IELTS Speaking for Success
Every week, Maria and Rory get together to discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help you improve your general spoken English and achieve a higher band in your IELTS exam.Our website: https://successwithielts.comTranscripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcriptsPremium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
🎤 Singing (Part 1 ) + Transcript
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Do you like singing? Have you ever learnt how to sing? Can singing bring happiness to people? Who do you want to sing for? Tune in and have a great day!
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Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s12e14
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📚 Novels and reading (Part 3) + Transcript
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What kinds of novels are suitable for a film adaptation? Do most people prefer to read e-books or printed books? Why do some people prefer reading novels to playing computer games in this digital world? Is there any difference between the popular novels now and those in the past? Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays? How does technology help people tell stories?
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📖 Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: when you read it, what the story or novel was about, who wrote it, and explain why it was interesting.
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✍️ Making lists (Part 1 ) + Transcript
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Do you make a list when you shop? Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone? Do you make a list for your work? Why don't some people like making lists? Tune in and have a great day!
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♻️ Plastic use and environmental impact (Part 3) + Transcript
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How can we reduce our use of plastic? Do you think we should use plastic products? Why do people like to use plastic products? What kinds of plastic waste are often seen in your country?
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🚯 Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: where and when you saw the plastic waste, why there was a lot of plastic waste, what you did after you saw it, and explain what your thoughts were about this.
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🙏 Praise and encouragement (Part 1 ) + Transcript
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Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s12e12
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🪐 Astronomy and space exploration (Part 3) + Transcript
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Do people like observing the stars? Why? Why is it important to explore space? Should children know more about stars and planets? Is high technology helpful for star watching? What kind of people are interested in stars? How does knowledge about space affect our daily life? Is it possible to find life on other planets? Will we ever inhabit other planets?
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🌌 Describe a beautiful sky you enjoyed seeing (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: where you saw it, who you saw it with, what you saw, and how you felt about it.
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🙏🏻 Saying thank you (Part 1 ) + Transcript
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👚 Clothing (Part 3) + Transcript
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Why do some people care so much about their clothing? What are the differences between cheap and expensive clothes? Why do many people prefer to buy rather expensive clothes? Do you think people would use clothing to show their identity? Do you think young people know more about fashion and are better at dressing up than elderly people? Do most people in your country prefer to buy clothes online or at the street market? Why?
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👗 Describe a friend who is well-dressed and is good at dressing up (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: who he/she is, how you knew him/her, what his/her dressing style is, and explain why he/she dresses this way.
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⏳ Patience (Part 1 ) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Are you a patient person? Are you more patient now than when you were a child? Does your job require you to be patient? How do you feel when you have to do something for a long time? What is it that makes you feel impatient? Tune in and have a great day!
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🧑🧒🧒 Children and their behaviour (Part 3) + Transcript
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What bad behaviour do children usually have? Why do children misbehave? How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public? Whose influence on children is more important? Friends’ or parents’? Are parents these days stricter than in the past? What are the reasons for bullying? What are the solutions?
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🙅 Describe a time when you saw children behave badly in public (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say where it was, what the children were doing, how others reacted to it, and explain how you felt about it.
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🤖 Machines (Part 1 ) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs What is your favourite machine in your home? Do you read the instructions before using a machine? Is it important to read the instructions? Do you think washing machines and sweeping machines are important? Tune in and have a great day!
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🙌🏻 Meeting people (Part 3) + Transcript
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Why do Friends generally meet? Why do some people like surprises? Why do some people dislike surprises? On what occasions is it easy for people to run into friends? Why do friends meet regularly? Are there any meetings that people need to plan in advance? How are unexpected events beneficial for society? What kind of Meetings have to be well-planned in advance?
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👯 Describe a time when you met a friend by surprise (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: when and where you met him/her, who he/she was, what you did together, and explain how you felt about the experience
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📚 Books (Part 1 ) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you often buy books? Do you often read books? When? Do you prefer reading books or watching movies? Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film? Are your reading habits now different from before? Tune in and have a great day!
