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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Clothes


1. Do you like shopping for clothes?

Yes, I enjoy shopping for clothes. It's a fun way to browse different styles and find pieces that express my personality. I find it to be interesting to explore new trends and update my wardrobe with items that make me feel good.


2. How often do you buy new clothes?

I buy new clothes occasionally, usually when I need to refresh my wardrobe or for special occasions. It's a great way to treat myself and stay current with fashion. Sometimes, I find it useful to buy new clothes at the start of a new season or during sales.

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.

80. Describe a successful businessman you know.

3. What kind of clothes do you usually wear?

I typically wear casual and comfortable clothes like jeans, t-shirts, and sneakers for everyday wear. I enjoy wearing outfits that are both stylish and practical, as they allow me to feel comfortable while looking good.


4. Do you prefer to dress casually or formally?

I prefer dressing casually for everyday activities, but I also enjoy dressing up for special events or occasions. It's a great way to switch things up and feel elegant when the situation calls for it. I find it useful to have a mix of both casual and formal clothes in my wardrobe.


5. What is your favorite piece of clothing?

My favorite piece of clothing is a cozy sweater that I wear during the colder months. It's comfortable and versatile, and it always makes me feel warm and snug. I find it to be a great way to stay cozy while looking stylish.


6. How important is fashion to you?

Fashion is important to me to some extent, as it allows me to express my personal style and feel confident in what I wear. I like to stay updated with the latest trends but always prioritize comfort and personal preference. I find it useful to have a wardrobe that reflects my personality.


7. Where do you usually buy your clothes?

I buy clothes from a variety of places, including department stores, online retailers, and thrift shops. I enjoy the diversity of choices these places offer and the unique finds I sometimes come across. It's a fun way to discover new styles and find good deals.


8. Do you prefer shopping for clothes in-store or online?

I like both. Shopping in-store allows me to try on clothes and see them in person, which is a great way to ensure a good fit. Online shopping, on the other hand, offers convenience and a wider selection. Each has its own benefits depending on what I’m looking for. I find it useful to use both methods depending on my needs.


9. How do you decide what clothes to buy?

I consider factors like comfort, fit, style, and price when deciding what clothes to buy. I also think about how well the item will complement my existing wardrobe. Practicality and versatility are key for me, ensuring that the new pieces can be worn on various occasions. It's a great way to build a functional wardrobe that reflects my style.


10. Do you think people's clothing preferences change as they get older?

Yes, I believe people's clothing preferences can change as they get older, influenced by factors like lifestyle, trends, and personal taste.

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.

80. Describe a successful businessman you know.