IELTS SPEAKING: HOME - PART 1 SAMPLE ANSWERS

IELTS SPEAKING: HOME - PART 1 SAMPLE ANSWERS

In this lesson, you will review IELTS speaking part 1 tips and learn some key vocabulary by reading some sample answers for IELTS speaking part 1 questions. Make sure to take note of any phrases or words you want to remember!

01 IELTS Speaking Part 1 Tips

Answer the question by paraphrasing.
Expand. (Why/when/how long)
Use different tenses/structures.
Include fluency markers
Use some less common vocabulary.
Include some phrasal verbs.
Include some idioms if possible.

02 Vocabulary

Townhouse – Normally a style of house with more than 2 floors.
Suburb – an outlying residential district
tranquil – quiet and peaceful
commute – a journey to and from work
full-blown – fully developed (including everything)
convenient – easy to do/simple to do
without doubt – absolutely true (for you)
downtime – a time when a person can relax
cosy – giving a feeling of comfort and relaxation (usually a small area)
sparse – not much of something
kitted-out – full of everything one needs.
reclining – able to move back into a sloped position.

03 Common Questions and Sample Answers

1. Do you live in a house, or an apartment?

I live in a 3-bedroom townhouse in a suburb of the city. It’s in a nice tranquil neighbourhood with little traffic and my commute to work only takes 10 minutes from where I live.

2. Do you like living there?

Yes, I love living there. The neighbourhood is quieter than other places, especially places nearer to the city centre. The amenities nearby are also super useful. We’ve got everything from a hairdresser to a full-blown mega mall within a kilometre, so we really do have everything we need. It’s super convenient!

3. Which is your favourite room in the house?

Without doubt, my living room. It’s where I spend most of my downtime. It’s on the second floor and there is a nice cosy balcony looking out into the street below. The furniture in most of my house is quite sparse, but my living room is fully kitted out with a leather sofa, reclining armchair and of course, my big-screen TV!

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