IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a website or app you use often

17 questions · 14 minutes · Speaking prompt

On the computer-delivered layout, timed like test day, and marked by our AI examiner on all four criteria.

Part 1: Part 1

Questions 1–12

The examiner asks you about yourself and familiar topics.

  1. 1 Do you work or are you a student?
  2. 2 What do you like most about your work or studies?
  3. 3 How often do you have to work or study in the evening?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your work or studies?
  5. 5 What kind of weather do you like best?
  6. 6 Does the weather affect your mood?
  7. 7 How often does it rain where you live?
  8. 8 Is there anything you would like to change about the weather in your area?
  9. 9 What do you usually do at the weekend?
  10. 10 Do you prefer to spend weekends at home or go out?
  11. 11 How often do you meet friends at the weekend?
  12. 12 Is there anything you would like to change about your weekends?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe a website or app you use often.

You should say:

  • what it is
  • how you found it
  • what you use it for

and explain why you use it so often.

  1. 13 Describe a website or app you use often.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Do people spend too much time on their phones?
  2. 15 How can people tell if information online is true?
  3. 16 Should children's screen time be limited?
  4. 17 How has the internet changed the way people learn?

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