6. TESOL Conversation Questions

Tasks about
Things

Describe an item that you have that is important to you:
You should say:
- What it is
- When, where and how you got it
- How it helps you in your life
And say what you would do if you didn’t have one of these

Describe an electronic item that is important to you:
You should say:
- What it looks like
- What it can do

- How it helps you in your life
And say what you would do if you didn’t have one of these

Talk about something you use for your work or studies. You should
say:
- What it looks like
- What it is used for
- How often you use it
And say if you would be able to do you work or studies without this
thing, and if so how

Talk about a thing that is important to take with you when you go
away on holiday.
You should say:
- What it looks like
- How you use it
- When you first started using it
And say if you think this thing is important to everyone or not, and
why
Describe a present that you have received

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You should say:
- Who gave it to you
- Why they gave it to you
- If you liked it or not
And say what kind of person that present might be suitable for

Describe a present that you gave someone
You should say:
- Who you gage it to
- Why you gave them a present
- Why you chose that present
And say if you think they enjoyed that present or not, and why

Describe a famous food from your hometown or country. You should
say:
- What it looks like
- What it tastes like
- When and how it is usually eaten
And say why you think it is famous

Describe an item of clothing that you often wear:
You should say:
- What it looks like
- When and how you got it
- When you wear it
And say how it compares to other clothes you have

Describe an item of clothing that you have had for a long time
You should say:
- What it looks like
- How long you have had it
- How you got it
And say why you have had never got rid of it

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- What it looks like
- How long you have had it
- How you got it
And say why you have had never got rid of it

Talk about a pet you have or have had. You should mention:
-What it looked like
-What its personality was like
-What you do or did with it
And say what kind of person a similar pet might be suitable for.

Talk about something that is in your bag or pocket now
You should say:
- What it looks like
- How and when you use it
- How and when you first got it
And say if you could live without it or not, and why

Talk about an English book you have read or used.
You should say:
- How you got that book
- Why you read or used it
- What you learnt from using it
And say if you would like to use a book like that again or not, and why

Talk about something you would particularly like to purchase.
You should mention:
- How much is costs
- Where it can be bought
- Why you want it
And say if you think you will be able buy it in the near future or not,
and why
Describe the transport system for commuters in your city or country.
You should say
-What kind of transport is available

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-Which kind of transport is the most popular
-What the good points and bad points of the transport system is
And say how you think it should be changed in the future.

Talk about a musical instrument you would like to be able to play but
can’t.
You should say:
- What the instrument looks like
- How it is played
- What kinds of music people play on it
And say if you think you would be able to learn to play that instrument
well or not, and why

Describe a wild animal in your country. You should say:
-What it looks like
-Where it lives
-What it does
And say if you would like to live near one of these animals or not, and
why

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Times

Talk about a future festival or celebration in your family or your
country.
You should say:
- If it will be an important celebration
- What will be celebrated
- What you will do on that day
And say if you think you will enjoy that day or not, and why

Talk about a time when you visited someone else’s house

You should say:

- When and how you were invited

- How you replied to the invitation

- If you took anything with you
- What you did in that person’s house
And say if you prefer socialising in people’s homes or in restaurants

etc

Describe a party that you have been to:
You should say:
- Who gave the party
- Why you were invited
- Why the party was given
And say if you enjoyed the party or not, and why

Talk about an important day in your life. 416
You should say:
- When this day was
- If you were alone or with others
- Where you were and what happened
And explain why this day was important to you
Talk about a birthday you remember well.
You should say:
- What you did

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- Who you spent the day with
- Why you remember that birthday so well
And say if you would like to have exactly the same kind of birthday
again or not, and why

Describe a holiday you have had:
You should say:
-How you travelled
- What activities you did on holiday
- Who you went with
And say if you would recommend that holiday to a friend or not, and
why

Describe your typical day when you are not working or studying
You should say:
- What things you do
- How long you spend doing those things
- What the most enjoyable thing you do is
And say if those days are usually the same or vary

Describe a typical festival or celebration in your country:
You should say:
- When the celebration takes place
- Why people celebrate at that time
- What people do during this celebration
And say if that celebration is important to you or not, and why

Talk about your last or a recent family gathering. 417
You should say:
- Why you got together
- Where you got together

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- What you did together
And say if everyone enjoyed themselves or not, and why

Describe an important historical event in your country:
You should say:
- When it happened
- What happened
- Who the most important people involved were
And say why it is important to the history of your country

Talk about your favourite day of the year
You should say:
- When that day is
- What you like about it
- What you usually do on that day
And say if most people your age in your country feel the same way
about that day

Talk about how your family usually celebrate the New Year.
You should say:
- Where people usually go
- Who they spend time with
- What they do to celebrate the New Year
And say if New Year is one your favourite festivals or not, and why

Talk about the next time you will go away on holiday. You should say:
- Where you would like to go
- What you will be able to do in that place
- What preparations you have already made to go there
And say if you think that is a place you will go more than once in the
future or not, and why

