiles Traditional pottery Artisan jewellery Local produce such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and spices Musical instruments Carved woodwork Crafted furniture Regional clothing items like sarongs and saris Handcrafted baskets or bags Hand-dyed fabrics and accessories Local artwork or paintings Antique items such as coins, stamps, or postcards Hand-crafted toys or trinkets How to describe a traditional product in 5 easy steps: Begin by identifying the product's unique features and characteristics , design elements , such as its shape and color. Describe the history of the item, its cultural significance, and how it is made. Highlight any special materials that are used to make the product and their sou...

IELTS Speaking Part 2 | Mobile phones (cell phones) Candidate Task Card Describe a time when you couldn't use your cell phone You should say: where you were what you were doing why you couldn't use them and explain if it caused a problem not being able to use your phone. Answer One such situation I can remember was when I went to visit my grandmother in the hospital recently. I haven’t been inside a hospital in many years and so I was quite surprised to see warning notices stating that the use of mobile phones (cell phones) was not permitted in certain areas of the hospital. Anyway, I guess if you think about it there must be a good reason why they are not allowed. I suppose maybe some of the medical equipment might be affected by the signal or something like that so they don’t want to take any chances. The airlines don’t allow you to use your phone onboard a plane when it’s taking off or landing, so not being able to use a phone in a hospital if it’s ...

IELTS Speaking Part 2 | A couple who have a happy marriage Describe a married couple you know well who inspire you You should say: who they are how you know them why they inspire you And say what you think their secret to a happy marriage is. IELTS Speaking | Candidate Task Card Sample Answer | Describe a couple with a happy marriage My best friend got married a few years ago, well, actually it’s more like about five years ago now. I’ve known him for almost fifteen years and I’ve known his wife for around seven years now. They are a typical couple in many aspects. I think they share some interests, but they also have some big differences of opinion now and again. I’ve seen them very much in love, and I’ve witnessed them arguing like cat and dog, but at the end of the day, they are happy together. I believe that one of the most important things they have, as a couple, is they always respect each other, even when they’re disagreeing or fighting ...

Describe a situation that made you angry This IELTS cue card question was asked in a recent IELTS speaking test. Talk about a time or incident when you got angry You should say: when it was what happened why it made you angry and explain what you did as a result of it. www.ielts.org Describe a situation that made you angry | IELTS Cue Card Answer A time I felt angry was just a few days ago. Looking back on it now – it was stupid to get angry but at the time it was just how I felt. I had been experiencing a problem with my internet service, it had become intermittent over the last couple of days and then when I woke up that morning it was just dead – no signal at all – nothing. At first I thought it might just be another internet outage and that it would come back on in a few minutes, but eventually I decided that I would call the customer support hotline and find out what the problem was. So, as is common nowadays, the internet service prov...

A few years ago, I met a woman - her name was Sue - while traveling in London, and we got chatting. It was an interesting conversation because I had never met another woman who thought the same as I do about so many things. Yet we both come from different parts of the world... Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone you did not know You should say: - who the conversation was with - when and where you had the conversation - what the conversation was about and say what the outcome of the conversation was (if any). www.ielts.org Our chat started as just a casual conversation with a simple question. But as we talked, it became obvious that we had a lot in common. We chatted for more than an hour. We were staying in the same place, so we arranged to meet up again later. We got on the bus and went for something to eat. Not surprisingly, we ended up spending quite a bit of time together over a couple of weeks. Anyway, we started chatting about o...

"We talked for almost six hours about literature, poets, writers, and everything related to the vast universe of words. For me, it was fascinating to meet someone like him, as he was so committed to this art." IELTS Speaking Test Part 2 Describe an interesting conversation you had with a stranger You should say: - where it happened - who you taled to - what you talked about and explain what the outcome of the discussion was. Sample Answer A few years ago, I planned to visit my family in Pereira, a town in the middle of the country. The idea was to spend the summer there with them and rest following the closing semester at the university. But when I finally decided to go, I couldn’t find a suitable flight, and the available ones were very expensive. So, I thought that traveling by bus was a good option. On the highway, I saw some things that inspired me, and I started to write some ideas and feelings I had on some paper. By my side, there was an old ...

Describe a day when you thought the weather was perfect. You should say: - where you were - what the weather was like - what you did during the day And explain why you thought the weather was perfect on this day. www.ielts.org IELTS Speaking Test Part 2 Well, I remember one day in particular, about a year ago, when I went to the beach with some friends. It was a special day because we had organized a full day out for everybody working in our department. The destination was one of the best beaches in the country, and we set off quite early, around 8 am. We had arranged to hire an executive air-conditioned coach to drive everyone there, and then back again the next day. Our group was about 40 people in total - so hiring a coach made sense rather than everyone trying to make their own way there. The drive was about an hour and a half and during most of the journey we just chatted and listened to music. The weather was looking a bit threatening when we set ...

"An interesting hobby? The exciting journey of exploring your creative side - it'll leave you feeling inspired and enlivened!" Describe an Interesting Hobby How to answer questions about: An interesting hobby Hobbies in the Past Free Time Activities Why People Have Hobbies 10 interesting hobbies you can talk about Horse Riding Swimming Hiking Yoga Pilates Painting Drawing Photography Reading Writing / Blogging 10 unusual hobbies you can talk about Bird Watching Rock Climbing Sculpting Knitting Cooking Baking Gardening Jewelry Making Home Brewing Soap Making This IELTS cue card asks about an interesting hobby you have. Don't worry if you think your hobby is not very interesting for other people, what is important is to describe it and say why YOU think it is interesting. Describe an interesting hobby you have You should say...

This IELTS speaking test includes questions about: working / studying colours you like / dislike how colours affect purchasing discussions about colour a memorable childhood event traditions historical heritage IELTS Speaking Part 1 What is your full name? My name is... Can I see your ID? Yes. Here it is. Where are you from? I’m from [city] in [country]. { If you are not doing IELTS in your own country } I'm from [city]. { If you are doing IELTS in your own country } Do you work or study? I’m working and I’m studying as well. What subject are you studying? I’m studying for my MBA at the moment. Why did you choose this subject? For two reasons – I find it interesting, especially the international aspects of this course, and it’s something I need to do to advance my career because I want to be able to compete with others for the best positions in management within multinational companies. Is it a p...