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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Living in a Foreign Country
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Have you ever lived in a foreign country?
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Taking Photos
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Driving
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Pets
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Mobile Apps
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Clothing Brands
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Weekends
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Restaurants
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Desserts
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Part 2Part 2- Tips
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Part 2- Model AnswersDescribe a time you spent a long time travelling from one place to another.
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Describe 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 a habit that you have.
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Describe an object that you own that is special to you.
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Describe an unusual classroom lesson 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 a special holiday you have had.
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Part 3Part 3- Tips
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Part 3- Model AnswersWhy 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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Role Models
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Habits
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End of the courseEnd of the course, what's next...
Have you lived in this home for a long time?
Useful Vocabulary
Used to show actions that started in the past and have been continuous until the present.
“I’ve been living in my apartment for the better part of two years.”
Show an action/state that was true in the past but not in the present.
“I used to live in the city centre, but to be honest, I found it a bit loud and expensive.”
Used to show a personal opinion/judgment about something, based on one’s experience or perception.
“I used to live in the city centre, but to be honest, I found it a bit loud and expensive.”
Used to show that someone is experiencing a greater degree of happiness due to a specific ongoing action/situation.
“I’m much happier living on the outskirts of the city where it’s quieter.”
Have you lived in this home for a long time?
I’ve been living in my apartment for the better part of two years. I used to live in the city centre, but to be honest, I found it a bit loud and expensive. I’m much happier living on the outskirts of the city where it’s quieter.
Have you lived in this home for a long time?
Comments
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I’ve been living in this house since we moved to the USA. It happened two years ago. I used to live in Brazil, where I came from. We decided to move in here because my husband was transferred. I found this city pretty and safer than my former city. Also, my house is beautiful and comfortable.
Your answer is quite good, but there are a few mistakes that need to be corrected:
“I’ve been living in this house since we moved to the USA. It happened two years ago.”
– Correction: “I’ve been living in this house since we moved to the USA, which was two years ago.”
“We decided to move in here because my husband was transferred.”
– Correction: “We decided to move here because my husband was transferred.”
Overall, your answer is clear and provides good details. Keep up the good work!
I’ve been living in my apartment for the better part of one year. I used to live in the countryside, but to be honest, I found it a bit inconvenient and disorganised. I’m much happier being close to the centre of city where it is much easier to get around and the city management seems more efficient.
Your response is very good! Just a small correction for a smoother answer:
“I’ve been living in my apartment for the better part of a year. I used to live in the countryside, but to be honest, I found it a bit inconvenient and disorganized. I’m much happier being close to the center of the city where it is much easier to get around, and the city management seems more efficient.”
Keep up the great work!
I’ve been living in this city for the better part of two years, I used to live here with my mother, I decided to move to another place because I found it very noisy. My new house is much better than the last one, I much prefer it because it’s quieter.
I can’t see any mistakes in your answer. Well done!