Here are some more examples for IELTS speaking part 1. Remember to give short, easy, direct answers.
1. How do you usually keep in touch with members of your family?
I mostly keep in touch with my family by phone, and I've started using the Internet to make video calls. I also try to visit members of my family in person as often as I can.
2. Do you prefer to speak to people by phone or by writing emails?
It depends on the situation. I use email and text messages to communicate with friends, but my parents prefer it if I phone them.
3. Do you ever write letters by hand? (Why / Why not?)
No, I don't write letters by hand because it's so much easier to send an email that will arrive immediately.
4. Is there anything you dislike about mobile phones?
Well, I don't like listening to other people's conversations in public places, and I don't like it when someone's phone rings in the cinema or during a lesson.
Hi simon,
thank you for your helpful work I want to ask about speaking part 1 that if examiner ask that DO YOU HAVE A SMALL OR LARGE FAMILY?and CAN YOU TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT THEM do we have to speak about every members of family but it will become quite big description.this question is from one of the cambridge books.if you can post your answer of this it may be of great help thank you.
Posted by: Rukhsar patel | November 30, 2012 at 12:21
just say .we are two brothers and one sister and my parents so alltogether 5 memebers in my family.
if its to shor just add I am eldest or youngest.
Posted by: Ld | November 30, 2012 at 13:35
Dear All,
Here are my answers for today's questions. I'm giving 2 possible answers for each question, hoping that students can have more ideas on what to say!
Have a great weekend~
Martin
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1-a) Since I live with my whole family, we see and talk to each other face to face practically every day. But if I'm away from home, I would use e-mail or Skype to stay in touch with them.
1-b) I actually stay in touch with my family by e-mail or phone. If it's an important or urgent issue, I would just call them, but if it is just to say HI, a quick e-mail will do.
2-a) It really depends on the situation. If I want to file a complaint or address an issue in a formal way, I'd rather use e-mail so that I can have a record of what I've said; but if it is to simply make an inquiry on a product or service, a quick phone call will do.
2-b) I prefer writing e-mails when communicating with people. I think e-mails give the recipients more time to think before replying and we all can keep a record if it is an important issue.
3-a) No, in fact, I haven't hand written a letter for years! I think most people nowadays prefer to type e-mails because it is much faster and convenient.
3-b) Yes, believe it or not, I still enjoy writing letters or postcards by hand. Although it takes more time, I think handwritten messages are much more meaningful than e-mails.
4-a) Well, according to research, the excessive use of cell phones could pose a health hazard, so that's something that I'm not very comfortable with.
4-b) To be honest, I think cell phones or smartphones are great communicating devices and I really don't see anything I dislike about them.
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Posted by: Martin | November 30, 2012 at 20:53
Thanks for the alternatives Martin. I'm sure students will really appreciate that!
Posted by: Simon | December 01, 2012 at 16:15
Dear Friends
I am Petonia. I took my Ielts exam on 17th November and I got 7 in speaking. However, as I got 6 and 5.5 in other skills I need to take an exam again. Now, I am looking for someone to speak to for my speaking task in order to get 7.5 in the next exam.
If you are interested in, please contact me by email "[email protected]" and we will able to talk with messengers online.
thank you
I await.
Posted by: Petonia | December 07, 2012 at 08:43
hey simon i passed out my ielts exam on 21st november...i got 5.5...i wish to reappear...would you tell me how can i improve the score....
Posted by: Pooja | December 28, 2012 at 10:03
hai mortin,
i want some tips on speaking test can you assist me please .i am goingto take my ielts exam .please and my skype account is manoj.kumar1201.
with kind regards
Posted by: manoj | January 09, 2013 at 17:24
hi simon i passed out my ielts exam on feb 2013 i got 4.5 in all level i need to take an exam again now on sep 2013 i am looking for your help pls support to me. i want get each 7 band pls contact me by email [email protected]
Posted by: ssureshkumar | August 16, 2013 at 18:59
Dear friends,
I'm Nga from Viet Nam.
I took my Ielts exam on 17th March and I got 7 in speaking. However, as I got 6 and 5.5 in other skills I need to take an exam again. Now, I am looking for someone to speak to for my speaking task in order to get 7.5 in the next exam.
If you are interested in, please contact me by email "[email protected]" and we will able to talk with messengers online.
Thank you a million!
Posted by: Nga Hapi | July 25, 2017 at 05:21
I'm Nga from Viet Nam.
I took my Ielts exam on 17th November and I got 7 in speaking. However, as I got 6 and 5.5 in other skills I need to take an exam again. Now, I am looking for someone to speak to for my speaking task in order to get 7.5 in the next exam.
If you are interested in, please contact me by email "[email protected]" and we will able to talk with messengers online.
thank you
Posted by: Nga Hapi | July 25, 2017 at 05:22
Hey Nga I am available in skipe or whatapps to make a conversation .If you would like to speak then drop your views in my email to [email protected].
Thanks
Posted by: Pallab | November 11, 2017 at 07:39