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Tasks about

Sports Hobbies and
Free Time

As the topics of sports, hobbies and free time are easy ones that tie in with
IELTS Speaking Part One and students like speaking about, they are well worth
practising again and again. Below are a hundred and one IELTS Speaking Part
Two tasks on these topics, arranged A – Z by topic, key word or grammar point
so that you can quickly find a suitable one to fit in with the topic of your class or
the interests of your students. Where there are two similar tasks under two
different headings, or the tasks here are similar to the separate “a hundred and
one IELTS Speaking Part Two topic cards that tie in with Part One” worksheets,
the wording and/ or sub questions have been changed. These similar ones can
also be used in the same class as additional practice to make sure students
answer exactly the question that is given.

A

Activity-

Describe an activity you like doing.
You should say:
- Where you do it
- Who you do it with
- Why you enjoy it
And say what kind of people you would recommend that activity to, and why

B

Book

Talk about a book you have read in the last year
You should say:
- Why you decided to read that book
- How long you it took you to finish it
- What genre of book it was
And say if you would like to read something else by the same author or not, and
why
Talk about a book you have never read but would like to in the future.

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You should mention:
- Why you would like to read it
- Why you have never read it before
- What you think it will be like
And say how you think it will compare to other books you have read

Talk about a book that impressed you. You should say:
- What it was about
- Why it impressed you
- If any other books have impressed you the same way
And say what kind of person you would recommend that book to, and why

Talk about a book you have at home.
You should mention:
- What it looks like
- What the topic of the book is
- Where you got the book from
And say how it compares to other books you have read or know about

Brother or sister

Talk about a hobby that a brother or sister, or other relative, likes.
You should mention:
- Where and when they do that hobby
- How long they have been doing it
- If you have ever done it with them
And say if you think that is a good hobby or not, and why.

C

Childhood

Talk about a hobby you were interested in when you were a child:
You should say:
- How you first became interested in it
- How long you did it for
- Why you enjoyed it
And say if you became more or less interested in that hobby as you got older,
and why

Computer

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Talk about something you can do on a computer that you think is enjoyable.
You should mention:
- What equipment or software you need to do that
- What you need to do to do it
- What kind of people it is popular with
And say if you would like to spend more time doing that or not, and why

Collect/ collection

Talk about something you or someone you know collects.
You should say:
- How many pieces there is in the collection
- How the collection is stored
- How quickly the collection is growing
And say what kind of person would enjoy collecting that thing, and why

Cook

Talk about a dish you know how to cook. You should describe:
- What the ingredients are
- How it is cooked
- Other preparation you have to do
And say if you think this is an easy dish to cook or not, and why

D

Days off

Describe a place where you often go on your days off
You should say:
- Where it is
- Who you go with
- Why you go there
And say how it compares to other places where you could spend your free time

Talk about what you are going to do or will probably do on your next day off.
You should include in your answer:

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- Where you will go
- Who you will meet
- How long you will spend at each place
And say if you think you will enjoy that day or not, and why

E

Evening

Describe something you often do in the evening.
You should say:
- When you usually do it
- Where you usually do it
- Who you usually do it with
And say if you enjoy doing it or not, and why

Describe something you like doing in the evening.
You should say:
- How it makes you feel
- How often you do it
- How long you spend doing it
And say if you think most people would enjoy doing the same thing or not, and
why

Exciting/ excited

Describe something you think is exciting.
You should say:
- Why it makes you excited
- If it is always exciting
- What other feelings that thing can give people
And say how it compares to other things that people usually find exciting

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You should include:
- How often you do that thing

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- Where you do it
- Who you do it with
And say if other people who do the same thing feel exactly the same way or
not, and why

Exercise

Give a presentation about something you think is a good way of doing exercise.
You should include in your answer:
- What equipment is needed
- Where people usually do this form of exercise
- What they usually wear
And say if you think this form of exercise is getting more or less popular, and
why

Talk about a form of exercise you used to do but no longer do now.
You should say:
- Where you used to do it
- Who you used to do it with
-Why you stopped
And say if you would like to restart that sport or not, and why

F

Family

Talk about something you often do or used to do in your free time with your
family.
You should say:
- Why you often did that
- Who suggested doing it
- Who enjoyed it most
And say if you would like to do the same thing with your own children or not,
and why

Talk about a hobby someone in your family has. You should say:
- Whose hobby it is
- Where and when they do it

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- Why they enjoy it
And say if you would enjoy doing the same thing or not, and why

Favourite

Describe your favourite film.
You should say:
- What the film is about
- Who the main characters are
- What the ending is
And explain why it is your favourite film.

