IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe someone you know who is very good at a particular skill

17 questions · 14 minutes · Speaking prompt

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Part 1: Part 1

Questions 1–12

The examiner asks you about yourself and familiar topics.

  1. 1 Do you work or study at the moment?
  2. 2 What do you enjoy most about your work or studies?
  3. 3 Is it hard to learn new things there?
  4. 4 Would you like to do something different in the future?
  5. 5 Do you like listening to music?
  6. 6 How often do you listen to music?
  7. 7 What kind of music do you enjoy the most?
  8. 8 Why do you think music is so popular with young people?
  9. 9 Do you play any sports?
  10. 10 How often do you do sport?
  11. 11 Is sport popular in your country?
  12. 12 Do you prefer watching sport or playing it?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe someone you know who is very good at a particular skill.

You should say:

  • who this person is
  • what the skill is
  • how they learned it

and explain how you feel about their skill.

  1. 13 Describe someone you know who is very good at a particular skill.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Are skills more important than qualifications?
  2. 15 Is talent something you are born with, or can it be learned?
  3. 16 Which skills will be most useful in the future?
  4. 17 Should children choose which skills to learn?

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