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🤔 Making decisions (Part 3) + Transcript
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Do advertisements influence consumers' decisions? Who do young people like to ask for advice when making decisions? Is it necessary for kids to make as many decisions by themselves as they can? What kinds of decisions do young people have to make? Do you think some people can make decisions without asking for advice from others? Are young people easily influenced by others when they make decisions?
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⚖️ Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: what the decision was, when you made that decision, why it was difficult to make, and explain how you felt about the good result
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🍟 Advertisements (Part 1 ) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs What kind of advertising do you like? Do you like advertisements? Do you see many ads on trains or other transport? Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child? Tune in and have a great day!
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🚍 Migration and urbanization (Part 3) + Transcript
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Why do many people choose to move to big cities? What factors make a city livable? What are the benefits of living close to one's workplace? What kinds of places do people in your country prefer to live in? What should people prepare before they move to a different city? Why do many people move from one place to another?
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⛩ Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend to others (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say where it is, what the place is like, when you've visited this place, and explain why you would recommend this place to others.
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📜 History (Part 1 ) + Transcript
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Do you like history? Did you like history when you were young? When was the last time you read about history? Have you ever been to historical museums? Tune in and have a great day!
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🍽️ Food and celebrations (Part 3) + Transcript
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Is any food in your country eaten at particular times or on special occasions? What are the differences between traditional food in your country and other countries? Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days? Do you think it's good to communicate when eating with your family?
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🎂 Describe a special cake you received from others (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: when it happened, who gave it to you, and explain why it's a special cake.
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💬 Text messages (Part 1 ) + Transcript
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How often do you send text messages? Do you reply to messages as soon as you receive them? Did you send more messages when you were younger? Is sending messages popular in your country? Tune in and have a great day!
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🏆 Competitions (Part 3) + Transcript
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What qualities do competitive people share? What kinds of contests do students like to take part in? Why don’t some people want to be competitive? How can a person become more competitive? Do you think parents should encourage their children to take part in competitions? What are the advantages of competition?
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🥇 Describe a competition you took part in (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: what the competition was, when and where it was held, what you did in the competition, and explain what you learned from the competition.
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🧹 Housework (Part 1 ) + Transcript
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Is your home clean? Do you like housework? What housework do you dislike? How often do you do housework? Will you do more housework in the future?
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🤝 Promises (Part 3) + Transcript
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What kinds of promises do people often make? Is it useful to write down promises? Do people often keep their promises? Why do some people fail to keep their promises? Do children keep their promises? Do parents in your country make promises to their children?
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🤞 Describe a time you made a promise to someone (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: what the promise was, to whom you made it, whether it was easy or difficult to keep, and explain why you made it.
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🛍️ Street markets (Part 1 ) + Transcript
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Are there many street markets in your country? When was the last time you went to a street market? Do you prefer shopping in a shopping mall or at the street market? What do you usually buy at a street market?
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⛰️ Environment (Part 3) + Transcript
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Is it important to teach students about environmental protection at school? Do you think technology can improve environmental-related problems? What have people done to damage the environment? And do you think people are damaging the environment now more than in the past? Why is recycling important? How can recycling help the environment? How have people's attitudes towards recycling changed over the years?
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🧙♂️ Describe a person who helps to protect the environment (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: who this person is, when this person does this, what the person has done, and explain why you think this person does this.
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🎷 Music (Part 1) + Transcript
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What kind of music do you like? What musical instruments do you enjoy listening to the most? Do schools in your country have music lessons? Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
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🧑💼 Employment and job-related issues (Part 3) + Transcript
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What jobs are hard to do? Who should be paid more? How important is giving training to employees? Is salary the most important factor when choosing a job?
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👴🏻 Describe one of your grandparents' jobs (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say what job it was, when and where your grandparent did the job, and explain what you think about this job.
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📱 Apps (Part 1) + Transcript
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What kind of apps do you spend money on? What apps don't you use anymore? What apps do you still use? What kind of apps have you downloaded on your phone?
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