6. TESOL Conversation Questions

6. Travel Do you like travelling? Do you like to travel by air? What do you
think about travelling to the outer space? Where would you like to travel for
a vacation? (Why?) What would you prepare on a trip to the outer space?
Who do you often spend holiday with? Do you prefer traveling alone or in a
group? How much traveling have you done? What kind of places have you
visited in your life? When you visit new places, what do you like to do? In
which seasons do you prefer to travel? What is the best season to travel in
your country?

7. Time Management How do you organize you time? Do you make plans
every day? Would you say you manage your time well? Are you ever late
for anything? Do you think young people organize their time in the same
way? What’s the biggest difficulty you have when managing time?

8. Litter/ Rubbish Do you think it's important to keep the city clean? What
do you do when you see rubbish on the street? Can you suggest why some
people throw their litter on the ground? Do you think plastic bags are a
serious environmental problem?

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When do you think children start to have their own ideas? Should parents
follow their children’s ideas or should they say "No" to them? Can children
say no?
10. Places to Play Where did you play when you were a child? Did you play
at your friend's home? Did you prefer to play outside or inside when you
were young? Do you think it’s important for children to play outside?

11. Cities Do you like the city you are living in now? Which city have you
been to recently? Do you prefer the city or the countryside? What kinds of
city do you like? Which city do you want to go to?
12. Pets Have you ever had a pet? Do many people in your country have a
pet? Is there any animal you would like to have as a pet? What animal(s)
would you not like to have as a pet?
13. The Sky
Do you often look at the sky? Do you know much about the stars and
planets? Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live? Is there a
good place to look at the sky where you live? Do you prefer to look at the
sky in the daytime, or at night? Do school students learn much about planets
and the stars (at school) in your country?

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14. Weather/ Season Which season do you like best? /Do you have a
favourite type of weather? What's the weather like in your city? Are there
four different seasons in your hometown? Would you move to another city
because of the weather? Do you do different things in different weather (or
different seasons)? Would you prefer to live in a place that has the same
weather all year, or a place that has four seasons? Does the weather in your
country change often? Do you like it when it's raining? Do you feel the
climate is changing? Do you think the weather is more important to people
who play sports?
15. Sleep How many hours do you sleep every day (or, every night)?
Do you think it's good to have a nap during the day? Did you sleep more in
the past than you do now? Do you think old people need more sleep than
young people? Have your sleeping habits changed since you were younger?
Do you think it's important to have enough sleep (each day/night)?
16. Films/ Movies Do you like to watch movies? (Why?) What types of
films do you like to watch? Do you often watch a movie (a film)? Do you
like going to the cinema? Do you prefer to (or usually) watch a film alone or
with others? How often do you go to a cinema? Has your taste in movies
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your country? Do you have a favourite movie star? Have you ever seen a

movie star in real life? Would you like to be a movie star?

17. Crowded places Do you like crowded places? How do you feel in

crowded places?

What are the most crowded places in your hometown (or where you are

living now)? Do you prefer to go to crowded places or places that have few

people? When was the last time you were in a crowded place? Would you

say people with the same interests usually get along with each other when

they are in a crowd?

18. Patience Are you a patient person? When are you impatient? Do you

think you are more patient now than when you were younger? Do you think

you will be more patient in the future? Are you patient in your work or

study? Can you explain why some people are not very patient? Do you think

people should be patient? How do you feel when other people are impatient?

Would you say young people are more patient than older people? Can you

give any examples of work that require patience?

19. Tea & Coffee Do you prefer to drink tea, or coffee? When you go out do

you most often drink tea, or coffee? When was the last time you drank some

tea or coffee? Which is more popular in your country, drinking tea or

drinking coffee?

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Do people in your country ever give tea as a gift? When people in your

country entertain guests do they usually drink tea, or coffee?

20. Public Holidays Does your country have many public holidays? Do you

have a favourite holiday? Do you think there should be more public

holidays? What public holidays do you have in your country? Would you

say most people in your country know why you have those holidays? What

do people in your country do during holidays? Do you think these holidays

are important?

21. Sharing Do you like to share things with your friends? When you were

young, did your parents teach you to share with others? Is there anything

that you would not share with others? How do you think parents could

encourage their children to share? Are you willing to share your favourite

possessions? Do you think there will be a car sharing in the future?

22. Letters & Emails Do you use email? How often do you use email (or,

write emails)? Do you prefer to use email or text messaging? Do you think

it's important to reply to emails immediately (or, quickly) after you receive

them? Do you like to receive handwritten letters and cards? Would you say

your handwriting is easy for others to read? Do you prefer to write on a

computer or to write using a pen? Do you think a person's handwriting

reflects their personality?

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23. Drinking water Do you like to drink water? Do you prefer to drink
bottled water or tap water? Do you drink much water every day? Do you
prefer to drink hot water or cool (or cold) water? How often do you have a
drink of water? Is bottled water very expensive in your country? Would you
say it's important to drink water? Have you ever had an experience of being
thirsty, but not having any water to drink?
24. Visiting relatives Do you often visit your relatives? (Why?) What do you
do when you visit them? When was the last time you visited them? what did
you do? Do you prefer visiting your relatives, or your friends? Do you take
anything when you visit your relatives?
25.1. Study What's your major? Do you like it? How do you like your
courses? (if you do not have a major yet) Which major do you want to
choose in college? Why? Will you change it if you have the chance ? Which
major will you change it to? Is it different from what you had in mind? Why
did you choose that major?
25.2. Work Do you work or are you a student? What work do you do? What
specific things do you do on your job? Why did you choose that job? What
do you like most about your job? Would you recommend that job to others?
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bright future? What are the most interesting and the difficult part of your
job?
26. Transport What kind of transport do you most often use? How do you
usually go to school / work? How long does it take to travel to school /
work? How did you go to school when you were a child? Do you prefer to
use public, or private transportation? Do you think you'll use public transport
more in the future?
27. Your living area Where are you living at the moment? Do many people
live in your neighbourhood? Do you have many friends there? How long
have you been living there? What changes would you like to see in this area?
Who do you live with? What do you like about the area around where you
live? Are you planning to move to another area to live? Do you know many
people living nearby?
What changes have you seen in this area since you have been living there?
28. Borrowing and Lending Do you like to lend things to others? Have you
ever lent a book to others? Have you ever borrowed money from someone
else? Have you ever borrowed a book from others? Would you lend money
to someone else?

