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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A New Skill
1. Are you currently learning any new skill?
Yes, I'm currently learning how to cook. I've always been interested in cooking, and I'm enjoying experimenting with different recipes and techniques.
2. Why do you think it's important to learn new skills?
I think it's important to learn new skills because it helps us grow personally and professionally. It opens up new opportunities, expands our knowledge, and keeps our minds active and engaged.
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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. How do you usually learn new skills?
I usually learn new skills through a combination of practice, online tutorials, and sometimes taking classes or workshops. I find hands-on learning to be the most effective for me.
4. What new skill would you like to learn in the future?
In the future, I would like to learn how to play a musical instrument, like the guitar or piano. I've always admired musicians and would love to be able to create music myself.
5. Do you think it's easier to learn new skills when you're younger or older?
I think it depends on the individual and the skill being learned. Younger people may have more flexibility and adaptability, but older people often have more patience and determination.
6. How do you stay motivated when learning a new skill?
I stay motivated by setting achievable goals, tracking my progress, and celebrating small victories along the way. I also find inspiration from others who have mastered the skill I'm learning.
7. What are the benefits of learning new skills?
Learning new skills can boost self-confidence, improve problem-solving abilities, and enhance creativity. It can also increase employability and career prospects.
8. Have you ever faced any challenges when learning a new skill?
Yes, I've faced challenges when learning new skills, such as feeling frustrated when progress is slow or encountering obstacles that require extra effort to overcome. However, I've learned that perseverance is key, and with determination, I can overcome any challenge.
9. How do you think learning new skills can improve your life?
Learning new skills can improve my life in many ways. It can lead to personal fulfillment, career advancement, and a sense of accomplishment. It also keeps my mind active and helps me adapt to new situations more effectively.
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.