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If you need to keep speaking, give examples for point 4.

IELTS Speaking: work or study

Do you work or are you a student?

Do you like your job / course? Why / why not?

Before I came to England I was working as an accountant, but at the moment I'm studying English because I hope to do a Master's here.

Yes, I really like my job because it's interesting and I work with a great team of people. OR: Yes, I enjoy studying English, but my real aim is to do a Master's and then find a job in an international company.

IELTS Speaking Part 2: something naughty you did

Describe something naughty you did when you were a child. Say - what you did - when you did it - why you did it - and explain how your parents felt about it.

I cheated in a test at primary school by looking at the answers in my book under the table.

I was about ... years old, it was a ... lesson. Give some more background about the lesson, the test, the teacher etc.

I hadn't studied for the test, I didn't want to fail and have to retake the test at lunchtime. Give reasons why you didn't have time to study.

The teacher caught me and told my parents. Explain their feelings: disappointed, angry, embarrassed. Explain the punishment e.g. they 'grounded' me for a week (informal expression, meaning 'they didn't allow me to go out or see friends').

IELTS Speaking: use what you know

In parts 2 and 3 of the IELTS speaking test, you need to make quick decisions about what to talk about. Always try to talk about a topic you have prepared or something you know about. Here are some examples:

Part 2: Describe a law in your country.

Advice: Choose a typical IELTS topic like "guns". Explain why people in your country can/can't own a gun, and talk about the pros and cons of this law. There is a chapter on this topic in my ebook.

Part 3: What new law would you introduce to improve life in your country?

Advice: Choose an easy topic like "environment". Explain that the government could introduce new laws to reduce pollution from factories, cars etc. Explain how this would improve people's lives.

IELTS Speaking: an important conversation

IELTS Speaking Part 2:

Describe an important conversation you had.

IELTS Speaking Part 3:

What are the differences between men's and women's conversations?

What do you think are the characteristics of a good speaker?

For the part 2 question:

My advice is to speak about a conversation you had with your father or mother about your education or career. If you are studying in a different country, describe a conversation about the decision to study abroad. Then you can use ideas from the 'study abroad' topic and the 'higher education' topic (you can find these topics in my Writing Task 2 lessons).

For the first question in part 3, my advice is to use 'stereotypes':

"I think it depends on the people who are having the conversation, and it depends on the situation, but most people would say that men talk more about sport or cars, whereas women talk about their friends, family and relationships. Women are supposed to be better at expressing their feelings, while men prefer not to talk about themselves."



For the second question in part 3, use adjectives and examples:

"I think good speakers are confident and passionate about the subject of their speech. They need to be interesting and engaging. I think a speaker's body language is also really important. A famous example of a great speaker is Barack Obama; he seems to be a naturally inspiring speaker, but I'm sure that practice and preparation are more important than natural talent."

IELTS Speaking Part 2: describe a law

Describe a law in your country.

In many countries it is now illegal to use a mobile phone while driving. You could start by talking about the popularity and benefits of mobile phones, and explain that people want to be able to answer calls wherever they are. Then you could explain the dangers of being distracted while driving; this law could reduce the number of road accidents, and therefore save lives.

If you feel confident talking about the 'education' topic, you could choose the 'compulsory education' law. This is the legal requirement that children up to a certain age must attend school. In the UK, for example, children are required by law to go to school until they are 16 years old. This is a good topic because you can talk about the benefits of education.

IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'neighbours' topic

1. How well do you know your next-door neighbours?

I know my neighbours quite well. They're really nice people, and I always stop to talk whenever I see them. I think it's important to get on well with the people who live next door.

2. How often do you see them?

I see my neighbours at least a few times a week. We usually see each other when we're leaving for work in the morning or coming home in the evening.

3. What problems do people sometimes have with their neighbours?

I think the most common problem is probably noise. It's difficult to live next to people who have a dog that barks at night, or who play loud music or have too many parties.

IELTS Speaking: 'questionnaires' topic

IELTS speaking part 2:

Describe a time when you were asked to give your opinion in a questionnaire.

Advice: Say that your were given a questionnaire at the end of one of your school or university courses. Say that the questions asked for your opinions about the teaching, materials, facilities, level of difficult, how much you enjoyed the course etc.

IELTS speaking part 3:

What kinds of organisation regularly conduct questionnaires?

All kinds of organisations and companies use questionnaires to find out what people think about them. For example, university lecturers often ask their students to answer questions about their courses. Someone from a Starbucks cafe stopped me in the street yesterday to ask me about my coffee drinking habits.

Do you think schools should ask children for their opinions about lessons?

 

On the one hand, it might be useful for teachers to get feedback from children about how much they learnt and how enjoyable they found the lessons. However, children don't necessarily know what's best for them, and it might do more harm than good to allow them to give opinions about their teachers.

1. How often do you watch television?

I watch TV on daily base, because I am interested in watching sports and the worth-wealth channel is Sky Sports.

2. How have television programmes changed since you were a child?

TV programmes have been changed substantially in terms of contents, organisation and coverage. Take for example the contents which have become more attractive and relevant than they used to be. The Documentary programme about wild life preservation prepared using advanced technology illustrates how creatures in sanctuaries breed , eat and fight .

3. Describe a television programme that you enjoyed.

Hard talk was a programme that once fascinated me. It was a programme in BBC which intertwined Yasser Arafat, the leader of Palestinians. The narrator had high skills and experience in interviewing of VI people. The interesting point in this programme was pin downing of the interviewee. The host asked his clients critical questions about hot topics . Many times the clients trapped by the host deliberately and accept the truth.

4. Which TV channel or channels do you prefer to watch? Why

I like the Star Plus. This channel is broadcasted from the USA. The reason I like this channel is easy to access and is an all rounder. New films are quite often broadcasted by this channel.

Do you think governments should control what TV programmes show?

I do not think so, because it is illogical and even impossible to control TV programmes . people have access to watching thousands of TV channels through their satellite receivers . It is also irrational because no one has the right to limit others’ freedom.

IELTS Speaking Part 2: describe a building

Describe a modern building. You should say: where it is what it is used for and why you like/dislike it.

I'm going to describe a modern building in Manchester. It's called the Beetham Tower, and it's the tallest building in the city, with about 50 floors.

Although it's called the Beetham Tower, most people know this building as the Hilton Hotel. In fact, the bottom half of the tower is the hotel and the top half is apartments. The apartments are expensive because the location

and views make them very desirable.

I'm not sure if I like the design of the building, it's just a huge glass tower, but it definitely stands out. It has become a famous landmark in the city. You can see it as you approach Manchester, and it's an easy place to meet people because it's so distinctive and easy to find. The most interesting thing about the Beetham Tower is that there is a bar/restaurant on the 23rd floor which has spectacular views of the city; it's definitely the best vantage point in Manchester because there are no walls, only huge windows, so you can look out over the city in any direction. I'd recommend anyone who visits Manchester to go there and experience the view.


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