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29. Maths Do you like maths? Do you think females are good at maths?
How often do you use a calculator? Do you think maths is important? Some
people think that maths isn’t needed in our life. What do you think?
30. Street Markets Do you like visiting street markets? Are street markets
very common in your country / where you live? Would you be interested if
you saw a street market in a foreign country? Do people in your country
prefer to shop at a street market, or in a shopping mall? Are there many
shopping malls in your living area?
31. Social Media Do you use social media? Do you like to use Facebook?
How did you first find out about social media websites? Is social media very
popular in your country? Do you think social media will become more
popular in the future? In the future, do you think you will use social media
more than you do now, or less?

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IELTS SPEAKING: PART—I

QUESTIONS

NAME
1. Who gave you your name?
2. Does your name have any particular (or special) meaning?
3. Do you like your name?
4. In your country, do people feel that their name is very important?
5. Would you like to change your name?
6. Is it easy to change your name in your country?
7. Who usually names babies in your country?
8. Do you have any special traditions about naming children?
9. What names are most common in your hometown?

STUDY/WORK

1. Do you work or are you a student?

2. Is that a popular subject in your country?

3. What are the most popular subjects in China?

4. Why did you choose that university?

5. What are your favourite classes/ courses/ subjects at university?

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HOMETOWN

1. What's (the name of) your hometown (again)?

2. Is that a big city or a small town?

3. Please describe your hometown a little.

4. How long have you been living there?

5. Do you like your hometown?

6. Do you like living there?

7. What do you like (most) about your hometown?

8. Is there anything you dislike about it?

9. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

ACCOMMODATION

1. What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?

2. Do you live in a house or a flat?

3. Who do you live with?

4. How long have you lived there?

5. Do you plan to live there for a long time?

6. (If you answer you haven't lived there long) What's the difference

between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?

7. Can you describe the place where you live?

8. Which room does your family spend most of the time in?

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9. What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?
10. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
11. Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
12. Please describe the room you live in?
13. What part of your home do you like the most?
WEATHER
1. What's the weather like today? 2. What kind of weather do you like
(best)? (Why?) 3. What's your favourite weather? (Why?) 4. What do you
usually do during your favourite weather (or season)? 5. What's the weather
(usually) like in your hometown? 6. Do you like that weather (or, that kind
of climate)? (Why? /Why not?) 7. How often is the weather good in your
hometown? 8. What did you do the last time the weather was good? 9. Are
there any bad points about the weather in your city? 10. What is the typical
weather in China like? 11. Have there been any changes in the weather over
the past few years? 12. Does the weather ever affect what you do? 13. How
does the weather affect people (or, you)? (If yes, how?) 14. How do you feel
when the weather is cloudy? 15. Do you always pay attention to the weather
forecast? 16. Can you give any examples of unusual weather? 17. Do you
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warm season that lasts the whole year or a place with different seasons? 19.
Do people in China play the same sports in different seasons of the year?

Punctual 1. Do you think it’s Important to be on time? 2. How do you feel
when others are late? 3. Are you, yourself, late very often? 4. How do you
feel when you are late? 5. How do you think you could be on time? 6. Do
you wear a watch? 7. When does time SEEM to move fast, and when does it
SEEM to move Slowly? 8. If you could go back in time, what would you do
differently?

TELEVISION 1. How much TV do you (usually) watch? 2. What's your
favourite TV programme? 3. Did you watch much TV when you were a
child? (How much?) 4. What (types of) programmes did you watch when
you were a child? 5. Do you think television has changed in the past few
decades? 6. (Possibly) Do you think television has changed since you were a
child? 7. Has television changed your life in any way?

MUSEUM 1. Are there many (or, any) museums in your hometown? 2. Do

you think museums are useful for visitors to your hometown/country? 3. Do

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child? 5. When was the last time you visited a museum? 6. Do you think
museums are important? 7. Do you think it's suitable for museums to sell
things to visitors?

HOLIDAYS 1. What public holidays do you have in your country? 2. Do
people in your country celebrate Christmas? 3. Do you like public holidays?
4. Which public holidays do you like the most? 5. What did you do during
the last public holiday? 6. What do other people in your country usually do
on public holidays? 7. What would you like to do during then next public
holiday? 8. Do you think public holidays are important? 9. Do you think
there should be more public holidays in your country?

FILM 1. Do you like to watch films? 2. Do you prefer foreign films or
Chinese films? 3. How often do you go to a cinema or watch a movie? 4. Do
Chinese people like to go to a cinema to watch a film? 5. What kinds of
movies do you like best? 6. What was the first film that you watched?

