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Part 1 - give short answers
1. Do you live in a house or a flat? 2. What's your favourite room in your home? Why? 3. What would you like to change about your home? Why? 4. Would you like to move house in the future?
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Part 3 - give longer answers 1. What factors do you think are important when choosing where to live? 2. Compare life in a city with life in the countryside. 3. How do you think the design of homes will change in the future? Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (15) Friday, March 29, 2013 IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'friends' topic In part 1 of the IELTS speaking test, remember to keep your answers short and simple. Here are some example questions and short answers:
Most of my friends are about the same age as me because we met at school or university. I've got one or two friends who are older or younger that I met through work.
I tend to meet up with my friends at weekends because everyone's too busy during the week. 3. The last time you saw your friends, what did you do together? It was one of my friends' birthday last weekend. Six of us went out for a meal to celebrate. 4. In what ways are your friends important to you? I think it's important to have friends that you can talk to and share experiences with. My friends make me laugh, but I know I can also rely on them whenever I need help or support.
Dear All, Here are my answers and hope you can have more ideas on how to build your own answers: 1) Most of my friends are similar in age as me. Most of them are people who I met back in high school and college, so we also have similar interests and backgrounds. 2) Weekends tend to be much easier for us to meet. We all have a busy lifestyle and weekends are the only times when we can hang out and relax. 3) We had a gathering in my home about 2 months ago. I prepared barbeque for them and we took the opportunity to catch up with one another. 4) Well, my friends are definitely important in my life. I think it's always nice to know that there is always somebody who you can talk to and share your happiness and struggles with. In my case, my friends and I constantly give emotional support to each other and I think that's really important in a true friendship. Have a wonderful weekend! Compiled by Diyorbek Hayitmurodov ielts-simon.com Page 16
Cheers,
Martin Posted by: Martin | Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 00:21 VERB TENSE tends to be a big problem for many students. Always listen carefully to the question before answering! Using the wrong verb tense could make your ideas totally irrelevant to the question! Posted by: Martin | Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 00:49 Are your friends mostly your age or different ages? I have many friends from different ages. I met most of my friends at school so we are almost at the same age, some others I met through my work who are a little older or younger than me. 2. Do you usually see your friends during the week or at weekends? We meet every month as all of us are working and married so we do not physically meet regularly, But we chat and call each other over the phone almost everyday. 3. The last time you saw your friends, what did you do together? It was a farewell party for one of our group who is travelling to do master degree in London, we had a great celebration and enjoyed the food and the weather very much. 4. In what ways are your friends important to you? I believe that my friends are essential in my life because I have to find trusted people to share my life with, to find nice and funny people to be around and to support each other when we need that.
Here are some part 1 questions and sample answers from Cambridge IELTS book 9. Remember to make your part 1 answers short and simple. Just give a direct answer, followed by a reason or one extra piece of information. 1. How often do you make telephone calls? I probably make three or four phone calls every day, usually just to make arrangements with work colleagues or to speak to family and friends.
I think it would be one of my closest work colleagues. We often call each other rather than meeting face-to-face.
My family are expecting me to phone them as soon as I finish this exam. They'll want to know how it went.
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4. Do you sometimes prefer to send a text message instead of telephoning? Yes. I prefer to send a text message when I'm arranging something simple, like a time to meet someone. In those situations, a phone call isn't necessary.
Dear All, Here are my sample answers: 1) I make several phone calls every day at work; it's either to communicate with co-workers or deal with my customers. 2) I think it's probably one of my biggest customers. You know, it's important to have a close communication with customers if you want to expand the business and have a long-term relationship with them. 3) I'll probably call me wife after the test and see where she is at. This way I'll know where to look for her and be able to go home together. 4) Yes, especially if it's for something not so important. I think a text message is also better if you know that the friend or customer has a busy lifestyle and may be unavailable to talk on the phone for leisure. Enjoy your weekend! Martin
I've already done lessons about 'toys' for part 2 and
part 3 of the speaking test, so let's try some part 1 questions about this topic. Notice that my part 1 answers are always short and direct.
Yes, of course. I loved playing with toys when I was a child; I think all children do. 2) What kinds of toys did you like? As far as I remember, I mostly played with toy cars, planes and action figures from films or cartoons. I also liked building things with Lego.
