In part 1 of the Speaking test the examiner will introduce him or herself and ask general questions on familiar topics.
The examiner will ask you to confirm your identity. He or she will then ask general questions on familiar topics such as home, family, work, studies and interests. Part 1 of the test will last 4-5 minutes.
How to practise
You will need a study partner to practise the Speaking test. Ask your study partner to interview you using the questions below. Record yourself if you can.
Personal background and information/Study
- Are you a student or do you have a job?
- What are you studying?
- What’s your major?
- Why did you choose that subject?
- What do you find most interesting about your course?
- What is your favourite subject?
- What do you like most about your study?
- What do you dislike about your study?
- What do you hope to do after your graduation?
- Could you tell me a typical day of yours?
- What are your ambitions for the future?
- Do you hope to gain any qualifications?
- What are the advantages of studying instead of working?
Vocabulary list
I’m currently a student at … - Я в настоящее время студент в ...
I go to school. I’m in the 10th form/grade. - Я хожу в школу. Я учусь в 10 классе.
Finish school - Закончить школу
Graduate from university (= uni) - Выпускник университета
I'm a university student. - Я студент университета.
I’m a 3rd year student at ... (name of the university) - Я учусь на 3 курсе в ....
My major is Economics. - Моя специальность экономика
I'm majoring in Economics. - Я специализируюсь в экономике.
I study Law/Economics/Management etc. - Я изучаю право/экономику/менеджмент и т.д.
I’m an undergraduate/graduate/postgraduate student at … - Я студент/выпускник/аспирант в…
I have a degree in Management (если уже закончили 4 или 5 лет в вузе) - У меня есть степень в области управления
I’m studying for my Bachelor’s in Economics. (первое образование) - Я учусь на бакалавра экономики.
I’m studying for my MA in Economics. (Master’s, второе высшее) - Я учусь на степень магистра экономики.
I've got a Master’s in Management. - У меня есть степень магистра менеджмента.
I hope to do a Master's degree in … - Я надеюсь получить степень магистра в…
I’m thinking of doing a Master’s Degree. - Думаю поступать в магистратуру.
I’d like to enter Cambridge University. - Я хочу поступить в Кембриджский университет.
I’d like to apply for a scholarship to study medicine. - Я хотел бы подать заявку на стипендию для изучения медицины.
Taking exams is by far the most challenging thing. - Сдача экзаменов – это, пожалуй, самое сложное.
It’s sometimes hard to keep up with my studies - Иногда мне трудно не отставать от учебы
What else to say for a high score?
If I had more money, I’d enter … (name of the university) - Если бы у меня было больше денег, я бы поступил…
I wish I could go to Oxford. - Хотел бы я поступить в Оксфорд.
I’m in two minds about my future. - Я сомневаюсь в своем будущем.
I’ve been studying … for 3 years. - Я учусь … в течение 3 лет.
Answer Tips
Example 1
1. Do you work or study?
I’m currently a student at Queen’s University, Belfast.
2. What do you study?
I study law because it’s a really well thought of degree and I’m hoping to pursue it as a career in the future.
3. Is it a popular subject at your university?
Very popular, in fact, it’s one of the most sought-after courses. I think there are about 350 people reading law at Queen’s. I think lots of student’s parents want them to study law so they can get a good job after they graduate.
4. Do you enjoy studying it?
It’s such a huge subject that there will always be parts you like and parts you don’t like. I find Human Rights fascinating because it can really make a difference to peoples’ lives. On the other hand, modules like Land Law and Equity are really boring.
5. Do you get along with your classmates?
Yes, they are all really great. Most people like to socialise together in the evenings and this makes us a very tight group. If you know someone socially, it is much easier to work together in class.
6. If you could change to another subject, what would it be?
I planned to study medicine, but then when I went on work experience I fainted at the first sight of blood, so definitely not that. I’m a real history buff and read books about World War 2 all the time, so I suppose it would have to be Modern History.
7. Do you plan to use the subject you are studying in the future?
Yes, I’ve already started to apply for jobs as a lawyer. We normally have to secure a job a year before we graduate and then work very hard to get a high overall mark. After that, I will probably do a Masters in law to become a specialist in one particular area.
8. What is the most difficult part of your subject?
You have to remember lots of legislation and cases and not only remember their names but also how the effect each part of the law and how they interact with each other. Physically it can also be exhausting because we have to read very dense texts for a few hours every day.
9. What would like to study in the future?
As I said before, my favourite type of law is Human Rights, so I would like to do a masters in International Human Rights Law. it’s right at the cutting edge of my field and there are also lots of very high profile cases in the media, so it’s really exciting and something I would like to become an expert in.