LEISURE TIME 1. What do you do in your spare time? 2. What do you do

to relax? 3. How do you usually spend your evenings? 4. What do you

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evenings or do you prefer to go out? 6. Do you think modern lifestyles give
people enough time for leisure? 7. Do you think people today have more
time to relax than in the past? 8. Do you think it's important for people to
have leisure time? 9. Do old people and young people spend their leisure
time in the same way? 10. What do you think are the good points and the
possible bad points about having leisure time? 11. How do people in your
country spend their holidays? 12. Do you like to travel in your holidays? 13.
If you had a child, what leisure places would you go to with your child?

SPORTS 1. Do you like to watch sports on TV? 2. Do you play any sports?
3. Do you have a favourite sports star? 4. What's the most popular sports in
China? 5. What kind of sports would you like to try in the future? 6. Have
you ever tried any dangerous sports?
Vegetables and fruits 1. What's your favourite vegetable and fruit? 2. How
often do you eat fruits? 3. Are there any special fruits in your hometown? 4.
Should we eat vegetables every day?

MATHS 1. When did you start learning maths? 2. Do you like maths? 3.

Who taught you maths? 4. Who's your favourite teacher so far? 5. Is maths

difficult for you to learn? 6. Do you like to use a calculator?

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SKY 1. Do you like to watch the sky? 2. What is the sky like at night in your
hometown? 3. Do you like to watch stars? 4. Have you ever taken a course
about stars? 5. Is it important to study stars? 6. What's your favourite star?

CLOTHES 1. What clothes do you usually like to wear? 2. Do/did you wear
the same clothes at school and at home? 3. Will you change your clothes
when you go home today? 4. Did you have any special clothes to wear when
you where a child? 5. Did you like them?

WEEKEND 1. How do you usually spend your weekends? 2. In your

country, do men and women usually do the same kind of things on

weekends? 3. When do you spend time with your family? 4. What do you

usually do on weekends? 5. What did you do last weekend? 6. What do other

people in your hometown usually do on weekends? 7. What are you going to

do next weekend? 8. Is there anything new that you'd like to do on

weekends? 9. Do you like working on weekends? 10. Do you think

employees should have to work on weekends? 11. Do you feel that

weekends now are more important to you than when you were a child?

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READING 1. Do you like reading books? Why or why not? 2. What (kinds
of) books do you like to read? 3. Did you read much when you were a child?
4. What (kinds of) books did you like reading when you were a child? 5. Do
(young) children like reading books? 6. For children, what do you think are
the benefits of reading? 7. What do you think are the benefits of reading to
children?

SLEEP 1. How many hours do you sleep every day? 2. Is it necessary to take
a nap every day? 3. Do old people sleep a lot? Why? 4. How to have a good
sleep? 5. Do you like to get up early in the morning? 6. Can you sleep well if
you are in a noisy environment?

TREE 1. Do you like trees? 2. Are there any important trees in your

country? 3. Is there a forest near your hometown? 4. Would you like to live

in a place that has a lot of trees? 5. Where can one find trees (or forests) in

your country? 6. Do you think places with trees attract more visitors than

places with few trees? 7. Did you ever climb trees when you were a child? 8.

Have you ever planted a tree? 9. Do you think more people should plant

trees? 10. Do you think we should plant more trees? 11. Do you think trees

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are important? 12. What would you say are the benefits of having trees? 13.
Do you think we need to protect trees?

NEWSPAPER 1. Do you often read newspapers? 2. Which do you prefer
reading, magazines or newspapers? 3. What kinds of newspapers (or
magazines) do you usually read? 4. How old were you when you first started
to read newspapers? 5. Do you think it's important to read newspapers?
(Why? /Why not?) 6. Why do you think people read newspapers? 7. What
different types of newspapers are there in China? 8. Do you care about the
news? 9. Is the news important to you? 10. What kinds of news do Chinese
people read in newspapers? 11. Do you prefer to read about domestic (or
local) news or international news? (Why?) 12. What are some methods that
newspapers use to attract readers? 13. What influence do you think
newspapers have on society? 14. Do you think the Internet is a good way to
get news?

Text messages 1. Do you text someone if he doesn't answer your phone? 2.

Is there any chance when texting someone is better than calling him? 3.

Have you ever had difficulty replying? 4. How often do you send text

messages?

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MEMORISING 1. What do you remember to do every day? 2. What helps
people to remember things? 3. Why do old people forget about things easily?
4. Have you ever forgotten something important?

FRIEND 1. How often do you like to hang out with friends? 2. Who do you
usually like to hang out with? 3. Where do you like to go when you hang out
with your friends? 4. Do you like to go out with a big group or just few
friends?

TRAVELLING 1. Do you like travelling? 2. In which seasons do you prefer
to travel? 3. Would you say your country welcomes travellers? (or tourists)?
4. Would you say your country is a good place for travellers to visit?

TRANSPORTATION 1. What's the most popular means of transportation in
your hometown? 2. How often do you take buses? 3. Can you compare the
advantages of planes and trains? 4. Is driving to work popular in your
country? 5. Do you think people will drive more in the future? 6. Would you
ride bikes to work in the future? 7. What will become the most popular

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means of transportation in China? 8. Do you prefer public transportation or
private transportation?

Letters or Emails 1. Do you write many letters or emails? 2. Who do you
usually write to? 3. Do you prefer to write letters by hand or to use a
computer? 4. How often do you write an email or a letter? 5. What are the
differences between emails and letters? 6. Is it hard to think of what to
write? 7. What kinds of letter/email do you think is the hardest to write? 8.
How do you feel when you receive a letter or email? 9. What sorts of letters
or emails are the most difficult to reply to? 10. What kinds of emails (or
letters) do you receive that make you feel excited? 11. Which do you prefer
to make a phone call or write an email? 12. Do you think people will still
write letters in the future? 13. How do you communicate with others at work
- by emails or is it more convenient to communicate face-to-face?

Swimming Can you swim? Are there many places to swim near you? Do
you think everyone should learn to swim?

SNACKS 1. Do you like snacks? 2. What kinds of snacks are popular in

your country? 3. Do you think eating snacks is good for your health?

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PHOTOGRAPHY 1. Do you like to take photographs? (Why?) 2. Do you
prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take photos? (Why?) 3.
How long have you liked taking photographs? 4. How (Why) did you
become interested in photography? 5. How often do you take photographs?
6. In what situations do you take photographs? 7. What kind of photos do
you like to take? 8. Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery? 9.
Who do you take photos of? 10. How do you keep your photos? 11. Do you
keep your photographs on your computer? 12. Are there any photos on the
walls of your home? 13. Do you frame (of have you framed) any of your
photos? (If yes, which? & why?) 14. Do you prefer to send postcards to
people or to send photos that you took yourself?

HELP 1. Do you like to help others? 2. When was your last time you helped
others? 3. Did your parents teach you the importance of helping others? 4.
Have you ever refused to help others? 5. Would you like to keep helping
others in future?

HISTORY 1. Do you like (to learn about) history? 2. What historical event

do you find most interesting? 3. Do you think history is important? 4. Do

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you like to watch programmes on TV about history? 5. Do you think you can
really learn history from films and TV programmes? 6. Do you think the
Internet is a good place to learn about history? 7. Can you name a person
from history who you would like to learn more about? 8. Why would you
like to learn more about him/her?

HANDWRITING 1. Do you often write things? 2. Do you write everyday?
3. What do you usually write? 4. Do you like writing to people? 5. How
often do you send e-mails? 6. What are your main reasons for using e-mails?
7. Do you like to send e-mails? 8. Do you usually write by hand or write
using a computer? 9. Nowadays, how do most people write things? 10. Do
you think computers might one day replace handwriting? 11. When do
children begin to write in your country? 12. How did you learn to write? 13.
Do you think handwriting is very important (nowadays)? 14. How can
children today improve (or, practice) their handwriting? 15. What
impression does a person's handwriting have on other people?

MUSIC 1. Do you often like to listen to music? 2. When do you listen to

music? 3. How much time do you spend listening to music every day? 4.

What kinds of music do you like to listen to? 5. What's your favourite kind

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of music? 6. How often do you listen to that type of music? 7. When did you
start listening to this type of music? 8. Where do you listen to it? 9. How do
you feel when you listen to this music? 10. Do you like listening to songs?
11. Have you ever been to a musical performance? 12. Have you ever
learned to play a musical instrument? 13. Is music an important subject at
school in China? 14. Did you often listen to music when you were a child?
(If yes, give details.) 15. What kinds of music are most popular in your
country?
Colours 1. What's your favourite colour? 2. Are there any colours you
dislike (Why?) 3. Are colours important to you? 4. Were colours important
to you when you were a child? 5. When you are buying something, is the
colour important to you? 6. Do you usually wear clothes in your favourite
colour? 7. Is colour very important to you when you are buying clothes? 8.
Do you prefer light or dark (or, bright) colours? 9. Are there any colours that
have a special meaning in your country? 10. What colour would you choose
to paint the walls of your room? 11. Is there any colour you would not want
your walls to be? (Why?) 12. Do you think different types of people like
different colours?
Teachers

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1. Do you have a favourite teacher? 2. Why do you like the teacher? 3. How
does (did) this teacher help you? 4. Do you think you could be a teacher? 5.
Would you like to be a teacher?

Being in a hurry
When was your last time you did something in a hurry? Do you like to finish
things quickly? What kind of things do you never do in hurry?

Being alone 1. Do you like to be alone? 2. What do you like to do when you
are alone? 3. Do you like to spend time with your friends or just stay at
home on your own? 4. When was the last time you were being alone?

Teamwork 1. When was your last time worked with a team? 2. Do you like
to work or study with others or just by yourself? 3. What's the most
important thing for teamwork? 4. Do you like to be a leader?
Countryside 1. Would you like to live in the countryside in the future? 2.
What do people living in the countryside like to do? 3. What are the benefits
of living in rural areas? 4. What are the differences between living in the city
and the countryside?

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Social network 1. What kinds of social networking websites do you like to
use? 2. Are you a social person? 3. What kinds of people do you like to
make friends with on those websites? 4. Is it good to find real friends on
social network?

Hanging out with friends 1. How often do you like to hang out with friends?
2. Who do you usually like to hang out with? 3. Where do you like to go
when you hang out with your friends? 4. Do you like to go out with a big
group or just few friends?

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Discuss Both Views and Give your Own Opinion Writing Topics

1. Some people think that illegal Internet downloads are having a negative effect on the
music industry. Others feel that they have little or no impact on artists. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.

2. Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other
people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very
little about their actual ability. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

3. Successful sportsmen can earn a great deal more than people in other important
professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is
unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

4. Some people feel that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime.
Others feel that the circumstances of an offence should be taken into account when
deciding on a punishment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

5. Some people believe that all children should learn a foreign language from the time
they start school, while others believe it is better to wait until a child is at secondary
school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

6. Some people believe that in the near future there will be no borders between
countries, while others feel that national borders will always remain. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.

