IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a place you enjoy visiting in your free time

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 have much free time these days?
  2. 2 Do you think your studies or work take up too much time?
  3. 3 Would you like to change your daily routine?
  4. 4 How do you usually relax after work or study?
  5. 5 How do you usually travel around your town?
  6. 6 Do you prefer public transport or driving?
  7. 7 Is it easy to get around where you live?
  8. 8 Would you like to see any changes to transport in your city?
  9. 9 Do you enjoy shopping?
  10. 10 Where do you usually buy your clothes?
  11. 11 Do you prefer shopping online or in shops?
  12. 12 Have you bought anything special recently?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe a place you enjoy visiting in your free time.

You should say:

  • where it is
  • how often you go there
  • what you do there

and explain why you enjoy going there.

  1. 13 Describe a place you enjoy visiting in your free time.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Why do people need places to relax?
  2. 15 Should parks and public spaces be free?
  3. 16 How have cities changed in the last twenty years?
  4. 17 Do people spend enough time outdoors today?

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