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Part 1 of IELTS will ask you several questions about 3 different topics.  Use the following tests and practice with a partner.  Try to answer the questions for all 3 topics in about 5 minutes.  If your partner does not give you a reason for their answer, ask why. Practice Test 2 Let’s talk about your studies. What are you studying now or what did you study previously? Why did you choose this course? What did/do you hope to do after graduation? Let’s move on to talk about hats. Do you often wear a hat? When do people wear hats…

Part 1 of IELTS will ask you several questions about 3 different topics.  Use the following tests and practice with a partner.  Try to answer the questions for all 3 topics in about 5 minutes.  If your partner does not give you a reason for their answer, ask why. Practice Test 3 Let’s talk about what you do.  What type of work do you do? Do you enjoy your job? Do you think you’ll do this job for a long time? Let’s talk about science. Did you enjoy learning science in school? Do you watch science programs on television? Are

Part 1 of IELTS will ask you several questions about 3 different topics.  Use the following tests and practice with a partner.  Try to answer the questions for all 3 topics in about 5 minutes.  If your partner does not give you a reason for their answer, ask why. Practice Test 4 Let’s talk about your hometown. What do you like best about your hometown? Are the transport services convenient in your hometown? What don’t you like about your hometown? Let’s move on to talk about presents. When do people usually give presents in your country? What was the last

Task 2 is usually an open-ended question that will ask you to compare or contrast, state advantages and disadvantages, or state whether you agree or disagree with a point of view. You are required to write 250 words. Tips: Make sure you understand the question and answer it completely. This task can be completed in 4-5 paragraphs: Paragraph 1: Paraphrase the question and state what you are going to write about, your opinion. Paragraph 2-4: State your points and give reasons to back your opinions. Paragraph 5-Summarize your point and write a brief conclusion. Make sure you write 250 words and

 Below are two sample essays, each with scores and critiques from an actual IELTS examiner. Question:  Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any other experiences we may have in our life.  Which do you consider to be the major influence? (Word requirement:  250 words) Essay 1 Everyone is a unique being on the world.  It’s not only because how we look but also our personality is different from the others.  As the same time, personality is also the most important element to form a person.  There was

Below are two sample essays, with scores and critiques from an actual IELTS examiner. Question:  Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject.  To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Word Requirement:  250 words) Essay 1 Looking back on the last two generations, our parents receive the education system that is regulated to include both sexes.  The pre-organized mechanism allows both male and female students to understand each other better as well as to create a better environment for the students to come up with a variety of solutions when facing difficulties.  Therefore, I

In the first section of the IELTS speaking test, the examiner will ask 3-4 questions about 1 topic.  You will normally be asked about 3 different topics. Download lesson as pdf Tip:  Never give one-word answers.  Always give a reason for your answer; do not make the examiner ask you, “Why?” Example:  Do you spend a lot of time outdoors? Answer:  Yes, I do go outside a lot because I enjoy taking walks and breathing fresh air. Vocabulary Building-Warm-Up Look at the following categories.  Choose a letter and try to think of as many words as possible that are related