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To be well-prepared for the IELTS test (both IELTS Academic & IELTS General Training Module) for the third quarter in 2016, you can download 55 New Topics for IELTS Speaking Part 2 (September - December 2016) and practice with your IELTS study partners.

Band 8.0+ suggested answers for these 55 topics will be updated daily on IELTS Material website. You can download these topics and model answers ( PDF File) at the end of the post to practice at home before sitting the IELTS speaking test.

NEW UPDATED TOPICS (These topics haven't been appeared in the previous actual IELTS speaking tests and they will be used for these upcoming months (from September to December 2016)

I would like to talk about the time I had to get out of my comfort zone to join an Innovation Challenge Contest which made me think out of the box and work flat out to become the runner-up.

This annual contest is open to all undergraduates and post-graduates around the world. Each year this contest draws the attention of more than 30 000 people so it was really competitive and challenging for me. Therefore, when I was awarded the runner-up prize, I was deliriously happy and extraordinarily excited.

The goal of the Challenge was to recognize individuals and organizations that were working on internet-based solutions to promote education and economic empowerment in countries throughout the world. Therefore, it really required creativity and imagination from each team joining the contest. I had to buckle down and brainstorm ideas for the challenge until I came up with the best one to be accepted for 4 consequent rounds.

At the end of the day, my team and I had really gone extra miles to become the runners-up and it was really an unforgettable experience to me. After all, I can take pride in myself for all the thing I achieved with my imagination and creativity.

Get/Step out of the comfort zone: Do things that you wouldn't normally do

Example: If you want something you never had, I should step out of your comfort zone and work flat out to fulfil your dream.

Think out of the box: Think differently, unconventionally or from a new perspective

Work flat out: work very hard

Runner-up: A team/player/competitor finishing in second place

Deliriously happy [collocation] very happy

Extraordinarily excited [collocation] very excited

Empowerment: the giving of an ability, enablement or permission

Example: The government believes strongly in the empowerment of women.

Buckle down: to begin to work seriously at something. Example: If you don't buckle down to your job, you'll be fired.

Brainstorm: a good idea; an idea that enters one's head suddenly.

Example: I had a sudden brainstorm and got out of bed to write it down.

Go the extra miles: to do more than one is required to do to reach a goal

Example: My teacher goes the extra mile to help us.

Take pride in: to feel pleased about someone or what they have done

Example: They take pride in their son's many accomplishments. He takes pride in the fact that he's never asked his parents for any money.

At the end of the day: in the end
Example: We interviewed many people or the job, but at the end of the day, we don't think any of them could handle it.

One such busy time I really remember was the time when I had the deadline to submit my thesis paper which is the ultimate assignment to gain a Master Degree in International Relations.

This thesis paper is of great importance to me because it will decide whether I can get through the master course with flying color or not. I had just 1 month to complete my thesis paper but I had a full-time job which accounted for 8 hours per day so I had hardly few hours left for this graduation paper. I was also a procrastinator who always waits until the last minute to do anything which made me fall behind my schedule for my thesis paper submission.

Moreover, the thesis was really complex and challenging, therefore, I had tons of tasks waiting for me to be carried out such as collecting data for the report in the thesis, doing group discussions to brainstorm good ideas for the thesis and surfing high and low to collect information online as references for the thesis. I even didn't have time left for my personal stuff. To be more specific, I did not spend time on visiting my parents for the whole month even though they were in the same town. I couldn't also visit some close friends, maintain my social networking profiles and update my blog. I did not feel good about it so it was particularly stressful to me.

However, I knew that I had to stay motivated and productive to get through this hard time. I worked flat out and put a lot of time and effort into it to meet worked flat out and put a lot of time and effort into it to meet tight deadlines and get the best results for the thesis paper. For the sake of that, I got a straight 'A ' in my thesis, continued my job and did well in my term final. I had to sacrifice a lot and maintain a strict routine and stop lots of my other activities that I usually do. At the end of the day, it was well worth the effort and time!

BAND 8.5 SAMPLE ANSWER:
I'm going to talk about an acquaintance who I've recently met at my local English club. His name's Dave and he's about the same age as me, I mean... most people would agree that he looks quite young for his age, I think it's mainly due to his hairstyle.

Dave has recently completed his postgraduate degree at Melbourne University in Australia and he's currently looking for a job in Vietnam, well, he told me that he would like to become an IELTS teacher, despite the fact that he holds an MBA, I guess teaching English has always been one of his
passions.
I have to say that I don't know him really well, because we only had a few brief conversations at the local English club, but he seems like a fascinating person that I would like to get to know better in the future.

Anyway, when it comes to his personality....
Honestly, as I've said earlier, we've only had a few brief conversations, so I don't know him really well...However, I would guess that he's a very friendly and approachable individual, in fact, he actually made an effort to break the ice because I was just too shy to strike up a conversation.

Well, in terms of the core reasons why I think we could get along quite well...
Firstly, we are both passionate about English, actually, he had just scored a band 8 in his IELTS test and it would be great if he could give me all the advice that I need to be at the same level. Secondly, I'm also planning to study abroad in Australia, so he would be the ideal person to lead me
in the right direction, you know., like...enrolling into the right course, getting a part-time job and so on.

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BAND 9.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
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Describe a special meal you would like to have
You should say:
Where you would like to have it
Who you would like to have it with
What you would like to ca
And explain how you would feel about the meal
BAND 9.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
You can read Suggested Answer for this topic by checking the post:IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topic in September - December 2016
I love listening to music, so I like a multitude of songs. However, one of my favorite songs that I want to talk about today is "Hall of Fame" by The Script and Will.i.am. This song was written for the 2012 Olympic Games.

When it came out, it quickly became a hit on every single music chart throughout the world, not just because of its catchy melody, but also for its meaningful lyrics. The song talks about how each of us can be a champion or anything we want to be as long as we dedicate our time and efforts to doing what we are passionate about. The song is played at big athletic events to pump up the crowd, but you can easily relate to the song at other times as well, especially when you are about to give up.

I think this song has such a powerful message that whenever I was tired or had decided to quit, it would lift me up right away. It made me think about why I had started in the first place and that I needed to finish the job that I was currently doing.
VOCABULARY:
became a hit: when a song becomes a hit, it means that it is super popular and that people are listening to it on the radio and buying it on iTunes or elsewhere.

Example: Taylor Swift‟s song "Bad Blood" became a hit instantly.

catchy melody: the melody is the part that you sing along with and if it is catchy, it means that it is easy to sing along with and people like it, you easily remember it and it sticks in your mind.

Example: The song "Uptown Funk" has a catchy melody that people love to sing.

meaningful lyrics: lyrics are the words in a song and if they are meaningful, it means that they actually mean something or have some sort of importance or significance; they aren‟t just silly, meaningless words.

Example: His sister writes meaningful lyrics for her songs.

champion: someone who wins, a winner.

Example: He didn‟t see himself as a champion until he had reached his goals.

dedicate: to commit your time to doing something; to make a promise to yourself to do something.

Example: You were able to get a high score on the test because you dedicated 2 hours every day to studying and preparing yourself.

effort: the work that you put into doing something.