Describe your favourite place to eat out.
You should include in your answer:
- Where it is
- What kind of food is served
- What the décor is like
And say what kind of people you think would enjoy that restaurant, and why

Describe your favourite song or piece of music.
You should say:
- What kind of music it is
- Where you usually listen to it
- Why you like it
And say what kind of mood this music puts you in, and why

Give a short presentation about your favourite place to spend your free time.
Points to include:
- Where it is
- How to get there from the place you live
- What you do there
And say how you would improve that place if you could

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You should include in your presentation:
- What the story is about
- Who the main characters are

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- How the story ends
And say if you think your friends would enjoy this book or not, and why

Give a one or two minute presentation about your favourite sport.
You should say:
- What equipment is used
- Where it is usually played
- How it is played
And say if you think it is an easy sport to understand or not, and why

Speak about your favourite magazine, newspaper or comic.
You should include in your answer:
- Where you usually buy it
- What parts of it you most enjoy reading
- Where you usually read it
And say how it compares to other things you read

Talk about your favourite news source. You should say:
- How often you use this news source
- Why you use this source
- What other sources you use
And say how you would change that news source if you could.

Describe your favourite free time activity. You should mention:
- Where you do it
- Who you do it with
- Why you enjoy it
And say if you think your favourite free time activities will change as you get
older or not, and why

Film

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What sort of film it is
When and where you saw it
What your favourite part of the film was
And explain why you remember it well

Describe a film you have never seen but would like to see.
You should mention:
- What kind of film it is
- What it is about
- Where the story is set
And explain why you would like to see that film

Give a short presentation about a film you have seen recently at the cinema, on
TV, or on video or DVD.
You should include in your answer:
- Where and when you saw it
- Who you saw it with
- What you thought about it
And say if you would recommend that film or not, and why

Free

Speak about something that is free or cheap you like doing in your free time.
You should say:
- How often you do it
- When you first started doing this
- Why you do it
And say if you think this thing is as enjoyable as things you do which are more
expensive or not, and why

Future

Talk about a book you have never read but would like to read in the future.
You should mention:
- If it is well known or not

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- Why you would like to read that book
- Why you have never read it before
And say how you think it will compare to other books you have already read

Talk about a new sport or hobby you would like to take up
You should say:
- Why you are interested in that thing
- If it is an easy or hard thing to start
- What the best way to start doing it is
And say if you think you will start doing it soon or not, and why

Talk about a sport that interests you but you have never tried.
You should say:
- Where it is usually played
- What kinds of people usually play it
- Why it interests you
And say if you think you will ever do this sport or not, and why

Talk about a musical instrument you would like to be able to play but have
never tried.
You should say:
- What the instrument looks like
- What it sounds like
- What kinds of people it is popular with
And say if you think you will ever try to play that instrument or not, and why

Give a short presentation about a movie that you have never seen but would
like to see. You should say:
- What kind of movie it is
- How famous it is
- Why you want to see it
And say if you think you will see that movie in the near future or not, and why
Describe a free time activity you like doing.
You should say:
- Where you do it
- Who you do it with
- Why you enjoy it

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And say if you think the things you do in your free time will change as you get
older or not, and why

G

Game

Talk about a board game, card game or computer game you have played. You
should include:
- What kind of game it is
- How many people can play
- How the winner is decided
And say if you think your whole family would enjoy playing that game together
or not, and why

Talk about a game you used to play when you were a child. You should say:
- How often you used to play it
- Who you used to play it with
- How you used to feel when you played it
And say if you think children nowadays would enjoy that game or not, and why

H

Health/ healthy

Speak about something you or someone you know does that is a good thing to
do for your health. You should talk about:
- How it is good for your health
- If there are any possible negative effects
- How popular this thing is
And say if you think this thing will become more or less popular in the future, or
why

Speak about something you would like to do to improve your health.
You should mention:
- Why it is healthy
- Why you want to do it
- How popular that thing is

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And then say if you think you will do that soon or not, and why

Hobby-

Talk about a hobby you had when you were a child:
You should say:
- How you first became interested in it
- How long you did it or have been doing it for
- Why you enjoyed doing it
And say if you have become more or less interested in that hobby since you
were a child, and why

Speak about your main hobby. You should say:
- How often you do it
- How long you spend doing it
- Why you enjoy it
And say why you do that more than your other hobbies

Holidays

Talk about something you often do during longer holidays such as the summer
holiday or Christmas/ New Year holiday.
You should say:
- How long it takes
- Where you do it
- Who you do it with
And say why you do that when you are on holiday rather than on your days off

Talk about something you do when you are away on holiday.
You should say:
- Why you do it
- How often you do it
- Where you have done it

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And say whether you think you will have more or less time you do that in the
future, and why

Talk about your last long holiday. You should include:
- Where you went
- Who you spent most of your time with
- How much you spent
And say if you think you will do the same thing in your next holiday or not, and
why

Talk about what you are going to do or might do in your next long holiday. You
should say:
- Where you will go
- What you will do
- Who you will spend your time with
And say how you think that holiday will compare to other holidays you have
had.

