IELTS Speaking Practice

I guess I would have to say I like the early hours of the morning when the day is fresh. I like to do some work for a couple of hours before having breakfast. During the afternoon, I’m not so productive, but later at night I seem to find it much easier to concentrate and sometimes work late into the night. It's just my natural biorhythms, I've always been like this. Better in the morning and late at night than around midday and in the afternoon. At what time of the day do you work the most effectively? It's not just about picking an hour. It's really about knowing your own rhythms - the mix of biology, mindset, and social aspects. For me, I've noticed my peak productivity in the early morning, say from 7 to 10 AM. That's when my mind is clearest, and I feel most energized. The quiet of the morning, before the day ramps up, sets the scene for focused work. Thoughts come easily, and I can concentrate better. It's not just about the clock; it'...

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...

Sample Answer 1 Sample Answer 2 Sample Answer 3 Describe A Successful Person That You Studied Or Worked With IELTS Speaking Cue Card Describe a successful person who you once studied or worked with You should say: who the person is when you studied or worked with them how the person became successful and explain how working with them made you feel. Sample Answer 1 The person I'd like to describe is my former colleague, Derrick Johnson. Derrick and I worked together in a small start-up company about four years ago when I was only 26 and he was 30. Even then, I could tell that Derrick was heading toward great success. His passion for innovation and relentless work ethic stood out, and ability to motivate those around him was unparalleled. Derrick went on to become one of the youngest CEOs in Silicon Valley. His success story is a testament to his dedication and skill but more than anything, his vision. What amazed me most was how he could see the...

IELTS Speaking Topics Work Drawing Transport A place you like to study Studying Study techniques Online teaching vs classroom teaching Study groups What are some of the best study techniques for IELTS? Find out here . IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions about work Do you work or study? I just started working about six months ago after graduating. I’m a research assistant at the university where I studied for my degree. Is it a good place to work? Why? / Why not? Yes, I love it. The people I work with are very friendly and the work I'm involved in is exactly what I want to be doing, so I’m very happy there. What is one thing you want to change about your workplace? Really, the only thing I would like to change is to make it a bit closer to where I live. I spend about an hour commuting each way, so that’s a couple of hours each day stuck in traffic. But in the workplace, itself, there isn’t anything that I have seen so far that I woul...

Talk about why you would like to work in another country 3 Reasons Why I Want to Work in Another Country Model answer I've always been fascinated by other cultures. As a child, I would spend hours poring over atlases and National Geographic magazines, dreaming of the day when I could explore the world for myself. These days, my wanderlust has only grown stronger. There's so much to see and learn out there, and I want to experience as much of it as I can. That's why I'm hoping to find a job that will let me work in another country. I have three reasons why I would like to work in another country: 1. To learn about new cultures firsthand There's only so much you can learn about a culture by reading about it or watching documentaries. To really understand what makes a place tick, you need to experience it for yourself. Living and working in another country would let me do just that. I would get to see how people interact with each other daily, learn a...

Cue card questions & answers How to answer cue card questions How to start/begin/introduce your cue card answer How to end/finish your cue card answer Cue card introduction questions, discussion questions IELTS Speaking Exam Part I What is your full name, please? Do you work or are you a student at the moment? What work do you do? Did you obtain any special training for the work you do? Do you plan to work there for a long time? How do you feel when it rains? How often does it rain where you live? When it looks like it is going to rain, how do people react? Does your name have any specific meaning? What are some popular names in your country? Why do you think people choose those names? What special gifts do people give during a naming ceremony? IELTS Speaking Exam Part 2 - Cue Card Describe a place where people go to listen to music You should say: - the type of people that go there - the type of music people listen to ...

