IELTS Speaking Topics and Answers You Should Know

Do you want to ace the IELTS Speaking test

and get the score that you need?

Then here are some IELTS speaking topics

and questions you should know.

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Hello, it's Keith from English Speaking Success

and the Keith Speaking Academy, where my resources

and online courses can help you

become a confident speaker of English.

Now, I know, the speaking section

of IELTS can feel daunting, right?

Overwhelming sometimes, especially when you don't know

what questions you're gonna be asked.

Don't worry, I've got your back, I can help.

In this video, I'm gonna cover some frequent topics

that you may get in IELTS Speaking, some questions

and model answers.

By the way, let me know in the comments

below if there are any or which topics

and questions you find the most challenging,

so I can make more videos to help you.

At the end of this video,

I will also give you some super practical tips

on how to use this lesson to help you feel confident

and more prepared for your IELTS Speaking test.

Ooh, and remember, unlike me,

and remember, you can download the PDF of this lesson

with the topics, questions, answers,

vocabulary list, examples.

You can do that at the end of the video

in the link in the description.

For now, let's get cooking.

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Okay, let's start briefly by looking

at some of the most common topics that appear

or crop up in IELTS Speaking.

And of course, these are topics related to everyday life.

First, Family and Relationships.

Dear sister.

Education and Learning,

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Travel and Holidays.

Always take my sun cream,

Technology and Social Media, YouTube fan,

Hobbies and Free Time,

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Work and Career, plan for the week.

Health and Well-being,

for my tendonitis,

Sports and Leisure Activities,

Culture and Festivals,

Environment and Nature.

Ooh,

yeah, needs watering.

These are just some

of the most frequent topics you should

really be familiar with.

So now, let's dive into some specific questions and answers.

I'm gonna look at Part 1 and Part 3 questions

because Part 2 is just too long.

Notice Part 1 is about you,

and your answers are quite short,

two to three sentences.

Part 3, you need to develop your answers, make them longer,

develop them with more ideas

and maybe some real life examples.

Notice that my answers are spoken answers,

not written answers.

So as I speak, I'll show on the screen the answers,

but also the phrasing that we would use in spoken English.

This will help you practice.

Above all, do not memorize these answers.

That will not help you.

Memorize some chunks

and phrases that you can use in your own answers.

Flexibility is the key.

Let's do it. (air whooshing)

Topic: Education,

Part 1 Question.

"What was your favorite subject in school?"

My favorite subject in school was history.

I loved learning about different civilizations,

such as ancient Egypt.

It was so interesting to see how people lived back then,

what drove them and how those events

have shaped the world we live in now.

Part 3 Question.

"Do you think education is important for success?"

Definitely, I think it's really important for success.

It gives us the building blocks

and essential skills we need for our future careers.

That said, I think education focuses more on knowledge

and so we'd still need to develop other skills, you know,

like teamwork, leading others and the like,

I guess we can pick these up in other activities

like playing certain sports or joining clubs after school.

Topic: Travel and Holidays.

Part 1 Question, "What kind of vacations do you prefer?"

I love holidays where I can explore new cultures.

I like visiting places with rich traditions

and interesting local food.

Last year, for example, I went to Japan

and I loved the local cuisine.

The sushi was to die for.

Part 3 Question, "Do you think people should travel more

"to understand the world better?"

Yes, I think traveling is an amazing way

to learn about other societies and cultures.

I think when you travel, you get to see different ways

of life, try new foods

and meet people whose viewpoint may differ from your own

and that can make you more open-minded.

Topic: Technology.

Part 1 Question.

"What technology do you use to help you study?"

Well, I mainly use my laptop and smartphone to study.

My laptop for accessing online courses

and assignments from my teachers.

And my phone is handy for quick research

and I have some study apps that I also use on the go.

Part 3 Question.

"Do you think young people use technology too much?"

Yeah, I agree.

Young people definitely use technology a lot,

maybe too much, especially their phones.

They seem to be on them 24/7, either for studying

or scrolling relentlessly through social media.

I mean, technology is super useful,

but it's important to find a balance.

So it doesn't affect our real life relationships

or health, actually.

Topic: Health and Well-being.

