A kind student from the USA has taken the IELTS test a couple of days ago and shared these Speaking question: Speaking test Part 1 (Interview) – Where are you from? – Are you working or studying? – What do you do for work? – Do you like your work? – Is your company a good place to work? Part 2 (Cue Card) Describe a famous person who you think is a good role model for the young generation. You should say: – who this person is – how you know about this person – what this person has done and explain why you think this person is a good role model for the young generation. Part 3 (Discussion) – Wh ..read more

Every IELTS success story has something special about it, from personal dedication to smart study strategies. Today I would like you to meet my student Sara and learn about her inspiring journey. Balancing a demanding job and a new baby, Sara didn’t just take on the IELTS – she nailed it, scoring an impressive Overall Band 8. Getting to Know Sara Sara was up against it from the start, balancing her career with caring for a 4-month-old. But her strategic approach to studying for the IELTS really paid off. Here’s How She Did It Listening 8.5: At work, Sara’s day-to-day involves chatting with pe ..read more

Our student AK shared the writing questions from a recent IELTS exam in Australia: Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) The graph below provides information on car ownership by UK households between 1971 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. * Note: this isn’t the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration. Writing task 2 (an essay) In many different countries, shops and products are the same. Some people think it is a positive development, while others believe it is a ..read more

Two of our students got very similar questions in the IELTS exams they have taken in India and Iraq recently. Here is what they collectively remembered: Speaking test Part 1 (Interview) – Where are you from? – What do you do? – Is it easy for people to find work in your country? Why or why not? – Do you usually remember things that are part of your daily routine? Why or why not? – What strategies do you use to avoid forgetting important tasks? – How often do you play video games? – Do you prefer playing video games alone or with others? – What kinds of video games do you enjoy the most? Part ..read more

This essay topic was seen in recent IELTS test in Italy. Many criminals commit more crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest? The problem of reoffending following the release of criminals from correctional facilities is likely caused by insufficient rehabilitation programmes and the negative perception of ex-offenders in society. Improving jail rehabilitation programmes and lowering stigma through legal changes can be potentially effective solutions. At the root of recidivism lies the lack of comprehensi ..read more

Our kind student A shared these Speaking questions right after his IELTS exam in Australia: Speaking test Part 1 (Interview) – Where are you from? – What do you do? – Did you have to do any special courses to get this job? – Did you aim for this job? – Do you use a computer in your daily work? – How did you learn to use a computer? – How often do you use the computer outside of work? – What kind of tasks do you perform on the computer? Part 2 (Cue Card) Describe a situation when people congratulated you. You should say: – when it was – what you did – how they congratulated you and explain how ..read more

Our student KK shared the writing questions from a recent IELTS test in Sri Lanka: Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to the USA for different purposes between 1989 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. * Note: this isn’t the original graph given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration. Writing task 2 (an essay) Directors of large organisations receive much higher salaries than ordinary workers. Some think it is necessary w ..read more

Our student FM took IELTS in Australia quite recently and remembered the following Speaking questions: Speaking test Part 1 (Interview) – What is your name? – Where are you from? – Did you like to draw when you were a child? – Is important for children to draw and why? – Who taught you how to use a computer? – Who helps you when you have problems with your computer? – What do you mainly use a computer for? – Do you enjoy playing video games? Why or why not? – What activities do you typically do online? Part 2 (Cue Card) Describe a happy event in your life. You should say – what the event was ..read more

Our student FN took IELTS in Italy and remembered the following questions from his exam: Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) The line graphs below show the production and demand for steel in million tonnes and the number of workers employed in the steel industry in the UK in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. * Note: these aren’t the original graphs given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration. Writing task 2 (an essay) Many criminals commit more crimes as soon as they are released ..read more

Our student TM took IELTS in Canada quite recently and remembered the following Speaking questions: Speaking test Part 1 (Interview) – What is your name? – Where are you from? – Can you tell me a bit about your hometown? – What do you think about the traffic situation in your area? – Do you often watch the news in the morning? – How do you stay informed about current events? – Do you prefer to read, watch or listen to the news? – What impact does following the news have on your daily life? – Have you ever considered becoming a journalist? Part 2 (Cue Card) Talk about a famous person who has a ..read more