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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Social Media
1. Do you use social media?
Yes, I use social media. It's a convenient way to stay connected with friends and family, as well as to stay updated on news and events.
2. Which social media platforms do you use?
I use Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Each platform serves a different purpose for me, whether it's sharing photos, networking, or keeping up with current events.
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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 often do you use social media?
I use social media several times a day, mostly to check updates, messages, and notifications. It's become a part of my daily routine.
4. What do you use social media for?
I use social media for various reasons, such as staying in touch with friends and family, sharing photos and experiences, and staying informed about current events and trends.
5. Do you think social media is important?
Yes, I think social media is important in today's digital age. It allows people to connect, communicate, and share information across distances and cultures.
6. What are the advantages of using social media?
Some advantages of using social media include staying connected with others, accessing information and resources, networking for professional opportunities, and expressing oneself creatively.
7. What are the disadvantages of using social media?
Some disadvantages of using social media include issues like privacy concerns, cyberbullying, addiction, and the spread of misinformation or fake news.
8. Have you ever had a negative experience on social media?
Yes, I've had a few negative experiences on social media, such as encountering cyberbullying or seeing hurtful comments. It's important to be mindful of how we interact online and to practice kindness and respect.
9. Do you think social media has changed how people communicate?
Yes, definitely. Social media has changed how people communicate by providing new ways to connect and share information instantly, regardless of geographical distance.
10. Do you think social media is suitable for all age groups?
While social media can be suitable for all age groups, it's important for younger users to use it responsibly and with parental guidance. Different platforms may also cater to different age demographics.
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.