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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What kinds of music do you like to listen to?
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Do you like singing?
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Have you ever had singing lessons?
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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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Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
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Role Models
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Habits
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Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Useful Vocabulary
Creative hobbies.
“I think singing- alongside many other creative pursuits– can make people feel immense joy.”
A lot of happiness.
“I think singing- alongside many other creative pursuits- can make people feel immense joy.”
An experience that gives emotional release or relief.
“Through singing, they’ll be able to express certain emotions like sadness or regret, and that can be a very cathartic experience.”
Brain chemicals creating pleasure.
“Singing releases endorphins, which naturally boost happiness.”
A way to express emotions.
“Singing provides an emotional outlet for people to express their feelings.”
Feeling shy of oneself.
“Many people are too self-conscious to sing aloud.“
Causing annoyance.
“It might bring happiness to the person singing, but it can be extremely irritating listening to someone who doesn’t sing well.”
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Sure. I think singing- alongside many other creative pursuits- can make people feel immense joy when they are participating in these activities. I know that some people feel that singing in particular, can be a type of therapy for them. Through singing, they’ll be able to express certain emotions like sadness or regret, and that can be a very cathartic experience.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
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