Example: The time and effort he spent improving his English paid off when he got a $10,000 raise.

passionate: if you are passionate about something it means you have a strong desire to do something or a strong interest in something.

Example: Elite athletes are passionate about their sport and want to become the best.

played at: to play a song at an event means to broadcast it over loudspeakers so everyone can hear it.

Example: They always play the song "We Are the Champions" at basketball games.

to pump up the crowd: to get the people excited about the game or event.

Example: The cheerleaders tried to pump up the crowd during the football game.

relate to: to see yourself in something or to understand it in a personal way.

Example: She can relate to the lyrics of that song about love and loss.

give up: to quit; to stop doing something.

Example: He decided to give up smoking after 10 years.

quit: to stop doing something; to give up.

Example: She convinced her son not to quit the soccer team.

lift me up or lift someone up: to make someone feel better.

Example: His brother is good at lifting others up when they are feeling down.

I'm going to talk about a musician/songwriter that I admire, called Adam Levine. He's also a singer who plays the guitar and writes his own songs. I think he recorded his first album about 10 years ago with his band called Maroon 5, and he's released several other CDs since then.

He became successful after many years of writing songs and performing live in small venues all over the country. Gradually he built a following of people who liked his music. I think the key to his success was one of his songs that was used on a TV advertisement. This meant that more people became aware of his music.

I found out about Adam because one of my friends got tickets to see him in concert. I hadn't heard any of his music before, but I went along to the gig and really enjoyed it. After that I bought the first CD, and now I've got all of them.

The reason I'm into Adam is that he has worked hard for his success: it takes years of practice to become a good singer and guitarist, and he spent several years playing to very small audiences before he became successful. I also like the fact that he writes his own music. I admire people who have worked hard to get where they are.

I missed my first job interview two years ago because of my carelessness. Once I lost it, I feel regret for that late even today.

At that time, as a fresh graduate, an interview appointment is valuable. I applied for Unilever as Sale executive, one of the best global companies with dynamic working environment and good benefits. I waited for about two months after attending at the IQ written test. I received an email announcing that I was one the tenth applicants who successfully passed the test. I was overjoyed when they asked me to join at the formal interview. However, I lost that chance.

The appointment was at sharply 14:00 which I thought would be at 4pm. Thus, I planned to celebrate my friend's birthday around 2pm and leave her house around 3pm for the interview because the journey would take around 45 minutes.

I prepared for the interview carefully and left my friend's house a little bit early as the city I live in has several serious problems of traffic jam. Unfortunately, it started to rain and the bus came late around 3.15pm. The traffic was very bad so the bus was moving very slowly due to the unavoidable traffic jam under heavy rain. At that time, I received a call from the company. With an angry voice, the authority informed that I missed the appointment and lost the opportunity to work at Unilever. Initially, I felt that my luck is not favoring me and felt a deep sense of anger because I thought it was not my fault but the traffic congestion. However, when I checked email again, I felt pity for me as I could not go to the appointment in time.

It becomes my invaluable experience. Since then, I always read emails and note down carefully the schedule.

Describe a sport stadium that's important in your city
You should say:
Where it is
How often you go there
What people do there
And explain why you think it is important

The My Dinh National Stadium is one of the biggest stadiums in Vietnam which plays an important role not only for domestic sport events but also international ones. Therefore, as Hanoi people, I am so proud of this stadium.

I still remember back to 2003, the My Dinh National Stadium was the main venue for the Southeast Asian Games and was a hosting place for the opening and closing ceremony. The My Dinh National Stadium has a capacity of more than 40,000 seats; therefore, at that time, thousands of Vietnamese and visitors from different countries were there. It was gorgeous with fireworks and the whole stadium was filled with colorful light and music.

It is a multi-functional stadium with a football pitch, athletic competitions combined with curve run, straight line running, jump pitches, throw pitch, etc. Besides, there are training facilities for the teams with two convenient football training grounds next to the stadium.

My Dinh Stadium is also a place hosted AFF Suzuki Cup, AFC Champions League, V-League or VFF Cup. Most significantly, in 2013 and 2015, the stadium held an international friendly football match between Vietnam and Arsenal and another match between Vietnam and Manchester City, respectively. Therefore, My Dinh Stadium becomes more and more important in Vietnam.

Biology is my favorite subject. Thanks for learning biology, I have a deep insight about living life around me from a tiny baterium to a complex human. Among different organisms, I love to elucidate the intricate mechanisms in plants.

Why am I interested in plant biology? Well, it's hard to explain. Plants, even though they are unable to move and speak, they are living things. They have their own language and have a wonderful life. Have you ever asked yourself that why plants are the only organism that have upground part and ground part? It is because carbon dioxide, light and water are the main sources for plants to grow. Water is obtained from soil through a complex root system. Roots keep a plant anchored tightly to the soil as well. Water moves up the plant's stem to the leaves. Sunlight and carbon dioxide are taken by leaves. Therefore, plants use water, light energy and carbon dioxide to make glucose, a kind of sugar and this is the food for plant to grow.

You see? Just a very simple example, plants are worth to study about. That's also a reason why I choose Plant Biotechnology as my major. By using molecular technology, I can learn more inside of plant cells and discover the mechanisms in plants. Thanks for understanding of plant biology, it is applicable to manipulate and improve crop yield. It pours more and more passion to me for my future career.

Describe a famous person in your country
You should say
Who this person is
How you know this person
What this person is famous for
And explain why you like this person

Band 8.5 Sample Answer:
In all seriousness, between school and the office where I am working as an intern, I barely have time for entertainment. Though, when I do, I take it seriously. Once or twice, I managed to get out of the city and indulged myself in secluded areas where Internet service and its distracting minions like social media and advertising emails ceased to exist. My latest sweet escape was my trip to Binh Ba island last summer.
Binh Ba was one of the four deserted, yet beautiful islands located in Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam due to little exposure to tourism. This, however, would change drastically within the next few years since Binh Ba had been drawing lots of attention thanks to positive feedbacks from those who had wandered there. I went here alone just to take a break from the fast-paced city life and have time to contemplate myself, which I rarely do with people around. It had been an intriguing 2-day journey with full of surprises. That was the first time I traveled alone, first time riding on a speedboat, first time scuba diving and first time having dinner with a life jacket on my back and water as my chair. Other than that, seafood here was a bomb which came in different kinds and varieties. People I met during my stay at a villager's house were ultra-friendly and helpful, both locals and visitors whom shared their stories as though you were a long lost friend stopping by to catch up. And there was nothing better than enjoying great company over a nice meal and bonfire.
Binh Ba left an unforgettable impression on me where I learnt to appreciate precious moments with those I cared about and be grateful for whatever life had to offer. Life is tough but it would be lifeless without its toughness.

