You may be asked questions about advertising in your country. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t understand. Part 1-style questions Examiner: Are there any TV channels in your country that don’t … [Read more...] about Advertising Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Interested in developing your ability to talk about common topics using advanced English expressions? Try the lessons below. Presented in the format of the IELTS Speaking exam, but of course suitable for anyone, whether you're studying for an exam of just want to broaden your vocabulary.
Environment Vocabulary
You may be asked questions about the environment or environmental problems in your country. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t understand. Part 1-style questions Examiner: Are there any … [Read more...] about Environment Vocabulary
Shopping Vocabulary
It’s possible the examiner may ask you questions about your shopping habits in the IELTS Speaking exam. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t understand. Part 1-style questions Examiner: Do you … [Read more...] about Shopping Vocabulary
Weather Vocabulary
In the IELTS Speaking exam you may be asked questions about the topic of ‘the weather’, perhaps the weather in your country or when you’ve travelled to other countries. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t … [Read more...] about Weather Vocabulary
Music Vocabulary
In the IELTS Speaking exam you may be asked questions about the music you listen to or instruments you play. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t understand. Part 1-style questions Examiner: What … [Read more...] about Music Vocabulary
Town and City Vocabulary
In the IELTS Speaking exam you may be called upon to showcase your vocabulary to describe towns and cities. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t understand. Part 1-style questions Examiner: What is … [Read more...] about Town and City Vocabulary
Physical Appearance Vocabulary
During the IELTS Speaking exam you may want to talk about what people look like. This might involve describing their physical appearance or the type of clothes they like to wear. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you … [Read more...] about Physical Appearance Vocabulary
Business Vocabulary
During the IELTS Speaking exam you may be asked to talk about the subject of business. This might involve describing a business you know well or talking about your own ambitions. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you … [Read more...] about Business Vocabulary
Personality Vocabulary
During the IELTS Speaking exam you may be asked to talk about someone’s personality or character. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t understand. Part 1-style questions Examiner: How would you … [Read more...] about Personality Vocabulary
Clothes & Fashion Vocabulary
The examiner may ask you to talk about the clothes you like to wear or your attitude towards fashion. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t understand. Part 1-style questions Examiner: Do you enjoy … [Read more...] about Clothes & Fashion Vocabulary
Accommodation Vocabulary
The examiner may ask you to talk about the place you live or would like to live in the exam. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t understand. Part 1-style questions Examiner: Do you live in a house … [Read more...] about Accommodation Vocabulary
Books and Films Vocabulary
It’s quite possible that the examiner will ask you questions about your reading habits or ask you to say something about a book you’ve read or a film you’ve seen. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t … [Read more...] about Books and Films Vocabulary
Health Vocabulary
During the IELTS Speaking exam you may be asked questions to do with health and fitness. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t understand. Part 1-style questions Examiner: Have you got a relation … [Read more...] about Health Vocabulary
Work Vocabulary
If you’re employed, getting the necessary qualifications for a job, or still trying to decide what kind of career you’re interested in, you’ll need to be able to tell the examiner about this if you’re asked questions about work. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the … [Read more...] about Work Vocabulary
Education Vocabulary
You’re likely to be asked questions about your studies during Part 1, you might have to talk about a class, a teacher or a school memory in Part 2 or give your opinions on education in Part 3. Therefore, being able to call on a wide range of vocabulary to talk about education is very important. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to … [Read more...] about Education Vocabulary
Food Vocabulary
The topic of food often comes up in the IELTS Speaking exam. You might be asked questions about what you like to eat, your favourite restaurants or about a popular dish in your country. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any … [Read more...] about Food Vocabulary
Sports Vocabulary
We all have a relationship with sport: we might watch it, play it or try our best to avoid it. Because it’s such an important subject you may find yourself being asked questions about sport in the IELTS Speaking exam. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Sports Vocabulary
Technology Vocabulary
The subject of ‘Technology’ frequently comes up in the IELTS Speaking exam. You may be asked to talk about something you own, your favourite websites, how technology has impacted on education etc. You’ll need to show the examiner your ability to express yourself using as wide a range of vocabulary as possible. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers … [Read more...] about Technology Vocabulary
Relationships Vocabulary
Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t understand. Part 1-style questions Examiner: Do you see your friends very often?Louisa: Yes … we meet up most weekends … we all get on really … [Read more...] about Relationships Vocabulary
Holiday Vocabulary
You probably know the meaning of individual words like ‘flight’, ‘tour’ and ‘view’. However, the key to showcasing your advanced English is to show you are able to use these individual words in combination with other words to form set phrases and expressions. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the … [Read more...] about Holiday Vocabulary