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Speaking Part 2: Beautiful Person Describe a beautiful person that you know You should say: who the person is when you met the person where you met this person and explain why you think he/she is beautiful Speaking Part 3: Beauty What is beauty for you? Do you think the media influences our idea of beauty? Do you think advertisement’s portrayal of beauty is correct? How has people’s idea of beauty changed over the last few decades? Do you think beauty only relates to a person’s appearance? Tips for Developing Answers and Vocabulary How can I paraphrase the word “beautiful”? You can paraphrase the word “beautiful” as “attractive” or “good-looking” For a man, you could also say “handsome” and for a women you could say “pretty” But the main focus on vocabulary should not be just paraphrasing the word “beautiful” This topic is full of high level vocabulary for describing people, their particular physical features and their character How can I expand my answers? What details can I give? Part For part 2, you need to expand on each prompt by giving more details of how you met the person and the impression you got Giving a description of the person is a must – not only the physical appearance but also the character When describing physical appearance it’s good to focus on an aspect of their appearance rather than giving the usual details For example, “My father has rather startlingly blue eyes They constantly smile at you and reveal the humour in his character Many people have said he has intelligent eyes but I would say they are just full of life…“ By describing people in this way, you would get a much higher band score than only saying “he has blue eyes and he’s quite tall” which is what students learn in elementary level Also tell a little short, possibly about an aspect of their character that you find appealing Part For part 3, when expanding what you think is beautiful, it is good to go beyond just appearance and also talk about the way someone moves, for example, gracefully or powerfully You can also talk about the person’s character or the way they dress Try to go beyond just talking about physical features For media and beauty, it is good to go into detail about how fashion dictates our ideas of beauty and the impact it has on our society, particular on the young generation This relates to magazines, films, the music industry and social media To show how beauty has changed over the years you can describe how women’s figures have changed over the years from the typical “hour glass figure” to the less curvy women’s figure, which is very stick-like, that is considered beautiful today You can give specific examples, for example of famous female stars over the decades IELTS Speaking Part 1: Camping March 6, 2015 by Liz 13 Comments Below are some questions and a vocabulary for the topic of camping for IELTS speaking part This topic can come in any part of the test although it is most common in part This is a subtopic from the the topic of holidays Questions for Camping Speaking Part Do you like camping? Did you ever go camping when you were a child? Is camping popular in your country? Where most people like to go camping? Why you think people like to go camping? Do you think camping is popular for both men and women? Why you think children like to go camping? Model Answers Two different ways to answer the same question Both answers offer the examiner a range of vocabulary suitable for the topic Question: Do you like camping? Answer: Yes, I There’s something really exciting about being out in the forest, sleeping in a tent and cooking food over the campfire It’s lovely to feel so close to nature Unfortunately, I don’t get much chance to it Answer: No, I don’t I hate the idea of sleeping in a cramped tent and eating awful camp food I would much prefer to sleep in a hotel where I had my own bathroom with a power shower I honestly don’t know why people enjoy it IELTS Speaking Part 3: Environment February 27, 2015 by Liz Comments Below are some questions for the topic of the environment for IELTS speaking part Are there many environmental problems in your country? Are people concerned about environmental problems in your country? Do you think enough is being done to deal with them? What can individuals to help? Do you think older people have as much awareness of environmental problems as the younger generation? Do you believe that climate change is a serious problem? What causes climate change? Do you think recycling is important? Here are some sample answers: Q) Are people concerned about environmental problems in your country? A) Well, it’s hard to say for sure I think some people are concerned but probably not enough of them There are people who take environmental problems seriously enough to actually recycle their rubbish appropriately but I don’t think there are enough people who concern themselves with resource depletion which I consider to be a pressing issue So many people are using energy and buying products without any thought to the impact of their actions We all know that the world’s resources are being used at an alarming rate but no one seems to actually feel it’s their responsibility to change the way they live So, I guess, although there are some people who are concerned, it’s not enough and more people in my country need to change the way they live Common Mistake in Speaking Part February 20, 2015 by Liz Comments Below is a sample answer for a speaking