IELTS TIME

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com Part 1: Hometown, Apps, Public Transport, and Weekends. Part 2: Describe a beautiful place you have visited. Part 3: Tourism and Natural Environments, and Beauty in Architecture and Cities.

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com Do you enjoy cooking? What kinds of food can you cook well? What types of food are popular in your country? Do you usually have a healthy diet? Do you prefer eating at home or eating out? How often do you order food for delivery? What kind of food do yo...

If you’re listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of this lesson on our website at https://theieltstime.com In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an a...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com What difficulties might governments face when introducing new environmental laws? Do you think environmental laws should be the same across all regions of a country? Why or why not? How can authorities ensure that environmental regulations are enforced...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com You should say: what the law would be, why you would introduce it, how it would help the environment, and explain why you think it is important

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com Do you enjoy reading books? How often do you read books? What kinds of books do you like to read? Did you read many books when you were a child? What is the last book you read? Do you prefer physical books or e-books? Why? Is reading a popular activity...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com Why do companies use celebrities in advertisements? Do celebrities really influence people's purchasing decisions? Are advertisements featuring celebrities more effective than ordinary advertisements? Should celebrities be responsible for the products t...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com You should say:  • Who the person is  • Where you saw the advertisement  • What the advertisement is about   • And explain how you feel about the advertisement

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com Tell me about your daily routine. What time do you usually get up on weekdays? What is the first thing you do after waking up? How do you usually spend your mornings? What activities are part of your daily routine? Is your daily routine different at the...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com Why are mobile phones banned in certain places? Do you think people rely too much on their phones nowadays? Should students be allowed to use mobile phones at school? What are the disadvantages of using mobile phones too much? In what situations should...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com You should say:  • when it was   • where it was  • why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone   • and explain how you felt about it.

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com Did you go to a high school near where you lived? Why or why not? What was your high school like? What did you like most about your high school? Was there anything you didn’t like about your high school? What was your favourite subject in high school? D...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com Why do people need quiet places? Do you think cities are becoming noisier nowadays? What are the effects of noise pollution on people? Is it easy to find quiet places in your country? Why do some people enjoy noisy environments? How can governments redu...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com You should say:  • where it is  • how you found out about it  • how often you go there  • and explain how you feel about this place.

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com The bar chart illustrates changes in commuting habits among U.S. residents between 2019 and 2025. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com Do you often walk in your daily life? What kind of places do you usually walk in? Do you prefer walking alone or with other people? How often do you go for a walk? What are the benefits of walking, in your opinion? Did you walk more when you were a chil...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com What qualities make a sportsperson truly successful? Do you think natural talent or hard work is more important for athletes? Why do many people admire famous sportspeople? Do you believe athletes are good role models for young people? How can sportspeo...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com You should say: • Who he or she is,  • What you know about him or her,  • What he or she is like in real life,  • What achievements he or she has made,  • And explain why you admire him or her.

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com Do you often remember your dreams? Can you describe a dream you had recently? Do you think dreams have any meaning? Have your dreams changed as you’ve gotten older? Are there any recurring dreams you’ve had? Do you try to interpret your dreams? Have you...

If you’re listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of this lesson on our website at https://theieltstime.com In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport.  Discuss bot...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com Why do traditional stories play an important role in a society? Do you think traditional stories are still popular among young people today? How have traditional stories been passed down through generations in your country? What kinds of moral lessons c...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com You should say: what the story is, where you heard or read it, what happens in the story, and explain why you find it interesting.

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com The bar chart and pie chart below provide information about the daily volume of oil production and the proportional share of the global total for the top five producing nations in 2024. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main featu...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com Do you often take breaks? How many breaks do you usually take during your day? What do you usually do during your breaks? Do you prefer short breaks or long breaks? Why? Where do you usually go when you take a break? Do you think it is important to take...

If you are listening on an audio-only platform, you can also watch the video version of the episode on our website:  https://theieltstime.com What qualities make a person energetic? Do you think energy levels are mostly determined by personality or lifestyle? How can people increase their energy in daily life? Why do some people seem to have more energy than others? Is it important to be ener...