IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe the area where you live now

17 questions · 14 minutes · Speaking prompt

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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 own your home or rent it?
  2. 2 How long have you lived in your home?
  3. 3 Do you like the people who live near you?
  4. 4 Would you like to live somewhere else in the future?
  5. 5 Where do you usually do your shopping?
  6. 6 Do you prefer small shops or large supermarkets?
  7. 7 How often do you go shopping for food?
  8. 8 Is it easy to find what you need near your home?
  9. 9 How do you usually get to work or school?
  10. 10 Is public transport good where you live?
  11. 11 Do you think there is too much traffic in your area?
  12. 12 Would you like the transport system to improve?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe the area where you live now.

You should say:

  • where it is
  • what it is like
  • what facilities it has

and explain whether you would like to keep living there.

  1. 13 Describe the area where you live now.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 What makes a neighbourhood a good place to live?
  2. 15 Is it better to live in the city centre or the suburbs?
  3. 16 Do people know their neighbours less than before?
  4. 17 How could your area be improved?

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