Home/ house

Talk about a place in your home where you often spend your free time. You
should say:
- What that place is like
- Where exactly it is
- Why you spend time in that place
And say what you would change about that place if you could, and why

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Talk about something you like doing at home. You should say:
- Why you do it at home
- Where exactly you usually do it
- How much time you spend doing it every week

And say whether you enjoy spending time at home more than going out or
not, and why

Talk about something in your home that you often use in your free time. You
should include:
- What it looks like
- Where you usually keep it
- How you use it
And say if you would like to replace that thing or not, and why

I

Impression/ impressed

Talk about a book that had an impression on you. You should say:
- What the topic of the book was
- Why it impressed you
- If any other books have impressed you the same way
And say if you would like to read the same book again or not, and why

Talk about a film that impressed you. You should include:
- What the story was
- Who was in it
- Which part impressed you most
And say if you think you would enjoy the film as much if you saw it again or not,
and why

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Indoors

Talk about something that you enjoy doing indoors. You should say:
- Where you usually do it
- What equipment is needed
- Why it is better to do this thing indoors
And say if you prefer spending your free time indoors or outdoors or not, and
why

Instrument

Talk about an instrument you would like to be able to play. You should say:
- What the instrument looks like
- What it sounds like
- What kinds of people it is popular with
And say if you think you will ever try to play that instrument or not, and why

Item

Describe an item you often use in your free time. You should mention:
- What it looks like
- How it is used
- Where you keep it when you are not using it
And say how you would improve that item if you could, and why

M

Movie

Give a short presentation about a movie that you would like to see. You should
say:
- What kind it is
- Why you want to see it
- How it is different to other movies
And say if you think you will see that movie in the near future or not, and why

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Music

- see also “Favourite”, “Instrument”

Talk about a musical instrument you would like to be able to play but have
never tried. You should describe:
- Its appearance
- Its sound
- The kinds of people it is popular with
And say if you think you will ever try to play that instrument or not, and why

N

News

Talk about a news source you like to use. You should say:
- How often you find out the news this way
- Why you use this source
- What other sources you use
And say how you would improve that news source if you could.

O

Often

Describe a TV programme that you often watch. You should say:
-What kind of programme it is
- Why you watch it
- When and why you first started watching it
And say if you think that programme is better than other TV programmes that
are on at the same time or not, and why

Describe something you often do when you are not working or studying
You should mention:
- When and where you do it
- Who you usually do it with
- What things you need in order to do it
And say if you think you will do it more or less often in the future, and why

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Outdoors

Give a one or two minute presentation about something you like doing
outdoors. You should say:
- Where you usually do it
- How you get there
- What things you need to do it
And say why you do that thing outdoors rather than indoors

P

Past

Talk about a new sport or hobby you would like to take up. You should say:
- Why you are interested in that thing
- If it is an easy or hard thing to start
- What the best way to start doing it is
And say if you think you will start doing it soon or not, and why

Place

Describe a place you go when you are not working or studying. You should say:
- Where it is
- How you get there from where you live
- What you do there
And say how it compares to other places in your local area

Present Perfect

Talk about something you have read recently:. You should say:
- What it was about
- How and why you got it
- How long it took you to finish it
And say if you would like to read something similar or not in the near future, and
why

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R

Recently

Talk about something you have done in your free time recently. You should say:
- How and why you did it
- How long it took you to do it
- What kind of book it is
And say if you would like to read something else similar or not, and why

Relax/ relaxing

Talk about something you often do to relax. . You should mention:
- Where you do it
- How often you do it
- Why it relaxes you
And say whether you think everyone would find that thing relaxing or not, and
why

S

Simple Past

Talk about a hobby you had when you were younger:
You should say:
- When you did it
- How long you did it
- Why you enjoyed it
And say if you have become more or less interested in that hobby since you
were a child, and why

Sport

Talk about a sport you are interested in
You should say:
- How you first became interested in it
- Why you like it
- What equipment and skills are needed to play it
And say if you think it is an easy sport to learn or not, and why

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Talk about a sport that interests you but you have never tried.
You should say:
- Where it is usually played
- What kinds of people usually play it
- Why it interests you
And say if you think you will ever do this sport or not, and why

Talk about a sport you did when you were a child.
You should include in your answer:
- How often you did it
- Where you did it
- If you were good at it
And say if you would like to do that sport again or not, and why

Summer

Talk about something you often do during the summer.
You should mention:
- Where you do it
- How often you do it
- Why you do it during the summer
And say if you often do that during the winter or not, and why

T

Take up

Talk about a new sport or hobby you would like to take up
You should say:
- Why you are interested in that thing
- If it is an easy or hard thing to start
- What the best way to start doing it is
And say if you think you will start doing it soon or not, and why

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TV

Describe a TV programme that you watch or know about. You should say:
- When it is on and which channel it is on
- What kind of programme it is
- What kind of people watch it
And say if you think that programme is or could be popular in other countries or
not, and why