Not really. I think boys like the kinds of toys that I mentioned before, whereas girls play with dolls. My niece, for example, doesn't like toy cars; she prefers dressing dolls in different outfits.
Yes, I do. All toys encourage children to use their imagination and creativity. Even with simple toys, children imagine situations and invent games and rules.
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Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (20) Dear All, Here are my sample answers: 1) Yes, definitely. I played with all kinds of toys and I think they were a very important part of my childhood. 2) Lego was my favorite, but I also spent plenty of time playing with toy cars, robots, and action figures like Superman, Batman, and the ThunderCats! 3) Mmm... no, I don't think so. In general, I would say that boys play with the kinds of toys I've just mentioned, and girls would prefer to play with dolls or stuffed animals. 4) Yes, absolutely! Toys are basically tools for children to develop their imagination and creativity. Children also make new friends and develop their social skills by playing and sharing toys. Best of luck to those who will be taking the exam this weekend!!! Cheers, Martin
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IELTS Speaking Advice: get to the point Yesterday I wrote that you should avoid using long phrases to begin your answers. So what should you use instead? Native speakers say things like: - I think... - I guess... - Well,... These words/phrases might seem less impressive, but you have to remember that examiners are not impressed by the long phrases either! The important thing is to get to the point of your answer. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking , Questions/Advice | Permalink | Comments (9) Friday, August 30, 2013 IELTS Speaking Part 1: strange questions In part 1 of the speaking test, the examiner will ask around 10 easy questions. However, students have reported some strange questions, such as: 1. Do you like parks? 2. Do you think different colours can change our moods? 3. When do people give flowers in your country? Don't be shocked by these questions. Just give a simple answer with a reason. Don't worry about using fantastic grammar or vocabulary; just try to answer without hesitating. For example: Compiled by Diyorbek Hayitmurodov ielts-simon.com Page 19
1. Yes, I like parks because they are great places to relax. I think all cities need green areas. 2. Yes, I think bright colours, like red, can make you feel energetic. Some greens and blues can be more relaxing. 3. People give flowers on special occasions like birthdays or on Valentine's Day. In my country, giving flowers is seen as romantic. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (16) Friday, September 06, 2013 IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'shopping' topic Here are some questions and sample answers for the 'shopping' topic. Remember that part 1 answers need to be short, direct and simple.
There isn't one person who does most of the shopping. I'd say it's a shared responsibility because we tend to go shopping together as a family.
I quite like shopping for presents for people's birthdays or for Christmas. My favourite type of shop would have to be a bookshop.
Yes, it's very popular. Saturday is the busiest shopping day, and lots of people treat shopping as a kind of leisure activity, rather than something practical.
I'm not an expert on teenage behaviour, but I guess they like buying clothes, music, gadgets... that kind of thing.
It's fine to give negative answers in part 1 of the speaking test. Here are some example negative answers for people who don't like sport:
Unfortunately I don't have time to do any sports or physical activities because of my work commitments. I'd like to find more time for regular exercise.
I'd like to be good at tennis. It must be great to be able to hit the ball as hard as you can and watch it land exactly where you wanted it to.
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3. Do you prefer watching or playing sports? I don't watch much sport on TV and I'm not a big sports fan, so I think I would probably enjoy doing sports more than watching them.
Yes, I think that sport is really important for children. Sports and games teach children to play together and try their best.
Here are three tips, one for each part of the speaking test. Part 1: stop and smile For part 1 of the speaking test, you need to get used to giving short answers. Many students find it difficult to stop speaking, and the examiner is forced to interrupt. My tip is to give your answer then stop and smile, showing the examiner that you are ready for the next question. Part 2: tell a story In the context of speaking part 2, a story is simply a long example to illustrate a point that you have made. If you’re describing a person, for example, you could tell a story to illustrate why you like him/her. People find it easy to keep speaking for longer when they have a story to tell. Part 3: include an ‘if...’ sentence Look at technique number 2 in this lesson . The 'alternatives' technique helps you to say more, and it also encourages you to add a conditional 'if...' sentence, which might help your grammar score.
