Study Speaking Part 1

Study Speaking Part 1 is a speaking topic. The IELTS speaking sample answer – Politeness focuses on questions like if the candidate considers themselves polite, who taught them to be polite, and so on.
IELTS Speaking part 1 requires candidates to introduce themselves to the examiner. The part assesses whether the candidate has the ability to communicate, state opinions, and give information on everyday topics or experiences. IELTS speaking is calculated in four criteria fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation. For IELTS Speaking topics are unlimited. Candidates can check IELTS Speaking Practice Papers for better preparation.

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Topic:  Study Speaking Part 1

  1. Do you work or study?

Answer: I am not working yet. I am studying. Currently, I am in the 8th semester and my major is English.

Vocabulary:

  • Currently: at the present time
  • Major: specialize in
  1. Where do you study?

Answer: I study at Calcutta University. It is one of the well-known universities in our country. My major is English.

Vocabulary:

  • Well-known: Well established; popular
  1. What is the name of your college/ university?

Answer: The name of my college is Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose College. It is more popularly known as AJC Bose College.

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  1. What subject are you studying?

Answer: My major is English. I completed my school majoring in Humanities. Studying English as a Major was a long dream for me.

Vocabulary:

  • long dream: aspiring for something for a longer period of time
  1. Which part of the course do you enjoy most?

Answer: I enjoy learning new genres every semester. The most interesting part of college days is the project work. These projects enable me to work in groups. It further touches with the theories that I learned throughout the semester.

Vocabulary:

  • Genres: a category of art, music, or literature.
  • Enable: making it possible for
  1. Why did you choose to study that?

Answer: Well, I love this subject. I attended the university admission test in the English faculty. I really performed well on the exam. I wanted to study in the English faculty. I feel extremely lucky that I was offered this major.

Vocabulary:

  •  Faculty: a group of university departments teachers/professors with a major division of knowledge.
  1. Is it a difficult subject to study?

Answer: Honestly, English requires extensive study, research, and group work. There are a lot of things that I am new to. It is sometimes challenging as Shakespeare, Hardy, and more are not easy to understand. I think with hard work and dedication it can be conquered. 

Vocabulary:

  •  Extensive: covering a large area
  • Challenging: testing; demanding abilities
  • Conquered: overcome or taken control
  1. What is your favorite subject?

Answer: English is my absolute favorite subject. I am very fascinated to know the connection between nature with the poetic device. I feel more intrigued. I love to explore different theories on these subjects.

Vocabulary:

  • Absolute: a principle which is regarded as universally valid
  • Fascinated: being drawn towards something
  • Intrigued: curiosity or interest
  1. What kind of school did you go to?

Answer: I studied in a local English medium school. Later I was shifted to a catholic school as my father had a transferable job. There I finished my twelve-class degree from there. Now I am studying at Calcutta university which is one of the best universities in the globe.

Vocabulary:

  • Transferable: continuous moving
  1. What was your favorite subject at school?

Answer: In school, my favorite subject was English, biology, and Hindi. These three subjects have built my base. I still find it fascinating.

Vocabulary:

  • Base: basis; origin
  1. What is the best thing about your university/school?

Answer: I feel my school life was very enjoyable. Though college life is not bad, school times were the best. The classes, friends, and teachers, of school life, had a major impression on me. 

Vocabulary:

  • Enjoyable: entertainment; pleasure
  1. What part of university life do you like best?

Answer: Well, I think I enjoy mostly the exposure that university life brings. I never imagined that my university life would be this interesting and loaded with different works. My university life offers me a vision for my future and potential job sectors. I think this is the best part.

Vocabulary:

  • Exposure: revelation
  • Interesting: exciting
  • Potential: capable of doing something
  1. What is the educational system like in your country?

Answer: In our country, elementary education is mandatory for all. It is funded by the government. There are private English medium schools as well. The secondary and tertiary education systems are managed and run by the government and private organizations. The government-controlled educational institutes are less costly. The curriculums are presented and monitored by the education board. On the other hand, private educational institutes are bound to include some of the national curriculums and they mostly follow their own syllabus. 

Vocabulary:

  • elementary education: primary level education 
  • Curriculums: subjects comprising a course of study
  1. What are your future study plans?

Answer: It will take me 6 months to finish my graduation. I thought of doing post-graduation. Besides my master's, I have planned on doing a part-time job. This will not only help me to gain experience but it will also help me to be financially stable.

Vocabulary:

  • Experience: events; encounter
  • financially stable: having a regular income. 
  1. What kind of job would you prefer after graduation?

Answer: I would prefer to work in an editorial company that will offer me a position related to my academic background. I want to be in a positive working environment to learn and explore new things. 

Vocabulary:

  • academic background: experience related to educational experience
  • Explore: learning new things
  1. What is your career plan after you graduate?

Answer: For the first few years, I will work in an Editorial company. Then maybe in 5-8 years, I will plan to start my own business. I would like to be an entrepreneur rather than work in a company for the rest of my life. 

Vocabulary:

  • Entrepreneur: a person who sets up a business taking on financial risks
  1. Why are you taking the IELTS test?

Answer: I am mainly taking IELTS to achieve a good band score. I want to apply to foreign universities for my master's. The IELTS score is a prerequisite to prove my ability to handle the language of English. 

Vocabulary:

  • Prerequisite: required as a prior condition
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