Describe a TV programme that you often watch. You should say:
-What kind of programme it is
- Why you watch it
- When and why you first started watching it
And say if you think that programme is better than other TV programmes that
are on at the same time or not, and why

Typical

Describe a typical day when you are not working or studying. You should say:
- Where you go
- What you do
- Who you spend your time with
And say how those days vary

U

Used to

Talk about something you used to do in your free time but no longer do.
You should say:
- When you first and last did it
- Were you used to do it
- Why you stopped doing it
And say whether you would like to start doing it again or not, and why

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W

Weather

Talk about something you like doing when the weather is cold or cooler. You
should say:
- Where you do it
- How often you do it
- What clothes or equipment you need
And say if you prefer hot or cold weather, and why

Talk about something you like to do when the weather is hot or warmer than
usual. You should include in your answer:
- Where you do it
- Why you do it when the weather is hot
- When you first started doing that thing
And say if you think people like doing in other countries or not, and why

Talk about something you do when the weather is good.
You should say:
- Where you do it
- How you get there
- Why you particularly do that when there is good weather
And say if it is also possible to do that when the weather is bad or not, and why

Give a short presentation about when the weather is bad.
You should mention:
- Where you usually do it
- What things you need in order to be able to do it
- How long you usually spend doing it
And say if you also do that thing when the weather is good or not, and why

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Weekend

Talk about something you like doing during the winter.
You should explain:
- Where you do it
- What clothes or equipment you need
- Why you do it during the winter
And say whether you like to spend your days off in the winter indoors or
outdoors, and why

Would like

Talk about a book you have never read but would like to read.
You should mention:
- How well known it is
- Why you would like to read it
- Why you have never read it before
And say how you think it will compare to other books you have read

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Past Present
And Future

The most challenging and least likely tasks in the exam are the tasks that are
mainly about the future (towards the bottom below), with the easiest and most
likely being the tasks that mainly need present tenses (in the middle). Each
section is also organised so that the most typical and easiest tasks are near the
top of the section.

IELTS Speaking Part Two tasks about the past (Past Simple, Past
Continuous, Present Perfect Simple, Present Perfect Continuous, “used
to” and Past Perfect)

Describe a gift you gave someone
You should say:
- Who you gave it to
- What the occasion was
- Why you chose that present
And say if you think that person still uses that present or not, and why

Describe a gift that you someone gave you
You should say:
- Who it was from
- Why you were given a gift
- How you felt when you got that gift
And say why you think that person chose that gift for you

Talk about a toy you had when you were a child, saying:
- How old you were when you had it
- How you used to play with it
- How long you had it
And say if you would give the same toy to your own child if he or she was the
same age or not, and why

Describe the town, city or village you were born in or grew up in.
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- What kind of place it is
- How you can get there from where you are now
- What things you can do there
And say if that is the place you would most like to be living in now or not, and
why

Describe a school friend you had when you were younger. You should say:
- What that person looked like
- What that person was like
- What that person liked
And say whether you are still friends with that person or not, and why

Talk about the last time your whole family were together.
You should mention:
- Where you were
- What you did
- How long you were together
And say if you think your family will get together again soon or not, and why

Describe a friend that you haven’t met for a long time.
You should say:
- Why you haven’t seen that person
- Where and when you last met
- What you think that person has been doing since that time
And say whether you think you will meet him or her again in the near future or
not, and why

Describe a relative you haven’t met for a long time.
You should mention:
- What that person’s relationship to you is
- Why you haven’t met that person
- Where and when you last met them
And say whether you think you will meet them again soon or not, and why

Describe a friend who has played an important part in your life.
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- How you met this person
- How long you have known them
- How you spend or used to spend time together
And explain why they have been an important part of your life

Describe a friend you have had or had for a long time
You should say:
- How you first 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

Talk about a pet you or someone you know used to have. You should mention:
-What it looked like
-What it liked doing
- How it needed to be looked after
And say if you would like to have a similar pet in the future or not, and why

Talk about a job you or someone you know did in the past
You should say:
-What the duties were
- What the work place was like
- What clothes and equipment were needed
And say if you think it was a good job or not, and why

Talk about something you used to use to help you in your past work or studies.
You should say:
- What it looked like
- What it was used for
- How often you used this thing
And say if you still use that thing now or not, and why

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- What you studied there
- Its position
- The facilities and equipment in it
And say how it compares to other places you have studied

Describe a school that you used to study in
You should say:
- How big it was
- What it looked like
- What the interior was like
And say if you enjoyed studying there or not, and why

Talk about a school subject you liked when you were younger
You should say:
- When you studied it
- How long you studied it
- Why you liked it
And say if you think you will study that subject again in the future or not, and
why

