IELTS Speaking

Class Agenda
1. How to develop answers
in IELTS Speaking Part
1
2. Common Topics in IELTS
Speaking Part 1
3. Practice time

4. Discussion
How to develop your answers
 How to develop your answers
1. Give Explanation.Use connective words like: because/since
• I socialise with friends most evenings after work and at weekends because I live on my own which often gets
me down.

2. Combined Details. Join two pieces of information using and/so/further.

3. Give examples. You can use for example/for instance/like

4. Frequency. Give information how often you do something. Use words such as:
“always/usually/normally/generally/often/frequently/sometimes/occasionally/seldom/hardly ever/rarely/
never.”
• I normally see friends most days of the week, especially my best friend who I generally catch up with after
work.
 How to develop your answers

5. Compare two different things. Use connective words like: but/although/however/even though/
despite/while.
• I try to meet up with friends several times a week but rarely on a Sunday because that’s when I visit
my family

6. Using your own past experiences/moments.

7. Use your own wishes for the future. You can make comparison with the past or present time.
• Currently, I hardly see my friends at all as I spend all my spare time studying for my IELTS exam. When I pass
the exam, I'll meet up with my mates most evenings
Common Topics in part 1
  Is it important to keep in contact with our friends when we’re in a relationship?
Maria: Absolutely … it’s so easy to drift apart from your friends when you fall in love … but I think both partners
should try not to lose touch with their friends  … that’s the best way to have a healthy relationship with your partner.
•a healthy relationship: a good, positive relationship
•to hit it off: to quickly become good friends with
•to get on like a house on fire: to like someone’s •to be in a relationship: to be romantically involved
company very much indeed with someone
•to get on well with: to understand someone and enjoy •to be just good friends: to not be romantically involved
similar interests •to keep in touch with: to keep in contact with
•to get to know: to begin to know someone •to lose touch with: to not see or hear from someone any
•to go back years: to have known someone for a long longer
time •love at first sight: to fall in love immediately you meet
•to have a lot in common: to share similar interests someone
•to have ups and downs: to have good and bad times •to pop the question: to ask someone to marry you
•to strike up a relationship:  to begin a friendship •to see eye to eye: to agree on a subject
•to tie the knot: to get married •to settle down: to give up the single life and start a
•to be well matched: to be similar to family
•to work at a relationship: to try to maintain a positive
relationship with someone
Family and Friends
1. Do you spend much time with your family? 1. Who is your best friend?
2. Who are you closest to in your family? 2. Are you still friends with people from your
3. Do you prefer spending time with your family or childhood?
friends? 3. Did you have a best friend as a child?
4. Who is your best friend? 4. What kinds of things did you like to do with
5. Are you still friends with people from your him/her?
childhood? 5. Have you made a new friend recently? How did
6. Is family important in your country? you get to know him or her?
7. How big is your family? 6. Has a friend ever helped you with something
8. Can you tell me something about your family difficult? What happened and how did your
members? friend help you?
9. What kind of work do members of your 7. Do you think it’s better to have many friends, or
family do? just a few close friends?
10. What sorts of things do you like to do 8. Do you make new friends very often? Why or
together? why not?
11. What are some special memories you have of 9. Where do you usually meet new friends?
your family from your childhood?
12. Do you think it’s better to be an only child, or to
have brothers or sisters? Why?
13. Does your family influence you a lot? Why or
why not?
IETLS Speaking question 1: Describe your home.

Answer A: I own a small but well-planned house. It is a 3 BHK flat with all basic facilities. A fully
furnished kitchen, well-equipped bathrooms and spacious, ventilated rooms are its integral parts. A
beautiful garden enhances its beauty and makes us feel closer to nature. The best thing about this
house is that it is located in a sophisticated colony.

Answer B: I own a two-storey house with an amazing rooftop as its speciality. My spacious home has
three bedrooms; one scenic living room, one vivid drawing room attached to the guest room; a
picturesque dining hall. A beautiful kitchen and two washrooms are its integral parts. It has a
courtyard and a lush green lawn that welcomes you at the entrance. In short, I can say that my home
has all the basic facilities which are needed for a comfortable and easy life.
What kind of building do you live in?

Answer A: I live in an eight-storey building and all storeys have the same type of flats but they
are independent. The building is surrounded by a fence. It has round-the-clock security and it
can be accessed by two gates: front and back. We have a common terrace. All the floors are
equipped with a working and well-kept lift. There is a big parking lot in the back.

Answer B: I live in an independent house which has proper fencing and a secure entrance. It
has a nice front and a lavish green lawn decked with variety of flowers. At the back side of the
house, there is a parking space for two cars. Overall, it is a well-planned building.

Answer C: I live in a rented room in a paying guest accommodation. It is a superb building
equipped with all the facilities. Round-the-clock security, access to free Wi-Fi, medical room
and a common room all are made available to the guests living in the building. Every major
part of the city is accessible from our building.
IELTS Speaking Question 3: Describe your room.