What should you do if you don't understand a question in the speaking test? Here are my tips: Part 1 In part 1, the examiner is not allowed to help you, but he/she can repeat the question. Just say: "Sorry, can you repeat the question please?" If you still don't understand the second time, try to say something related to the topic or any of the words that you heard. Try your best, then focus on the next question.
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part. If there is a word that you don't understand on the task card, don't ask the examiner - he/she is not allowed to help.
In this part of the test, the examiner is allowed to rephrase the question. If you don't understand, just say something like: "Sorry, can you explain that question in a different way please?"
Here are some part 1 questions and answers on the topic of 'home town'. Try changing the answers to similar ones about your own town or city. Keep your answers short, simple and direct.
I'm from Manchester, which is a city in the north west of England. 2. Do you like your home town? (Why?) Yes, I like living in Manchester because it's where most of my friends live, and because there are plenty of things to do there. The only thing I don't like is the weather.
For the moment I'm happy living here, but at some point I'd like to live in a country with a warmer climate, and I'd like to live near a beach!
Yes, Manchester has lots of things for young people, such as sports facilities, music and cinemas. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (24)
Dear All, Here are my sample answers to today’s questions. These are actually not the things I would say in the real test, but I just pretended to be a student in Taiwan. Hope you guys can find them useful to build your own answers. 1. I’m from Kaohsiung, which is a metropolitan city located in the southern part of Taiwan. 2. Yes, I think the nicest thing about Kaohsiung is its people. Everyone is so friendly to each other and you can really enjoy the atmosphere of a warm city. 3. Probably not for the moment. I have my family and best friends over there and I wish to contribute to my hometown after I obtain my master’s degree in the UK. 4. Yes, I guess so. Kaohsiung has lots of nice schools with modern facilities. Young people can also enjoy the different cultural attractions, such as museums, theaters, as well as public libraries. Cheers, Martin
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Posted by: Martin | Friday, April 25, 2014 at 19:06 Friday, May 23, 2014 IELTS Speaking Part 1: five simple rules Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test is supposed to be easy. You don't need to give 'difficult' answers, and you should try to avoid making mistakes.
1. Keep your answers short, then stop with confidence. 2. Answer the questions using full sentences. 3. Use words from the examiner's question in your answer. 4. If possible, give a reason for your answer. 5. Don't forget to say "yes" or "no" when necessary. Here's an example to illustrate these points: Do you like parks? Yes, I like parks because they are great places to relax. If you live in a city, a park is often the only place where you can escape from the noise and the traffic. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (18) Friday, May 30, 2014 IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'language learning' topic Try answering the following 'part 1' questions. Remember to follow the rules in last week's lesson .
2. How did you learn the languages that you know? 3. Why do people learn more than one language? 4. Do you think that all children should learn foreign languages at school?
Instead of correcting the grammar mistakes in the sentences below, try rewriting the sentences in an easier way. 1. I admire learning languages as communication bridges. 2. I also do general readings in my spare time. 3. Moreover, learning foreign languages helps us talk friendly. 4. It open more avenues for getting a better job. 5. Young age is the right time to learn multiple languages. Compiled by Diyorbek Hayitmurodov ielts-simon.com Page 23
6. You can break many hurdles and expand your horizons. 7. As our knowledge in language expands, the better we can communicate.
Here are my suggestions for the sentences in Friday's lesson . Remember, the aim was to make the sentences as easy as possible. 1. I like learning languages because they help me to communicate with people from other countries. 2. I do lots of reading in my spare time. 3. If you can speak the local language, it's easier to make friends. 4. Knowing a foreign language can help you to get a better job. 5. The best time to learn another language is when you are young. 6. Learning a foreign language opens your mind and expands your horizons. 7. The more you practise, the easier it becomes to communicate in a new language. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking , Vocabulary/Grammar | Permalink | Comments (8) Friday, July 18, 2014 IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'reading' topic Here are some part 1 questions with example answers. Remember to keep your part 1 answers short and simple.
Yes, I like reading a lot. I read all sorts of things, including novels, newspapers, magazines, and online articles.
Well, I have to do a certain amount of reading as part of my job, but I probably read more for enjoyment. I pick up a newspaper most days, and I usually have a book on the go.
The first book that I remember really enjoying was '..........'. It only took me a few days to read because I liked it so much that I couldn't put it down.
