IELTS88 - IELTS Speaking Section

Speaking test in IELTS is easy for students who are confident and can demonstrate
that they can speak well. This is not a difficult module for students if looking for 6 bands.
However, getting 8 bands can be a challenge. You need a good grasp of English to
achieve 8 bands and you should talk infinitely until examiner tells you to stop.

Clearing IELTS Speaking Test with limited time

I know you might not have time to develop the qualities to speak yet but because your
IELTS examination is coming close, in that case you can still clear the IELTS Speaking
Test. It will depend on your grasp of English and how well you express yourself to
others.

First Impression is the Last Impression

Needless to say you need confidence, friendly nature and ability to understand topic
before you speak in IELTS test. Also I believe in First impression is the last impression,
so make sure your starting is impressive. Remember you may not know the last two
sections in IELTS Speaking Module but you definitely know the first section which is to
introduce yourself to the IELTS Examiner, so don’t lose you first chance. Give a good
impression by providing excellent introduction of yourself.

Second Part of IELTS Speaking Test

The second part in IELTS speaking test is the question which is normally derived from
your introduction. Most of the teacher would tell you not to explain your answer in
details if you want to pass IELTS Speaking Module, but I highly recommend you to keep
on speaking until they tell you to stop. Some times they judge your fluency which is
based on this small section of IELTS speaking task. Also, they judge your understanding
of English by stopping in middle of conversation and putting forth another question.
Ideally you should keep on speaking until they tell you to stop or put forth another
question.

Last part of IELTS Speaking Test

The last part is the longest part of all, and the examiner will provide you with a pencil
and a piece of paper. Once the topic is given the examiner will give you 1 minute to write
down the ideas. Again, speak as much as you can until they tell you to stop. You have to
speak for 10 minutes so be prepared for this one.

Reality about IELTS Examiners

One day I was shopping in super market, and suddenly I saw a face very familiar, as I
remembered she was my examiner in speaking task of IELTS. I was startled by that,
because I thought they are not normal human beings. But I approached her just because I
was curious, and talked to her as I told her that she was my examiner, after that we had a
good conversation and we shopped together.

Moral of the story is IELTS examiners are people like you and me, so when you sit for
IELTS examination don’t be intimidated. Be polite and friendly. Before you start the
conversation, ideally you would like to wish them good morning or good afternoon and
ask how are they are today.

These small things have psychological impact on your IELTS examiner, which in turn
helps you out when you speak.

IELTS Speaking Tip

Resources needed to be successful in IELTS Speaking

Confidence while speaking

Rehearsing and recording your voice
Listening to the news reporters
Smile and Enthusiasm while speaking
Attending group events
Joining Social events
Start talking in English
Expressive gestures
Fluency
Ability to understand topic
Prompt answering Techniques
First impression is the Last impression
Introducing yourself well

IELTS Speaking Topic - 1 [Part I General Topics]

1. Your Hometown

- Where is it?

- What kind of place is it?

- Do you like it?

- What are the interesting places to visit in your hometown?

-Why do you want to leave it and go abroad? Are you happy that you are leaving?

-If given a chance, what will you like to change in your hometown?

- What is the thing which you dislike most about your hometown?

- Do u think it’s a good place to live? why?

- What sort of jobs are usually adopted by people in your hometown?

-Has it changed over years? How?

-Have you ever stayed in any place other than ur hometown? Was it different? How
different were the attitude of people in these areas? Which was a better place in your
view?

2. Your Job :

- What is it ?

- What exactly you do in a typical working day in your job?

- Why did u choose such a job?

- Are u happy with it?

- What sort of changes you would want in your job?

- Is it that what you always wanted? or what kind of job you would have actually opted
for, if not this ?

3. Shopping :

- Do you like shopping ?

- What exactly you like to shop?

- Which part of month or year you generally shop? why?

- Do u prefer to shop in Malls or you like the traditional shopping?

- Do you like to bargain ?

4. Climate/ Weather :

- What is the typical weather/ season in your country ?

- Which is your favorite season?

- If given a chance, would you like to have this season through out the year?

- What you dislike most about this season?

- How do you think, behavior of people change in different seasons?

5. Sports :

-Do u like sports?

- You prefer to watch or play sports ? Why?

- Which is the favorite sport you play/ watch?

- Which is the most favorite sport in your area?

- Which sport you always cherished to play but never ever got a chance to?

