This document provides guidance and sample answers for the IELTS speaking part 1 exam. It discusses that part 1 consists of short questions about personal topics that can be answered in 1 sentence with a reason. It provides examples of common questions, sample answers, and tips for answering questions clearly and concisely within the 30 second time limit for each question. Strategies are offered for handling different types of questions like those asking about home, work, travel, sports, writing and neighbors.
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The IELTS Writing Task 1 challenges students to describe a line graph, bar chart, pie chart, table, map, or flow diagram. The line graph is the most common, so it features most prominently in this PPT. Check out http://www.ted-ielts.com for more IELTS writing guides and tips.
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The IELTS Writing Task 1 challenges students to describe a line graph, bar chart, pie chart, table, map, or flow diagram. The line graph is the most common, so it features most prominently in this PPT. Check out http://www.ted-ielts.com for more IELTS writing guides and tips.
اين اسلايد حاوي نكات كليدي و ارزشمند در بخش اسپيكينگ آزمون آيلتس مي باشد از جمله معيارها و نحوه ي نمره دهي اين بخش در آزمون آيلتس
This slide contains very useful tips for those who are going to be ready for IELTS Speaking module.
IELTS Listening - Form Completion - Introduction - Useful TipsIELTSBackup
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This presentation presents an overview of the IELTS Academic Reading sub-test. It may be used by both teacher or tutor and students in online preparation or review.
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Improve your cohesion through using collocations, repetition, and three other techniques (the fifth is really easy).
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This PPT outlines the different types of essay structures needed to get a high band score in the IELTS Writing Task 2. Check out http://www.ted-ielts.com for more awesome IELTS resources.
Is your IELTS speaking test around the corner? Read our blog on IELTS Speaking Topics & Samples Questions and practice them to crack the test with a high score.
اين اسلايد حاوي نكات كليدي و ارزشمند در بخش اسپيكينگ آزمون آيلتس مي باشد از جمله معيارها و نحوه ي نمره دهي اين بخش در آزمون آيلتس
This slide contains very useful tips for those who are going to be ready for IELTS Speaking module.
IELTS Listening - Form Completion - Introduction - Useful TipsIELTSBackup
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This presentation presents an overview of the IELTS Academic Reading sub-test. It may be used by both teacher or tutor and students in online preparation or review.
5 Easy Ways to Improve Cohesion in IELTS Writing Task 2 Ben Worthington
Improve your cohesion through using collocations, repetition, and three other techniques (the fifth is really easy).
For an introduction on how to start IELTS Writing Task 2 click here:
www.ieltspodcast.com/ielts-writing-task/ielts-writing-start-ielts-writing-task-2/
This PPT outlines the different types of essay structures needed to get a high band score in the IELTS Writing Task 2. Check out http://www.ted-ielts.com for more awesome IELTS resources.
Is your IELTS speaking test around the corner? Read our blog on IELTS Speaking Topics & Samples Questions and practice them to crack the test with a high score.
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2. IELTS Speaking Part 1: short,
simple answers
• 4 to 5 minutes.
• 10 questions
• related to you, your daily life and your interests.
• Common topics are hobbies, family, friends, food, music etc.
• The examiner must get through all of the questions in 5
minutes or less. That's only about 30 seconds per question.
3. Very simple
• Do you prefer home-cooked food or food from restaurants?
• I prefer home-cooked food because I think it's healthier and
you know exactly what you're eating. I also enjoy cooking for
family and friends.
4. Formula
You don't need to say any more than this. Just answer the
question with
• a full sentence
• give a reason,
• and maybe add one extra piece of information.
• Then stop speaking. Stop with confidence and look at the
examiner, ready for the next question.
5. WORK OR STUDY
• Do you work or are you a student?
• Do you like your job / course? Why / why not?
• Example answers:
• 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.
6. Hometown
• 1. Where are you from?
• I'm from Manchester, which is a city in the north west of England.
• 2. Do you like your home town? (Why?)
• Yes, I like living in Manchester because it's where most of my friends
live, and because there are plenty of things to do there. The only
thing I don't like is the weather.
• 3. Would you prefer to live somewhere else? (Why?)
• For the moment I'm happy living here, but at some point I'd like to
live in a country with a warmer climate, and I'd like to live near a
beach!
• 4. Do you think your home town is a good place for young people?
(Why?)
• Yes, Manchester has lots of things for young people, such as sports
facilities, music and cinemas.
7. If you don't know the answer…
• Be honest and explain why you don't know
• Guess, and tell the examiner that you are guessing
Example question:
• How has technology affected the kinds of music that young
people listen to?
(1) To be honest I don't really know the answer to that because
I'm completely out of touch with what young people are listening
to, and I'm not a fan of pop music.
(2) However, I suppose that technology must have affected
music. Maybe young people are listening to music that has been
made using computer software instead of real musical
instruments like the piano or guitar.
