Part 1 of the IELTS speaking exam consists of a short Q & A about familiar Topics (3-4 minutes): There is always either a set of questions about where you live or where you work/study; and two additional sets of questions about familiar topics such as hobbies, holidays, sports, entertainment.
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PART 1: General questions 4-5 Minutes |
Answer questions about 3 topics Try to speak for about 3-4 sentences for each question. |
1. Full response – not just yes/no 2. Linking words to extend answers 3. Focus on language not ideas/opinions |
Which of the 3 answers below is best and why?
QUESTION: Do you like riding bicycles?
- Yes
- Yes, because it’s fun, good for health, and doesn’t cost a lot.
- Well, I like to ride bikes for a few reasons. The main reason I like riding bikes is that I think it is a really fun and it is a good way to go sightseeing. I’d also like to point-out that riding a bike is very good for my health because it can help me to lose weight. I would also like to add that recently I have not been able to ride my bike much, as I am quite busy at work.
Of course the answer is number 3! In the example below notice that the topic based words are underlined, and that the non-topic based words are about half of the content. So, learn lots of phrases that can apply to any topic!
Well, I like to ride bikes for a few reasons. The main reason I like riding bikes is that I think it is a really fun and it is a good way to go sightseeing. I’d also like to point-out that riding a bike is very good for my health because it can help me to lose weight. I would also like to add that recently I have not been able to ride my bike much, as I am quite busy at work.
You can practice with the following topic:
Do you like watching movies?
Well, I like to _____________ for a few reasons. The main reason I like_____________
is that I think it is a _____________ . I’d also like to point-out that_____________
because _____________
PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR PART ONE OF THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST:
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2. Let’s talk about what you do. Do you work or are you a student? Work
Study
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3. Now let’s talk about reading.
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4. Now lets talk about health.
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Great tips!
If anyone wants to practice these questions and phrases, you can practice with me.
I’m from Turkey and I’m preparing for IELTS, targeting 7,5 in speaking.
Skype : bilalbudan