7. Some people feel that the cost of space exploration is far too high for the benefits it
brings while others argue that we space programmes should continue no matter what the
cost. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

8. Some people believe that advertising has a strong effect on a person’s decision-
making process. Others feel that it has little or no real impact. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion.

9. Some people believe that every human can create art. Other people think that art can
only be created by people with special talents. Discuss both these views and give your
own opinion.

10. Some people feel that the media has the strongest impact on people’s lives. Others
feel that it is politicians who have the most control over the way people lives. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.

11. Some people feel that the primary function of a university should be to prepare
students for the working world. Others argue that the purpose of a university education
is to provide knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.

12. Some people thing that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s
lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater
responsibilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

13. Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change.
Others, however, prefer to take risks and think that change is a positive thing. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.

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14. Some people think that boys and girls should attend school together. Others feel that
they should be educated separately. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

15. Some people feel that global warming should be dealt with by governments. Others feel
that it is the responsibility of individuals in society to solve the problem. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.

16. Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like.
Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the
future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.

17. Some people think that a sense of competition should be encouraged in children.
Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become
more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

18. Some people think that economic development is the only way to end poverty while
others believe that it is causing damage to the environment and so should be
stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

19. Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as the older
houses in an area. Others believe that the government should allow people to build
houses in the style they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

20. Some people like to spend their leisure time with their colleagues while others prefer
to keep their private life separate from their work life. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.

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To What Extent Do you Agree or Disagree Writing Topics

1. University education should be free for all students. To what extent do you agree or
disagree

2. Men and women are capable of doing all jobs equally well. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

3. Some people believe that nowadays we have too much choice. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

4. Advertising that targets children should be banned from our televisions. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

5. Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with
everything organised in the correct place. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6. In countries it is common for school leavers to take a year off between finishing school
and starting university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this practice?

7. Open plan offices offer a better working environment for staff than a normal office. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?

8. Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every
subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9. The recent popularity of online shopping will result in the end of high street shops. To
what extent do you agree or disagree.

10. International sporting events promote peace between countries.To what extent do
you agree or disagree?

11. Some people think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher
salaries than the other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

12. People who read for pleasure in their free time have a better imagination than those
who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13. Some people believe that children who are given pocket money every week have less
problems managing money when they become adults. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

14. Some people believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent
robots. What is your opinion?

15. Nowadays environmental problems are too big for individual countries or people to
solve. We have reached the stage where we need cooperation on an international level
to protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

16. Some people say that a person’s success is as a direct result of the way they were
brought up by their parents. Do you agree or disagree?

17. Some people think that plastic shopping bags should be banned because they
contribute to land and sea pollution.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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18. Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later, and so it is often
argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangers of
committing a crime.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

19. Some people believe that children should be taught how to manage money at
school. Do you agree or disagree?

20. Some people believe that in order for a hobby to be enjoyable, it needs to be
difficult. Do you agree or disagree?

Best Way IELTS Essay Topics

1. One of the biggest problems facing the world today is growing enough food to feed the
ever-expanding population. Genetically Modified foods are the best way to solve this
issue. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2. The main cause of global warming is pollution from cars. To what extent do you agree
or disagree?

3. Playing computer games only has negative effects on children. To what extent do you
agree or disagree

4. The main reason for the high sale of consumer goods in today’s society is
advertising. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

5. Good marketing is the key to running a successful business. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

6. The best way to tackle the problem of obesity is to educate people about healthy
eating. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

7. The most important factor in job satisfaction is salary. To what extent do you agree
or disagree?

8. Many people use customer reviews on the Internet to make decisions about what
they buy. Are customer reviews the most useful tool to use when making a purchase?

9. Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some
people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a
country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

10. Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to
travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons
why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both sides and give your own
opinion.

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Cause / Problem / Solution IELTS Essay Topics

1. The increase in the number of privately-owned cars is having a negative impact on
both our towns and the environment. What can individuals and the government do to
reduce this problem?

2. Many people play sport when they are young, but then stop when they become
adults. Why do so many adults stop doing physical exercise? What can be done to solve
this problem?

3. Fewer people today visit museums than in the past. Why is this? What can be done to
encourage more people to visit museums in the future?

4. Many animals today are being hunted to the point of extinction. What can be done to
tackle this problem?

5. In many countries today, the average weight of people is increasing. What has led to
this situation? What can be done to solve it?

6. Global warming is one of the most serious issues facing the world today. What are
some of the causes of global warming? What can governments and individuals do to
solve the problem?

7. The gap between the rich and poor is growing. What difficulties does this cause? How
can these problems be overcome?

8. More and more people are stressed today than ever before. What are the causes of this
stress? Can you what can be done to address this problem?

9. Many young people today are leaving their homes in the countryside to move to
cities. Why is this happening? What can be done to encourage young people to stay in
rural areas?

10. Many people today are choosing to stay in rented apartments rather than
hotels when they travel. What led to this change? What problems could it cause the
travel industry?

11. Children today spend a lot of time on social media. What potential problems could
this cause and how could they be addressed?

12. Many young people today will never be able to afford to buy a house. What has led
to this situation? What can be done to remedy it?

13. In many countries, the tradition of having family meals together is
disappearing. Why is this happening? What will the effects of this be on the family and
society?

14. Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish.Why do you think this is
happening? What can government do to help reduce this amount of rubbish produced?

15. In many countries, the level of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main
causes of crime? What can we deal with those causes?

16. People today are spending more and more time outside of the home. What are the
reasons for this trend? What effects is it having on individuals and society?

17. In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go
hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?

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18. People today know fewer of their neighbours than in the past. Why is this? What can
be done to solve this problem?