Part 1 Question, "What do you do to stay healthy?"

So to stay healthy, I try to eat a balanced diet

and exercise regularly.

So I usually go for a run in the morning

and I also do yoga a few times a week.

It helps me stay fit and is great for managing stress.

I also make sure I get enough sleep

and drink plenty of water.

Part 3 Question.

"How can governments encourage people

"to lead healthier lifestyles?"

I guess governments can really help people

live healthier lifestyles

by running public awareness campaigns,

and also maybe providing things like parks

and sports centers.

In addition to running campaigns,

they could also regulate ads for unhealthy foods, you know,

like those fast food ads

that are often shown when kids are watching TV

and they could also make healthier food options cheaper,

maybe by offering subsidies.

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Topic: Culture and Festivals, Part 1 Question.

"What is your favorite festival in your country?"

Well, my favorite festival, hands down, is Lunar New Year.

So this is a time when families get together to celebrate,

share great food,

and also enjoy different culture activities.

Like where I live now, we have lion dances.

Mm.

But most of all, it's a time to reconnect with relatives.

Part 3 Question,

"Do you think festivals are important for society?"

Yeah, for sure.

I think festivals are really important for society.

I mean, they bring people together

and help keep our cultural traditions alive.

You know, so many traditions are being lost

and I think festivals keep them afloat.

For example, in the U.K., we still celebrate Bonfire night,

so we don't forget an important historical event

in our history.

What's more, I'd say festivals just let people take a break

from their daily routines, and that's all important, right,

in today's stressful society.

Topic: Environment and Nature.

Part 1 Question.

"Do you like spending time in nature?"

Yes, I do.

It's really calming and a refreshing change.

Whenever I have some free time, I like to go hiking

or visit a park.

Most of all, I think being in nature helps me disconnect

from technology and it can reduce any stress I have.

Part 3 Question, "What can individuals do

"to help protect the environment?"

Well, let me see.

Hmm.

People can make a big difference

by adopting eco-friendly habits,

like reducing waste and recycling.

I think these practices are quite widespread,

but not everyone is doing it.

So a first step might be segregating rubbish at home.

Other simple actions, like avoiding single-use plastics

and saving water can also help.

I think it's all about making small,

conscious choices every day to protect the environment.

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So hopefully, there, some useful questions

and answers to help you see, well,

become familiar with the topics and questions

and the way that you can answer those questions.

Do remember, as I said, don't memorize the answer.

What can you do with this?

Here is some really practical tips you can use

to use this lesson and to prepare

for your IELTS test all the way through.

This is a simple system.

It's called the Speaking Success System, four simple steps.

Here's what you can do.

First, when you look at the question,

try and answer the question yourself.

Give your best possible answer

and then think about what was good about it,

what was weak about it.

Second, read or listen to the model answer

and pick up or pick out some of the interesting vocabulary,

grammar or phrases.

Don't try and learn the whole thing, just pick out one

or two interesting words or collocations.

Three, go back to the question,

try and give your answer again

using one of the new words or collocations you've learned.

Just one, that's it.

If you can do one or two, great.

Fourth is to go back to that question

and answer it again and again and again,

but each time, give a different answer,

so that you are not memorizing your answer,

you are building flexibility

'cause that flexibility is the key

to getting a band 7 or above.

These four steps, I call the Speaking Success System.

It's a very simple system

and it's the foundation of my online IELTS Speaking course,

the Gold course.

If you're interested, there's a link down below.

If you're not, that's fine.

You can use this system, you can take it today

with this video and start practicing

and already make a big difference.

So I hope this video has given you some insights

into the common IELTS Speaking topics, questions,

and how you can tackle them with confidence.

Remember, practice makes perfect and using model answers

can really boost your skills and preparation.

Remember, if you want to get a list of all the topics,

questions, and model answers,

and the vocabulary, download the PDF.

You can find the link below.

If you've watched this far,

then clearly, you are serious about learning English,

and if you're serious

about improving your IELTS Speaking score,

then why don't you check out my online courses

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That's it for this lesson.

Thank you so much for watching

and I'll see you in the next video.

Take care, my friend. Bye-Bye.

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