Questions and sample answers
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
I live in an apartment on the third floor of a quiet building. It has three rooms and a small balcony where I like to drink tea in the evening.
What is your favourite room at home?
My bedroom, because it is my private space. I have a desk by the window where I study, and the view of the trees helps me concentrate.
How long have you lived there?
For about eight years. We moved when I was in primary school, so most of my memories are connected with this place.
Would you like to move to a different home in the future?
Maybe. I would like a bigger place with a garden, preferably in a quieter area, but I would still want to be close to my family.
What do you like about your neighbourhood?
It is peaceful and green, and there are shops, a park and a bus stop within five minutes. Everything I need is nearby.
Is there anything you would change about your home?
I would add more storage space, because it fills up quickly. A larger kitchen would also be useful when the whole family cooks together.
Useful vocabulary
- spacious — having plenty of room
- cosy — warm and comfortable
- convenient location — close to useful places
- storage space — room to keep things
- residential area — a part of town where people live
- move house — go to live in a new home
- well-equipped — having everything needed
Tips for this topic
- Describe size, location and atmosphere with a few adjectives.
- Use “I would” for imaginary changes.
- Mention one detail, such as a balcony or a view.
Study guides
How Is IELTS Scored in Speaking and Writing? Criteria, Weighting and Rounding
The short answer first, then the Speaking and Writing criteria tables, how Task 1 and Task 2 combine and how the overall band is rounded.
IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors Explained in Plain English
The IELTS Speaking test is marked on four criteria. Here is what each one means at bands 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, with short examples you can compare with your own answers.
IELTS Speaking Part 2: How Many Minutes to Speak (With a Practice Timer)
How long Part 2 lasts (1 minute to prepare, 1–2 minutes to speak), a practice timer, a four-step structure and a model answer.