Recent IELTS speaking test with sample answers This IELTS speaking test included a cue card question about a person who helped you and other IELTS speaking questions about: Sunglasses IELTS Speaking Part 1 Spending Habits IELTS Speaking Part 1 Your work IELTS Speaking Part 1 A person who helped you IELTS Speaking Part 2 Owning things IELTS Speaking Part 3 Materialism IELTS Speaking Part 3 IELTS SPEAKING EXAM PART 1 Work/studies Where is your job located? It’s here in [name of place]. I’m based in the main company office. What things do you do as part of your job? Well, as I’m responsible for the architectural projects being developed in the city, I have a lot of supervisory tasks. There are a lot of meetings I need to attend to keep up to date and informed about proposed building projects and also those which are already underway. Then I also have a team of people under me which I need to mentor and motivate, so my days are very busy. Why do you like wor...

Speaking topic guide for IELTS and similar English language tests Answer template Use this 4-part structure to organise your answer clearly and naturally. Aim to speak for 1.5 to 2 minutes. Part 1 – Who is this person? Introduce them — their relationship to you and a one-line description. Example: "I'd like to talk about my neighbour / colleague / aunt / old teacher — someone who has always been incredibly supportive and willing to lend a hand." Part 2 – What makes them helpful? Give 2 or 3 specific character traits and link each one to a real behaviour you have noticed. Example: "One thing that really stands out is that she's genuinely selfless — she never seems to help people just to get something in return. She's also very patient and non-judgmental, so you always feel comfortable going to her." Part 3 – Give a specific example Tell a short story — a moment when they helped you or someone else. This is the most memorable part of your a...