IELTS Speaking Course
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Introduction to the speaking test
Welcome to the speaking course -
Introduction to the speaking test
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Part 1 - Model AnswersTell me about the house or apartment you live in.
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Have you lived in this home for a long time?
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Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
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What do you like about the city that you currently live in?
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Have you always lived in the same town or city?
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Would you always like to live in this city?
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Do you work or study?
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Have you been doing your job for a long time?
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Why did you choose this work?
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What would make your work easier?
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Can you describe a typical working day?
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What do you usually do on weekends?
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Have you ever lived in a foreign country?
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Do you like taking photos?
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Which do you prefer, taking photos or being in photos?
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Do you like to stay up late?
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Did you stay up late when you were a child?
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Do you like eating chocolate?
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Do you like to wake up early in the morning?
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Who does the cooking in your family?
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Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
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Part 2Part 2- Tips
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Part 2- Model AnswersDescribe a place that you would like to visit.
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Describe a pet animal that you know.
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Describe a public place you go to that you find relaxing.
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Describe an object that you own that is special to you.
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Describe a habit that you have.
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Describe a special holiday you have had.
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Describe a film that you watched recently.
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Describe an outdoor sport that you would like to try for the first time.
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Describe an unusual classroom lesson you have had.
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Describe a time you spent a long time travelling from one place to another.
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Part 3Part 3- Tips
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Part 3- Model AnswersDo you think that it’s good to give chocolate as a gift?
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Why do some people like to play computer games in their spare time?
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Why is free time so important?
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How should schools teach children to look after their health?
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How important is motivation when learning something new?
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Do you think all of today’s jobs could be done by robots?
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What kind of people like to live in a foreign country?
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What can make living in a foreign country exciting?
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What can make it difficult to form close relationships in a foreign country?
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How do you think mobile phones have changed the way that people take photos?
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Role Models
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Habits
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End of the courseEnd of the course, what's next...
Do you like to wake up early in the morning?
Useful Expressions
Someone who wakes up early in the morning.
“I’ve never been an early riser.”
To stay in bed and continue sleeping longer than usual.
“However, at the weekend I love to sleep in.”
To wake up without the aid of an alarm clock.
“I’ll actually wake up naturally around eight o’clock but then I’ll snooze until nine or ten.”
To sleep lightly for a short period of time/ delay waking up.
“I’ll actually wake up naturally around eight o’clock but then I’ll snooze until nine or ten.”
To stay in bed (often to relax even though you’re awake).
“If fact, if I’ve got nothing on that day, sometimes I’ll lie in until eleven.”
Very early in the morning, often before anyone else.
“I like to wake up bright and early so that I’ve got more time in the morning.”
Very early in the morning.
“I often wake up at the crack of dawn to go for a run.”
Someone who feels energetic and productive in the morning
“I’m definitely a morning person; I get my best work done early.”
To make the most of the present moment
“I love waking up early because it helps me seize the day.”
Feeling drowsy and not fully awake.
“I always feel groggy when I have to wake up early.”
Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
“If I don’t get enough sleep, I feel lethargic, no matter what time I wake up.”
To get extra sleep to make up for previous lack of sleep
“I like to sleep in to catch up on sleep after a busy week.”
Someone who sleeps very deeply and doesn’t wake up easily.
“I’m such a heavy sleeper that I can easily sleep in until noon.”
Do you like to wake up early in the morning?
Not really, no. I’ve never been an early riser. I’ll usually wake up at around eight o’clock in the morning and I’ll try and be at my desk and working by nine. However, at the weekend I love to sleep in. I’ll actually wake up naturally around eight o’clock but then I’ll snooze until nine or ten. If fact, if I’ve got nothing on that day, sometimes I’ll lie in until eleven.
Do you like to wake up early in the morning?
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Not really, no. I’ve never been an early riser. I usually wake up at around 8 o’clock and I’ll be at my office and working by 9. However, at the weekend I love to sleep in. I ‘ll actually wake up around 8 o’clock but then I’ll snooze till 9 or 10. If fact , I’ve got nothing to do on that day, I’ll lie until 11.
Not really, no. I’ve never been an early riser. I usually wake up at around 8 o’clock and I’ll be at my office and working by 9. However, at the weekend I love to sleep in. I actually wake up around 8 o’clock but then I’ll snooze till 9 or 10. In fact, if I’ve got nothing to do that day, I’ll lie in until 11.
Overall, your response is good! Just a few small corrections. Good job!