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Simone Braverman is the founder of IELTS-Blog.com and the author of several renowned IELTS preparation books, including Ace the IELTS, Target Band 7, the High Scorer's Choice practice test series, and IELTS Success Formula. Since 2005, Simone has been committed to making IELTS preparation accessible and effective through her books and online resources. Her work has helped 100,000's of students worldwide achieve their target scores and live their dream lives. When Simone isn't working on her next IELTS book, video lesson, or coaching, she enjoys playing the guitar or rollerblading.

IELTS Speaking test in Japan – September 2021

The Speaking questions below were shared by an IELTS trainer K. whose students took IELTS in Japan:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– What shall I call you?
– Lets talk about headphones.
– Do you use headphones?
– What type of headphones do you use?
– When do you wear headphones?
– In what situations would you not use headphones?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a time when you waited for something special. You should say:

– What you waited for
– Where you waited
– Why it was special
– And explain how you felt while you were waiting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
– Who behaves better while waiting, children or adults?
– Compared to the past, are people less patient now?
– What can people do to avoid being bored while waiting?

IELTS Speaking test in India – September 2021

We are grateful to Y.B. who recently took the IELTS test in India and remembered the following questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– What shall I call you?
– What do you do?
– Tell my about your studies.
– How does technology help you study?
– What is the importance of the Internet in education?
– Let’s talk about animals, plants and insects.
– Have you ever learned about them?
– Do you watch programs or videos about wild animals?
– Do you learn about plants and insects?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a plan in your life that is not related to study or work. Please say

– What the plan is
– How you made it
– Why you made it
– And explain how you would feel if that plan was a success.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Let’s talk about plans in our life.
– Why do some people make plans?
– Why is it important to have a plan?
– Some people do not make plans, why is that?
– What are the consequences for people who don’t make plans?
– What can the government do to support people in making plans?
– How can help centers assist people in making their plans?