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IELTS speaking part 3 topics

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The IELTS Speaking Part 3 is mostly the longest part of the IELTS speaking exam, and here in this blog, you will find some techniques, examples and suggestions to excel in the Speaking test. Notice that if you follow a format to express, you can organize your thoughts properly.

IELTS speaking part 3 topics

IELTS has four components on which a candidate is marked: Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking. The IELTS speaking consists of an 11 to 20-minute long interview, and this interview is divided into three sections, and this format is standard for Academic and General IELTS speaking.

The three sections of IELTS speaking part 3

PART 1: This part contains a bunch of general/ introductory questions to be answered in at least two sentences each.

PART 2: The second part is an extempore where you will get a topic to prepare, and the preparation time is one minute, whereas the speaking time is about 2 minutes.

PART 3: The final part of the test or the follow-up questions are entirely based on the topic you get in the second part. It takes about 4-5 minutes to have a two-way conversation with the examiner for IELTS Speaking Part 3.

In this article, you will come across ways to tackle questions in the third part of the interview, along with some examples to help you understand the format.

Work	Study	Hometown
Home	Reading	Birthdays
Hobbies	Clothes	Shopping
Computers	Dictionaries	Evenings
Neighbours & neighbourhoods	Flowers	Going out
Happiness	Childhood	Internet
Leisure time	Music	Family friends
Newspapers	Pets	Art
Daily routine	Sport	Television
Transport	Weather	---

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In the third section, you will have a lengthy discussion with an examiner for roughly 4-5 minutes, during which you will be questioned on a broader range of subjects related to those covered in part 2. The examiner will carefully evaluate your capacity for logical thought, articulation, and speaking.

1. You must appear interested and listen to the questions carefully before answering them: Sit straight and be attentive.

2. Each answer must have a clear motive and opinion if the question is opinion-based: Usually, questions are opinion based, and there are no extra marks for having a balanced opinion; therefore, justify and elaborate upon one side properly.

3. You should elaborate on these answers, so use examples wherever possible: Examples can help you elaborate in detail. Moreover, examples can be beneficial if you have limited reasons to justify.

4. Appropriate vocabulary that is topic-specific should be used: Each question's topic or theme will have a different set of words that you can use. For example, if the topic is business-related, then words like inflation, profit and loss should be used, which are directly related to the topic.

5. Base your practice on as many topics as you can cover before the final test: Each day, take up a new theme or topic and work on justifications, vocabulary and examples for the same.

Try to use the following as your format for each answer

1. Opinion: Start with your opinion if asked.

2. Reason: Always give a reason for choosing that as your opinion

3. Example; A valid example will justify your reasoning

4. Consequence: Finally, finish it with an ending, a conclusion to what you wanted to convey.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 - Questions and Topics

The IELTS speaking practice questions listed below are grouped into many subject areas. However, remember that the test could cover many subjects and questions.

Eating habits

1. Describe the sorts of food consumed in your nation

2. How have eating patterns changed over time in your nation?

3. How nutritious is the food in your nation?

4. What do you think accounts for the differences in table manners between cultures?

5. How might dietary preferences evolve over the next few decades?

Education

1. In what ways have priorities changed in schooling throughout time?

2. How do you feel about language teaching in schools?

3. How might your career success be impacted by the kind of school you attend?

4. What modifications will take place soon in the classroom?

Environment

1. Is water contamination an issue in your nation?

2. What are a few factors that contribute to water pollution?

3. What can people do to try to keep the water clean?

4. Do you believe the water cleanliness issues will improve?

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Influence of Television

1. How popular is a television in your nation?

2. Describe the television shows shown in your nation.

3. What draws individuals to television?

4. Do you prefer public or commercial television?

5. What effects might youngsters watching television have?

Influence on the young

1. What sort of people in your nation have an impact on the youth?

2. Why is having role models important?

3. Do you believe that the educational system in your nation has an impact on the behaviour of young people?

4. What kind of people—parents, instructors, friends, etc.—have the most potential to shape the behaviour of young people?

5. What do you believe will have the most impact on today's youth?

Leisure activities

1. What kinds of leisure activities are popular in your nation?

2. Why is it crucial for people to have free time to engage in recreational activities?

3. What makes some hobbies more well-liked than others?

4. Are leisure activities popular today similar to those famous when your parents were young?

5. What leisure activities might gain popularity in the future?

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Shopping

1. Is shopping a common pastime in your nation?

2. How have consumer behaviours changed recently?

3. How much does advertising influence consumers' purchasing decisions?

Sports

1. Which sports are popular in your nation?

2. What are the advantages of participating in sports?

3. Do you believe that popular sports will change in the future?

4. How can sports promote greater international understanding

Transport

1. How do most individuals in your nation travel long distances?

2. Have people's preferred modes of transportation changed significantly in recent years?

3. What changes have been made to transportation in your nation recently?

4. Do you believe that transportation will keep getting better in the future?

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FAQ

How many ideas are needed to add?

you are suppose to make atleast three to four sentences to make it lengthy.

Is it necessary to add examples?

Well not always but these can be helpful to justify your answer well.

what connectors are to used to for third part?

well it depends upon on the type of question that is asked.

Is it necessary to rephrase?

Well yes it is, as it assesses your range of vocabulary.

How to elaborate the answers in last part of speaking?

you can use WH (what, where, when, why) family to help you answer it in length.

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IELTS speaking part 3 topics

Table of Contents

The three sections of IELTS speaking part 3

Try to use the following as your format for each answer

IELTS Speaking Part 3 - Questions and Topics

Eating habits

Education

Environment

Influence of Television

Influence on the young

Leisure activities

Shopping

Sports

Transport

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La Trobe University - Bendigo Campus Victoria

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