Describe a workplace you or someone you know used to work in
You should say:
- What the exterior of the building looked like
- What the interior of the building was like
- What facilities there were in the building and the local area
And say if you would like to study somewhere like that in the future or not, and
why

Describe a project you had to do on your own or with others as part of your
studies or work
You should say:
- What the purpose of that project was
- What you had to do
- How well the project was completed
And say if you think it would have been easier to complete that project on your
own or with other people, and why

Talk about a book, newspaper or magazine you read recently
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- Why you decided to read that
- How long it took you to read it
And say if you would like to read something else similar or not, and why

Describe a movie you have seen which you remember well.
You should say:
What kind of movie it is
When and where you saw it
What your favourite part was
And explain why you it made an impression on you

Describe a party that you attended:
You should say:
- Who invited you
- Where you were invited
- What the party was celebrating
And say if took anything with you to the party or not, and why

Talk about a birthday you can remember well.
You should say:
- How you celebrated
- Who you were with
- Why you remember that day
And say how it was different from other birthdays you have had before or since

Describe a traditional festival or celebration in your country. You should say:
- How long people have been celebrating this way
- How it first started
- If the festival or celebration has changed over time
And say if you think this festival or celebration will change in the future or not,
and why

Describe a conversation you had recently.
You should say:
- What the topic of the conversation was.

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- Who you were speaking to
- How the conversation started
And say whether you would like to spend more time talking about the same
topic again or not, and why

Describe something you ate recently.
You should mention:
- Where you ate it
- Why you decided to eat that thing
- When you had previously eaten the same thing
And say if you enjoyed eating that thing or not, and why

Talk about a piece of music that you have heard recently
You should mention
- Where you heard it
- What kind of music it was
- What kind of equipment it was playing on
And say whether the music matched well with your mood and the atmosphere
of the place you were or not, and why

Talk about an item of clothing that you don’t have any more.
You should say:
- How long you had it
- When you used to wear it
- Why you don’t have it anymore
And say how it compares to clothes that you wear nowadays

Talk about a possession that you used to have
You should explain:
- How long you had it
- What you used to use it for
- How often you used to use it
And say whether you would like to buy a similar item of clothing again or not,
and why
Talk about somewhere you went on holiday.
You should say:
-How you got there
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- Who went with you
And say if you would recommend that holiday or not, and why

Talk about one thing you did last weekend.
You should mention:
- Why you did it
- How long it took
- What you had been doing just before that
And say how you would change what you did if you could, and why

Talk about something you did yesterday.
You should mention:
- Where you did it
- How long it took
- What the result was of doing that thing
And say how your day would have changed if you hadn’t done that thing, and
why

Describe a journey you have been on.
You should say
-Where you went
-What kind or kinds of transport you used
- How long the journey took
And say how the transport you used could be improved

Talk about a foreign country you have been to on holiday or business. You
should say
-Where that country is
-Why you went to that place
- 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
Describe an incident you remember well from when you were very young.
You should mention:
- What happened
- How old you were
- How you reacted

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And say why you remember that incident well

Talk about a hobby you had when you were younger but no longer do now:
You should say:
- How long you had that hobby
- Why you liked it
- Why you stopped doing it
And say if you think most young children nowadays would enjoy that hobby or
not, and why

Talk about a day trip you have been on.
You should say:
- Where you went
- How you travelled
- Why you chose to go to that place
And say whether you would like to go back to the same place again or not, and
why

Talk about a hotel, bread and breakfast, campsite etc. you have stayed in on
holiday.
You should say:
- Why you chose that place
- How long you stayed there
- What the good and bad things about it were
And say whether you would like to stay in the same place again, and why

Talk about one method of learning a foreign language you have used.
You should say:
- What you did
- How long you used this method for
- How it compares to other methods of learning a language
And say if you will use that same method in the future or not, and why

Talk about an English language book you have read or used.
You should say:
- Why you bought or used that book
- What you learnt from using it
- If it was difficult or easy to use

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And say if you would use a similar book again or not, and why
Talk about a language test you have taken.
You should say:
- Where you took the test
- How long it took
- What skills and language knowledge you were tested on
And say if you think that was a good test of your language level or not, and why
Describe the first place that you can remember living in
You should say:
- Approximately how old you were when you first started living there
- What you remember best about the place
- If you moved away or not, and why
And say if you remember that as being a good place to live or not, and why

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Tasks about

-the Future (Present Simple

and Present Continuous)

likes and dislikes
-What is it like?”