10. Why did you choose your university?
Mostly because it is close to my hometown and most of my friends were going there. I kind of regret it now. It’s a great university, but because it’s so close to home it doesn’t give you much of a chance to experience new things and meet new people. If I were to choose again, I’d study abroad.
Example 2
• Do you work or study?
I am currently studying. I am in the 11th semester and my major is economics.
• Where do you study?
I study in the (…university name…). It is one of the best private universities in our country. My major is Economics.
• What is the name of your college/ university?
The name of my university is (…say the full name of your university…). It is more popularly known as (…name that people call it in short…).
• What subject are you studying?
My major is Economics. I completed my school majoring commerce and studying in Economics was a long dream for me.
• Which part of the course do you enjoy most?
I enjoy learning new things in every semester. The project works in each semester is the part I enjoy most. These projects enable me to work in a group and hands on the theories I learn throughout the semester.
• Why did you choose to study that?
Honestly, I did not particularly select this subject. I attended the university admission test in commerce faculty and based on my performance on the exam and interview with the faculty members, I was offered this subject from their end. I wanted to study in commerce faculty and now I feel very lucky that I was offered this major.
• Is it a difficult subject to study?
In a general sense, this subject requires extensive study, research, group works and other academic activities. Things are new and challenging in many cases but I think with passion and dedication it can be conquered. To me, it is a difficult yet very enjoyable subject.
• What is your favourite subject?
Economics without any doubt is my favourite subject. I am very fascinated to discover the connection of this subject in our everyday life and the global economic structure has made it more complex yet more intriguing. I love to explore different theories and researches done on this subjects and how economics is all around us.
• What kind of school did you go to?
In my early childhood, I studied in a local English medium school and then was shifted to a government school by my parents when I was in grade 7. I was in a cantonment college and I have finished my twelve class degree from there. Now I am studying at a large university which is one of the best public universities in my country.
• What was your favourite subject at school?
Organisational behaviour, microeconomics were my two most favourite subjects so far. These two subjects have built my base and love for the whole course and I still find it fascinating.
• What is the best thing about your university/school?
I love my university life. The classes, friends, teachers, university life, my freedom to do so many things and my participation in some charity works organised by the university are equally important to me. If I have to select one best thing about my university, I would choose my exposure to a diverse culture and academic life that has motivated and inspired me to do even better than I initially thought. I was exposed to a life and era that was unimaginable to me and that is the best part of my university life so far.
• What part of university life do you like best?
Well, I think my previous answer already covers this answer. However, I would say I enjoy most of my university life and my exposure to a whole new culture that I never imagined is the best part of my university life. My university life offers me a vision for my future and potential jobs sectors and I think this is the best part.
• What is the educational system like in your country?
I am glad that you asked this question. In our country, the primary education is mandatory for all and it is funded by the government unless someone wants to send his kids to a private English medium school. The secondary and tertiary education systems are also managed and run by the government and private organisations. The government controlled educational institutes are less costly and the curriculums are presented and monitored by the education board. On the other hand, the private educational institutes are bound to include some of the national curriculums and they mostly follow their own syllabus. In all universities and in many colleges, higher education is offered in English. The technical and vocational colleges and universities are also popular in our country and they mostly offer certification and degree in selected technical and practical skill related fields. The private universities are approved by the Government controlled bodies and they have to follow their rules very strictly. I am happy to see many changes brought to our educational system in the last few years and innovation and quality modern education is a vision our country has already started implementing.
• What are your future study plans?
It will take me 7-8 months more or so to finish my graduation and then I will try to get admitted to a foreign university which has a reputation for better education. There I will complete my Master’s degree and would get involved in a job. Besides doing the job I have plans to get enrolled in a professional MBS course to further my education. If time allows, I also wish to do some research based courses related to my academic background and interest.
• What kind of job would you prefer after graduation?
I would prefer to work in a multinational company which will offer me a position related to my academic background and have a positive working environment to learn and explore new things. I would not worry too much about my designation and salary initially but the company must have sufficient scope for career enhancement.
• What is your career plan after you graduate?
For the first few years, I will work in a multinational company. Then maybe in 10 years, I will plan to start my own business. I would like to be an entrepreneur rather than working in a company for the rest of my life. I know being an entrepreneur is not that easy and it requires a lot of dedication and commitment. However, I would work to fulfil this plan after I finish my graduation.
• Why are you taking the IELTS test?
I am mainly taking the test to achieve a band score I require to apply in most of the reputed universities in Australia or Canada. As I have my plans to complete my Master’s degree in a reputed foreign university, the IELTS score is a pre-requisite to prove my ability to handle the language – English, and I need the score to even apply to those universities.
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