IELTS Speaking Part-1
100+ Sample Answers
DR VISHAL GOYAL
Ex Lecturer in English
M.Phil., Ph.D. (English), BCCIT, London (UK)
VISHAL ENGLISH, IELTS & PTE INSTITUTE, YAMUNANAGAR
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Accommodation
1. What kind of house do you live in?
I live in a 2-bedroom apartment. I like it as it is near my office and has all amenities needed for comfortable living.
2. Do you live with your family or alone?
I live with my family. We share the apartment together, and it's nice to have their company.
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Speaking Part-2 Answers
1. Describe some food or drink that you learned to prepare.
2. Describe a tourist attraction in your country that you would recommend.
3. Describe a time when you enjoyed visiting a member of your family in their home.
4. Describe a time when you met someone who you became good friends with.
5. Describe the neighbourhood you lived in when you were a child.
6. Describe a big city you would like to visit.
7. Describe a monument (e.g., a statue or sculpture) that you like.
8. Describe an occasion when you had to do something in a hurry.
9. Describe a tourist attraction you enjoyed visiting.
10. Describe a review you read about a product or service.
11. Describe a luxury item you would like to own in the future.
12. Describe some technology (e.g. an app, phone, software program) that you decided to stop using.
13. Describe a hotel that you know.
14. Describe a website you have bought something from.
15. Describe a famous business person that you know about.
16. Describe an interesting TV programme you watched about a science topic.
17. Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot.
18. Describe something you liked very much which you bought for your home.
19. Describe a very difficult task that you succeeded in doing as part of your work or studies.
20. Describe a website you have bought something from.
21. Describe someone you know who has started a business.
22. Describe a time when you started using a new technological device (e.g. a new computer or phone).
23. Describe an interesting discussion you had as part of your work or studies.
24. Describe a website you use that helps you a lot in your work or studies.
25. Describe an occasion when you had to wait a long time for someone or something to arrive.
26. Describe a film/movie actor from your country who is very popular.
27. Describe an interesting discussion you had about how you spend your money.
28. Describe a time when you visited a friend or family member at their workplace.
29. Describe a house/apartment that someone you know lives in.
30. Describe a writer you would like to meet.
31. Describe a day when you thought the weather was perfect.
32. Describe a TV documentary you watched that was particularly interesting.
33. Describe someone you know who does something well.
34. Describe a shop near where you live that you sometimes use.
35. Describe a child that you know.
36. Describe something you don’t have now but would like to own in the future.
37. Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting.
38. Describe something you did that was new or exciting.
39. Describe a journey [e.g. by car, plane, boat] that you remember well.
40. Describe a person who has done a lot of work to help people.
41. Describe a time when you were asked to give your opinion in a questionnaire or survey.
42. Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to.
43. Describe a meeting you remember going to at work, college or school.
44. Describe a friend of your family you remember from your childhood.
45. Describe a party that you enjoyed.
46. Describe an idea you had for improving something at work or college.
47. Describe a competition (e.g. TV, college/work or sports competition) that you took part in.
48. Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful.
49. Describe someone in your family who you like/admire.
50. Describe something healthy you enjoy doing.
51. Describe a game or sport you enjoy playing.
52. Describe an important choice you had to make in your life.
53. Describe a well-known person you like or admire.
54. Describe a song or a piece of music you like.
55. Describe one of your friends.
56. Describe a festival that is important in your country.
57. Describe an interesting historic place.
58. Describe an interest or hobby that you enjoy.
59. Describe a river, lake or sea which you like.
60. Describe a useful website you have visited.
61. Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education.
62. Describe a film or a TV programme which has made a strong impression on you.
63. Describe a memorable event in your life.
64. Describe something you own which is very important to you.
65. Describe an important email you have received.
66. Describe a music concert you enjoyed watching.
67. Describe an environmental problem that the world is facing.
68. Describe a book you bought for someone as a gift.
69. Describe a club or association you have organised or are involved in.
70. Describe a time when you asked for an extension of time.
71. Describe a public holiday in your country.
72. Describe an excursion or educational tour you took part in.
73. Describe a book you have recently read.
74. Describe a holiday you have recently celebrated.
75. Describe a photo that makes you feel happy.
76. Describe a type of clothes you like.
77. Describe a shop near where you live that you sometimes go to.
78. Describe a time you spent a lot of money on something.
79. Describe something you couldn't afford before but have recently bought it.
3. Can you describe your accommodation?
Sure, my accommodation is spacious. It's a two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, living room, and balcony. It's comfortable and suits our needs perfectly.
4. What is your favourite room in your accommodation?
My favourite room in my accommodation is probably the living room. It's where we all gather to relax, watch TV, and spend quality time together.
5. Do you prefer living in a house or an apartment?
I don't have a strong preference, but I think I prefer living in an apartment. It's more convenient, and I like the sense of community that comes with living in a building with other people.
6. What do you think makes a good accommodation?
I think a good accommodation is one that is comfortable, safe, and meets your needs. It should also be located in a convenient area with access to amenities like shops, schools, and public transportation.
