IELTS Speaking Practice

What do you enjoy doing at weekends? (Note: at weekends = British English, on weekends = American English) Sample Answer On the weekends, one of my favorite activities is to go geocaching. It's an activity that combines outdoor exploration with a modern-day treasure hunt. It's like a real-life version of the popular game Pokémon Go, but with actual physical caches that you discover along your journey. The goal is to find hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS coordinates or a navigation device. Each geocache contains a logbook where you can write your name and the date, as well as small trinkets. Once you find a geocache, you can log your discovery online or exchange the trinkets with items of a similar size. It's a great way to explore new places, have fun with friends and family, and learn about the environment. Geocaching is becoming increasingly popular with people of all ages. You can go geocaching alone or in a group. It's great for fami...

"I'd like to talk about my friend Maria, who has a real passion for cooking and loves preparing food for others" IELTS Speaking Part 2 Candidate Task Card Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others You should say: Who this person is How you know this person What kinds of foods they cook And explain why they enjoy cooking for others. A person who enjoys cooking for others | sample answer I'd like to talk about my friend Maria, who has a real passion for cooking and loves to prepare delicious meals for others. Maria is someone I've known since high school. She is currently working as a nutritionist, which further fuels her love for creating delicious and healthy meals. We met in an elective course on cooking, where students learn how to prepare delicious food, and our shared interest in culinary arts bonded us together. Since then, I've been fortunate to sample many of her own special dishes she's crafted with care f...

Recent Cue Card Topic: Describe a time when you had a problem using a computer You should say: When this happened What you were trying to do What the problem was And explain how you felt about this problem. Model Answer | A Problem Using A Computer I vividly remember encountering a significant computer problem last year while preparing an important presentation for a client. When this happened It was a brisk morning in early November, and the deadline for the project I was working on was fast approaching. With just a few hours left before the presentation, I was feeling reasonably confident that everything was under control. What you were trying to do I had spent several weeks researching and assembling data for this pivotal presentation. That day, my task was to put the final touches on the slides and rehearse the key points. Unfortunately, my plan was about to encounter a serious hiccup. What the problem was As I opened my laptop and tried to access ...

This IELTS Cue Card from Part 2 of the IELTS Speakig Test asks you to talk about some good news you gave to someone. Remember to use your 1 minute preparation time to organize your ideas before you respond to the cue card prompts. Describe a time when you gave some good news to a person you know You should say: Who the person is What the good news was How you heard about the news and describe what their reaction was to the news. www.ielts.org | Good News Part 2 Candidate Task Card IELTS Cue Card Sample Answer One occasion I remember vividly was when I told my parents about my exam results. I wanted to study medicine and the entrance requirements were very demanding so I spent a lot of time studying so I could get the best grades possible to secure a place at medical school. It wasn’t easy because I find studying difficult, and I was terribly nervous when it came time to sit the final exams. But, after they were all completed I felt bette...

When I'm alone, I enjoy nothing more than a good cooking session. There's something so calming and therapeutic about it - chopping vegetables, sautéeing spices, mixing in a few ingredients to make something truly delicious. I love to experiment with different flavors and create meals that are both hearty and healthy. Cooking is not only a way to make something delicious, but also an opportunity to practice mindfulness. I find that cooking helps me to stay present in the moment and appreciate all of the little details. It's also a great way to bond with friends or family over a meal. There's nothing quite like sharing a meal that you've made with someone special. Cooking has become an important part of my daily routine. I try to make time for it every day and find joy in creating something that nourishes my body. Whether I'm making a simple meal for myself or a more elaborate dish for friends and family, I find that cooking gives me a sense of accompli...

IELTS Speaking Part 2 This IELTS cue card asks about an activity you do , sometimes the wording of the cue card is a group activity you successfully took part in or an interesting activity you did or an unusual activity you have tried . IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card Describe an activity you do after school/work. You should say: what you do how often you do it where you do the activity and explain why you like doing this particular activity. www.ielts.org Describe an Activity You Do after School/Work IELTS Cue Card Answer: I love to go for long walks in the park. I usually do this activity with a friend of mine, and we enjoy taking our time to explore new surroundings and talk about all sorts of different things. When I walk through the park, I always find myself noticing little details that I never would have seen before- like flowers on the ground or trees rustling in the wind. It's a great way to get outside and spend some time alone without feeling lonely ...

IELTS Speaking Part 1 What is your full name? My name is ... Can I see your ID? Sure, here's my passport. Where are you from? I'm from [country], but I've been here in Canada for a couple of months now. Do you work or study? I'm studying at the moment. I'm doing an English course related to Business. Do you live in an apartment or a house? For the time being I'm staying with some friends here in their apartment. Do you like living in a big house? [Why?/Why not?] Well, my family house in [city], in [country] is a lot bigger than the aprtment here, and I miss the space sometimes and the garden, but I think living in an apartment is good for lots of reasons, especially if you're busy working and don't have time to look after the house. Do you prefer to use public transport or a car? I prefer to have a car, I used to have one back home, but here I'm learning to use the public transport - it's different from back home and it...

Describe a barbecue party that you went to recently You should say: When and where it was The reason for the party Whether or not you liked the party and say what you liked most about it. www.ielts.org a barbecue party that you went to recently IELTS Seaking Part Cue Card Answer: I remember it was a Friday and I had just finished work. I walked out to my car with a bag of food in hand and drove to the party, which was on the other side of town. Luckily it wasn't too far from where I live since traffic is an issue here on Fridays. When I got there, the people were all over by their cars chatting away. They seemed interested in the conversation they were having. It seemed like a lot of people came because not many people had moved into this neighborhood yet, so it was weird seeing so many people there for the barbecue party! So I walked up to them and said, "Hi!" and exchanged introductions. I noticed a pretty girl with long black hair ...

IELTS Cue Card Talk about a conversation topic you were not interested in You should say: when you had the conversation who you talked with what the topic was and explain why you were not interested in that topic. www.ielts.org IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card Answer I sometimes don't want to talk about my feelings, but telling someone when you aren't interested in the conversation can be hard! This is not an easy topic for anyone. Whether we are talking with friends, family members, or coworkers, not everyone has the same interests and not every story is interesting. I guess there are different approaches to this situation and ways that it can be avoided. Once, I recall a conversation not going well, not because it was a bad conversation but I just wasn't interested in the topic. Talking to my friend about her romantic life is not something that interests me at all and of course, she knew this! I wasn't interested in the topic...