I asked you to vote for the IELTS speaking topics you find most challenging and in this video we're
going to talk about those which received the most votes for each topic you hear sample answers and
learn some useful vocabulary to help you improve your answers it's Asiya let's get started [Music]
the first topic that most people voted to cover today is geography
are you good at reading Maps I'd say I'm pretty adapted to reading Maps my parents and I used to
go hiking all the time when I was growing up so I've had plenty of practice I must say it took me
some time to improve my map Reading abilities now let's have a look at the vocabulary in the sunset
Adept means good at doing something that is quite difficult you can say to be or become Adept at or
in something I've become adapted reading Maps my parents and I when you're talking about a
group of people including yourself mention other people first John and I went to the shop not I
and John which is impolite of course you can say I went to the shop with John used to do something
this phrase means that something happened frequently or was a regular habit in the
past but no longer occurs we used to go hiking means we don't go hiking anymore
the next question is have you started geography at school I sure have geography was compulsory
at my school so I learned about my own country as well as the world we covered everything from
physical geography which deals with the natural environment the Human Geography which looks at
how people interact with their surroundings I found it fascinating compulsory means must
be done because of a law or a rule you can say mandatory compulsory or mandatory subjects at
school are the subjects that all students take compare them to optional subjects that only some
students choose to take certain courses are compulsory While others are optional
now have a look at the use of tenses in this answer the question is in the present perfect
so is the first part of the answer I sure have the speaker is highlighting the result
that is still relevant to the present in the rest of the answer we use the past simple to
describe a completed action in the past next do you think it's important to study geography
or absolutely with all the environmental and social issues we're facing it's more important
than ever to have a good understanding of geography plus it gives you such a cool
perspective on different cultures and ways of life have a look at the beginning of this answer
instead of giving the straightforward answer yes I do you can use the words absolutely or definitely
it's more important than ever this is a good alternative to saying it's very important
to give a perspective this means to provide a particular point of view or way of looking
at something these phrases show The Examiner that you can use English flexibly and naturally
and our next question is would you visit a country because of its geographical location
definitely the geography of a place can make it so much more interesting and unique whether it's
a tropical beach or a mountainous region the natural features of a place can really shape
its character and vibe I have a Long bucket list of countries I'd love to explore based on their
geographical features the vibe is a feeling or atmosphere that someone or something gives
a bucket list is a list of things a person wants to do or achieve in their lifetime it's coming to
talk about your travel bucket list for instance since Sakura in Japan is firmly on my bucket list
this year I've missed it so maybe next year by the way you don't need to write anything down
you can get sample answers and vocabulary for over 40 IELTS speaking topics including today's
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both are linked in the video description our next topic is jewelry please note that there
are two possible spellings British and American versions but the pronunciation is the same jewelry
the noun is uncountable you can't count it this means you can't use it with an indefinite article
a or form the plural form just say jewelry if you want to give the number say a piece of jewelry
so do you wear any jewelry these questions are the same for both male and female students so I've
prepared answers that could work for most people I don't wear a lot of jewelry on a daily basis
but I do have a few pieces that I wear for special occasions for example I have a watch that I wear
almost every day both for practical reasons and as a style accessory I also have a few necklaces
and rings that I wear occasionally usually when I want to add a bit of personality to my outfit
first of all pay attention to the collocation to wear jewelry
as a noun jewelry is uncountable so we talk about pieces of jewelry style accessory that's something
that is one to complement one's personal style or outfit rather than for practical purposes
and an outfit is a set of clothing items worn together to create a specific look or Style
several times in your part one you hear this question why or why not well I'm not someone
who likes to wear a lot of jewelry or anything too flashy I prefer to keep things simple and
understated I think jewelry can be a great way to express your personal style and add
some interest to your outfit but it shouldn't be the focus at the end of the day I want people to
notice me for who I am and what I have to say not for what I'm wearing to be someone who
ought not to be someone who is a phrase used to describe a trait or characteristic that
a person identifies with just someone who values honesty I'm not someone who wears a lot of jewelry
flashy means attracting attention by being bright expensive large and it's disapproving understated
is something that is subtle or more distant appearance or behavior usually intentionally so
at the end of the day is a phrase used to indicate that considering all the facts a particular
decision is ultimately the most important the next question is have you received jewelry as a
gift indeed I have when I turned 18 my parents gave me a watch as a coming-of-age present
it was a really special gift that I still wear today almost every day
I think jewelry can be a really meaningful gift especially if it has some sentimental value
something that you can wear and cherish for years to come and it can serve as a
reminder of the person who gave it to you a coming-of-age present is a gift
given to a young person when he or she becomes an adult often on the 18th birthday
a sentimental value is the emotional or personal significance that something holds this watch is
sold but it has a sentimental value for me to cherish is to value or appreciate something