8. Negative answers
• Do you like dancing?
• No, I don’t like dancing. I’m not a big music fan, and dancing
just makes me feel uncomfortable and self-conscious.
• Has anyone ever taught you to dance?
• No, I’ve never been interested in learning to dance, so I’ve
never taken any lessons or asked anyone to show me how to
do it.
• Do you think that traditional dancing will be popular in the
future?
• I’m afraid I have no idea because I don’t follow what’s
happening in the dancing world! I suppose it will always be
popular with some people.
9. Strange questions
• Do you like parks?
• Do you think different colours can change our moods?
• When do people give flowers in your country?
10. Strange questions
• Don’t be shocked by these questions. Just give a simple
answer with a reason. Don’t worry about using fantastic
grammar or vocabulary; just try to answer without hesitating.
11. Strange questions
For example:
• Yes, I like parks because they are great places to relax. I think
all cities need green areas.
• Yes, I think bright colours, like red, can make you feel
energetic. Some greens and blues can be more relaxing.
• People give flowers on special occasions like birthdays or on
Valentine’s Day. In my country, giving flowers is seen as
romantic.
12. Useful expressions
• 1. An alternative way to say "and":
- Just as individuals can learn from their mistakes, societies
can (also)...
- Just as we need to exercise the body, we also need to
exercise the mind.
• 2. A nice way to introduce a personal example or opinion:
- From what I've read in the newspapers,...
- From what I've heard / seen / experienced,...
• 3. Giving an opinion when you're not sure:
- If I had to guess what might happen in the future, I'd like to
think that...
- If I had to give my opinion, I'd say...
13. Your place
• 1. Do you live in a house or an apartment?
• I live in a semi-detached house with three bedrooms in a
suburb of Manchester. I've lived there for just over a year.
• 2. Which is your favourite room in your home? Why?
• I don't really have a favourite room. But if I had to choose, I'd
say the living room because that's where I go to sit and relax.
• 3. Would you change anything about your home? Why / why
not?
• Yes, I've been meaning to redecorate it since I moved in last
year. It needs a new kitchen, so that's what I'd change first.
• 4. Would you like to move to a different home in the future?
• Yes, I'd definitely move again at some point if I could afford to.
I'd like to live in the countryside, or maybe in a different city or
country.
14. • 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.
• 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.
• 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.
15. • 1) Do you have a favourite number or a number that is special to
you?
• Yes, my favourite number is… because it’s the day I was born on, and
it’s my lucky number.
• 2) Do any numbers have special importance in your country?
• Yes, certain ages are special. For example, your 18th birthday is
important because it’s when you are considered to become an adult.
• 3) Are you good at remembering numbers? Why / why not?
• No, I’m not very good at remembering numbers. I don’t think it’s
necessary to learn them by heart; I just save them on my phone.
• 4) What numbers do people often have to memorise?
• The most important number to remember on a daily basis is the pin
number for your bank card. Without this you can’t pay for anything
or get cash out.
16. • What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?
• I prefer to travel by car because it means that I have my own space.
Also, the buses and trains in my city are usually overcrowded; my car
is much more comfortable.
• How much time do you spend travelling on a normal day?
• I probably spend about an hour and a half travelling to and from
work. I travel during the rush hours, so there is quite a lot of traffic.
• What do you do while you are travelling?
• I usually listen to the radio or a CD. In the morning I like to listen to
the news to find out what is happening in the world.
• Do you ever have problems with transport?
• Yes, as I said, I get stuck in traffic on my way to and from work. I
used to get annoyed by traffic jams, but now I’m used to them.
17. • What sports or physical activities do you regularly do?
• Unfortunately, I don’t have time to do any sports or physical
activities because of my work commitments. I’d like to find more
time for regular exercise.
• Which sport or game would you like to be good at?
• I’d like to be good at tennis. It must be great to be able to hit the ball
as hard as you can and watch it land exactly where you wanted it to.
• Do you prefer watching or playing sports?
• I don’t watch much sport on TV and I’m not a big sports fan, so I
think I would probably enjoy doing sports more than watching them.
• Do you think children should be encouraged to do more sport?
• Yes, I think that sport is really important for children. Sports and
games teach children to play together and try their best.
18. • At work or in your studies, do you often write things?
• Yes, I write a lot of emails as part of my job. I work for a company
that has offices in several countries, so we use email to
communicate.
• How often do you send e-mails?
• I probably write between 5 and 10 work emails every day, and I send
emails to friends or family a few times a week.
• Do you prefer to write by hand or on a computer?
• It depends what I’m doing. I prefer the computer for most things
because it’s faster and you can save or copy things, but I still like
making notes or writing ideas down by hand.
• Do you think computers might one day replace handwriting?
• No, I think we will always write by hand as well. I think it’s an
important skill, and schools will continue to teach children to write
by hand before they learn to type.