Talk about something you use in your work or studies. You should describe:
- Its appearance
- Its uses
- How often you need to use it
And say if you think it is well designed and well made or not, and why

Talk about a job someone you know does
You should say:
- How long they have had that job
- What things they like about their job
- What things they dislike about their job
And say if you think that job suits that person or not, and why

Describe one thing that you do as part of your work or studies. You should say:
- Why you have to do it
- How often you do it
- What would happen if you didn’t do it
And say if you would prefer a job or subject where you didn’t have to do that
thing or not, and why

Describe a workplace you or someone you know works in
You should say:
- What it looks like
- What it is like inside
- What the local area is like
And say how you think it could be improved

Describe a classmate or colleague you often meet. You should say:

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- Where you usually meet or met
- When you first met
- What things you talk or talked about
And say whether you would say this person is a close friend or not, and why

Talk about a sport you enjoy
You should say:
- How often you do or watch this sport
- Who you do or watch it with
- Where you usually do or watch it
And say if you would like to do or watch it more often or not, and why

Describe a typical day when you are not working or studying
You should say:
- Where you go
- What you do
- Who you spend your time with
And say if you tend to have a similar routine or often do different things, and
why

Describe a TV programme that you often watch or radio programme you often
listen to
You should say:
- When and how often it is on
- How long it lasts
- What kind of programme it is
And say what kind of people usually watch it or listen to it, and why

Describe a place where you often go on your days off
You should say:
- Where it is
- How you get there
- What you do there
And say if you would also like to work in that place or not, and why

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You should say:
- When you usually see this friend
- Where you usually go together
- Who usually suggests meeting up
And say if you think you will spend more or less time together in the future, and
why

Describe one of your relatives
You should say:
- What that person looks like
- What that person’s personality is like
- What things they are interested in
And say if you think you are similar to them or not, and why

Talk about a job someone in your family does
You should say:
- How long he or she has had that job
- What he or she has to do in their job
- When and where he or she works
And say if you think that is a good job for that person or not, and why

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

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Describe a family member that you have a good relationship with.
You should mention:
- What kind of character they have
- What their likes and dislikes are
- What things you usually do together
And say how your relationship with that person compares to your relationship
with other members of your family

Talk about a thing you always take with you when you go away on holiday.
You should say:
- How big it is
- What you use it for
- Why you first started using it
And say how you think it could be improved

Talk about an activity you like doing when you are away on holiday. You should
say:
- Where you usually do it
- Who you do it with
- What equipment you need
And say whether you think you will do it next time you are on holiday or not, and
why

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 famous food from your hometown or country. You should say:
- What it looks like
- What it tastes like
- When and how it is usually eaten
And say why you think it is famous

Describe a landmark in the place you are living now
You should say:
-What it looks like
- What makes it stand out
- What its history is
And say if it is popular or not, and why

Describe something well known in your hometown or local area. You should say
- What it is
- Why it is well known
- How well known it is outside your hometown or local area
And say how you feel about that thing

Talk about something tourists like doing in your town, area or country.
You should say:
- What kind of people do it
- Where it can be done
- Why it is popular
And say if you think it is well known outside your town, area or country or not
and why

Talk about a means of transport that you often use.
You should mention:
- Where you usually use it to go
- Why you choose that method of transport
- If you think it is convenient and good value for money or not
And say how you think it could be improved

Talk about the home of someone you know. You should say:

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- Where it is
- What it is like
- Who lives there
And say if you think it is better than where you are living or not, and why

Describe a typical festival or celebration in your country:
You should say:
- When it is
- What people do
- If there are any traditional foods, music or clothes
And say if you think young people enjoy that tradition or not, and why

Describe your favourite festival or celebration
You should say:
- What time of year it is
- What you enjoy about it
- What preparation you need to do before that day
And say if you think the same festival or celebration is the favourite of most
people in you country or not, and why

Talk about how you usually celebrate the New Year. You should say:
- Where you usually go
- If you usually celebrate with your friends or family
- If there are any superstitions or other traditions
And say if you think New Year is one of the most important enjoyable festivals
or not, and why

Talk about your favourite day of the year
You should say:
- When it is
- What the weather is usually like
- What you like about that day
And say how you would like to spend that day the next time it comes around

Talk about a hobby of someone you know.
You should say:
- How often they do it
- Where they usually do it
- Who they usually do it with
And say if you would like to do that hobby or not, and why
Describe your favourite part of the place you are living in now
You should say:

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- What it looks like
- What you usually use it for
- Why you like it
And say if there is anything you would change about it if you could

Describe the place where you are living now
You should say:
- Where it is
- How it is possible to travel there
- What the advantages and disadvantages of living in that place are
And say what you would change about that place if you could

Describe the area near the place where you are living now
You should say:
- What the local landmarks are
- What green spaces and natural features there are
- What things there are to do
And say what you would change about the area if you could, and why

Describe a house or flat that you know well.
You should say:
- Who lives there
- What it looks like
- What the local area is like
And say what kind of person that house or flat would suit, and why

Talk about the place where someone you know lives.
You should say:
- How far it is from where you live
- How it is possible to get there
- What the local area is like
And say if you would like to live in that place or not, and why

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Describe some countryside or green space near the place where you are living
now. You should say:
- What it is like
- What people usually do there
- How far it is from your home
And say whether you often go to the place or not, and why

