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IELTS speaking topics for part 3

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You do not need a high level of general knowledge to achieve a successful result in your IELTS speaking test. If you can communicate your ideas (or lack of ideas) fluently and coherently, you will do well. However, it will help you to practise talking at length about a variety of topics. Here are some possible part 3 questions that you can practise.

IELTS Speaking Tip – Sample answers for Part 1

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In this post you are going to listen to different answers for part 1 of the IELTS speaking test. In each recording, Niki will answer a question. I will give my analysis of each answer. Please do not learn these answers word for word. The examiner is trained to notice pre-prepared answers.

I've written this post is to  give you a general idea of what is required for each band.

IELTS Speaking Test Part 1 – Grammar tip

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In part one of the IELTS speaking test, you are asked about 12 general questions. These questions will be about yourself, for example your home town, your favourite holiday destination, what books or films you like, your family, your neighbours, etc. It is important to use correct grammar in your answers, so listen carefully to the questions.

IELTS Conversation fillers

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In the IELTS speaking test, you often need to think about what to say next. But this does not mean that you cannot demonstrate your command of English while you are thinking. When English native speakers do not know what to say, they are not completely silent. They use conversation fillers – words and phrases to fill the space. Here are some examples: