Recent IELTS Speaking questions

Talking about your hometown

Speaking test

 

Part 1 (Interview)

 

– Can you tell me about your hometown?

– Do you work or study?

– Do you enjoy meeting new people? Why or why not?

– How often do you meet new people?

– Do you have a lot of close friends or just a few?

– What do you usually do when you spend time with your friends?

– Do you prefer making new friends or spending time with old ones? Why?

– How important is friendship in your life?

 

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place that you enjoy going to with your family and friends. You should say:

– what the place is

– where it is located

– what you do there

and explain why you enjoy visiting this place with your family and friends.

 

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do you think parks are important in cities?

– How do parks benefit people’s health and well-being?

– Should governments invest more in creating parks and green spaces? Why or why not?

– Do you think working in a group is more effective than working alone? Why?

– What are the challenges people face when working in a team?

– How can people improve their teamwork skills?

✨ Useful Vocabulary & Expressions for IELTS Speaking: Friendship & Places

To help you score 7.5+ in IELTS Speaking, here is a list of advanced vocabulary, idioms, phrasal verbs, and expressions related to this speaking test. 🚀


🔹 PART 1: Personal Questions (Interview)

1️⃣ Talking About Your Hometown

Common Expressions

  • Bustling city → A lively and energetic place (My hometown is a bustling city with a vibrant nightlife.)
  • Picturesque countryside → Beautiful and peaceful rural area (I grew up in a picturesque countryside surrounded by rolling hills.)
  • Rich in history → A place with a strong historical background (My city is rich in history, with many old landmarks.)
  • Close-knit community → A small, friendly, and supportive neighborhood (People in my town have a close-knit community where everyone knows each other.)

📌 Useful Phrasal Verbs:

  • Grow up in → To be raised in a place (I grew up in a coastal town.)
  • Be known for → To be famous for something (My city is known for its delicious street food.)

2️⃣ Talking About Work or Study

Common Expressions

  • Pursue a degree in… → Studying for a degree (I am pursuing a degree in engineering.)
  • Have a demanding job → A job that requires a lot of effort (My job is quite demanding as I work long hours.)
  • A rewarding career → A job that brings satisfaction (Being a teacher is a rewarding career because I help students grow.)

📌 Useful Phrasal Verbs

  • Work on → To spend time improving something (I’m working on my final project for university.)
  • Take up → To start a new activity (I recently took up a part-time job alongside my studies.)

3️⃣ Talking About Meeting New People & Friendships

Common Expressions

  • A social butterfly → A person who enjoys meeting new people (I would say I’m a social butterfly because I love making new friends.)
  • Have an outgoing personality → Being sociable and friendly (I have an outgoing personality, so I enjoy meeting new people.)
  • Form strong bonds → Build close relationships (I prefer to form strong bonds rather than have many acquaintances.)
  • Like-minded people → People with similar interests (I enjoy meeting like-minded people who share my hobbies.)

📌 Idioms & Phrasal Verbs

  • Hit it off → To become friends quickly (We hit it off the moment we met in college.)
  • Get along with → To have a good relationship (I get along well with most of my colleagues.)
  • Drift apart → To slowly lose contact (Over the years, we drifted apart due to our busy lives.)
  • Catch up with → To meet someone after a long time (I love catching up with my childhood friends whenever I visit my hometown.)

🔹 PART 2: Cue Card – Describing a Place You Enjoy Visiting

Common Expressions:

  • A lively atmosphere → A place full of energy (I love visiting this café because it has a lively atmosphere.)
  • A hidden gem → A great place that not many people know about (This beach is a hidden gem with crystal-clear water.)
  • A breathtaking view → A stunning and impressive sight (The mountain offers a breathtaking view of the sunset.)
  • A go-to place → A place you visit often (The park is my go-to place to relax and unwind.)

📌 Idioms & Phrasal Verbs:

  • Hang out at → To spend time in a place (I often hang out at the mall with my friends.)
  • Chill out → To relax (I go to this café to chill out after a long day.)
  • Make the most of → To fully enjoy something (We made the most of our weekend at the beach.)
  • Get away from it all → To escape daily stress (This park is perfect for getting away from it all.)

🔹 PART 3: Discussion – Parks, Teamwork & Green Spaces

1️⃣ Talking About Parks & Green Spaces

Common Expressions

  • A vital part of urban life → Very important for cities (Parks are a vital part of urban life as they provide a place for relaxation.)
  • A refreshing escape → A place to take a break from stress (Green spaces offer a refreshing escape from city noise.)
  • Boost mental well-being → Improve mental health (Spending time in nature boosts mental well-being and reduces stress.)

📌 Idioms & Phrasal Verbs

  • Take a breather → To relax for a short time (I go to the park to take a breather after work.)
  • Recharge one’s batteries → To regain energy (Spending time outdoors helps me recharge my batteries.)

2️⃣ Talking About Teamwork & Collaboration

Common Expressions

  • A collaborative effort → Working together (Success in business is often a collaborative effort.)
  • Play a crucial role → To be very important (Good communication plays a crucial role in teamwork.)
  • Effective communication → Clear and productive discussion (Effective communication is key to a successful team.)

📌 Idioms & Phrasal Verbs

  • Pull one’s weight → To do your share of the work (In a team, everyone should pull their weight to achieve success.)
  • Go the extra mile → To make extra effort (Great teams always go the extra mile to reach their goals.)
  • See eye to eye → To agree (We don’t always see eye to eye, but we respect each other’s opinions.)
  • Bring something to the table → To contribute valuable ideas (Each team member should bring something to the table.)
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