19. The quality of life in many large cities is currently becoming worse. Why is this? What
measures can be introduced to tackle this issue?

20. Many people have jobs that involve working shifts (i.e. working at night). What are
some of the problems that shift workers might face? What can be done to solve them?

IELTS Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Topics

1. Thanks to low-cost airlines, many people can travel abroad. What advantages and
disadvantages do tourists bring to the countries they visit?

2. People today are able to take out loans from the bank or get a credit card very
easily. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this practice?

3. Many people use the Internet as their main educational resource. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of this practice?

4. In some countries, teenagers have part-time jobs while they are still at school. What
benefits does this bring a child? Are there any drawbacks?

5. Schools in some countries require their students to wear a uniform. What are the
positives and negatives of this rule?

Outweigh Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Topics

1. Being a celebrity– such as a film star or singer – brings problems as well as benefits. Do
you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?

2. As a country develops, more people are able to purchase a car. Do you think that the
positive for the individual outweigh the negatives for the environment?

3. Many museums charge an admission fee while others are free. Do you think that the
advantages of charging admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

4. Today, it is common to see famous sports people advertising sports products. Do
the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

5. More and more people are choosing to eat ready-made meals rather than freshly
cooked food. Does this trend have more advantages than disadvantages?

Positive or Negative Development IELTS Essay Topics

1. Many parents today employ private tutors to teach their children after school
hours. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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2. Today, more people are waiting until their thirties to get married and have
children. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

3. In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to
large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Do you think this is a positive or
negative development?

4. Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the
same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative
development?

5. Nowadays many people communicate using social media. Do you think this is a
positive or negative development?

Direct Question Writing Topics

1. Some students who perform badly at school go on to have very successful lives as
adults.What qualities are needed to do well at school? Are these the same qualities that
help people succeed later in life?

2. 100 years ago, it was felt that the human race was making progress in all areas of
life. Nowadays, there is less certainty that this is the case. In what areas do you think
that the most progress has been made so far? In what area are more things needed to be
done?

3. Many people believe that globalisation is leading to the culture of individual
countries being lost. What can be done to protect a society’s traditional values?

4. Children often complain that history lessons are boring because they are about a past
that is dead. How can schools bring history alive for pupils?

5. Some people think that the government is responsible for looking after the elderly.
Others believe that it should be family members. Who do you think should take
responsibility?

Two-Part Question Essay Topics

1. More and more people today are moving from the countryside. Why is this
happening? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?

2. People spend a major part of their adult like at work, and job satisfaction is an important
part of individual well-being. What contributes to a person feeling satisfied at work? How
realistic is it for all people to feel satisfied?

3. Many people have problems managing their money. What skills does a person need
to manage their money well? Who should teach children these skills?

4. Technology has changed the way that people interact with each other. In what ways
has technology changed the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a
positive or negative development?

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5. Children have to be punished to learn the difference between right and wrong.To what
extent do you agree or disagree?What sort of punishments should parents be able to
give their children?

6. Thanks to developments in technology, many people today have lost basic skills such
as how to repair clothes, etc. Why is this happening? Do you think that this is a negative
development?

7. Some people think that governments should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more
heavily, Do you agree or disagree? What other methods could be used to reduce air
traffic?

8. Some people feel that schools should teach children how to become a good
parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What skills do people need to be a
good parent?

9. Nowadays, men’s sport is given far more attention in society than women’s
sports. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or a negative
situation?

10. Advances in technology mean that many people today work from home. What has led
to this change? Is it a positive of negative development?

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IELTS Speaking Part Two

Although it is impossible to predict the most likely topic for an IELTS
Speaking Part Two, 80-90% of the questions fit into the categories of
“people”, “places”, “actions” “things” and “times”.
By organising your IELTS Speaking practice around these categories,
you can ensure that students have the vocabulary and grammar to be
able to deal with almost any question that comes up in the exam.
The sections below (“people” etc.) are in no particular order, but
inside each section an attempt has been made to put the most typical
IELTS questions near the top.
The questions near the bottom of each section can be used to tie
IELTS Speaking with textbook topics and/ or give students an extra
challenge.

Tasks about
People

Describe a teacher who has greatly influenced you in your education.
You should say:
-Where you met them
-What subject they taught
-What was special about them;
And explain why this person influenced you so much.

Describe a friend who has played an important part in your life.
You should say:
- How you met this person
- How long you have known them
- The kind of thing you do or did with them
And explain why they have been important in your life

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Describe one of your relatives
You should say:
- What that person looks like
- What that person’s character is like
- What they are doing at the moment

And say which other relative of yours they are most similar to

Describe a friend that you often spend time with:
You should say:
- How often you see this friend
-Where you usually go together
- What things you do together
And say why you like spending time with this person

Describe a classmate, colleague or acquaintance
You should say:
- How well you know them
- When and how you first met them
- How long you have been working or studying together
And say whether you think you will get to know that person better in
the future or not, and why

Describe a friend you have had or had for a long time
You should say:
- How you met
- What things you do or did together
- What things you have or had in common
And say why you think your friendship lasted a long time

Describe a classmate or colleague you often meet. You should say:
- Where you usually meet
- When you first met
- What topics you usually talk about
And say why you often meet

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Describe a classmate you had at a previous school.
You should mention:
- What that person looked like
- What that person’s personality was like
- What things that person liked doing

And say how that person was different to you

Describe a sportsman you know or know about.
You should say:
- What that person is like
- What sport they play
- How they reached their present position in that sport
And say if you think there is something special about that sportsman
or not, and why