part question Can you spot the mistake? This isn’t a mistake with grammar or vocabulary, it’s a mistake with technique Q Do you think people as much exercise today as they did in the past? A No, I don’t think so My grandmother used to exercise every single day when she was younger Every morning she used to wake up early and go to the park to exercise with the other people before work Unlike her, I only exercise once a week because I have to start work really early and don’t get back home until after dark so I don’t have any time for exercise except on my day off which is just once a week Did you spot the mistake? Answer This is a part question about other people, so it is important to show the examiner that you can talk about people in general rather than your family or yourself as you did in part and probably part Below is a model answer with improved technique: No, I don’t think so Decades ago, people in my country used to exercise every single They would get up early before work and go to the park to exercise While some just did general exercises, like stretching and flexing, others would play sport or dance Nowadays, on the other hand, people don’t really have the time The majority of people have to commute to work early in the morning and don’t get home until after dark which leaves very little time to any form of exercise IELTS Speaking: Musical Instruments Questions and Answers February 20, 2015 by Liz Comments It is possible to be asked about musical instruments in all parts of the IELTS speaking test Check some possible questions for this topic: Did you ever learn a musical instrument as a child? If you could learn a musical instrument, what would you choose? If you had a child, what musical instrument would you encourage him/her to play? What traditional instruments are there in your country? Do you think traditional musical instruments have a place in modern society? How you think traditional music could be made more popular? Sample Answers Q Did you ever learn a musical instrument as a child? A No, I didn’t but I always wish I had If I had had the chance, I would have learned the guitar The problem was that there weren’t any good teachers where I lived and my parents thought it was more important to focus on school work than learn to play an instrument Q If you could learn to play any musical instrument, what would you choose? A I think I’d probably go for the violin It’s such a beautiful instrument and I think the music that can be played on it, can be really haunting and moving Yes, I’d definitely choose that one IELTS Speaking Part 1: Vegetables February 13, 2015 by Liz Comments It is possible to get a topic about vegetables in IELTS speaking part Below are some of the possible questions with a model answer and also a link to learn vocabulary for this topic Do you like vegetables? Are there any vegetables you dislike? Did you like vegetables when you were a child? Are vegetables popular in your country? Do most people eat vegetables with their meal in your country? Are there many vegetarians in your country? Do you think it is important to eat vegetables? How can parents encourage their children to eat more vegetables? Model Answers Question: Do most people eat vegetables in your country? Answer: Yes, they Almost every meal has either rice or potatoes and also another vegetable as well, such as cabbage, carrots, green beans or something like that Quite a lot of people have a small proportion of vegetables to meat but at least they always have some kind of vegetable with their meal Question: Are there many vegetarians in your country? Yes, quite a lot Many people choose to avoid eating meat and their diet consists of both vegetables and grains There are quite a few restaurants in my city which cater to vegetarians and offer the most wonderful dishes such as fried aubergine, spinach and potato, onion cakes and things like that They’re actually very delicious IELTS Speaking Part 1: Clothes February 6, 2015 by Liz Comments Here are some questions for a common topic in IELTS speaking part – clothes Do you often buy clothes? Are clothes important to you? What kinds of clothes you prefer to wear? What kinds of clothes you wear most days? Would you ever spend a lot of money on clothes? Do you think men and women have the same view of clothing? Model Answer Question: What kinds of clothes you prefer to wear? Answer: If I could choose, I’d wear casual clothes everyday I feel much more comfortable wearing jeans and a t-shirt or a jumper Unfortunately, my work forces me to wear formal clothes like a suit or trousers with a smart shirt which I really don’t like so I only get to wear casual clothes on my days off Sample Answers for Travel and Transport in Speaking Part February 6, 2015 by Liz Comments Below are sample answers for the the topics of travel and transport for part of the IELTS speaking test Travel Q Do you often travel abroad? A Not much, to be honest I don’t get many days off in a year but when I have time off, I mainly spend that time with my family in my hometown Q When is the best season to travel in your country? A I guess it would be spring That’s when the weather starts warming up and all the flowers start blossoming It’s a really beautiful season and most places are at their best at that time Unfortunately, it’s a busy time for tourists as well but that still doesn’t diminish the beauty of the countryside Q Where would you recommend a foreign to visit in your country? A Without doubt, London