deeply often due to its sentimental value we can talk about a moment or a memory to cherish
to serve as a reminder means that when we see this object we'll remember about a particular person or
experience next what kind of jewelry do people wear in your country you should think about your
answer to this question but I want to give you some essential vocabulary to talk about during
so necklaces I usually worn around your neck so watches and bracelets are worn on the wrist
earrings are worn on the earlobe and rings are one on your fingers cufflinks are typically worn by a
man to fasten the cuffs on their shirts and gents gemstones are precious stones used in jewelry
would you buy an expensive piece of jewelry it really depends first I would have to absolutely
love the piece and feel confident that I would wear it often and for a long time I wouldn't
want to spend a lot of money on something that would just sit in my jewelry box collecting dust
I would also consider the occasion for example I might be more willing to splurge
on a special piece for a milestone birthday or anniversary and I would also consider my budget
while I might be willing to invest in a high quality piece I really love I wouldn't want to
break the bank so some vocabulary a jewelry box is a container used to store your jewelry to splurge
is to spend a lot of money on something you don't really need a milestone birthday is for example
your 30s or 50th birthday to break the bank is an idiom which means to want to spend a large
amount of money often more than one can afford or justifying our next topic is Art do you like art
yes I really like it because I find it interesting and it can evoke a lot of
emotions also it's fascinating to see how artists Express themselves through their work to book
is to bring a feeling or memory to the surface to cause someone to feel or remember something
to express yourself is to communicate your thoughts or ideas in a way that reflects your
own personality or perspective what kind of art do you prefer painting sculpture or something else
I like painting most because I enjoy the colors and the way the images are created it's amazing
how artists can make their paintings look so real and Vivid Vivid means bright and strong
in color something that stands out and is really noticeable they prefer modern or traditional art
I prefer more than art because it's Unique and Innovative traditional art is good but
Modern Art is more interesting to me due to its Unique Style and the fresh message it conveys
so modern art is art created in recent times that often breaks away from traditional Styles
in traditional art is art that follows established Styles and techniques passed through history
to convey a message for example is to communicate an idea of feeling through words or through ART
digital art when you were young I love drawing when I was a kid I'd spent hours sketching and
coloring it was definitely one of my favorite hobbies and it's something that I still enjoy
doing from time to time so to draw is to make a picture or image using a pencil or pen
but not paint to sketch is to create a quick drawing that captures the basic shape of an object
color to put color on your drawing maybe using paint markers or pencils
have you ever visited an art gallery yes I've been to the largest Art Gallery in
my city a few times and I found it to be a really relaxing and enjoyable experience
it was amazing to see so many different kinds of Art in one place do you think it's important
for schools to teach art definitely art can help students develop their creativity and Imagination
it's also a great way to express themselves and it can provide a good balance to academic studies
so to provide a good balance is to offer a healthy mix of different activities or subjects so one
area doesn't dominate the others let's talk about space do you have interest in space definitely
I find Space fascinating and I love learning about all the different planets and galaxies
out there it's amazing to think about how vast the universe is and how much we still have to discover
vast means extremely large and the universe is the whole of space and everything in it
the next question is have you ever watched a movie or read a book about space
actually I watched a few movies and read a couple of books about it I find them
interesting because they give me glimpse of what it might be like to travel in space
a glimpse is a brief look at something which one did you like most and why I watched a movie called
Interstellar and I thought it was really good because it was thought provoking and it made
me think about the future of space travel and the possibility of colonizing other planets
thought provoking is something that makes you think deeply and consider new ideas if
you could travel to space would you want to absolutely it's a Once in a Lifetime
experience and I would love to see the Earth from space and explore New Frontiers once in
a lifetime experience means a unique event that is unlikely to happen again and to explore New
Frontiers is to venture into a known physically or intellectually in order to discover new things
space exploration is a worthwhile endeavor yes I definitely think so there is so much we don't know
about space and exploring it can teach us a lot about our own planet and the universe as a whole
plus space technology has led to some amazing innovations that benefit us here on Earth like
GPS and satellite imaging so GPS is the navigation system that uses satellite signals to determine
location and a satellite is this electronic device sent into space that moves around the
earth and sends television signals or radio how do you think space exploration could benefit Humanity
oh it could be useful in many ways for example it could lead to the discovery
of new resources that could be used to solve environmental problems on Earth and it could
also Inspire the new generation of scientists and Engineers to pursue careers in stem fields
so stem is an acronym for science technology engineering and Mathematics and it's used to
describe fields of study and careers in those areas some other topics reported in recent exams
are Hometown home writing versus typing birthdays names and sharing and we've covered all of these
topics in the IELTS speaking Library so check it out the key to showing off your speaking
skills and getting the score you deserve is expanding your answers so examiners can see all
the skills you have and I've talked about four ways to expand your answers in this video here
thank you so much for watching me today good luck with your preparation and your exam bye