Band 8.5 Sample Answer:
We have been bombarded with an array of information every single day. Whether it is newspaper, television or social media like Facebook or LinkedIn, the news always has their own way to reach us. One of the most frequent pieces of news I have encountered these past few days is about Echelon Vietnam 2016 - Discover Asia's Next Dragon.
As an avid Facebook user, I scroll down my newsfeeds board practically every 30 minutes to stay abreast of every nuance of my social network circle. Admittedly, there are some better things I can do but I just can't help myself. Therefore, the fact that Echelon Vietnam 2016 repeatedly popped up on my newsfeed really caught my attention. Some of my friends are already "interested" in Echelon official page, others are even "going". It piqued my interest so much that I paid a visit to their page to figure out what their gig is. As far as I am concerned, Echelon Vietnam 2016 is a 2-day international technology and investment event for entrepreneurs and business leaders within and outside Vietnam. It's appealing not only to big tech companies but tech savvy individuals as well. The event aims to reach out to foreign investors, raising funding opportunities and developing the tech and startup community in Vietnam in the era where tech disruptions are leading almost every industry. With some of the most brilliant and world-class speakers, attendees are going to get some food for thought and inspiration during and after the event. I personally believe that this could be a golden opportunity for Vietnam to shine as a promising land where young and talented engineers, developers and entrepreneurs are thriving non-stop toward a better future, a better life within Vietnam and beyond. If I am able to schedule my time and afford the tickets, I will definitely be there to enjoy the vibe and explore many potentials in this rising industry.

Band 8.0 Sample Answer:
There is a thing that troubles me more often than not when living in Vietnam is the majority of people are riding motorbikes rather than cars. As a result, most people don't know how to drive a car, I included, which also itches me since I have always wanted to take a road trip across the country. A road trip by car from the south to the north of Vietnam would be tough, and adventurous even, due to hundreds of marvelous destinations are awaiting to be explored. However, it is worth to take risk and step out of your comfort zone to truly experience what life has to offer when your legs can still drag you rather than to regret in your later life. "If you wanna go fast, go alone. If you wanna go far, go together." It might be fun if you were a lone traveler and didn't enjoy getting lagged behind your schedule. Still, the adventure could be more colorful and unexpected, hopefully in a good way, when you got company, especially during a long journey like this. Hence, picking up a close friend or two who share the same viewpoints, the same eager desire to capture the beauty of Vietnam with me would be my choice. We would start from the south where we are living and move north on the go, stopping at our favorite beaches like Phu Quoc, Nha Trang... a little longer than other places because ain't nobody don't have time for juicy coconut and white sand paradise. Vietnamese cuisine would also be our utmost priority whenever we reach a new place as there is no better way to live like a local other than eat like a local and I really look forward for that. The car would give us room to comfortably converse with each other and shelter from inclement weather, if any. It is not about the destinations but also about the time I would love to spend with my dear friends as we would share the same space in a four-wheel vehicle along the road; because at the end of the day, it's people that matters.
Band 8.0 Sample Answer:
Even though people say it's quite costly, it's meant for the rich, but I would love to play tennis one day.
I knew just a bit about this sport, but it's not too hard to estimate the price. As an amateur, at least I should have a nice Nike or Adidas which up to now is about 50 USD, not to mention other fancy sportswear like T- shirt, shorts and socks. For equipment, bats, bat bags and also I should never forget safety equipment, sadly, it's said that the higher it costs the better, so I'm gonna give it around 200 USD. So that would be 250 USD in total. Quite expensive I'm afraid. Anyway, my dad, who is not only motivated, but also knowledgeable about the sport, would definitely be my go-to partner. I guess the reason why I'm into this quite-expensive sport firstly is because of its intense, intensive practice, intensive competitivenes, for example, which helps increase my patience and focus. In addition, such independent sport meakes me feel rewarded, feel proud because what I've won actually is myself.
Band 8.0 Sample Answer:
For this topic, I would definitely talk about my best guy friend. Probably it's his personalities that not only makes me feel so proud to be a friend of his, but also inspires me to improve myself.

The first characteristic that makes my friend special is that he's a typical perfectionist. In almost any situation that he can come up with the best solution and reasons why it's the best. Sometimes I get a bit lost, his amazing analyzing skill indeed helps get me through. Another characteristic that I've found super inspiring is his determination. Well, I suppose that most men are born determined, however, my friend is a different story. He never gives up on things he's really passionate about. For example, last semester, he slept only 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week continuously to get his group project done. In addition, it's not a big surprise that his name is always in top-student list. That passion, that determination have encouraged me to keep moving forward.

Generally, for a great shift that he brought to my life, I am thankful for having this friend.

There is no doubt that online source is essential for everyone nowadays. A vast amount of information is instantly updated every second to meet our needs. For me, in particular, I'd like to check the website called Foody.vn almost everyday.

What I love about the website is a wide variation of food stores is introduced in detail, including the price, the food available, the parking area and the service offered. Posts can also be varied in terms of food, by which the reviewer recommends their top five stores selling it; in terms of design concepts, by which people can choose their favorite surrounding environment or those young photographers can also come to practice and in terms of specific locations. Of course different person has different taste, I also can to go through the comments below or save many posts for references. What is more, the website provides delivery service, which is a huge benefit for those who are living too far away from the store.

For those reasons listed, Foody.vn is definitely one of the websites I'd love to visit daily.

REUSED TOPICS (Theses topics appeared in the actual speaking tests in May - August in 2016 but they are still kept for re-using)

Well, the most difficult decision I've ever made was whether or not I should study abroad next year. / Well, the most important conversation I had so far was with my parents about whether or not I should study abroad next year.

Inthe recent coupleof years, there's this growing tendency among high school graduates to embark on a study abroad program. I've always wanted to do the same, because it's a good opportunity to see the world, to experience different styles education, and to improve my language skills. And for a girl who has never been far away from home, studying in a foreign country might bring out my independent nature. But I need to give it some careful thought before I could make the decision. I told my parents who are both open-minded about my plan,and they were pretty supportive, but they also pointed out some disadvantages. My mom told me that being in a new place by myself could be overwhelming sometimes, and it tests my ability to adapt to diverse situations. And it's highly possible that I would feel lonely and helpless every sooften,because all of my close friends and family members are on the other side of the world. I would be completely on my own, andbasicallyeverything I took for granted in the past would then be a challenge, like paying bills, opening bank accounts, communicating with fellow students, and the list goes on and on.

All of a sudden, I felt stuck. All those challenges sounded terrifying, but I really didn't want to miss this great chance to broaden my horizon and learn more about other cultures around the world. I weighed up the pros and cons carefully, and after some serious consideration, I finally made up my mind to seize the opportunity to go abroad for study.

I would like to describe a coat my parents gave me as a present on my birthday. I must say that it is really smart and exactly to my liking.

The coat is made of cotton only and by a Vietnamese clothes brand. It is a knee-length black coat, which was in fashion at that time. What I like the most is that there are two deep side pockets, so in winter, I always put my hands into those pockets to avoid the cold. Besides, I can button the coat from top to bottom and it's also got a decorative waist belt.

I am so fond of this coat that I usually wear it every winter. It fits me perfectly and makes me feel comfortable and warm, no matter how cold the weather is. I keep myself warm by wearing the coat with jeans and boots, which match it well.

In fact, I have never thought whether it will be out of fashion. As this coat is a gift from my parents, I treasure it a lot and - for sure - I will keep wearing this coat in the future.

