Cambridge IELTS Speaking
Part1
2 Question Styles: Question Types, Topic
4 Question Types: Yes/No Questions, Wh- Questions, Choice Questions, Hypothetical Questions
The first sentence should be straight.(e.g. Yes, I will./Neither./No, I don’t.)
4 Topics: People, Places, Objects, Events
3 Mandatory Frames: Where you live now, Hometown, Work/Study
Basic Answer Structure
Topic sentences + Supporting details
BrainStorming
How to add details
- description
- opinion
- comparison
- prediction
- reason
- example
- result
- reference
Template in use
Q: Do you like your living area?
TS + reason + example + another reason + opinion
A: Yes, very much. Living here is very convenient because the metro station is just a block away. Additionally, the community has comprehensive sports facilities. The basketball court, for example, is right near my house, which I really enjoy. So, overall, I really like living here.
TS + reason + comparison + details
A: Yes, very much, because living here is pretty convenient. There’s a bus stop right at the door, and the metro station is only a block away. The area I used to live in was in the suburbs, and transportation was a headache. Everyday when I went to work, I had to cycle for about 15 minutes to get to the metro station.
TS + opinion + description + prediction
A: Yes, very much, in fact, I think it’s the best neighborhood I’ve ever lived in. There’s a bus stop right at the door, the metro station is only a block away, the environment is quite nice, there are lots of trees and flowers, and you never see any trash on the ground. I think I’m going to live here for a really long time.
Template for “No” Answers in use
Q: Have you ever been on a picnic before?
No + reason + opinion + prediction + result
A: Um, no, because picnics are not really a thing in China, and we’re not huge fans of picnic foods like sandwiched, it’s too “cold” for the stomach. But I think picnics seem like a lot of fun, so maybe this summer, I’ll call some friends and we’ll try it. I think we’ll have a good time together.
Reservoir of ideas
- time
- money
- health
- relationships
- emotions
- experience
- environment
- culture
- pressure
- convenience
Requirements
Fluency, Pronunciation
20 - 30 seconds
3 - 5 sentences
Focus on grammar
Part2
People, Places, Objects, Events
BrainStorming 1
Method1:
- Background 30s (time/location/people/cause)
- Description 60s (description + comment one, two, three)
- Summary 30s (positive and negative feelings then concession)
e.g. Describe an exciting trip that you once took.
Background:
- Ok, so I’m gonna talk about an exciting trip that I took.
- a few months ago
- end of summer classes
- needed a break
- with my boyfriend
- Chongqing
Description: