Questions and sample answers
Can you describe your room?
It is a fairly small room with a window facing the courtyard. There is a bed, a desk by the window and a tall bookshelf. I painted the walls light blue last year, which makes the space feel larger and brighter.
What do you usually do in your room?
Mostly I study and sleep, but I also listen to music and call friends. Because it is the only place in the flat where I can be alone, I treat it as my private corner.
Do you share your room with anyone?
Not now, but I did when I was younger. I shared it with my younger brother, and we often argued about the lights. Having my own room now has made it much easier to concentrate.
Is there anything you would like to change in your room?
I would like a bigger desk and a more comfortable chair. I sit for hours when I prepare for exams, and my back sometimes hurts, so better furniture would be a real improvement.
What is your favourite thing in your room?
Probably the bookshelf. It holds my favourite novels and some old notebooks from school. Looking at it reminds me of different stages of my life, so it feels special. I would never want to throw it away.
How important is it to have your own room?
I think it is very important, especially for students. You need silence to focus, and privacy helps you relax after a long day. Without it, I would find studying much harder.
Useful vocabulary
- cosy — warm, small and comfortable
- spacious — having plenty of room
- furniture — tables, chairs, beds and similar items
- private corner — a place where you can be alone
- clutter — a messy collection of things
- natural light — light from the sun
- redecorate — paint or change the look of a room
Tips for this topic
- Use there is / there are for what the room contains, then switch to personal feelings.
- Describe one detail well (colour, object, memory) instead of listing everything.
- Use a second conditional for changes: “I would buy a bigger desk.”
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.