Describe a person that you like to spend time with
You should say:
Who is this person
How do you know this person
What you like to do together
And explain why you like to spend time with this person

Well, I'm going to talk about a person who is one of my flatmate in Australia. Her name is Linda. Possibly, she is one of the best friends of mine who lived with me.

First, I would love to talk a little bit about the time and the place where she lived in. It was in a very freezing Sunday night around 2 or 3 degree Celsius. In the very heart of the winter, I mean in July, there was a girl struggling with loads of luggage knocking at the door of my house. She said hi to everyone in a very humble way. This is a sort of the scenario of how I got to know her.

There should be a fate between us, I reckon. What I mean fate here is by accident we got to know each other and we are at the same hometown back in India and we used to live in the same area in India when both of us were going to a university in Mumbai. But we just run across with each other only in Australia.

Moving onto the next point, I would like to approach the idea of our relationship. To be honest, we were not in a very good harmony initially because of some misunderstandings and conflicts during the time we lived in under the same roof, shared the rent, bills and time clash. But gradually, we discovered out that we have a lot of common interests and characteristics.

Living with her is quite enjoyable because we could share lots of things together, but did not have to worry about bothering each other in the daily life.

India is rich in culture and tradition. The tradition I'm going to talk about today is saying 'namastey". We celebrate this tradition every day, in fact several times a day.

This is our way of greeting each other. We do it by folding our hands, palms facing each other, fingers pointing towards the ceiling, thumbs pointing towards the chest and this is accompanied by a slight bow.

This tradition is interesting because this is the biggest export of our traditions to the western culture. When I say namastey, I mean to say that I am your humble servant. It creates an aura of respect which is far more than saying hello or shaking hands.

It is said that the human body is composed of immense energy. We can turn it into a positive or negative energy. When we shake hands we transfer positive as well as negative energy. But when we fold hands, we transfer only positive energy. When we greet another person with namastey we have no physical contact because of this the other person cant be affected negatively. Whenerver anyone comes to our house, we always say Namastey, no wonder this word has been adopted by all the English language dictionaries.

Describe something that you had to share with other people, such as public transport, accommodation, and food.
You should say:
What it was;
Who you shared it with;
Why you shared it with others;
And explain how you felt about sharing

Describe a big company you are interested in.
You should say:
What is the company called;
How did you know this company;
What kind of business this company does;
What kinds of interesting activities the company has
And why this company is interesting

Model Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2

One of the most useful skills I have learnt since I was a 10-year-old child is typing on a keyboard without looking at that is a special skill.

When I was 10 years old, my father bought me a computer, it was impossible for me to type without looking at the keys. It took longer hours for me to type a single page by searching the letters on the keys. When I started to type, it appeared to me that the letters should be placed on the keyboard alphabetically for better use. But gradually I learnt that this way is better than the alphabetical letters.

Basically I learnt the skill at my home using my personal computer. In the very beginning, it was tougher for me to compose anything on the computer with the keyboard attached with it and it took longer hours for me to compose a document of three or four pages. So, I started using internet to get some ways to learn typing. I found some special applications that allow the users to get the desired typing skill. Besides, the applications also helped me to make the typing faster than it was in the beginning.

All of the earned skills are useful in real life but the applications may differ in situations. When I started learning the skill, I thought that it would be of no use in my practical life and I am wasting my times. But when I took part in my work, I was surprised by the applications of typing. I have started serving the office in different ways with the typing skill. As a result, my fame has increased as a typing expert and accordingly the office has evaluated my performance. I have been promoted to senior administrative officer after three months when I applied the skill to my daily works at the workplace. So, it appears to be a very useful skill for me.

An activity that I like to do in my school after finishing school is playing which I started to do since I was in 6 th grade.

It is actually a badminton class, so we have teachers and other students too. We practice badminton here for an hour. Sometimes, we even stay there for another half an hour. Just like tennis, you can play badminton as a singles match or doubles match. The rules are pretty much the same as tennis. The only difference is that the badminton shuttlecock is lighter than the tennis ball, thus, it requires less strength.

Due to my short-sightedness, I am not very good at playing this game but I enjoy it anyway. Firstly, it helps keep me fit. In addition, I can train my eyes to look further and faster, and it quickens my reflexes. Last but not least, it helps me a lot in improving my teamwork skills.

badminton: [noun] an indoor game. Players hit a small light ball, with feathers round it, across a high net, using a racket, like tennis.

Example: A net in badminton is much higher than in tennis, and the ball and rackets are smaller and not as heavy.

singles match: [noun] a game in which one player plays against one opponent.

doubles match: [noun] a game in which two players play against two opponents.

Example: She won the women‟s singles gold medal in tennis in the Olympic Games. Then, playing with her friend, they won the women‟s doubles gold medal by defeating two American opponents.

shuttlecock: [noun] badminton uses a shuttlecock, not a tennis ball. It is very light and it has feathers round the edge.

Example: Players hit the shuttlecock across the net in badminton.

short-sightedness: [noun] a person who can only see things if they are very close, is short-sighted.

Example: I need glasses for reading, because of my short-sightedness.

train my eyes: [verb phrase] I developed my ability to see things quickly and accurately.

Example: The detective trained his eyes to look for small but important details at the scene of the crime.

quickened my reflexes: playing badminton improved my ability to move and think quickly when I played the game.

Example: Many people say that video games quicken your reflexes and you become more expert.

Describe an occasion you got up extremely early.
You should say:
When this happened
What you needed to do that day
Who you were with
And how you felt about getting up early that day

Band 8.0 Model Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2
Well, I have to admit that It has been so difficult for me to figure out simple ways to save money and use my savings effective to pursue my financial goals before. But it's so lucky for me when I complained about it to my friend, she suggested me using Money Lover, a useful mobile application to
most useful one. Thanks to that, I am better at money management.

Let me tell you about it in more detail. The symbol of the app is a very cute piggy bank which impresses me a lot at the first sight. There are many expenses for clothes, food, cosmetics divided so that at the end of the month, I can know exactly what cost me a bomb, what are within my budget to tighten the belt next month.

It is not an exaggeration to say that this way of saving money changes my life for the better. I have used this app for 3 months and up to now, I have a considerable savings in my banking account. To my surpise, my friends consider me as a shining model for them to follow when it comes to talking about money saving. This makes me so proud of myself. In addition, my mom always got shirty with me for my wasting money but at the moment, she hardly loses her temper anymore and we seem to have better relationship than in the past.

If anyone asks which is the most effective way to save money, "Money Lover" is definitely the first thing that comes to my mind. Trust me, it is really helpful.

The positive change that I would like to talk about is 'I started playing outdoor games instead of playing computer games'. After I got my first personal computer when I was only 9 years old or so, I started learning many things. Besides that I started playing the computer games. As computer games are addictive I found that I was playing the games whenever I had spare times. This addiction barred me from playing outdoor games like cricket, football etc.

I found myself very much attracted to the computer games and I preferred to play the games at home instead of going to open spaces or fields to participate in outdoor games that involve physical exercises. Not that computer games are all so bad, but playing them all the time someone has got is not a good thing especially for kids. I found that I was spending more times at home than being outside. After my parents noticed that, they discussed with me about that and explained me the importance of outdoor activities. They gave me strict restriction that I would only be able to play computer games for an hour daily and in the evening I'd have to go outside to play with my friends.