7. Have you ever stayed in a hotel?
Yes, I've stayed in a hotel a few times. It was a nice experience overall. I enjoyed the convenience of having everything taken care of for me, like cleaning and room service.
8. What do you think is the most important factor to consider when choosing accommodation?
I think the most important factor is location. It should be in a safe and convenient area, close to work or school, with access to transportation and amenities.
9. Would you prefer to live in the city center or in the suburbs?
I think it depends on personal preference and lifestyle. Living in the city center offers convenience and access to amenities, but it can be noisy and crowded. On the other hand, living in the suburbs offers more space and tranquility, but it may require a longer commute.
10. What would your dream house look like?
My dream abode is an eco-friendly cottage with a small garden, stocked library, large windows and upcycled wooden/clay interiors offering a sustainable, inspiring haven to recharge.
11. What do you think about shared accommodation?
I think shared accommodation can be a good option, especially for students or young professionals. It allows you to split the rent and expenses, and you also get to live with other people, which can be fun and sociable.
More Part-1 Answers
Speaking Part-2 Answers
1. Describe some food or drink that you learned to prepare.
2. Describe a tourist attraction in your country that you would recommend.
3. Describe a time when you enjoyed visiting a member of your family in their home.
4. Describe a time when you met someone who you became good friends with.
5. Describe the neighbourhood you lived in when you were a child.
6. Describe a big city you would like to visit.
7. Describe a monument (e.g., a statue or sculpture) that you like.
8. Describe an occasion when you had to do something in a hurry.
9. Describe a tourist attraction you enjoyed visiting.
10. Describe a review you read about a product or service.
11. Describe a luxury item you would like to own in the future.
12. Describe some technology (e.g. an app, phone, software program) that you decided to stop using.
13. Describe a hotel that you know.
14. Describe a website you have bought something from.
15. Describe a famous business person that you know about.
16. Describe an interesting TV programme you watched about a science topic.
17. Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot.
18. Describe something you liked very much which you bought for your home.
19. Describe a very difficult task that you succeeded in doing as part of your work or studies.
20. Describe a website you have bought something from.
21. Describe someone you know who has started a business.
22. Describe a time when you started using a new technological device (e.g. a new computer or phone).
23. Describe an interesting discussion you had as part of your work or studies.
24. Describe a website you use that helps you a lot in your work or studies.
25. Describe an occasion when you had to wait a long time for someone or something to arrive.
26. Describe a film/movie actor from your country who is very popular.
27. Describe an interesting discussion you had about how you spend your money.
28. Describe a time when you visited a friend or family member at their workplace.
29. Describe a house/apartment that someone you know lives in.
30. Describe a writer you would like to meet.
31. Describe a day when you thought the weather was perfect.
32. Describe a TV documentary you watched that was particularly interesting.
33. Describe someone you know who does something well.
34. Describe a shop near where you live that you sometimes use.
35. Describe a child that you know.
36. Describe something you don’t have now but would like to own in the future.
37. Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting.
38. Describe something you did that was new or exciting.
39. Describe a journey [e.g. by car, plane, boat] that you remember well.
40. Describe a person who has done a lot of work to help people.
41. Describe a time when you were asked to give your opinion in a questionnaire or survey.
42. Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to.
43. Describe a meeting you remember going to at work, college or school.
44. Describe a friend of your family you remember from your childhood.
45. Describe a party that you enjoyed.
46. Describe an idea you had for improving something at work or college.
47. Describe a competition (e.g. TV, college/work or sports competition) that you took part in.
48. Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful.
49. Describe someone in your family who you like/admire.
50. Describe something healthy you enjoy doing.
51. Describe a game or sport you enjoy playing.
52. Describe an important choice you had to make in your life.
53. Describe a well-known person you like or admire.
54. Describe a song or a piece of music you like.
55. Describe one of your friends.
56. Describe a festival that is important in your country.
57. Describe an interesting historic place.
58. Describe an interest or hobby that you enjoy.
59. Describe a river, lake or sea which you like.
60. Describe a useful website you have visited.
61. Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education.
62. Describe a film or a TV programme which has made a strong impression on you.
63. Describe a memorable event in your life.
64. Describe something you own which is very important to you.
65. Describe an important email you have received.
66. Describe a music concert you enjoyed watching.
67. Describe an environmental problem that the world is facing.
68. Describe a book you bought for someone as a gift.
69. Describe a club or association you have organised or are involved in.
70. Describe a time when you asked for an extension of time.
71. Describe a public holiday in your country.
72. Describe an excursion or educational tour you took part in.
73. Describe a book you have recently read.
74. Describe a holiday you have recently celebrated.
75. Describe a photo that makes you feel happy.
76. Describe a type of clothes you like.
77. Describe a shop near where you live that you sometimes go to.
78. Describe a time you spent a lot of money on something.
79. Describe something you couldn't afford before but have recently bought it.