Describe the transport system in the place you are living now. You should say
-What kind of transport is available
-Which kind of transport is most popular
-What the advantages and disadvantages of the transport system is that place
is
And say if you think most people are satisfied with that transport system or not,
and why

Describe a shopping area in your hometown
You should say:
- What things are available there
- What the most popular stores are
- What kind of people usually shop there
And say what you would change about that shopping area if you could, and why

Describe a park or other green area near where you are living.
You should say:
- How to get there from you home
- What facilities there are
- What people usually do there
And say what you would change about that place if you could, and why
Describe a store near where you are living now.
You should say:
- How to get there from your home
- What it sells
- How it compares to other shops
And say whether you often shop there or not, and why

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Tasks about

-the Future (would like to, will, might, going to)

-Present Continuous

(for future arrangements, Present Simple for
timetabled events etc.)

Describe a job you would like to do in the future.
You should say:
- What a typical work day for people in that job is like
- What qualifications and experience you will need in order to do that job
- What your next step will have to be in order to get that job
And say if you think you will be able to get that job in the near future or not, and
why

Talk about a subject you would like to study in the future
You should say:
- How you first became interested in that subject
- What things about that subject you find particularly interesting
- Where and how it is possible to study that subject
And say if you think you will start studying that in the near future or not, and why

Talk about a goal or ambition you have.
You should say:
- When and why you first got that goal or ambition
- What you need to do to make it come true
- What your next step needs to be
And say if you think you will achieve that goal or ambition or not, and why

Talk about a foreign country you have never been to and would like to visit:
You should mention:
- How that place is similar and different to your country and other countries you

have visited
- Why you are interested in going there
- What you would like to do there
And say if you think you will go to that country in the near future or not, and why

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Talk about your plans for your next long holiday. You should say:
- Where you are thinking of going
- Who you would like to go there with
- What you would like to do there
And say if you think you will do what you are planning 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

Talk about a new hobby you would like to take up.
You should mention:
- What the advantages of the hobby are
- What the difficulties of doing that hobby would be
- How you first became interested in that hobby
And say if you think you will do that hobby in the near future or not, and why

Talk about the next festival or celebration in your family or your country.
You should say:
- What is being celebrated
- What most people will do on that day
- What you are planning to do on that day
And say if you think you will enjoy that day or not, and why

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- What it looks like
- What it is used for
- Why you want to buy it
And say if you think you will buy it or not, and why

Talk about another language you are interested in learning.
You should say:
- Where it is spoken
- How it is different from your language and from English
- Why you are interested in that language
And say if it is popular to learn that language in your country or not, and why

Talk about one thing you are planning to do after you pass the IELTS test.
You should mention:
- When you think you will do it
- Why you want to do it
- How long you have had that plan
And say whether there are any other options that you could also do which are
just as good

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

Talk about a musical instrument you would like to be able to play but have
never tried.
You should say:
- What the instrument looks like
- How you play it
- What kinds of music are played on it
And say if you think you will learn to play that instrument or not, and why

Talk about a sport you think is interesting but have never played.
You should say:
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- What some of the rules are
- What kinds of people this sport is popular with
And say if you think you will do this sport in the near future or not, and why

Describe your dream job
You should say:
- What you would do in that job
- What the pay and conditions would be like
- What kind of place you would work in
And say if you think people who really have a job like that are happy in their
work or not, and why

Talk about your dream holiday.
You should say:
- Where you would like to go
- What kind of accommodation you would like to stay in
- What activities you would like to do
And say if you ever think you will go on a holiday like that or not, and why

Describe your dream workplace.
You should say:
- What the place would be like
- What your colleagues would be like
- What the local area would be like
And say if you think such a workplace really exists or not, and why

Give a short presentation about a film that you have never seen but would like
to. You should say:
- If any famous people are connected with this film
- What kind of film it is
- What other films it is similar to
And say if you think you will see that movie soon or not, and why

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- Why that book interests you
- Why you haven’t read it before
And say if you think it will become one of your favourite books or not, and why

Talk about an instrument you would like to be able to play but cannot play.
You should say:
- Why that instrument interests you
- When you have seen or heard other people playing that instrument
- Why you haven’t learnt how to play it before
And say if you think it is a difficult instrument to learn or not, and why

Talk about a pet you have never had but would like.
You should mention:
-Where and how you can buy it
- Where you would keep it
-How it would need looking after
And say if you think you will have a similar pet in the near future or not, and why

Describe your dream home
You should say:
- How you would look like the outside to look
- How you would like the inside to look
- What area you would like to live in
And say if you have really seen a house that is similar or not, and if so how it
was similar

Talk about one thing you are going to do next weekend.
You should mention:
- Where you are going to do it
- Who you are going to do it with
- Any equipment you need to do it
And say whether you are looking forward to it or not, and why

Talk about a part of your country you have never been to but would like to visit
You should say:
- Why you have never been there before
- If or when you think you might go

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