This was obviously a very positive change for me. I'm not against computer games but I feel that if there are more important things to do, then we should not spend time on computer games only.

This change affected me very positively. I became a good cricket player later on, I started maintaining my times more prudently and I am sure this change has affected me positively in terms of physical and mental health.

Today, I'm gonna share with you a wedding of my friend that I attended. Last month, I received a wedding invitation from my old friend from primary school. The wedding was heldat the beginning of April. We have been close toeach other for over 15 years, therefore, I definitely wanted to attend at all costs, due to the fact that we hadn't had a chance to get together for ages.

Her wedding ceremony took place at The Sum Villa, located near West Lake. It was decoratedimpressively with a lot of lights, candles and flowers around the room. There were three glamorouswedding photo albums, showing tables right at the centre of the official gate. The principal colours were likely to be white and violet, so all the guests were requested to wear clothes with one or both of these colours. Personally, I wore a white dress with small accessories.

It was meant to be a casual wedding, which I had never attended before. It turned out to be refreshingly informal. One of the best moments that really touched me was when the bridegroomsang a song for the brideand all the guests sang along with him. Also, he made a photo clip by himself marking their 4-year romance, to show to everyone in the room. It was no surprise that everyone clapped their handsand cheered them. Of course, I was no exception.

It was also a good chance to catch up with my old friends and we all had a great time. We definitely made the most of the occasion and took a lot of pictures with the bride and the bridegroom. I gave my friend a gift to celebrate her wedding day. I had given much thought to my wedding present when I was choosing it, and I wished her lots of happiness for the future.

Band 8.0 Model Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2

Well, I'm reallymobile apps so I set up at least 20 helpful apps on my smartphone like Meditation, Tripadvisor, Ted, Lumosity, Dulingo, Wunderlist. But maybe Money Lover is the most useful one and at the top of my list.

Let me tell you about it in more detail. The symbol of the app is a very cute piggy bank which impresses me a lot at the first sight. There are many expenses for clothes, food, cosmetics divided so that at the end of the month, I can know exactly what cost me a bomb , what are within my budget to tighten the belt next month.

this way of saving money changes my life for the better. Thanks to that, I am better at money management. When talking about money saving, my friends consider me as It is not an exaggeration to say that a shining model for them to follow. This makes me so proud of myself.

In addition, my mom always got shirty with me for my wasting money but at the moment, she hardly loses her temper anymore and we seem to have better relationship than in the past.

If anyone asks what application I like best, "Money Lover" is the first thing that comes to my mind . Trust me, it is really helpful.

A recent situation that made me angry was getting stuck in a traffic jam on the way to meet some friends. It was last Sunday lunchtime, and I didn't expect there to be much traffic; people don't work on Sundays, so the roads aren't usually very busy.

Everything was going well until suddenly I saw a queue of cars on the road in front of me. I had no choice but to join the queue and wait to get past whatever was causing the delay. It turned out that it was caused by some roadworks, and it took me an extra 30 minutes to get past them.

Getting stuck in traffic congestion doesn't usually make me angry, but this time it did, mainly because I wasn't expecting it and I knew that my friends were waiting to meet me for lunch. I felt frustrated and powerless because there was nothing I could do to change the situation, and I had no idea how long I would be sitting there waiting. When I finally saw the reason for the congestion, I was relieved that I was close to getting past the roadworks, but I still felt a bit stressed knowing that I was half an hour late.

I recently had a journey I wish I hadn't bothered with. I decided to do some shopping in the capital city. But I had lent my car to a friend for a couple of days and so I thought it would be quite fun to hop on a bus for a change because it's something I haven't done for a long time. So I thought that I would set off early and get it done in a couple of hours and be back in time for lunch. The shopping wasn't anything urgent, it was just that I had some free time that particular morning and thought it would be nice to do something different.

However, the journey did not go as planned. It was a really hot day and when the bus finally arrived and I got on, it was clear that the air conditioner wasn't working. What's more, the bus was packed with people, so within minutes I began to feel hot and sticky and extremely uncomfortable.

But what happened next was even worse. After about twenty minutes of traveling the bus started to make some really weird noises and eventually the driver pulled over and told us that there was a problem and that we couldn't continue. We had to wait for another twenty five minutes or so for the next bus to arrive behind us and then we all got off the first bus and got on the second bus. The second bus already had some passengers on it, and with all of us from the first bus as well there was only room to stand. The whole experience was rapidly turning into something I was beginning to seriously regret. What had started out as something supposedly fun and different was quickly becoming one of the worst trips ever. Eventually, we arrived in the city and I wasn't really in a good mood to go shopping so I stopped at a café to drink something and just relax a moment before heading to the shops.

It really has to be one of the worst trips I've ever made on a bus and now I wish I had just waited until I had my car back; it would have been so much easier.

When it comes to an old thing I keep in my family, I want to talk about the transformer that I got from my parents on my 10th birthday.

On that day, my parents bought me a transformer as a birthday gift. When I opened the gift box, I was really astonished by what I was seeing in front of me. It was an awesome transformer that I had been dreaming about. The moment I saw this transformer, I fell in love with it. It was pretty huge and looked like a hip yellow car, and it could be shifted from a car to a robot action figure and back again. The transformer had a really nice color scheme and finish . And it came with a nice handgun like the weapon and different accessories . It was super cool! And with the transformer, there was a card from my parents saying, "Sweetie, you mean everything in the world to us and you are forever the apple of our eyes. Happy Birthday! Love parents." I am telling you, although I was pretty young at that time, those words impressed me a lot.

Until today, I still keep this toy. It has been over ten years since I got it. I love it not only because of the toy itself, but also because of the sentimental value it has for me. The value is irreplaceable.

It's fairly tough to talk about someone's own personality for I firmly believe that the way we judge ourselves fundamentally differs from other people do. Nonetheless, we all have our own idea about our own characteristics and I would like to talk about my honesty which is also one of the characters I find important and proud of.

Honesty is a great virtue and I am in favor of the viewpoint that If people could remain honest during the lifetime, they will be rewarded in the long run. To be honest, honesty inside me leads me to do everything with genuine sincerity. Therefore, I am respected and adored by everyone and especially by my friends and colleagues.

I think that I inherited this personal trait from my mother. In daily life, he also reminds me to be honest in every aspect of my life and I would get through all ups and downs and succeed in life.

Honesty never fails to make me feel better at work and my daily living. In other words, Honesty has made everything for me. I earned the high-paid job because my boss and colleagues always have faith in me. I have a happy family with beloved parents and brother.

Thereby, honesty is truly the personal trait I take pride in myself and want to share with you today.

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IELTS speaking tips, information, advice, model answers and topics to help you prepare successfully for your IELTS speaking test. This page contains everything you need to know and the essential skills for a high score in IELTS speaking.

Below is essential information about the IELTS speaking test.