Describe someone you know or know about who has an interesting or
unusual job.
You should say:
- What that person is like
- What that person’s job
- What you think is interesting or unusual about that person’s job
And say if you think that person’s personality suits that job or not, and
why

Describe someone you know or know about who has an unusual
hobby.
You should mention:
- What the hobby is
- What is unusual about that hobby
- Why you think that person has that hobby
And say what kind of person you think would also like that hobby, and
why

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Describe a young child you know or know about.
You should say:
- What he or she looks like
- What he or she likes doing
- How that person has changed
And say what you think they might do in the future, and why

Describe someone who is well known in your town, area or country.
You should say:
- What they look like
- What they do
- Why they are well known
And say whether you would like to have this person’s life or not, and
why

Describe a musician, singer or other artist you like or know about.
You should say:
- What kind of thing they make
- How long they have been working
- How they are different from other artists
And say whether you like this person’s work or not, and why

Describe a famous person you have met or know about
You should say:
- How famous that person is
- Why that person is famous
- What they are doing now
And say if you think they will become more or less famous in the
future, and why

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Describe an historical figure who you know about
You should say:
- Why they are famous or important
- What they did
- When they lived
And say if you think they have a good reputation now or not, and why

Describe someone you know or know about who is particularly skilful
at something.
You should explain:
- What that person’s skill is
- What that person needs to be able to do to do that thing well
- How you think that person learnt that skill
And say if you think you could pick up the same skill or not, and why

Describe someone you know or know about who has a lot of
responsibility.
You should say:
- What that person is like
- What kind of responsibility that person has
- How well that person deals with his or her responsibilities
And say if you would like to have the same responsibilities or not, and
why

Describe someone who is your hero, is the hero of someone you
know, or is a hero of many people.
You should mention:
- What that person is like
- Why that person is a hero
- How that person is different from other people
And say if you think that person likes being thought of as a hero or
not, and why

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Describe someone you used to play with when you were younger.
You should say:
- What that person was like
- What kind of games you used to play
- Where you used to play
And say if you are still in touch with that person or not, and why

Describe someone you know or know about who does his or her job
well.
You should say:
- What job that person does
- Where they work
- Why you think they do their job well
And say whether you think you could do that job well or not, and why

Describe an old person you know or know about.
You should mention:
- What that person looks like
- What he or she likes doing
- How that person has changed since they were younger
And say if you think that person is happy to be that age or not, and
why

Describe someone who looked after you when you were younger.
You should mention:
- What that person was like
- How old you were when they looked after you
- What things they used to do with you
And say if you would look after a child the same way or not, and why

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Tasks about
Places

Describe a classroom that you study or have studied in. You should
say:
- What it looks like
- What the good things about it are
- What the bad things about it are
And explain how it compares to other classrooms you have studied in
before or since

Describe a room in the place you are living now
You should say:
- What it looks like
- What you usually use it for
- What things are in it
And say what you would change about that room if you could

Describe a place you have lived in or are living now
You should say:
- Where it is
- What are the good things about it
- What are the bad things about it
And say where you would like to live if you didn’t live there

Describe a city, town or village you know well
You should say:
- Where it is
- What it looks like
- What kind of people live there
And say if you think it is a good place to live or not, and why

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Describe a building that has made an impression on you.
You should say:
- What it looks like
- Where it is
- What it is used for
And say if you like that building or not and why

Describe a building, view or natural feature that impressed you.
You should say:
- What kind of place it is
- Where it is
- Why it impressed you
And say whether you think you will go there again or not, and why

Describe a workplace you have worked in or know about
You should say:
- What the building is like
- What facilities it has
- What things there are in the local area
And say if you think it is a good place to work or not, and why

Describe a school that you are studying or have studied in
You should say:
- Where it is
- What it looks like
- What facilities it has
And say if you think it is a good school building or not, and why

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Describe a famous building you have seen or know about
You should say:
- What it looks like
- What it is used for
- Why it is famous
And say whether you would like to live in or near this building or not,
and why

Describe a place you often go in your free time
You should say:
- Where it is
- Who you go with
- What you do there
And say how you feel when you are there and after you leave

Describe a place you often go. You should say:
- How often you go there
- Why you go there
- What you do there
And say if you enjoy going there or not, and why

Talk about somewhere foreign tourists would enjoy going in your
town or country.
You should say:
- Why you think that place would be interesting or enjoyable
- What people can do there
- How long you would recommend staying there
And say whether many foreign tourists do visit that place or not, and
why

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Describe a place that you think is relaxing.
You should explain:
- What kind of place it is
- What you do there
- Why you think it is relaxing
And say whether you think most other people would think that place
is relaxing or not, and why

Describe a place which you think is beautiful. You should explain:
- What that place is like
- How you can get there from here
- What kind of people usually go there
And say why you think it is beautiful

Talk about a place you have stayed in on holiday.
You should say:
- How you chose that place
- How long you stayed there
- What the advantages and disadvantages of that place were
And say whether you would like to stay in a similar place in the future
or not, and why

Describe an historical place you have been to
You should say:
- What kind of place it is
- What it looks like
- Where it is
And explain something about the history of the place

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Describe a famous natural feature that you have seen or know about:

You should say:
- Where it is
- What kind of place it is surrounded by
- What it looks like
And say why it is famous

Talk about a foreign country or other distant place you have been to
on holiday. You should say
-Where that place is
-Why it is a good place to go on holiday
- What things there are to do there
And say whether you think you will go there again in the near future
or not, and why