Not only is it our capital, but it also has some of the most iconic buildings in our country I don’t think any visit to England is complete without seeing the Tower of London, London Bridge or Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament They really are very impressive pieces of architectural work and can’t be missed Transport Q How did you get here today? A I came by bike because the roads are pretty congested at this time and a bike is quicker It only took me about 15 minutes to get here Q Do you often use public transport? A Yes, I I use the bus almost everyday It’s the cheapest way to get around even though it’s really overcrowded and not particularly punctual Q How could the transportation system be improved in your country? A Well, I think the first step to improvement would be to widen the roads and build to overpasses and underpasses to help traffic flow more freely which would reduce the congestion in the city center Also, it would help if the bus service was improved to make it run more frequently which would help with the overcrowding in rush hour I think those are the two main changes that need to happen Tourism and The Local Community January 27, 2015 by Liz 24 Comments Below are some ideas for the advantages and disadvantages which tourism brings to a community These ideas can be used both for speaking part and also writing task in IELTS Essay Question Over the last few decades, there has been an increase in international tourism Some people think that tourism is beneficial for local communities and should be encouraged To what extent you agree or disagree? Speaking Part Questions Do you think tourism is a good thing? Why you think some people believe tourism to be bad for local communities? Do you think local communities change as an effect of tourism? Do you think there are more advantages than disadvantages of tourism for local communities? Don’t forget we are looking at the effects of tourism as an industry rather than a tourist as a person Don’t confuse the two Advantages of Tourism Tourism brings money and boosts the economy It offers employment to local people It offers fresh perspectives on life and culture Locals usually need to learn English to talk to tourists which can have beneficial long term effects To boost tourism, local communities often invest money on improving the infrastructure which has lasting positive effects Disadvantages of Tourism Tourism can create a economic dependency which can be detrimental to the community if it is not sustainable 2 Tourism can have a negative impact on the local environment in terms of pollution noise pollution from tourist entertainment air pollution from increased transportation Tourism can cause friction between locals and tourists, if local culture is not respected The bulk of the money brought in by tourism rarely finds its way into local hands and instead lines the pockets of the middle man (the tour operator) IELTS Speaking Part 3: Technology Questions and Model Answer January 20, 2015 by Liz 11 Comments Technology is a popular topic in speaking part Below are some common questions with a model answer underneath What modern technological devices are most common in your country? Do you think modern technology is useful? Do you think people rely too much on technology? Do you think men and women view technological devices differently? Why you think people spend so much money buying the latest devices? Model Answer Question: Do you think men and women view technological devices differently? Answer: Yes, I For starters, men are usually more obsessed with gadgets They are almost like children with the way they want to play with the latest gizmos and learn all their new functions They are constantly fiddling around with their new toys I also think that gadgets are a kind of ego for men I mean they often compare their new toys with each other to see who has the best one Women, on the other hand, are more down to earth and see devices more rationally as a means to communicate with others or to perform a particular function Of course, this is pretty stereotyped but it seems to hold true for most men and women I know Useful Expressions fiddling around with something = playing with something down to earth = realistic, practical stereotyped = putting people into a group or categorising them not based on fact Note: As you can see this model answer is from a woman’s perspective, if you would like to give a sample answer from a man’s perspective, please post it in the comments box Feel free to post your answers to other questions as well Current Speaking Topic: Jan 2015 January 14, 2015 by Liz Comments A current speaking topic this month, reported by a student, is the topic of happiness It can be quite a challenging topic to talk about This topic has been appearing in speaking part from time to time over a period of a few years Here are some questions and vocabulary so you can prepare for this topic: What makes you happy? Would you say you were a happy person? Does the weather ever effect your mood? What kinds of things you to make yourself happy? In what part of the day are you happiest? Were you happier when you were a child? What activities made you happy when you were a child? Is there anything about your life that you’re not happy with? Do you think happiness is important? Why you think someone are unhappy? Here’s a sample answer for one of the questions Question: Would you say you were a happy person? Answer: Yes, I would, on the whole I’m