1. The speaking test is face to face with an examiner in a room.

2. There is only one speaking test for all candidates. Academic & GT candidates take the same speaking test.

3. If you are doing computer delivered IELTS, you will still have a face to face interview with the examiner. The speaking test remains the same for everyone.

4. It is recorded so that you can ask for a remark if you wish later.

5. This is an informal speaking test.

6. The examiner who asks the questions will decide your results at the end of the test.

7. The test lasts between 11 and 14 mins (not more and not less).

8. The examiner controls the time and length of your answers.

9. The test comprises of:

ID check and Greeting

Part 1 = questions & answers 4 to 5 mins

Part 2 = a talk for 1-2 mins with rounding off questions for 1 min.

Part 3 = discussion 4 to 5 mins

10. There are four marking criteria:

1. Fluency & Cohesion (25%)

2. Vocabulary (25%)

3. Grammar (25%)

4. Pronunciation (25%)

5. You can see more details on this page: IELTS Band Scores

11. See below for more information about speaking and also more test information, click here: IELTS FAQ

Below are lists of common and recent IELTS speaking topics with questions that frequently appear in the speaking test.
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topics May - Aug 2020 Speaking Part 2 Topics
Practice speaking exams to develop your skills and get used to the speaking test format. This is essential practice for all IELTS students.

All useful free IELTS speaking video lessons and speaking tips. Learn more about how to get a high score in speaking and how to improve your answers.

1. Tips: How I got Band Score 9 in IELTS Speaking

2. Linking Words for IELTS Speaking

3. Tips: Which part of the speaking test is most important?

4. Tips: Asking the examiner questions

5. Tips: How long should my answer be?

6. Tips: Should I speak fast or slow?

7. Tips: Using wonna and gonna

8. Tips: Umm Ahh and Using Fillers

9. Tips: Can I tell lies?

10. Tips: Should I correct myself or keep talking?

11. Tips for Speaking Part 2 - Will I get a low score for speaking less than 2 mins?

12. Tips for Speaking Part 2: Difficult Topics

13. Tips: Going Off Topic

14. Video: Speaking Part 1: Common Questions

15. Video: Speaking Part 1: Common Topics

16. Video: Speaking Part 1: What's your favourite...?

17. Video: Speaking Part 1: Dictionaries Topic

18. Video: Speaking Part 2: How to start your talk

19. Video: Speaking Part 3: Comparing Urban and Rural Life

20. Video: Greeting the Examiner & ID Check

These lessons are in order of date and new lessons will be added over time. All questions are reported exam topics at time of posting. Lessons usually contain questions, model answers, tips or vocabulary.

Notice: Do not memorise model answers. Model answers are to show you options, skills and techniques. Your answers in your IELTS test should come from you and show your own English language.

1. Speaking Part 3 Model Answers: Health & Coronavirus 2020

2. Full IELTS Speaking Test

3. Part 1 New Topic 2018: Plants

4. Part 1 Topic: Dreams

5. Speaking Part 1 Topic: Robots

6. Speaking Part 2: Good Service Topic

7. Speaking Part 1 : Topic of Shoes

8. Speaking Part 1: Snacks

9. Speaking Part 1: Maths

10. Speaking Part 2: Quiz of Understanding

11. Speaking Part 2 & 3 Questions & Tips: Beauty

12. Speaking Part 1: Camping

13. Speaking Part 3: Environment

14. Speaking Part 3: Common Mistake

15. Speaking Part 1 & 3: Musical Instruments

16. Speaking Part 1: Food - Vegetables

17. Speaking Part 1: Clothes

18. Speaking Part 1: Travel & Transport

19. Speaking Part 1: Travel & Transport Sub Topics

20. Speaking Part 3: Tourism and the Local Community

21. Speaking Part 3: Technology

22. Speaking Part 1: Sky

23. Speaking Part 1: Happiness

24. Speaking Part 3: Charities

25. Speaking Part 1: Sleep

26. Speaking Part 3: Health

27. Speaking Part 2: Holidays

28. Speaking Part 3: Sport

29. Error Correction: Speaking Part 1

30. Speaking Part 1: Walking

31. Speaking Part 3: Art - Paintings

32. Speaking Part 2: A Place to Learn

33. Speaking Part 2: A Friend you are Proud of

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Below are practice IELTS essay questions and topics for writing task 2. The 100 essay questions have been used many times over the years. The questions are organised under common topics and essay types. IELTS often use the similar topics for their essays but change the wording of the essay question.

In order to prepare well for writing task 2, you should prepare ideas for common topics and then practise applying them to the tasks given (to the essay questions). Also see model essays and tips for writing task 2.

Below you will find:

1. Essay Questions By Topic

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IELTS practice essay questions divided by topic. These topics have been reported by IELTS students in their tests. Essay questions have been recreated as accurately as possible.

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IELTS speaking part 1 topics and questions. Prepare for your test by developing ideas for topics and practicing answering questions. Download a free pfd copy of most of the topics and questions on this page: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics & Questions

A face to face interview with the examiner (4-5 minutes)
12 Questions based on 3 Topics

Questions about yourself, your life and your country

Below is a list of topics and questions that the examiner can ask you in part 1 of the IELTS speaking test.

These four topics are the most common in IELTS speaking part 1. You should prepare ideas and practice answering these questions.

What is your job?
Where do you work?
Why did you choose that job?
Is it a popular job in your country?
Do you like your job?
Do you get on well with your colleagues?
What was your first day like?
What responsibilities do you have at work?
If you had the chance, would you change your job?
Do you plan to continue with your job in the future?

What do you study?
Where do you study that?
Why did you choose that subject?
Is it a popular subject in your country?
Do you like that subject?
Do you get on with your colleagues?
What was your first day like?
What are the main aspects of your subject?
If you had the chance, would you change subject?
Do you plan to get a job in the same field as your subject?

Where is your hometown?
Do you like your hometown?
Do you often visit your hometown?
What is your hometown like?
What is the oldest place in your hometown?
What is there for a foreigner to do or see in your hometown?
How could your hometown be improved?
Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?
Is there good public transportation in your hometown?
Do you think your hometown is a good place to bring up children?

Where is your home?
Do you live in a house or a flat?
Who do you live with?
Are there many rooms in your home?
What is your favourite room?
How are the walls decorated?
What would you change about your home?
Do you plan to live there in the future?
What facilities are there near your home?
What is your neighbourhood like?
Do most people live in houses in your country?

Do you often use a computer?
How do you usually get online?
Do you prefer desktops or laptops?
What do you use your computer for?
Do you think it is important to learn how to use a computer?

Dictionaries
Do you often use a dictionary?
What do you use dictionaries for?
What kinds of dictionaries do you think are most useful?
Do you think dictionaries are useful for learning a language?
What kind of information can you find in a dictionary?
Useful video lesson: Dictionary vocabulary

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Paraphrasing is an essential IELTS skill. This post will show you how to paraphrase effectively.

Paraphrasing is simply re-writing a phrase or sentence so that it has the same meaning, but with different words. Paraphrasing is one of the most important skills to learn before doing your IELTS test. It is most important for writing and speaking, but will also help you in the reading and listening tests. In other words, if you know how to paraphrase you are more likely to get the score you need.

