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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 Nepal – September 2023

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions Nepal September 2023

Our kind friend took IELTS in Nepal and remembered the following questions from his Speaking test.

Preparation Tip: Try to answer all of these questions and record yourself. Re-listen later and look for fluency or pronunciation problems. Then re-record the questions where you didn’t do well, and this time try to sound more fluent and pronounce the words better.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– What do you do, work or study?
– What are you studying?
– Do you like your courses?
– What is your favourite course?
– Why are you interested in this course?
– How often do you study?
– How do you usually prepare for your exams?
– Do you prefer studying alone or in a group?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a shop that recently opened in your area. You should say

– where it is located
– what type of shop it is
– who its main customers are

and explain whether you think this shop will be successful in the future and why.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Shopping these days has become one of peoples’ favourite hobbies. Why do you think this is?
– What are the main differences between large chain stores and small retailers?
– Should the government support the small retailers?
– What is the impact of consumerism on the society?
– Are there any positive aspects to consumerism, or only negative? What are they?
– How does consumerism affect the environment and sustainability?
– Are there any measures that governments or organizations can take to mitigate the negative effects of consumerism?

IELTS Speaking test in Zimbabwe – September 2023

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions Zimbabwe September 2023

Thanks to our kind friend from Zimbabwe we are sharing the Speaking questions he remembered from his very recent IELTS exam.

Preparation advice: Get a friend to act as an examiner and ask you these questions, answer them and record yourself. When you re-listen later, try to spot any pronunciation issues or grammatical mistakes, and think of ways to make your answer more interesting.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Can you tell me about your hometown?
– How long have you lived in your hometown?
– What do you like the most about your hometown?
– Could you describe the climate in your hometown?
– What kind of food is your hometown known for?
– How has your hometown changed over the years?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an experience that changed your life. You should say

– what the experience was
– when and where it happened
– how it impacted your life

and explain how you felt about this experience.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think people generally like change? Why or why not?
– Are there some situations or types of change that people generally don’t like?
– How can change impact people in a positive way?
– How is embracing change beneficial for personal growth and development?
– Do you believe that some individuals are naturally more open to change than others? Why or why not?
– Are there any downsides to too much change in someone’s life?