Vocabulary
What is a synonym for important?
(Answer: Significant, crucial, essential)
What is the past simple of run?
(Answer: Ran)
Name one tip for improving fluency.
(Answer: Practice speaking daily, think in English, etc.)
Extract:
“The introduction of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power is revolutionising the way energy is produced globally.”
Question: What is the main idea of this extract?
(Answer: Renewable energy sources are changing global energy production.)
How many paragraphs should a Task 2 essay have?
(Answer: 4–5)
Define innovation and use it in a sentence.
(Answer: A new idea, method, or device; e.g., Innovation drives technological progress.)
Fill the gap: I have never ________ to Japan.
(Answer: Been)
Describe your favourite holiday.
(Open-ended)
Extract:
“Research indicates that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 50%.”
Question: What does the research suggest?
(Answer: Regular exercise significantly reduces the risk of heart disease.)
What is one way to improve coherence in your writing?
(Answer: Use linking words like however, therefore, firstly.)
What does the phrase “a blessing in disguise” mean?
(Answer: Something good that isn’t recognised at first.)
Identify the error: He don’t like coffee.
(Answer: It should be "He doesn’t like coffee.")
Talk about the advantages of living in a city.
(Open-ended)
Extract:
“While many species adapt to changes in their environment, some are unable to do so and face extinction.”
Question: Complete the sentence: Some species are unable to adapt to environmental changes and ____.
(Answer: face extinction.)
Rewrite the sentence to be more formal: “A lot of people think...”
(Answer: Many people believe...)
Which word fits this sentence? “The museum displays a ______ collection of art.”
(Answer: Diverse)
Correct the sentence: She works in a office.
(Answer: She works in an office.)
What are two ways to make your answers longer in Speaking Part 3?
(Answer: Provide examples, explain your reasoning.)
Extract:
“The company plans to expand its operations into Europe, where demand for its products has been steadily increasing.”
Question: What is the company planning to do?
(Answer: Expand operations into Europe.)
What should you include in the introduction of a Task 2 essay?
(Answer: A paraphrase of the question and a thesis statement.)
Name a formal alternative for “a lot of.”
(Answer: Numerous, many)
What is a relative clause?
(Answer: A clause that gives more information about a noun, starting with who, which, that, etc.)
How can you paraphrase “I think technology is useful”?
(Answer: In my opinion, technology plays an essential role in our lives.)
Extract:
“According to the study, students who studied in shorter, more frequent sessions retained information better than those who studied for long, uninterrupted hours.”
Question: What study method is more effective?
(Answer: Shorter, more frequent sessions.)
How can you avoid repetition in your essay?
(Answer: Use synonyms and pronouns.)
(Answer: Kind, intelligent, hardworking, etc.)
Rewrite using passive voice: They will finish the project tomorrow.
(Answer: The project will be finished tomorrow.)
Give a response to: “What do you usually do on weekends?”
(Open-ended)
Extract:
“The habitat of polar bears is shrinking due to climate change, which has led to a decrease in their population.”
Question: What is the primary cause of the decline in the polar bear population?
(Answer: Shrinking habitat due to climate change.)
Name three phrases to give your opinion.
(Answer: In my view, I believe, It seems to me that...)
What is the meaning of inevitable?
(Answer: Certain to happen; unavoidable)
What’s the difference between “since” and “for”?
(Answer: Since refers to a starting point, for refers to a duration.)
Why is it important to use a range of vocabulary in IELTS Speaking?
(Answer: To show your ability to express ideas flexibly.)
Extract:
“The novel explores themes of identity and belonging, with the protagonist struggling to find a sense of purpose in a rapidly changing world.”
Question: What themes does the novel explore?
(Answer: Identity and belonging.)
What is the purpose of the overview in Task 1?
(Answer: To summarise the main trends or features of the data.)
What does the word ubiquitous mean?
(Answer: Present everywhere or very common)
Identify the type of conditional: If I had studied harder, I would have passed.
First, Second, Third or Mixed?
(Answer: Third conditional)
Provide an example of a follow-up question you might ask the examiner in Part 2.
(Answer: "Could you clarify what you mean by...?")
Extract:
“Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have made it possible for machines to perform tasks once thought to require human intuition.”
Question: What have recent advancements in artificial intelligence achieved?
(Answer: Machines can now perform tasks that required human intuition.)
Write an example of a topic sentence for a paragraph about advantages of online learning.
(Answer: Online learning offers flexibility, allowing students to study at their own pace.)