The mental processes required to paraphrase will also help you to fully understand the question and this is one of the reasons I tell my students to begin all of their answers in the writing test by paraphrasing the question.

Let's look at an example.

Example: Paraphrasing is one of the most important skills to learn before doing your IELTS test.

Paraphrased: Prior to taking the IELTS test, mastering paraphrasing is one of the most crucial things to do.

As you can see, the second sentence (paraphrased sentence) uses synonyms to change some vocabulary (e.g., 'important' for 'crucial' and ''prior'' to 'before' and changes the grammar (e.g., Paraphrasing is one of the most important skills" for "mastering paraphrasing"). You can also change the word order.

These are the three main methods you should use in the IELTS test to paraphrase sentences. Ideally, you should try to use all three but sometimes two will only be possible.

We will now look at each method in detail and also have a look at the passive.
Method Number 1: Using Synonyms
Synonyms are different words that have the same meaning. For example, 'humans' is a synonym of 'people' and 'attractive' is a synonym of 'beautiful'. This method simply replaces words with the same meaning in order to produce a new sentence.

For example:

My car needs petrol.
My vehicle requires fuel.
As you can see, I have replaced 3 out of four words with synonyms to produce a new sentence, with the same meaning as the first one. You will notice that I didn't replace all of the words, but you should try to replace most of them.

This is the most common method that students use and it can be used effectively, but you should be careful. The biggest mistake students make is trying to paraphrase and the word having a similar meaning, but not the same meaning. Similar meanings are not good enough and will lose you marks. Let's look at some examples of poor paraphrasing because of using similar instead of the same meanings.
Violent crime is on the rise among teenagers. Violent offences are rising among young people.
This student has changed the word 'teenagers' for 'young people'. They are similar words and teenagers are of course young people; however children and young adults, aged between 18-30, could also be described as young people. A more term would be 'adolescents' or 'young people between the ages of 13-19.' A better way to paraphrase this sentence would therefore be:
Violent offences are rising among adolescents.
You should therefore only use words you are 100% sure about. Don't change a word unless you are 100% sure that it is a direct synonym, otherwise you are likely to make mistakes and this will bring down your score.

Let's look at another good example:
Global warming is mostly caused by emissions from internal combustion engines. Climate change is mainly caused by the release of fumes from motor vehicles. M ethod Number 2: Change the Word Order
Changing the word order also allows us to effectively paraphrase a sentence, but again, we have to be careful. Don't change the word order without thinking about how this affects the grammar of the sentence. By changing the word order you may have to add a word, subtract a word or change the form of the word.

The 100% rule applies again; don't change it if you are not 100% sure it is grammatically correct. Remember that you are being judged on your ability to produce error free sentences in the IELTS test as well as use a range of grammar structures.

You can easily change the order of the clauses, if the original sentence has more than one clause.

Fortunately, there are two straightforward ways we can change the word order in most IELTS questions.

Question: As languages such as Spanish, Chinese and English become more widely used, there is a fear that that many minority languages may die out.

Paraphrased by changing word order: There is a fear that many minority languages may die out, as languages such as Spanish, Chinese and English become more widely used.

We could also add some synonyms to paraphrase it even more:

You can also change the word order if there is an adjective or noun in the question. You do this by simply changing the adjective into a relative clause.

Paraphrased with changing word order AND synonyms: There is dismay that many lesser used languages may pass away, as languages such as Chinese, English and Spanish become more broadly spoken.

Question: Learning to manage money is one of the key aspects to adult life.
M ethod Number 3: Change the Form of the Word
Paraphrased using a relative clause: Learning to manage money is one of the aspects to adult life that is key.

There are many different forms of words including nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. Changing the form of a word allows us to paraphrase effectively. Again, don't just change the form of the word; you also need to check that your changes make grammatical sense. You might need to change the words around it to make the sentence error free.
M ethod Number 4: Change from Active to Passive
Question: Longer life spans and improvements in the health of older people suggest that people over the age of sixty-five can continue to live full and active lives.

Paraphrased by changing word form: Longer life spans and improvements in the health of older people are suggesting that people over the age of sixty-five can continue living full and active lives.

The passive voice is often used in academic writing and can therefore be used in the IELTS academic writing test. Only verbs with an object can be turned into the passive.

Example active sentence: The property developers invested $20 million in the development of the shopping centre.

Example passive sentence: $20 million was invested in the development of shopping centres.
How many of these methods should I use?
We often use the passive voice in academic writing when we don't want to say it is our opinion.
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Example active: People say that global warming is caused by the burning of fossil fuels.

Example passive: Global warming is said to be caused by the burning of fossil fuels.
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The four methods can be used independently or together. I advise my students to try and change the grammar (word order and/or word form) and use synonyms. Remember only use the methods you feel 100% comfortable using and that you are sure your work is error free.

These paraphrasing methods will only help you in the IELTS exam if you practice using them. Find some example writing questions and try paraphrasing them using these methods. You can use the methods individually and then combine them. Try all of them to see what works for you. If you practice enough you will begin to see patterns in the questions and common words and phrases will become easy for you to change.

If you want to see examples of paraphrasing simply use Google. If you Google certain keywords, lots of articles will come up on the same topic. By comparing these you will be able to see how different writers have expressed the same ideas.

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Paraphrasing is an essential IELTS skill. This post will show you how to paraphrase effectively. Paraphrasing is simply re-writing a phrase or sentence so that it has the same meaning, but with different words. Paraphrasing is one of the most important skills to learn before doing your IELTS test.

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Here are tips and practice to label an IELTS listening diagram. It is common to get diagrams in IELTS listening section 2 and 3 although they may appear in section 4 too.

check the location of each number

answers come in order

decide what kind of answer you need (noun, adj, verb)

check how many words or numbers you can use

predict language to describe locations (under, over, above, underneath, at the side, etc)

look at the title of the diagram to help you predict topic language

The Brownie Camera

Label the diagram using no more than two words and/or a number.

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The Brownie camera was introduced in February 1900 and popularised low-cost photograph bringing about the concept of the snapshot. At a cost of just £1, it was intended to be a camera everyone could afford and use. It was a simple camera to operate. It was a box camera made out of cardboard or, later, plastic. On the top was a strap to enable people to carry their cameras making photography more convenient to people on the go. The workings of the camera were secured inside the box by locks on the top and also at the side near the film advance. When people wanted to take a snapshot, they would put their eye to the rectangular viewfinder. There were two of these located both on the top and side of the camera allowing people to take both landscape and portrait pictures. The image from the viewfinder was seen though a viewfinder lens. There were also two of these on the front of the camera relating in position to each of the viewfinders. The real lens was placed squarely in a central position on the front of the camera. When people wanted to take a photo, they would press a small lever at the side of the camera known as the shutter lever. When this was pressed down, the photo would be captured. This is one of the most iconic cameras in the world and is responsible for development of photography as we know it today.

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IELTS listening tips and practice lessons for success in your IELTS listening test. Develop your skills, learn about the test, get useful tips and much more. This page has everything you need to do well in your test.