Answer A: I have a beautiful, airy room at the back side of my house. It is decorated with
wall paintings. I have installed a computer in my room. In addition, it has a study table, a
chair and a dressing mirror on one of its wall. I have put a comfortable full-sized bed and
mattress in my room. Its interior reflects my hobbies. There is a beautiful garden in front
of my room which soothes my eyes when I look at it from the window. All in all, I think
that my room is the best room of my house.

IELTS Speaking Question 4: Describe what you do when you stay at home?

Answer A: Eventually, everyone loves to spend time at home. Some people like to sit idle
and watch TV, some of us prefer to do household things like cooking and cleaning the
house. When I am at home, I enjoy the delicious homemade food which my mother
cooks, and if there is a cricket match on that day then it’s a golden opportunity to spend
time with friends and family with heavy pizza orders. Sometimes, I help my mother in her
household chores.
 
 Home/Household and Hometown
1. Where is your hometown? 1. Where is your home?
2. Do you like your hometown? 2. Do you live in a house or a flat?
3. Do you often visit your hometown? 3. Who do you live with?
4. What is your hometown like? 4. Are there many rooms in your home?
5. What is the oldest place in your hometown? 5. What is your favourite room?
6. What is there for a foreigner to do or see in your 6. How are the walls decorated?
hometown? 7. What would you change about your home?
7. How could your hometown be improved? 8. Do you plan to live there in the future?
8. Has your hometown changed much since you were a 9. What facilities are there near your home?
child? 10. What is your neighbourhood like?
9. Is there good public transportation in your 11. Do most people live in houses in your country?
hometown? 12. Describe the place where you live.
10. Do you think your hometown is a good place to bring 13. Do you like your current home? Why or why not?
up children? 14. Do you think it’s better to live in a house or a flat?
11. Is there a place that is very special to you in your Why?
hometown? Describe it. 15. Do you think it’s good to keep pets in the home?
12. Is there anything you dislike about your hometown? Why or why not?
Describe it. 16. Do you prefer to live alone or with others? Why?
13. In your hometown, is there much for young people to 17. Do you know your neighbors very well?
do? Why or why not?
14. What do people do in the evening in your
Study and Work
1. What do you study? 1. What is your job? How long have you been
2. Where do you study that? working at your job?
3. Why did you choose that subject? 2. Where do you work?
4. Is it a popular subject in your country? 3. Why did you choose that job?
5. Do you like that subject? 4. Is it a popular job in your country?
6. Do you get on with your colleagues? 5. Do you like your job?
7. What was your first day like? 6. Do you get on well with your colleagues?
8. What are the main aspects of your subject? 7. What was your first day like?
9. If you had the chance, would you change 8. What responsibilities do you have at work?
subject? 9. If you had the chance, would you change your
10. Do you plan to get a job in the same field as job?
your subject? 10. Do you plan to continue with your job in the
11. What is your favorite subject in school? Why do future?
you like it? 11. What do you like and dislike about your
12. What subject is most difficult for you in school? job?
Why is it hard for you? 12. Is your job stressful? Why or why not?
13. Do you prefer to study alone or with classmates? 13. What is your dream job?
Why? 14. What is the easiest and hardest part of
your job?
15. How did you find the job that you have
now?
Free Time and Travel
1. What is your favourite leisure activity? 1. Where did you go on your most recent holiday?
2. What did you enjoy doing in your free time as a 2. What kinds of activities do you like to do on
child? holiday?
3. Do you prefer to spend your free time with other 3. Describe an interesting place you’ve
people or alone? visited.
4. What is a common leisure activity in your 4. Where in the world would you most like to travel?
country? Why?
5. Do most people in your country get two days off 5. Do you prefer air travel or road travel? Why?
a week? 6. Is it better to travel near your home, or far away?
6. Do you think leisure time is important? Why?
7. Describe a time that you travelled with family or
friends.
8. Do you like to travel alone? Why or why not?
Weather/Climate and Sports
1. What’s the weather like today? 1. Do you like sport?
2. What’s your favourite weather? 2. What’s your favourite sport?
3. Do you like the weather in your country? 3. Do you often watch sport on TV?
4. Does the weather ever affect the way you feel? 4. Did you play sport as a child?
5. Does the weather in your country ever affect 5. What is the most popular sport in your country?
transportation? 6. How do most people in your country keep fit?
6. What is your favorite thing to do on a sunny 7. Do you exercise regularly?
day? 8. Do you think children should play sports? Why
7. What do you do when it rains? or why not?
9. Do you prefer team sports or sports that are
done individually? Why?
Practice Time
 Let ’s
You will be asked 5speak!
questions using the previous common
questions. Remember!
 Be precised and detailed, don’t give answers shortly but not too
long either (3-4 sentences).
 Use linking words.
 Expand your vocabs
 Last but not least, give interesting answers and smile :)
(Psst..it’s okay if you make up stories)
Discussion
Thank
Y ou