Definitely. I think reading is possibly the most important skill that children learn. The ability to read opens the door to all aspects of education.
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Saturday, July 19, 2014 IELTS Vocabulary: nice bits of language! There were a few nice bits of language that you might have noticed in yesterday's speaking lesson: all sorts of things a certain amount of I pick up a newspaper most days I usually have a book on the go I couldn't put it down opens the door to all aspects of education These phrases made my answers sound very natural and "native-speaker-like". Try using them in your own sentences. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking , Vocabulary/Grammar | Permalink | Comments (8) Friday, August 08, 2014 IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'games' topic I was asked recently about the questions below. Can you suggest any answers? Do you think it's acceptable to talk about sports, or should we only talk about games like chess? 1. What games are popular in your country? 2. Do you play any games? 3. How do people learn to play games in your country? 4. Do you think it's important for people to play games?
I think it's acceptable. People use the concept 'Games' in many big sporting event such as Olympic Games or Winter Games. Talking about sports can broaden the topic and get more ideas. 1. Badminton and football are ones of the popular games in my country. Tourists can see people usually play badminton in the park and play football in the yard any time. 2. I can play many kinds of games such as chess and badminton. When I was young, my father taught me to play them. Playing badminton can help me enhance my health and chess can improve my memory. 3. It depends to the purpose people play games. If it's just for entertainment, people can learn from friends or from the internet. Some people want to become a good player for competing, they can learn from teachers at schools or centers. 4. Playing games is essential for people at any time for 3 main reasons. Firstly, people play games to relax and get rid of stress. Secondly, games can improve memory and health. Last but not least,
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games can connect people and people together. People can make friends or even create many relationships while playing games. Thanks, Simon. Your web can help me improve my English a lot. Posted by: Kate | Friday, August 08, 2014 at 10:27 A note from Simon: I agree with Kate (second comment from the top of this page) - sports are very often referred to as games e.g. a game of tennis. Remember that this is part 1, so it's not supposed to be tricky. Posted by: Simon | Friday, August 08, 2014 at 21:21 Friday, August 15, 2014 IELTS Speaking Part 1: games Here are my sample answers to last week's questions: 1. What games are popular in your country? Well, if we can consider sports as games, then football is definitely the most popular game in my country, but we also love board games like chess.
Not regularly these days. I play the occasional game of tennis with my brother-in-law, and I recently played a bowling game on the Nintendo Wii with my nephew. I wasn't very good at it.
I think children teach each other to play games. I remember a friend at primary school teaching me to play chess, for example.
Yes, it's really important, especially for children. I think research has shown that play can improve brain development, intelligence, creativity, and the ability to cooperate with others.
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1. Do you ever use maps? 2. When do people usually need to use a map? 3. Do you prefer electronic or paper maps? 4. Do you ever ask people for directions instead of using a map? Remember to keep your answers short and simple. This topic might surprise you, but it isn't difficult. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (31) Friday, October 03, 2014 IELTS Speaking Part 1: house or apartment? Here are some very common questions from part 1 of the speaking test. How would you answer them? 1. Do you live in a house or an apartment? 2. Which is your favourite room in your home? Why? 3. Would you change anything about your home? Why / why not? 4. Would you like to move to a different home in the future?
Here are some sentences that students wrote below last week's lesson . Can you correct the mistake(s) in each one? 1. I would want the walls to be painted in bright colors, arrange the furniture with some good interior designers. 2. If I am well off, I would like to move into much more bigger house. 3. If I had enough money, I will buy some more household appliances. 4. My favourite room is my living room because most of the time I spent in that room. 5. It goes without saying that I am quite passionate about my bedroom.
First, these are the problems: 1. The use of 'arrange' doesn't follow the grammar of the first part of the sentence, so we'll need to make it match e.g. "walls to be painted.... furniture to be arranged" 2. The first half of the conditional (if I am) is wrong, and we don't say "much more bigger". 3. The second half of the conditional (I will buy) is wrong. 4. We shouldn't use the past "I spent". 5. No grammar mistakes, but "it goes without saying" seems strange and inappropriate here - why does it go without saying?