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IELTS Listening Test Information

IELTS Listening Essential Tips Video

Extra IELTS Listening Videos

Practice Listening Lessons for IELTS Preparation

Information and tips for the other sections of the test, can be accessed through the RED BAR at the top of the website.

There is only one listening test for all IELTS candidates. That means Academic and GT candidates will take the same listening test with the same scoring.

1. The IELTS listening test lasted for a total of 40 mins.

2. The IELTS listening recording will last for 30 mins.

3. There are four parts to the IELTS Listening test:

1. Conversation between 2 people: social context

2. A speech or talk with just one person: social context

3. Conversation between up to four people: educational or training context

4. A talk by one person on an academic subject

5. Please note again that all IELTS candidates take the same listening test. The GT candidates take the same listening test.

4. For the paper based listening test, you must listen and write your answers on the questions paper at the same time. After the recording ends, you will be given an extra 10 mins to transfer your answers from the question paper to the answer sheet.

5. For the computer delivered IELTS listening test, put your answers directly into the computer. You are NOT given 10 mins to transfer answers because the answers are already in the computer. Instead you have 2 mins to review your answers and change anything you need to. This is the only difference between the paper and computer listening test.

6. For each set of questions there will be a word count limit - you need to pay close attention to the limit and how it changes for the next set of questions.

1. For example: write no more than two words and/or a number - you can write one word, two words OR a combination of one or two words with a number OR just a number on its own. Always notice if it allows "a number" or "numbers".

2. You can learn how words are counted for IELTS listening on this page: Counting Words

7. You will have time to read the questions before the recording starts.

8. If the word is spelled wrong, it will be marked wrong.

9. COMPUTER DELIVERED IELTS. Click here to read about the Pros & Cons of Computer Based IELTS

10. To see the listening scores, click here: IELTS Band Scores.

11. 2020 News: The example answer given at the start of the recording for part 1 has now been removed. This means when you start listening, get ready to answer question 2 directly.

12. For more test information, see this page: IELTS FAQ

Essential tips for success in your IELTS listening test. A MUST watch for all IELTS students.

Notice about Using capital letters: this tip has been updated and listed on this page: 25 Essential Tips Listed for Listening
To get a list of tips from this video, please visit this page: 25 Listening Tips
Free Video Lessons for IELTS listening with both practice lessons and tips. More videos will be added over time.

Some practice listening exercises to help you develop the skills needed for IELTS listening. The lessons vary in level to give all students a chance to practise. I've listed the type of listening question with each lesson to help you focus on different IELTS question types. I hope you find my lessons useful 🙂

1. The Future of Libraries: Sentence Completion

2. Listening for Diagrams Practice & Tips

3. Turtles: Multiple Choice Questions & Tips

4. Blue Footed Birds: Gap Fill

5. Mammoths: Multiple Choice Pictures

6. Nadiya Hussein: Short Answer Qs & Sentence Completion

7. Sports Festival: Summary & Sentence Completion

8. Fireworks: Sentence Completion

9. Sponsored Walk: Short Answer & Sentence Completion

10. Listening for Addresses

11. Listening for City Names

12. Listening for Letters: Alphabet Practice

13. Brain Drain: Multiple Choice & Sentence Completion

14. New Year in Vietnam: Sentence Completion

15. Dealing with Natural Disasters: Dictation Practice

16. Buckingham Palace: Summary Completion

17. Taj Mahal: Map Completion & Tips

18. Dinner Invitation: Multiple Choice

19. London Attractions: Table Completion

20. Dolphin Intelligence: Short Answer Questions & Section 4 Tips

21. Dashford Study Center: Multiple Choice

22. Festivals: Sentence Completion

23. Bedford Surgery: Map Completion

24. Oxford Summer Course: Form Completion

25. Terracotta Army: Summary Completion

26. Sports Center: Short Answer Questions

27. Comet Landing: Sentence Completion

28. Species of the British Isles: Table Completion

29. Museum Visit: Multiple Choice

30. Superbugs: Short Answer Questions

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In this post, we'll practice part of an IELTS Listening practice test which features a map and a speech with lots of information. In IELTS Listening map labeling can be difficult and scary, but we're here to help! First, we'll teach you how you can succeed in this kind of test. (If you'd prefer to go straight to the test, just scroll down the page until you see Practice Now.)

How to succeed in IELTS Listening map labeling

Maps appear from time to time in IELTS Listening tests, usually in Part 2. They often cause panic among students!
Here are 5 ways to succeed in an IELTS Listening map test. You will be able to practice all of these things in our quiz today.

1. Don't Panic!

Maps are scary things for some people; some people hate the huge amount of information, and others are terrified of the different possibilities in the map.
If you see an map in your IELTS listening test, don't worry: it's not as difficult as you think. Your job is simple: to understand the location of different landmarks on the map.
You will hear the speaker describing the location of many landmarks; some of them are your answers, and some of them are not.
Although you will hear a lot of information, the vocabulary will be limited. This is the biggest reason for you not to panic. In other listening tests you could hear vocabulary from any part of the English-speaking world: history, science, art, engineering, etc. In this test, however, you'll find the answers by understanding the vocabulary of giving directions. ("left/right/straight", "north/south/east/west", prepositions of place, etc.)

If you need to remember this vocabulary, you can download and study a helpful, basic guide from our Facebook page.
Alternatively, if you'd like to get ready for this exercise with a simpler map-based exercise, click here for a 5-minute English42 quiz.

2. Remember The Order Of The Questions

The questions are numbered. You'll usually see a list of places: one number, one place.
The answers will be letters. These letters are on the map.
Your job will be to follow the map as the speaker describes it.
First answer first. You'll hear the answer to the first question on your page first. Then you will hear the answer to the second question. This may happen after a long time or after a short time. Eventually, near the end of the text, you'll hear the answer to the last question.

3. Avoid The Traps

We tell you about landmarks which aren't in your questions. You'll need to listen carefully to avoid the traps! The landmark will match a letter on the map - but if it's not one of the places in your list of questions, ignore it and keep listening as the speaker continues describing the map.

4. Don't Miss Any Answers

We'll move quickly, just like an IELTS exam. (And you should, really, only play the text once) If you've missed an answer, just forget about it. This is hard to do, of course - but you'll miss the next answer if you spend time trying to remember what you heard.

5. Ignore The Unimportant Stuff

In every part of every listening test in every IELTS exam, there is a period of time where you don't hear any answer. The speaker talks for a long time, but it's all bullshit unimportant and irrelevant information. The text is around one or two minutes long: if you can keep calm and focussed through this time, you'll know when you're listening to unimportant information.

IELTS Listening map labeling - practice now

If you're ready to begin, let's first of all look at the map. (with thanks to the awesome people at OpenStreetMap ) Scroll down to see the map, and begin the test...

Study this for about 30 seconds. (just like a real IELTS exam)

Now, let's begin. (Press "Play" when you're ready. Having trouble? The same file can be found on SoundCloud)

Listen to the text. Choose and type FIVE letters from the map to answer questions 1.-5. (Choose one letter beside each number)
[NOTE: after the test, you'll see the correct answers and the full script, which will show you why each answer is correct]

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