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IELTS Speaking: Topics and Useful Expressions

Common part 1, 2, and 3 topics, linking phrases, and strategies for fluency.

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40 basic cards for ESL Proficiency TOEFL/IELTS. It opens with "Name three Part 1 topics that might be asked about your personal life" and "What linking phrase would you use to add another supporting idea?". More Test Prep decks are listed below.

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Name three Part 1 topics that might be asked about your personal life.
Show answerFamily relationships, daily routines, hobbies and leisure activities, work or studies
What linking phrase would you use to add another supporting idea?
Show answerAdditionally, Furthermore, Moreover, In addition to this, Also
What is a useful filler phrase to pause and think during IELTS Speaking?
Show answerWell, Um, Let me think, That's a good question, You know, Actually
What does a typical Part 2 cue card about people ask you to describe?
Show answerAn interesting person you know, including their appearance, profession, personality, and your relationship
Name a linking phrase that shows contrast between two ideas.
Show answerHowever, On the other hand, In contrast, Nevertheless, Yet, Although, Whereas
How can you show understanding of a question before answering it?
Show answerSay: That's an interesting question, Good question, Well to answer your question, You're asking about..., What you're asking is...
What are common Part 1 topics about work and education?
Show answerYour job or field of study, favorite subjects, career aspirations, workplace or campus environment
What phrase introduces a concrete example in your response?
Show answerFor instance, For example, Such as, Like, To illustrate, In particular
What Part 3 topics are typically asked after a describe-a-place cue card?
Show answerTourism and travel trends, environmental conservation, city planning, cultural preservation, impact of development
How do you naturally self-correct when you make a mistake?
Show answerUse phrases like: Or rather, I should say, What I mean is, To be more precise, In other words, Let me put it this way
Name a common Part 2 topic about objects or possessions.
Show answerDescribe something you own, including what it is, how you got it, how often you use it, why it is important to you
What linking phrase expresses a cause-and-effect relationship?
Show answerBecause, Since, As, As a result, Consequently, Therefore, Due to, This led to
What Part 1 topic covers your hometown or where you live?
Show answerYour location, city size, climate, local attractions, how long you have lived there, neighborhood features
What phrase would you use to summarize or conclude your answer?
Show answerIn conclusion, To summarize, In summary, Ultimately, In brief, To sum up, Overall
How can you ask for clarification when you do not fully understand the question?
Show answerCould you explain what you mean, Do you mean the present or past, Are you referring to, Which aspect, Specifically

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