IELTS Speaking for Success
Every week, Maria and Rory get together to discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help you improve your general spoken English and achieve a higher band in your IELTS exam. Our website: https://successwithielts.com Transcripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcripts Premium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
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August 1, 2025 • 25 mins
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Do you think it’s good to let children learn how to plant? Are there many people growing their own vegetables now? How do people grow plants in cities? What happened to the farmers' income during the pandemic? What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture? What do you think of the job of a farmer?
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July 31, 2025 • 19 mins
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You should say: who this person is, what he/she grows, where he/she grows them, and explain why he/she enjoys growing plants.
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July 28, 2025 • 16 mins
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Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses? Do you know many small businesses where you live? Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Have you ever worked in small businesses?
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July 27, 2025 • 27 mins
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Do you think arguments are important? Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments? Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends? What do family members usually have arguments about?
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July 24, 2025 • 20 mins
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You should say: when it happened, what it was about, how it was solved, and how you felt about it.
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July 21, 2025 • 16 mins
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Do you like making plans? Do you always make plans? What do you make plans about? What are the benefits of making plans?
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July 18, 2025 • 24 mins
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What are the differences between the clothes worn by old people and those worn by young people? What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace? Do you think it is a good idea to buy clothes online? Do you think what people wear can influence their mood?
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July 17, 2025 • 20 mins
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You should say: who this person is, how you knew this person, what his/her clothes are like, and explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual.
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July 14, 2025 • 19 mins
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Do you like eating chocolate? How often do you eat chocolate? What's your favourite chocolate flavour? Is it good to use chocolate as a gift to others? Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
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July 13, 2025 • 25 mins
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What would parents prepare when their kids go to school on the first day? How do children socialize with each other? Is socialization important for children? What are the advantages and disadvantages that come along with changing jobs? Are big companies better than small companies? Why? What are the reasons for job change?
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July 10, 2025 • 21 mins
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You should say: where the school was, how you went there, what happened that day, and how you felt on that day
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July 9, 2025 • 16 mins
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Do you like singing? Have you ever learnt how to sing? Can singing bring happiness to people? Who do you want to sing for?
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July 6, 2025 • 23 mins
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What kinds of novels are suitable for a film adaptation? Do most people prefer to read e-books or printed books? Why do some people prefer reading novels to playing computer games in this digital world? Is there any difference between the popular novels now and those in the past? Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays? How does technology help people tell stori...
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July 3, 2025 • 23 mins
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You should say: when you read it, what the story or novel was about, who wrote it, and explain why it was interesting.
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July 1, 2025 • 17 mins
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Do you make a list when you shop? Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone? Do you make a list for your work? Why don't some people like making lists?
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June 23, 2025 • 15 mins
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How do you feel when you are praised? When was the last time you praised someone? Have you ever been praised or encouraged by your teacher? Have you had any achievements recently?
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June 16, 2025 • 19 mins
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Why do people need to say 'thank you'? On what occasions do you say 'thank you'? Do people in your country often say 'thank you'? Have you ever sent a thank-you card to others?
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June 9, 2025 • 23 mins
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Are you a patient person? Are you more patient now than when you were a child? Does your job require you to be patient? How do you feel when you have to do something for a long time? What is it that makes you feel impatient?
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June 2, 2025 • 21 mins
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What is your favourite machine in your home? Do you read the instructions before using a machine? Is it important to read the instructions? Do you think washing machines and sweeping machines are important?
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May 26, 2025 • 22 mins
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Do you often buy books? Do you often read books? When? Do you prefer reading books or watching movies? Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film? Are your reading habits now different from before?
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