pretty cheerful most of the day and the only time I’m not is when I’m really tired at the end of the day, particularly if it’s been busy at work, which I think it understandable I generally don’t let things get me down so I definitely think I’m quite positive and happy Vocabulary pretty cheerful = quite happy don’t let things get me down = I don’t allow incidents or situations to make me unhappy positive = optimistic (the opposite is pessimistic) downhearted = to have low spirits I’m not often in the dumps = I’m not often depressed carefree = easygoing / doesn’t worry about things cheerful – happy Sample Answers for Speaking Topic: Charities January 9, 2015 by Liz Comments These model answers are for IELTS speaking part 3, which is the most difficult part lasting to minutes The topic of charities usually comes under the topic of unpaid work / volunteer work Before you read the sample answers, try to answer the questions yourself Do you think charities are important? Answer Do you think children should be made to volunteer work as part of their school curriculum? Answer Which you think are more important, local charities or domestic charities?Answer If you could donate a large amount of money to any charity, what would it be?Answer I suppose I would go for an international charity that either deals in providing much needed medical care to developing countries or a charity that champions human rights on a global scale such as Amnesty International These types of charities are able to help so many people around the world and for me it would be rewarding to think that my money has helped so many Also these charities deal in the fundamental needs of life, which I think everyone is entitled to, so I would certainly choose them Speaking Part Topic: Sleep January 2, 2015 by Liz Leave a Comment This is a new topic which has appeared in the least few months in part of the IELTS speaking test Below are some questions for this topic Sleep How many hours you usually sleep at night? What time you go to bed? Do you go to bed at the same time everyday? Do you ever have a nap during the day? Do you think sleep is important? Here is a question with a model answer for this topic: Q Do you often take a nap during the day? A To be honest, I hardly ever nod off during the day but, I suppose, if I’ve had a really exhausting day, which is pretty rare, I may have a short siesta after lunch Useful Vocab nap (a short sleep) snooze (a short sleep) nod off (go to sleep – often used for daytime sleeping) drift off to sleep (slowly go off to sleep) deep sleep struggle to get to sleep sleeping pill (medication to help someone get to sleep) 40 winks (short sleep of a few minutes) siesta (short sleep after lunch – Spanish in origin) The Importance of Sleep is an IELTS reading exercise to practice summary completion for this topic It contains some more useful vocabulary for you Sharing is caring Sample Answers for Speaking Topic: Health December 19, 2014 by Liz Comment Below are some sample answers for the topic of health in IELTS speaking part When you answer in speaking part 3, remember to extend you answers with lots of examples and explanation Also remember to give a direct answer the question asked and then develop your answer Do you think people pay enough attention to their health these days? No, definitely not The average people nowadays have a sedentary lifestyle and pays very little attention to their diet and also does hardly any exercise If you take a typical English person, they eat a quick breakfast such as a sugary cereal, they have a quick bite at lunch, like a sandwich, and for dinner they are either too tired to cook something healthy and nutritious or simply don’t have enough time It’s pretty much the same with exercise Few people these days have time to fit it into their daily routine Do you think the government is responsible for public health? Well, to be honest, I think it the responsibility of both governments and individuals Governments certainly could more to educate people about ways to improve their health and I suppose it would be useful if they could some how have more controlled over the fast food industry However, much of the responsibility falls on individual people to take exercise, eat well and have a balanced life style 3 Do you think there are more unhealthy people these days than there were decades ago? Yes, without a doubt Generations ago, there was no fast food or convenience food so people generally ate healthy fresh produce instead of the junk food they eat today Furthermore, people were also more active in the past as they either cycled or walked to get around and also had a healthier life style Compared to now, they were much healthier How could parents encourage their children to be healthier? I guess the best way would be to set an example I always think that if adults lead by example, then children will follow suit What I mean is if parents need to get involved with sports and out-door activities, it will show children that exercise is fun Another way would be for parents to get children involved in cooking health meals to encourage them to change their eating habits Both methods, I’m sure will have a positive effect IELTS Speaking Part Model Answer: Holidays November 28, 2014 by Liz Leave a Comment This is a band score sample answer for a speaking part talk in IELTS This model demonstrates who you can expand each prompt with more information and description This IELTS speaking part model answer is