PART 1 ART / ARTWORKS Do you like art? (Answer 1) Yes, I do. Who doesn’t love art? (rhetorical question) Actually, I got my love for art (to be influenced) from my parents because both of them collect pieces of art such as paintings, sculptures, mosaics, and any form of decorative art. So, I grew up...
Praising or encouraging a child, a worker, a sibling, a parent, and the like is one of the recent IELTS Speaking Part 1 topics. The use of expressions, such as 'Well done', 'Great job', and the like, is what you can also use when answering questions about commendation. The sample answers to the topic questions of praising or encouraging in this post give...
Talking about the benefits of making plans or organizing one's schedule is pretty easy because this is a relatable topic. Most of us plan the things that we have to do for the week ahead of time. The sample answers talking about making plans in this post give you ideas on how to converse with the examiner in a more natural and conversational way....
Have you ever heard of the expressions, 'swamped with work', 'running around like a headless chicken', and 'racing against the clock'? These expressions mean the same thing, and that is being busy. Using these expressions helps you express your answers like a native English speaker in your IELTS Speaking exam. In this post, you’ll learn: How to structure a high-scoring answer...
How do you talk about spare time or free time in your IELTS Speaking test? Talking about the activities that you do in your free time is not difficult at all, but answering in a more conversational and natural way is a challenge. Here are natural and high-band sample answers with advanced vocabulary and natural phrasing to help you sound fluent, confident,...
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