IELTS Speaking Test Answers Part 1 Do you like your job? Yes, I like my job. It’s interesting and the people I work with are really friendly and the workplace environment is also great. Do you want to continue in the same job in the future? Well, I think there’s still a lot I can learn while doing this job, and as I said, it’s interesting and the working environment is really good, so I can imagine maybe spending another couple of years working for the company before thinking about moving on and possibly looking for a new challenge with more responsibilities. Is doing things in a hurry a good or bad habit? Firstly, I think there’s a difference between doing things in a hurry, which is normally considered to be a bad thing and doing things with some urgency. In my experience when things get done in a hurry – that’s when mistakes are made or things are overlooked, so I guess I would say it’s a bad habit, as in it’s not something that you should do regularly. ...

This IELTS speaking test includes questions about: why you chose your work, celebrities, colors, something that made you laugh a lot, comedy, humor, and jokes. IELTS Speaking Test Part 1 Questions about celebrities IELTS Speaking Part 1 Do you like celebrities? Why? Why not? I would have to say I’m indifferent to them. I don’t particularly like them, but I’ve got nothing against them. They’re just people who happen to do things that are seen or shared with millions of people around the world. Would you like to be a celebrity? Why? Why not? I’ve never really wanted to be famous or anything like that. I guess it might have some benefits, like the money, but it’s also got some drawbacks too – like all the paparazzi. There are also lots of haters, and it can be difficult for them to have a real private live sometimes because they get followed everywhere they go. And it’s not just them – it’s their family as well that tend to get a lot of attention. If I wanted to ...

IELTS Cue card Describe a person who helped you IELTS Speaking Practice This IELTS cue card ask you to describe a helpful person , someone who gave you help. The topic is very general, it does not specify what kind of help, but it is specific about the fact that you worked/studied with this person. So think about a student/teacher/tutor or friend who helped you (not necessarily with your studies) or a current work colleague who has helped you. Maybe it was a person who helped you only one time, or a person who helped you regularly over a longer period of time. The idea of 'help' could refer to help with studies (explaining, clarifying, etc.) or just giving advice about life/careers, etc. Or help at work could refer to directly helping with a work-related task someone at work who helped you with something not connected with work (a colleague who helped you find an apartment, gave you a lift to work in their car, gave you some advice about your boss, et...

What advice would you give a young person about choosing a career Well, a lot would depend on the person, their ideas and personality. If you are passionate about something, be it sport, music, art, or anything else, I would advise you to first explore the career possibilities and opportunities in that particular field. Too many people choose a career which might be popular or offer good employment prospects, but they later find that they are trapped doing something they don't really like that much - and would prefer to be doing something different. During your working life, you will spend thousands of hours at work, you should choose something you will enjoy doing and are passionate about. After all, it'll be the biggest part of your day, every day, for the rest of your working life. If you have no idea about what you want to do - then it's a little more tricky, isn't it? You could always choose a career with good prospects, pays well, is easy, or is in dem...

Part 1 Work / Entertainment / Plants Do you work or study? I work, I’m a petroleum engineer in the oil industry. What exactly does your work involve? My work consists primarily of the design and implementation of installations, primarily in refineries, and other petroleum processing plants. Do you remember the first day you started your job? How was it? Yes, I do, it was very exciting. I spent most of the first morning with human resources. They oriented me in the company and there was a lot of paperwork to do also. Then, later, I spent the rest of the day with the senior designer who ran me through how they approach the design of projects and we discussed the project I would be assisting with. It was the construction of a new oil refinery. He explained all the requirements and what the specific objectives were, and also outlined some of the environmental problems the team had encountered so far, which they were trying to overcome at the...

IELTS questions in this test are about: your job people and handwriting winning a prize rewards for employees money earned by professional athletes IELTS SPEAKING TEST PART 1 What is your full name? My name is Julia Morales Can I see your ID? Yes, sure, here’s my ID card Where are you from? I’m from Caracas Do you work or study? I do both. I’m working at the moment and also studying for my degree in business administration and international finance. What do you do? I work in administration in a national company here in Caracas. I’m an assistant in the human resources department. Do you like your job? Yes, I like it a lot – I get to be involved with lots of different projects and work with a variety of people so it’s always interesting. One of the things I like most about the work I do is that most of the projects we deal with are aimed at improving things for the employees of the company – so that’s a good thing and it’s nice to be part of it. What do you think abo...