estimated at band score Describe a holiday you recently had You should say: where you went how you got there what you did there and explain if you enjoyed it Model Talk I would like to talk about a holiday I went on in the south of Vietnam just a few months ago I went with my parents to a town called Nha Trang, which is a lovely coastal town, and we decided to go there so that they could experience a different part of the country and see life by the beach We flew there from Hanoi, which is the capital of Vietnam The flight took about hour and on the whole it went smoothly We managed to be one of the first on board and one of the first off when we landed It was certainly quicker and easier than going no train, which can take over 15 hours There was so much to there that we only had a chance to just a few things on our three day trip We took a cruise around the islands and also did some sightseeing inland as well Taking part in a cookery course was great fun, where we bought fresh ingredients at the local market and learned how to use a wok to fry fresh fish and other seafood like crab and lobster We definitely enjoyed our trip and would go there again if we could Seeing the colourful lifestyle of the locals and having a chance to see spectacular scenery was something we will never forget For my parents is was a holiday of a life time and they’re still talking about it If I could live there, I would Recommended Lessons IELTS Speaking Part Model Answers: Sport November 12, 2014 by Liz Leave a Comment Here are some IELTS questions and model answers for the topic of sport in speaking part Do you think children get enough exercise these days? Answer No, I don’t Personally, I think that children spend too much time sitting in front of computers or tablets instead of being outside playing and exercising A few generations ago, children were much more active but nowadays they only exercise at school during PE lessons Is there a difference between exercise that boys like and exercise that girls usually enjoy? Answer How can parents encourage their children to take more exercise? Answer To be honest, I don’t think it’s easy for parents to encourage their children to be more active However, one possible way would be for parents to get involved in sports themselves and take their children along to join in I think, if exercise is made fun for children and they can it together with their parents, it would probably result in more children being more active IELTS Speaking Part 2: A Friend you are Proud of January 19, 0202 by Liz Leave a Comment I was recently asked by a student how to deal with this difficult topic in IELTS speaking part 2: Describe a time that you felt proud of a friend Below are some possible ways to answer this part topic a friend did well in their studies (for example, they did well in a test or project) a friend did well in work and received an award or was congratulated by their boss a friend had a difficult situation but dealt with it very well (for example, they were seriously sick or a parent was seriously ill) something went unexpectedly wrong but your friend fixed the situation (for example, they went on holiday and had their money stolen) a friend got a job they always wanted (for example, they did well in the interview and had worked hard to get the job) a friend defended you in a difficult situation a friend raised money for charity or did some volunteer work that made you feel proud Part Tip It is often easier to talk about a family member that you were proud of because you know them better So, if you get stuck, the best thing is to say “Although I have plenty of friends, I wouldn’t say that they’ve done anything to make me really proud but my cousin has So I will tell you about him and what he has done that caused me to be so proud of him.” It is possible to (not change) but adapt the topic as long as it still follows the prompts IELTS Speaking Part 3: What make’s a good painting? October 11, 2014 by Liz Comments Ideas and Vocab the composition of all the parts the painter has a good eye (to know when something is good) perspective and symmetry (sizing and balance of all parts) using a particular style or an unusual technique (skill) the subject (person / landscape / animal etc) the balance of colours and contrasts to bring about an emotional response – it touches people to evoke a memory or idea impact – something you can’t take your eye off historical background or relevance Model Answer From my perspective, I suppose a good painting is one you can’t take your eye’s off For me, it’s either due to the colours and images or because of the emotional reaction I might have to the painting But I know that for other people, they think a good painting is usually because of the skill involved in painting it or because of the unique creativity of the artist I guess that a good painting means something different to everybody ... female stars over the decades IELTS Speaking Part 1: Camping March 6, 2015 by Liz 13 Comments Below are some questions and a vocabulary for the topic of camping for IELTS speaking part This topic... don’t know why people enjoy it IELTS Speaking Part 3: Environment February 27, 2015 by Liz Comments Below are some questions for the topic of the environment for IELTS speaking part Are there many... exercise IELTS Speaking: Musical Instruments Questions and Answers February 20, 2015 by Liz Comments It is possible to be asked about musical instruments in all parts of the IELTS speaking test