There are certain 'predictable topics' in IELTS. A very important part of preparation for the exam is learning vocabulary and ideas related to these topics. Unfortunately, in most IELTS courses there isn't enough time to cover every predictable topic in class, so you need to do some self-study in this area.
Below you'll find exercises relating to some of the topics that often occur in the exam. This list is not complete - it's just a selection. I will add many more topics to this list as time goes on.
Your Home Town 1
It's very important to know something about the town or city where you live before you take the IELTS exam. This topic is discussed in the Speaking Module more than any other.
Your Home Town 2 (Almaty)
This page was prepared specially for students from Almaty. It has some resources to help you talk about the city.
Buildings Old and New
This may not seem like a fascinating topic, but when you start talking/reading about it, you'll probably find it's more interesting than you imagined. In any case, it often appears in the exam.
Childhood (1)
In the Speaking Module, examiners often ask candidates about their childhood. It can be a main topic, or a small part of another topic. Sometimes there are also reading texts about childhood, especially about how children learn.
Life on Our Planet
We've all got it, and so do spiders, cats, elephants and chamomile flowers. But what is this thing called "life", and what could your examiner ask you about it?
Responsibilities: Governments, Corporations and Individuals
There are a lot of questions in the Speaking and Writing modules that begin something like this: "Do you think the government should be responsible for ...?" To answer this kind of question, it helps to think about the topic of responsibilities before the exam.
Work 1: Job Satisfaction
What makes one job more satisfying than another? Is salary the only important thing, or are there other things that can influence your feelings about your career? IELTS examiners love to ask questions like these - but you can be ready for them :-)
Below you'll find exercises relating to some of the topics that often occur in the exam. This list is not complete - it's just a selection. I will add many more topics to this list as time goes on.
Your Home Town 1
It's very important to know something about the town or city where you live before you take the IELTS exam. This topic is discussed in the Speaking Module more than any other.
This page was prepared specially for students from Almaty. It has some resources to help you talk about the city.
Buildings Old and New
This may not seem like a fascinating topic, but when you start talking/reading about it, you'll probably find it's more interesting than you imagined. In any case, it often appears in the exam.
Childhood (1)
In the Speaking Module, examiners often ask candidates about their childhood. It can be a main topic, or a small part of another topic. Sometimes there are also reading texts about childhood, especially about how children learn.
Life on Our Planet
We've all got it, and so do spiders, cats, elephants and chamomile flowers. But what is this thing called "life", and what could your examiner ask you about it?
Responsibilities: Governments, Corporations and Individuals
There are a lot of questions in the Speaking and Writing modules that begin something like this: "Do you think the government should be responsible for ...?" To answer this kind of question, it helps to think about the topic of responsibilities before the exam.
Work 1: Job Satisfaction
What makes one job more satisfying than another? Is salary the only important thing, or are there other things that can influence your feelings about your career? IELTS examiners love to ask questions like these - but you can be ready for them :-)
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