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Posted by: Simon | Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 17:44 FROM SIMON (continued) Here are my suggestions: 1. I would want the walls to be painted in bright colors, and the furniture to be arranged by some good interior designers. 2. If I were well off, I would move into a much bigger house. 3. If I had enough money, I would buy some more household appliances. 4. My favourite room is my living room because I spend most of my time there. 5. I love my bedroom; it's definitely my favourite room. Posted by: Simon | Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 17:49 Friday, October 17, 2014 IELTS Speaking Part 1: sample answers Remember to keep your part 1 answers short and direct; the examiner will interrupt you if you don't. Here are my sample answers to the 'house or apartment' questions from two weeks ago:
I live in a semi-detached house with three bedrooms in a suburb of Manchester. I've lived there for just over a year.
I don't really have a favourite room. But if I had to choose, I'd say the living room because that's where I go to sit and relax.
Yes, I've been meaning to redecorate it since I moved in last year. It needs a new kitchen, so that's what I'd change first.
Yes, I'd definitely move again at some point if I could afford to. I'd like to live in the countryside, or maybe in a different city or country.
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Friday, December 05, 2014 IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'parks' topic Several students have had this topic recently. How would you answer? 1. Do you like parks? Why / why not? 2. How often do you visit parks? 3. Why are parks an important part of many towns and cities? 4. What do you think could be done to make parks better? Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (10) Friday, December 12, 2014 IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'parks' answers Here are my sample answers for last week's questions. Remember that part 1 answers are supposed to be short and direct. You don't need to 'show off' in this part of the test!
Yes, I like parks because they're great places to relax or go for a walk. I think every city needs some green space where people can escape from the crowds.
There's a park very close to where I live, so I probably go there once or twice a week if the weather's nice.
Parks are like an oasis where people get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. They are where people go to have lunch, to take some exercise, or to forget about work for a while.
The parks in big cities are already really good in my opinion. If I think about the famous parks in London, Paris or New York, I can't imagine what I would do to improve them.
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1. Do you ever use maps? 2. When do people usually need to use a map? 3. Do you prefer electronic or paper maps? 4. Do you ever ask people for directions instead of using a map? Remember to keep your answers short and simple. This topic might surprise you, but it isn't difficult. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (31) Friday, January 23, 2015 IELTS Speaking: 'maps' answers Here are my sample answers for last week's questions about maps. Remember that my answers are short and simple because this is what the examiner requires in part 1 of the test.
Yes. Whenever I go somewhere new, I plan my journey with the help of a map. 2. When do people usually need to use a map? I imagine that some people use a map every day if they travel to different places for work. Others might only use a map when they're on holiday.
I still prefer paper maps for a long journey; I like being able to open the map out on a table and see the full journey ahead.
Only if I'm really lost. Whenever I ask for directions, I find it difficult to remember what the person said. So I prefer to find my own way.
IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'collecting' topic Try preparing some short, easy answers to the following questions: 1) Have you ever collected anything as a hobby? (What?) 2) What kinds of thing do people often like collecting? 3) Why do you think people collect certain objects? 4) Is there anything that you would like to collect in the future? Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (25)
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Here are some sentences that people wrote below yesterday's speaking lesson (about 'collecting'). Can you find and correct the mistakes? 1) There are a lot of things that people often are collect. 2) I think people often go to gather small things such as stamps. 2) Whenever I went in a vacation, I used this opportunity to buy another object. 3) Let me think, may be valuable watches which their prices increase by time. 5) People collecting things for many reasons for example they do it as a hobby. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking , Vocabulary/Grammar | Permalink | Comments (39) ANSWERS FROM SIMON: First, here are the problems in each sentence: 1) "people are collect" is wrong. This is not a passive, so we need to delete the word "are". 2) "Gather" is not appropriate - it doesn't have the same meaning as "collect" in this context. 3) We don't say "go in a vacation". 4) A few problems: First, this is not a proper sentence. Second, "may be" should be one word in this case. Third, "which their prices increase" is wrong. Fourth, we don't say "by time". 5) "People collecting" is wrong, and "for example" is used wrongly. Posted by: Simon | Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 21:06 FROM SIMON, CONTINUED: Here are some possible correct versions: 1) There are a lot of things that people often collect. 2) I think people often collect small things such as stamps. 2) Whenever I went on vacation, I used the opportunity to buy another object. 3) Let me think. Maybe I would collect expensive watches, which become more valuable over time. 5) People collect things for many reasons. For example, they do it as a hobby.
IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'collecting' answers Here are my sample answers to the questions from last week. 1) Have you ever collected anything as a hobby? (What?) Yes. When I was younger I used to collect keyrings. I remember that my favourite was a Lego man keyring that someone bought me as a present.
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Some people collect cheap items like stamps, keyrings or toys. Others collect expensive antiques, watches, jewellery or even cars.
Maybe they like the constant search for a new item, or they want to remember past experiences. Others might like the feeling of organising and presenting what they own.
Yes. If I could afford it, I'd love to have a collection of guitars in different colours, shapes and sizes! Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (20) Friday, March 27, 2015 IELTS Speaking: complex structures? Students often worry that they need to use "complex structures" in the speaking test. But what is a complex structure? This website explains the difference between simple sentences, compound sentences and complex sentences. You'll notice that compound and complex sentences are much easier than they sound! I'm sure you use them all the time without realising it. Here's my advice: stop worrying about the need for "complex" grammar. Instead, focus on expressing your ideas well. As you explain your ideas in detail, you will naturally produce longer sentences which contain a variety of grammatical features. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (12) Friday, April 17, 2015 IELTS Speaking: is accent important? People often ask whether their accent will affect their IELTS score. The simple answer is no. Your score for pronunciation depends on how clearly you speak and how intelligible (easy to understand) you are. So if accent is not important, what are the factors that affect pronunciation? I really like the explanation on this page from the Warwick University website. They look at 5 key elements of pronunciation:
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favourites are: work on your mistakes, copy good models of speech, record yourself, slow down, and try to sound interesting / interested!
Here are some recent part 1 questions, with my example answers. 1. Do you like cooking? Why / why not? Sometimes. I like preparing a special meal for family or friends who visit, but everyday cooking is a bit boring; it's something that has to be done, but it's not really fun.
My mother almost always did the cooking when I was young. I don't think she trusted my father to make a nice meal.
I'm not sure whether it's important to cook well, but I do think that everyone should know the basics. It definitely isn't healthy to rely on pre-prepared meals or fast food.
Yes, that's probably a good idea. If all children knew how to cook a few basic, healthy meals, that would surely be a good thing.
IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'study' topic Try answering these recent exam questions. Just give a short, direct answer and a reason. Let's talk about studying... 1. Do you like studying? Why / why not? 2. Do you prefer to study alone or with others? Why? 3. Where do you prefer to go when you need to study? Why? 4. How do you feel if someone disturbs you when you are studying?
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Here are my sample answers to the questions in last week's lesson. 1. Do you like studying? Why / why not? Yes, I like studying because it's the best way to gain a deeper insight into any subject. I like reading, learning from others, and trying to understand difficult concepts.
I prefer to study alone because I need to be able to concentrate fully. Other people are a distraction. 3. Where do you prefer to go when you need to study? Why? I like to find a quiet corner in my local library; being in an old building and surrounded by books seems to help me to focus on my work.
It frustrates me because it breaks my concentration. I prefer to avoid distractions by going somewhere where nobody will interrupt me.
Some students are worried about expressing their real opinions in the speaking test. They think that the examiner might disagree and therefore give a lower score. Don't worry about this. The examiner only cares about your language. Express your opinions, talk about your interests, and give examples from your own experience. The examiner will find 'real' opinions and experiences more interesting than general, superficial answers. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (13) Friday, July 24, 2015 IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'walking' topic Remember to keep your part 1 answers short and 'to the point'. Here are my example answers for some questions about walking:
I'm not one for going on really long walks in the countryside, but I don't mind walking when I'm in a town or city, for example when I'm sightseeing in a new place.
Yes, I think it's important to be active, and walking is the most basic physical activity that we can do. 3. Do you think walking in the countryside is better than walking in the city? Personally, no. As I said before, I like walking in the city, especially if it's somewhere with a lot of history like London or Paris.
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4. What could be done to improve the experience of walking in cities? I suppose the main issues are space and safety. Pavements need to be wide enough to accommodate lots of pedestrians, and we need safe places to cross the street.
