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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October 6, 2025 • 21 mins
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People are spending less and less time having meals with their families these days. Is this good or bad? What do people often talk about during meals? Is it inconvenient to prepare a meal at home? Why do people like to have meals together during important festivals? What food do people eat on special occasions in your country? Do people prefer to eat out at rest...
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October 2, 2025 • 17 mins
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You should say: what you had, who you had dinner with, what you talked about during the dinner, and explain why you enjoyed it.
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September 30, 2025 • 16 mins
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Are you interested in growing vegetables and fruits? Do many people grow vegetables in your city? Is growing vegetables popular in your country? Should schools teach students how to grow vegetables? Do you think it’s easy to grow vegetables?
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September 28, 2025 • 23 mins
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Is a good storyline important for a movie? Do all stories for children have happy endings? What can children learn from stories? Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime? What are the benefits of listening to stories before bed? What kind of stories do children like?
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September 26, 2025 • 19 mins
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You should say: what the story is about, when/how you knew it, who told you the story, and explain how you felt when you first heard it.
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September 23, 2025 • 20 mins
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Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you? Did you do puzzles in your childhood? When do you do puzzles, during a trip or when you feel bored? Are puzzles good for old people?
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September 21, 2025 • 21 mins
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What do people do with the clothes they don’t want anymore? Why do people buy second-hand clothes? Some people think it’s a waste to buy too many clothes for children. What do you think? How do people in your country recycle various items they don’t want? Should the government encourage people to recycle items? What problems will occur if people don’t recycle?
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September 18, 2025 • 19 mins
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You should say: what it is, how you found out about it, what people can buy from it, and explain whether you like it.
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September 16, 2025 • 21 mins
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What made you happy when you were a child? Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately? Do you feel happy when buying new things? When do you feel happy at work? Why? What will make you feel happy in the future?
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September 14, 2025 • 23 mins
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Do people use more electricity now than before? Is it difficult for the government to replace all the petrol cars with electric cars? How did people manage to live without electricity in the ancient world? Which is better, electric cars or petrol cars? Do you think electric bicycles will replace ordinary bicycles in the future? Which is better, electric bicycles o...
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September 11, 2025 • 20 mins
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You should say: when/where it happened, how long it lasted, what you did during that time, and explain how you felt about it.
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September 9, 2025 • 15 mins
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Do you write a lot? What do you like to write? Why? How often do you use a pen? Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing? Do you think the things you write will change?
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September 7, 2025 • 24 mins
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Which is more dangerous, team sports or individual sports? What kinds of sports are the most popular in your country? Which do people in your country prefer to watch, team sports or individual sports? Do encouragement and applause from the audience have an impact on athletes? How does the weather affect outdoor sports? What sports are popular among elderly people?...
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September 4, 2025 • 19 mins
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You should say: what it is, who you want to watch with, why you want to be part of the audience, and explain how you feel about it.
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September 1, 2025 • 19 mins
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Do you often go to the library? What do you usually do in the library? Did you go to the library when you were a kid? Do kids in your country often go to the library?
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August 30, 2025 • 20 mins
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Why do many people go to scenic spots in person instead of just reading about them in books? Do people in your country prefer listening to music to appreciating paintings and literature? Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things? Why do you think people create beautiful things? What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country?...
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August 28, 2025 • 19 mins
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You should say: what it is. where you saw it, what it looks like, and explain why you think it is beautiful.
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August 25, 2025 • 18 mins
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How do you remember important things? What do you need to remember in your daily life? Have you ever forgotten something important? Are you good at memorising things?
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August 24, 2025 • 20 mins
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Why do people rarely use cash now? Do you think it's a good thing that more people are using digital payment? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards? Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money? Should parents reward children with money? When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
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August 22, 2025 • 16 mins
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You should say: when it happened, who gave you money, why he or she gave you money, and explain how you used the money.
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