In part 3 of IELTS speaking, it really helps if you give personal examples:
1. Do you think it's important for people to have hobbies? Why?
Yes, I think people need to have hobbies because we all need to do things we enjoy in our spare time. In my case, I find that playing football once a week with some friends helps me to relax, keep fit and forget about work. I think it's the same for everyone.
2. Can hobbies have any negative effects?
Yes, if you spend too much time on your hobby, it can affect other parts of your life. I remember that one of my friends spent most of his time at university playing computer games instead of studying. In the end, he failed most of his exams.
Hello Simon, I've got my results. Reading, listening 6,5; writing 6 and speaking 7,5. Overall 6,5. Thank you so much
Posted by: Makhabbat | May 31, 2013 at 10:29
Simon
As a student who have looked through the whole website, I found the content today is completely the same thing as what you post at December 17, 2010.
Haha
Posted by: Harlan | May 31, 2013 at 14:13
Dear Simon,
Thanks very much for helping innumerable candidates through your daily lessons.I found your website 3 weeks prior to my exam.It helped me immensely especially in writing.I was never able to practice essays due to work pressure.I just followed your tips about Task 1 and Task 2. Your e-book also was of timely help.I never commented on the threads but today I wish to thank you from bottom of my heart. My results-Writing 7, Speaking 7, Reading 8 and Listening 8 in the first attempt.Overall 7.5
Posted by: Radhika (India) | May 31, 2013 at 17:42
Congratulations Makhabbat!
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Well noticed Harlan! I'm always surprised at how well some people have studied the lessons here! I do repeat lessons here and there - some days my brain just can't create anything new :)
Posted by: Simon | May 31, 2013 at 17:53
Developing a well-constructed Part3 answer can be a huge challenge for many. For this reason, I also suggest students to try to produce some of their own thoughts and/or opinions when reading/listening to news/articles on a regular basis.
This kind of "brain exercise" can surely train yourself to become a "quick thinker" and have more to say on different topics, which will likely boost your score as you will be able to give deeper and more complete answers.
Enjoy you weekend everyone~
Posted by: Martin | May 31, 2013 at 20:47
Hello Simon, I've got my first result yesterday.(L 7.5/R 7/W 6.5/S 7/Overall 7) Thanks for your tips and exercises. They're so helpful! :)
Posted by: Sun Kim | June 01, 2013 at 01:42
Is there any difference between IN THE END & AT THE END? As you wrote in the end,he failed most of his exams.
thanks..
Posted by: Israt | June 01, 2013 at 03:17
In the end= finally and doesn't require a noun behind
but at the end means the last of something
For example at the end of month, at the end of the film
Posted by: Yusufboy | June 01, 2013 at 04:23
I need female speaking partner. Please add me on skype - ID sweettomatoe. Thanks.
Posted by: Sweet | June 03, 2013 at 14:31
Hello everyone, just want to say that working with a book by Matt Clark IELTS speaking is wasting your time and money, don't do it!!! Here you can find more useful advice. And I should listen to my teacher who said that using linking words makes your speech unnatural. Thank you Simon for this blog and your effort!!!
Posted by: Joan | July 22, 2013 at 22:24
Hi Simon, this is Prasad from Hyderabad, India. I appeared for IELTS academic in Jan 2012 my scores were L-7, S-6.5, R-6.5, W-6.5 & overall band score was 6.5, now im appearing for Ielts in sep as im planning to migrate to australia. Presently im working as a secondary teacher for maths and applying for skilled independent visa. Teachers need to score S-8 L-8 R-7 W-7under this category. Please suggest me on how I can score 8 in speaking. Can non-native speakers also score 8 in speaking module. Please help me in this regard, thank you
Posted by: Gandham Prasad | August 14, 2013 at 05:29
Hi Simon,
I remember that in my part 3 speaking exam, my examiner asked me a question and when I said "I can't speak for others, but if you ask me" she interrupted me and said "In general". doesn't this mean I shouldn't make it personal?
Posted by: Mina Munir Sedhom | April 20, 2016 at 01:19
Hi Simon,
i found your e book material 20 days prior to my exam .It helped me in severap ways,and thank you for helping innumerable
of students may god bless you.Moverover,i did even envisage in my dream of getting IELTS 7.5 band but because of your website
i pursued it . Thank you sir
Posted by: Deepu | November 23, 2018 at 15:58