This is often the first question that the examiner asks in the speaking test. It's an easy question, but many people still worry about it. Here are some of their worries: What should I say if I do both (work and study)? What if I normally work, but now I'm studying for the IELTS test? I've just moved to a new country. Which country should I talk about? My advice is to stop worrying, and just explain your situation. For example: "I'm a qualified doctor, but at the moment I'm studying English so that I can work here in the UK." Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (18) Friday, September 04, 2015 IELTS Speaking: if you don't like the topic People often ask me what they should do if the examiner asks about a topic that they don't like or don't know anything about. Take the topic of 'music' for example. This is an easy topic for some people, but others find it difficult because they don't usually listen to music. Let's imagine that you don't like music and you don't know anything about it. How would you answer the following questions in part 1 of the test? Try to give negative answers, but make sure that they are still good answers! 1. Do you like music? 2. What kind of music did you listen to when you were young? 3. When was the last time you went to a concert? 4. Would you like to participate in a live music show?
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Friday, September 11, 2015 IELTS Speaking Part 1: negative answers Here are my negative answers to the questions in last week's speaking lesson. Remember: I'm imagining that I don't like (or know about) the topic.
No, I don't really like music, and I don't listen to it. It's not something that I've ever been interested in. 2) What kind of music did you listen to when you were young? I can't remember listening to much music as a child either. I suppose I must have heard some traditional music at festivals or parties, but I didn't take much notice of it.
I've never been to a music concert. Maybe I should try going to one; perhaps it would be interesting to see an orchestra playing classical music.
No, definitely not. I don't play a musical instrument and I don't sing, so I can't imagine that I'd ever find myself performing to an audience.
My aim here is to show you that you can answer questions about any topic - you don't need to like it or know anything about it. (I do like music by the way!)
Here are some sentences that people wrote in the "comments" below last week's speaking lesson . Can you correct the mistakes? 1. After graduating high school, every my classmates and I also wanted to study in the university. 2. For 6 years I was studying in university in first year I chose my major and I was frightening for many things. 3. I didn’t contact any friends of mine, shut off all social networks, totally devoted myself to the preparation and even didn’t talk much to my parents every day. 4. It was very challenging because the exam given was very difficult, almost all answers in the multiple choice questions are common.
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- graduating from - my classmates and I all wanted - at university 2. I studied at university for 6 years. In the first year I chose my major, and it was all a bit daunting. - past simple - at university - new sentence when starting a new idea - "it was daunting" rather than "I was frightened"
3. I didn’t contact any friends, I logged off all social networks, I devoted all my time to revision, and I hardly even talked to my parents. - Add "I" to the start of every item in the list (otherwise, each item follows the negative "I didn't") - I logged off - revision - I hardly even talked to 4. It was very challenging because the exam was very difficult, and almost all of the answers in the multiple choice section were similar. - delete "given" - , and
- almost all of the answers - multiple choice section - were similar
Here are some recent exam questions that somebody shared here on the blog. As usual, my part 1 sample answers are short, direct and simple.
I can't exactly remember, but it was probably in my first year at primary school when I was 5 years old. I probably learnt simple addition at that age.
I don't dislike maths, but I wouldn't say that I've ever really liked the subject either. I'm happy to do simple calculations, but my brain can't cope with the complex stuff!
Yes, I think it is. We all need a basic grounding in maths so that we can do daily tasks, like managing our money, working out bills, and so on.
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4) Do you prefer to use a calculator when doing mathematics? It depends. I quite like exercising my brain with anything that's easy enough, but I use the calculator on my phone for anything tricky.
Try answering the following questions. Remember to give a direct answer, give a reason, then stop! If you say more than this, the examiner will interrupt you. 1. How often do you read a newspaper? 2. Why do you think some people like reading newspapers? 3. Which other sources can people use to find out about the latest news? 4. Do you think that it's important to know about news from other countries? Why / why not?
I'm in the middle of creating a video lesson about part 1 of the IELTS speaking test. Before I publish it (this weekend), let me ask you four quick questions: 1. Do you know exactly what to expect in speaking part 1? 2. Do you know what the examiner expects from you? 3. Do you have a method for this part of the test? 4. Are you worried about any aspect of speaking part 1? Feel free to share your answers in the comments below. Please think about part 1 only - I'll cover parts 2 and 3 in later videos.
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