IELTS Speaking Topic - 2 [Part I Topics]

- Family and family relationships

- Modern and traditional lifestyles

- Traditional or modern buildings
- Tourism and tourist sites
- Celebrations and cultural activities
- Schooling and the education system
- City and country living
- Do you prefer eating out in restaurants
-What type of transport do you use most? Why?
-Where would you like to go on holiday? Why?
-Who you would most like to go on vacation with ?What you like most about this person?
-What one thing you would always want to carry when going out on vacation?
-You like to work out in gyms or prefer to carry work outs in your own home ? Why?
-Describe one funny incident (which had happened to you).
-Describe one strange incident
-Describe one embarrassing situation you landed into. How did you plan your way out of
the situation?

IELTS Speaking Topic - 3 [IELTS Part II Topics]

1. Describe a person from your youth who had a great influence on you:
You should say:

-where you met them

-what relationship this person was to you

-what was special about them

-explain how they influenced you so much.

2. Describe a home/ place of stay which is very near to your heart :

You should say :

- why you are so attached to that home

-how long you stayed there

-Who occupies that house now

-what did you liked most about that house

3. Describe a piece of music that has had a big effect on you.

You should say :

- what is that music about (classical/ movie- related/ others)

- what is so special about it

-has it changed over years

4. Talk about a friend who is very close to you

You should say:

-when and how you met

-how often you see this friend

-what kind of personality your friend has

-why you like spending time with this particular person

5. Describe an important historical event in your country:

You should say:

-when it happened

-what happened

-who were the most important people involved

-why do you think it was important to your country

IELTS Speaking Topic - 4 [IELTS Part II Topics]

6. Describe a family member that you really admire:

You should say:

-what relation this person is to you

-what are your special memories of this person

-how often you see this person

-why you really admire this member of your family

7. Describe an object which is very important to you:

You should say:

-what it is

-when and where you got it

-how it helps you in your life

-you would do if you didn’t have one of these

8. Describe a photograph that means a lot to you:

You should say:

-what it shows

-who took the photograph

-when it was taken

-why this photograph is so important to you

9. Describe a memorable holiday you have had :

You should say:

-how you traveled

-what activities you did on holiday

-who you went with

-what so memorable about it

10. Describe a book that influenced you:

You should say:

-what it was about

-who recommended it to you

-why you decided to read it

-why it had a strong effect on you

IELTS Speaking Topic - 5 [IELTS Part II Topics]

11. Describe a party that you that you enjoyed:

You should say:

-who gave the party

-why you were invited

-who was at the party

-why you really enjoyed that party

12. Describe your favorite place in your house :

You should say:

-where it is
-who you like to go there with

-what you enjoy doing there

-what makes this place special for you

13. Describe a typical festival in your country:

You should say:

-what is the celebration about

-what people do during this celebration

-what you usually do at this time

-what this celebration means to you

14. Describe a teacher that you remember from school:

You should say:

-what the teacher taught you

-what was good about the teacher

-what you didn’t like about the teacher

-do you think this teacher changed your life in any way

15.Describe a kid that you know that is special for you:

You should say:

-who the child is

-what the child is like as a person

-what is the most attractive feature of the child

-why this child is so important to you

IELTS Speaking Topic - 6 [IELTS Part II Topics]

16.Describe a wedding you have been to:

You should say:

-whose marriage it was

-what happened during the ceremony

-something that you remember very well about the day

-what you most enjoyed about the wedding

17.Describe a favorite item of clothing:

You should say:

-what it is

-when and how you got it

-when you wear it

-why you like it more than your other clothes

18.Describe a film that you really liked:

You should say:

-what it was about

-when you went to see it with

-who you went with

-what you really liked about that film

IELTS Speaking Topic - 7 [IELTS Part III Topics]

1. Favorite Home/ Place of stay

-How will you describe a typical house in your country?

-Have the pattern of houses/housing changed over years?

-Which is the most important part of a house, according to your cultural beliefs?

-Give reasons why somebody decides to move to a new house.

2. Describe a place you visited recently

-How does tourism affect a country?

-What are the advantages?

-Can cultures learn from each other?

-What harmful effect does tourism have on cultures?

3. Describe a friend

- Is friendship important in your culture?

- How many close friends can you have?

-Are friends more important than family?

4. Describe a child you know

-What is the role of parents in raising children?

-Has the role changed in recent years?

-Who is responsible for discipline?

5. Describe an object you like

-Why people get attached to small objects?

-Why gifts are important in your culture?

-Are people in your country wise consumers?

-What all things you keep in mind while buying something?

6. Describe a photograph

-Are images important in your culture?

-How has changed with time?

-Do you think cameras intrude private lives of people

-What do you think about cameras in mobile phones

7.Describe an historical personality

-Who are the most influential people in your society?

-You think they are more important than role models of today?

- Who are the present role models in your society?

-What are the qualities of a good leader?

8. Describe a festival

- Do you think celebrating festivals is a waste of time and money

-What is the importance of festivals?

-How have the festival celebrations changed with time?