Talk about a foreign country you are interested in but have never
been to.
You should say:
- What you would like to do there
- What you think that place will be like
- How you first became interested in that place
And say if that place is popular with tourists from your country or not,
and why

Talk about a place in your country you have never been to but would
like to visit
You should say:
- Why you have never visited that place
- Why you would like to go there
- What you would like to do there
And say if you think most people would enjoy going to that place or
not, and why

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Talk about a day trip you have been on from your hometown or the
place you are living now.
You should say:
- Where you went
- How you travelled
- How you had heard about that place
And say whether you would like to go to a similar place next weekend
or not, and why

Describe a store in your hometown or the place you are living now.
You should say:
- How to get there from your house or flat
- What things they stock
- What things most people buy there
And say whether that is one of the places you often go shopping or
not, and why

Describe some countryside near your hometown or the place where
you are living now. You should say:
- What it is like
- What people usually do there
- How you can get there from the place you are living
And say if you would like to visit that place soon or not, and why

Describe a park or other green space in your hometown or near
where you are living at the moment.
You should say:
- How to get there from your house or flat
- What it is like
- What you can do there
And say if many people go to that place or not, and why

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Describe a long distance journey you have been on. You should say
-Where you went
-What kind or kinds of transport you used
- What the good things and bad things about the journey were
And say whether you would like to go on the same journey again and
why

Describe a place you want to go but have never been
You should say:
- Why you want to go there
- What things you could do there
- How you first heard about it
And say if you think you will go there soon or not, and why

Describe a place you often went as a child
You should say:
- How often you went there
- Why you went there
- What you did there
And say if you go there less often nowadays, and why

Describe your perfect workplace. You should say:
- What the interior would be look
- What facilities it would have
- What the local area would be like
And say if you think you will ever work in a place like that or not, and
why

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Describe the first place house or flat you remember living in.
You should say:
- How old you were when you remember being there
- What you remember best about the place
- What the good things and bad things about that place were
And say how that place compares to other places you have lived or
stayed in

Describe a place that you have only been to once in your life.
You should say:
- Where it was
- Why you went there
- What you did there
And say if you think you will go there again someday or not, and why

Describe a place that your parents took you to. You should explain:
- What sort of place it was
- How you got there
- Why your parents took you there
And say whether you would take your own children to a place like that
or not, and why

Talk about your next trip abroad.
You should say:
- Where you are going or would like to go
- What you want to do there
- What souvenirs you would like to bring back
And say whether you think your next trip overseas will be as you
would like it to be or not, and why

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Tasks about
Actions

Describe one thing that you have to do regularly in your work or
studies. You should say:
- How often you do it
- How good you are at this thing
- What you need to do in order to do this thing well
And say if you think most people would enjoy doing that thing or not,
and why

Talk about a job you would like to do in the future.
You should say:
- What people have to do in that job
- Why you are interested in that job
- If there are any disadvantages or difficulties to doing that job
And say if you think you will be good at that job or not, and why

Talk about a subject you would like to study in the future.
You should say:
- What you need to study as part of that subject
- Where you can study it
- What you think the most difficult things about that subject would be
And say if you think studying that subject will be useful in your future
life or not, and why

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Talk about a sport you did or were interested in when you were a
child.
You should say:
- Why you liked it
- How you first became interested in it
- Why you became less interested in it
And say if you friends were interested in the same sport or not, and
why

Describe a project you had to do in your studies or job.
You should say:
- Who asked you to do that project
- What the main aim of the project was
- Who helped you with it
And say if you think that project as a success or not, and why

Talk about a hobby you are interested in but have never tried.
You should mention:
- Why you are interested in that hobby
- Why you have never tried it before
- What things you would have to do before you could start doing that
hobby
And say if you think most people would also like to try that hobby or
not, and why

Talk about one thing you are planning to do or might do next
weekend.
You should mention:
- Where you can do that thing
- How you can get there
- Any equipment you need to do it
And say whether you are looking forward to doing that thing or not,
and why

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Talk about one thing you are planning to do after you pass this test.
You should mention:
- What you want to do
- Why you decided you wanted to do that thing
- How long you have had that plan
And say whether a good mark in IELTS will help you achieve that
thing or not, and if so how

Talk about another language you would like to learn.
You should say:
- Which countries or regions it is spoken in
- How it is different from your language and from English
- Why you are interested in that language
And say if you think it is more or less difficult to learn than English
and your language, and why
Talk about a foreign language apart from English that you are
interested in learning.
You should say:
- Where it is the main language
- How that language differs from your language and from English
- How you first became interested in that language
And say if you think that would be an easy language to learn for you
or not, and why

Talk about a sport you are interested in but have never played.
You should say:
- What equipment people use to play that sport
- How it is played
- What kinds of people usually play this sport
And say if you think you will do this sport in the future or not, and why

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Talk about one method of learning English or another foreign
language you have used.
You should say:
- How you found out about this method
- What it consists of
- How it compares to other methods of learning a language
And say if you think that is the best way to learn a language or not,
and why

Talk about a test in English or another foreign language you have
taken at school or elsewhere.
You should say:
- Where you took the test
- How long it was
- What skills and language knowledge was tested
And say if you think that was a good test of your language level or
not, and why

Talk about a short term goal or ambition you have.
You should say:
- How you first decided on that goal or ambition
- Who you have told about it
- What your next step needs to be in order to achieve it
And say if you think it will be easy to achieve that goal or ambition or
not, and why

Talk about a long term goal or ambition you have.
You should say:

- Why you have that goal or ambition
- When you would like to achieve that by
- When you think you will achieve that by
And say what you will do if you can’t achieve that goal or ambition

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