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IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Simulation: Module 12

  • This is a mock IELTS speaking exam.

  • The speaking section of the exam contains three parts, as organized below.

  • The whole speaking exam will last approximately 11-14 minutes​.

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TIP: When practicing speaking alone, speak out loud. You can also have a friend work with you and ask you these questions to make it feel more like a real exam.

Part One

Part one of the IELTS test is a series of "introduction questions" and usually lasts about 4 minutes. It's best to answer the questions in roughly 3 sentences.

Avoid 1 word or one sentence answers!

  • How many hours do you usually sleep at night?

  • Do you sometimes sleep during the day? [Why/Why not?]

  • What do you do if you can't get to sleep at night? [Why?]

  • Do you ever remember the dreams you've had while you were asleep?

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Describe a time when you met someone who you became good friends with.

You should say:

  • who you met

  • when and where you met this person

  • what you thought about this person when you first met

and explain why you think you became good friends with this person.

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  1. How important is it for children to have lots of friends at school?

  2. Do you think it is wrong for parents to influence which friends their children have?

  3. Why do you think children often choose different friends as they get older?

  4. If a person is moving to a new town, what is a good way for them to make friends?

  5. Can you think of any disadvantages of making new friends online?

  6. Would you say it is harder for people to make new friends as they get older?

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