IELTS Speaking Practice

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 ...

This recent IELTS speaking test includes questions about: Part 1 | Work, Weather Part 2 | A time you overheard a stranger talking on their phone Part 3 | Dealing with strangers, Bad behavior, Public behavior IELTS Speaking Part 1 Work What kind of work do you do? I'm currently employed as a software engineer at a tech startup. Why did you choose that profession? I chose this profession because I've always been fascinated by technology and the impact it has on our daily lives, plus I enjoy solving complex problems. Is there anything you dislike about your current job? If I had to pinpoint something I dislike, it would be the occasional long hours, which can be quite draining and impact my work-life balance. Weather How would you describe the weather where you live? The weather in my area is quite unpredictable; I'd say it's a mix of everything. One day it might be sunny and bright, and the next, you could be reaching for an umbrella due t...

Part 1 Topic: Mobile Phones How often do you use your mobile phone and what are the main reasons you use it? What features of your mobile phone do you find most useful? Why? How has the use of mobile phones affected face-to-face communication in daily life? Can you share an instance when your mobile phone was crucial in solving a problem or in an emergency? What improvements would you like to see in future mobile phones? Topic: Social Media Which social media platforms do you frequently use, and why do you prefer them? Can you recall a positive experience or connection you made through social media? How do you balance your time on social media with other daily activities? What is your opinion on the impact of social media on privacy and personal relationships? How can social media platforms ensure content shared is reliable and authentic? Part 2 Technology & Careers Cue Card Describe a ca...

Mobile Phone Topic for Speaking What are the advantages and disadvantages of smartphones? IELTS speaking about smartphone Advantages We can take high-quality photos and videos using a smartphone. The camera in the smartphone is good enough to be our main camera. Applications on our smartphones make our lives easier in many ways, such as online banking, e-wallet, and food delivery services. The camera quality of newer smartphones is generally very high, making them a viable option for replacing traditional cameras altogether. A smartphone is a portable device so we can bring it everywhere we go. It is very convenient. We can use a smartphone as a flashlight, or an emergency power bank to charge other devices. Disadvantages The battery life of a smartphone is not as long as that of a traditional mobile phone. We need to charge it more often. We may become addicted to our smartphones and spend too much time looking at the screen, which is bad for our eyesight. W...

Here are some example questions from a recent IELTS speaking interview in the UK. Speaking Test IELTS Part 1 What is your full name? It’s Miguel Jose Cervantes Can I see your ID? Yes, of course, here’s my ID card. Where are you from? I’m from Valencia in Spain. Do you work or study? I’m working. I recently graduated in international business and started working at a multinational company here in the city. Which is more important to you, the people you work with or the job itself? Honestly, they’re both important to me. I like the work a lot but one of the reasons I love it so much is because of the people that work there. They’re all really nice and very supportive and I’ve learned a lot from them in the last couple of months. Do you like your job? I like it because it’s all very new and interesting for me at the moment and there’s a lot to learn, so every day seems to be full of interesting things and time flies past when I’m working. What interest...

IELTS Speaking Part 2 | Cue Card | Describe your first mobile phone Super adjectives to describe a mobile phone small - light - slim - portable - convenient - simple - elegant - stylish - trendy - fashionable - user friendly - intuitive - modish - high tech - advanced - ultra-modern - state of the art - sleek - nifty - compact - handy - ideal - perfect - superb - excellent a state-of-the art mobile phone = a mobile phone that has the latest technology and design. IELTS Speaking Test - Part 2 Question about Mobile Phones Describe your first mobile phone You should say: How old you where when you got it When you bought it why you bought it and explain how you felt when you first got it. www.ielts.org IELTS Cue Card Sample Answer Describe Your First Mobile Phone I was about 16 when I got my first mobile phone. It was a Motorola Flip-phone. That was quite some time ago now. Mobile phones were much more basic then and very different fr...

Part 3 Discussion Questions - Cameras in Mobile Phones - Selfies - Professional Photographers - The Media How would you answer these IELTS speaking questions about cameras, professional photographers and the media ? IELTS Speaking Part 3 Discussion Questions Is it really necessary to have a camera in your mobile phone? Why? Yes, I think it is nowadays. There are so many apps and platforms where you can video chat with your friends and it's also really useful. For example, if you have an accident in your car you can take photos of the scene to show what happened. Because so many people are using their smartphones to access the internet, having a camera as part of your phone makes sense. Is it a better idea to have a camera separately? Why? No, I don't think so, unless you are a serious photographer. It's just something else to carry around with you, and you can lose it or leave it somewhere if you're not careful. I think it's much more co...