IELTS Speaking Part 1: musical instruments

January 25, 2013

IELTS Speaking Part 1: musical instruments

For IELTS speaking part 1, remember to give short, simple answers. Answer the question with a full sentence and give a reason for your answer. Here are some example questions and answers about musical instruments (from Cambridge IELTS book 6):

1. Which musical instrument do you like listening to most? (Why?)

My favourite musical instrument to listen to is the guitar. I like the fact that there are different types of guitar, like classical, acoustic and electric. I love the variety of sounds a guitar can make.

2. Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?

I took some guitar lessons when I was younger and still have a guitar at home. I don't play it much nowadays. I wish I had more time to practise.

3. Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school?

Yes, I think it's a great skill and it's really enjoyable to be able to play a musical instrument. All children should be given this opportunity.

4. How easy would it be to learn to play an instrument without a teacher?

It would probably be more difficult without a teacher. You need someone to show you what to do and correct your mistakes. You need a lot of discipline to teach yourself.

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Hi Simon ,
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Posted by: Khalda | January 25, 2013 at 10:48

1. Which musical instrument do you like listening to most? (Why?)
I like listening to the Violin the most because it has a very high sound and it is very popular string instrument in Orchestra.
2. Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
Not really but I would love to have got the opportunity to learn Piano.
3. Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school?
No, I think the disadvantageous for learning to play an instrument at school would outweigh the advantageous . The essentiality for learning a music instrument is not as high as other mainstream subjects at school. It goes with hobbies rather than the main curriculum subjects such as math and science not to mention the fact that not every child could cope with it
4. How easy would it be to learn to play an instrument without a teacher?

I think it depends ,firstly- gifted children or adults would probably go ahead and play it without academical approach tutors . secondly- people would learn it easier and faster if they have got the interest in learning it as a hobby. Thirdly –people might take ages to learn music instrument if they have not got hold of a real interest in it.

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Posted by: Shamsad | January 25, 2013 at 21:41

Congratulations Shamsad! Great scores.

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Just keep practising Khalda!

Posted by: Simon | January 26, 2013 at 16:55

Hello Shamsad,
In which testing centre did you take the Ielts exam in ?

Posted by: ANERBAS | January 26, 2013 at 18:35

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I am going to take the test at the end of February, and my speaking skills are far from being perfect... It would be helpful for me to have some speaking practice via skype with anyone who is currently preparing for the IELTS.
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Hi ANERBAS,

It was in westminister university.

Thanks
Shamsad

Posted by: Shamsad | February 17, 2013 at 12:21

Hi Simon,

...I like the fact that there are different types of guitar...

Should this be guitar or guitars?

Thanks.

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