This is the third and final conversation club in our IELTS speaking practice series.
IELTS is one of the most globally recognised English proficiency tests. The speaking section is split up into 3 parts, and today we will be starting with Part 3.
The IELTS speaking test part 3 is typically based on the same topic as part 2. The examiner will ask you a series of broader and deeper questions around the same general topic.
For example, if you were asked to speak about a “memorable trip” in part 2, your part 3 questions may focus on travel and tourism in general.
Obviously, we can’t replicate the exam conditions in the conversation club. Instead, I’m going to choose a variety of questions that cover 5 common IELTS topics and are similar in style to real questions.
In the real test, you will only have about 5 minutes for Part 3, so don’t spend too long answering. Be efficient with your answers!
The Thinking in English Conversation Club takes place every TUESDAY and THURSDAY at 12pm, 6pm, and midnight UK time!
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IELTS Part 3-Style Questions
- How important is tourism to the economy of a country?
- Do you think people will travel more or less in the future? Why?
- How important is it for students to learn about other cultures and languages at school?
- Should there be a greater focus on technology in education? What are the benefits and drawbacks?
- What can individuals do to reduce their environmental impact?
- How do you think climate change will affect future generations?
- Do you think technology has improved our quality of life? Why or why not?
- Should there be stricter regulations on the use of technology, such as social media?
- How important is work-life balance, and how can people achieve it?
- What skills do you think are necessary to succeed in today’s job market?
Vocabulary
- Tourism (noun): The activity of visiting places for pleasure.
Example: Tourism plays a major role in the economy of many countries, bringing in foreign revenue. - Economy (noun): The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a country.
Example: A strong economy can lead to increased job opportunities and improved living standards. - Regulations (noun): Rules or laws made by authorities to control or manage something.
Example: There should be stricter regulations on the use of plastic to protect the environment. - Impact (noun): The effect or influence something has on something else.
Example: Climate change has a significant impact on the environment, leading to extreme weather conditions. - Generations (noun): Groups of people born around the same time, typically spanning about 20-30 years.
Example: Future generations will face the consequences of today’s environmental decisions.
Technology (noun): Tools, machines, or systems developed through scientific knowledge to solve problems.
Example: Advances in technology have revolutionized communication and made life more convenient. - Drawbacks (noun): Disadvantages or negative aspects of something.
Example: The drawbacks of social media include privacy concerns and the potential for addiction. - Succeed (verb): To achieve a desired goal or result.
Example: To succeed in today’s job market, one needs to have both technical and interpersonal skills. - Balance (noun): A state of stability or equality between two things.
Example: Achieving a work-life balance is essential for maintaining mental health and productivity. - Cultural (adjective): Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular group of people.
Example: It is important for students to learn about different cultural practices to foster understanding and tolerance.
Conversation Club Times
12pm Conversation Club Around The World
- London, United Kingdom Tue/Thur at 12:00 BST
- Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 05:00 CST
- Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 06:00 COT
- Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 08:00 CLST
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 08:00 BRT
- Rome, Italy Tue/Thur at 13:00 CEST
- Warsaw, Poland Tue/Thur at 13:00 CEST
- Istanbul, Turkey Tue/Thur at 14:00 EEST
- Taipei, Taiwan Tue/Thur at 19:00 CST
- Tokyo, Japan Tue/Thur at 20:00 JST
18pm Conversation Club Around The World
- London, United Kingdom Tue/Thur at 18:00 BST
- Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 11:00 CST
- Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 12:00 COT
- Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 14:00 CLST
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 14:00 BRT
- Rome, Italy Tue/Thur at 19:00 CEST
- Warsaw, Poland Tue/Thur at 19:00 CEST
- Istanbul, Turkey Tue/Thur at 20:00 EEST
- Taipei, Taiwan Wed/Fri at 01:00 CST
- Tokyo, Japan Wed/Fri at 02:00 JST
00:00am Conversation Club Around The World
- London, United Kingdom Wed/Fri at 00:00 BST
- Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 17:00 CST
- Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 18:00 COT
- Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 20:00 CLST
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 20:00 BRT
- Rome, Italy Wed/Fri at 01:00 CEST
- Warsaw, Poland Wed, Wed/Fri at 01:00 CEST
- Istanbul, Turkey Wed/Fri at 02:00 EEST
- Taipei, Taiwan Wed/Fri at 07:00 CST
- Tokyo, Japan Wed/Fri at 08:00 JST
Model Answers & Vocabulary
To help you prepare for the Thinking in English conversation club this week, I have created vocabulary lists and some model answers.
The model answers are split into intermediate, upper-intermediate, and advanced level responses. Hopefully this will give you an idea on the differences in quality between intermediate and advanced responses, and perhaps inspire your own answers to these questions!
B1 (Intermediate)
Model Answers
Vocabulary
B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Model Answers
Vocabulary
C1 (Advanced Level)
Model Answers
Vocabulary
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