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IELTS Speaking Part 1

Languages: IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions and answers

Language questions are very common. Talk about learning habits, difficulties and goals.

Questions and sample answers

What languages do you speak?

Uzbek and Russian since childhood, and I am learning English. I can have everyday conversations in English, but I want to speak more fluently.

Why are you learning English?

For my studies and career. Most of the best resources and jobs in my field require English, and it also lets me communicate with people from other countries.

What is difficult about learning English?

Pronunciation and phrasal verbs. Some words are written one way but pronounced differently, and phrasal verbs have so many meanings.

How do you practise English?

I watch series with subtitles, read short articles and talk to a friend twice a week. Writing about my day also helps me use new words.

Do you think everyone should learn a foreign language?

Yes, because it opens doors to new cultures and jobs. It also trains your brain and makes travelling much more enjoyable.

Would you like to learn another language?

Japanese, maybe. I enjoy the culture, and I would like to understand anime and manga without translation.

Useful vocabulary

  • fluent — able to speak smoothly
  • pronunciation — the way words are said
  • phrasal verb — a verb with a particle, like give up
  • subtitles — text translations on screen
  • native speaker — a person who learned the language as a child
  • vocabulary — the words you know
  • practise regularly — do something often to improve

Tips for this topic

  • Give concrete methods you use.
  • Mention a goal to show motivation.
  • Use present continuous for “I am learning”.

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