IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a teacher who taught you something useful

17 questions · 14 minutes · Speaking prompt

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On the computer-delivered layout, timed like test day, and marked by our AI examiner on all four criteria.

Part 1: Part 1

Questions 1–12

The examiner asks you about yourself and familiar topics.

  1. 1 Do you work or are you a student?
  2. 2 What subject or job are you doing now?
  3. 3 Do you prefer to learn alone or in a group?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your work or studies?
  5. 5 How do you usually travel to work or school?
  6. 6 Do you like travelling by train?
  7. 7 How often do you take a taxi?
  8. 8 Is there anything you would like to change about transport in your area?
  9. 9 How often do you see your friends?
  10. 10 What do you like to do with your friends?
  11. 11 Do you have friends from different places?
  12. 12 Is there anything you would like to change about the time you spend with friends?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

You have one minute to prepare, then talk for one to two minutes.

Describe a teacher who taught you something useful.

You should say:

  • who the teacher was
  • what subject they taught
  • what they taught you

and explain why it was useful to you.

  1. 13 Describe a teacher who taught you something useful.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 What makes a good teacher?
  2. 15 Will computers ever replace teachers?
  3. 16 Should teachers be paid more?
  4. 17 Is it better to learn alone or in a class?

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