Today you’ll hear fantastic Speaking Part 1 models.
We’ll share high and low scoring model answers.
First, we’ll provide a bad answer and explain why it would get a low score.
Then, we will give a good answer and explain why it would get a high score.
These are questions you’ll likely face on the IELTS exam.
Listen in so you are ready for test day!
Today’s question
This question comes from an IELTS Energy YouTube subscriber, Kinsey 201.
Hey can u plz give me vocab on business?!
We’ve recorded a lot of good episodes with business vocabulary!
IELTS Energy 912: Don’t Freeze When Talking Business on IELTS
IELTS Energy 890: Get Down to Business with these Professional Part 3 Answers
Additionally, we have a great YouTube video you can check out.
7+ Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Questions about Work and Business
Where can the topic of business or work come up on IELTS?
It could be anywhere!
Speaking Part 1
- Your job
- What you do for work
- What you like about your job
Speaking Part 3
- Globalization
- Entrepreneurship
- Challenges faced in the business world
Task 1
The charts and graphs you face could definitely compare businesses.
- Profits
- Salaries
Task 2
- Big companies putting small companies out of business
- Environmental impact on business
- Capitalism
- Marketing
- Work benefits
Question #1: Do you work or are you a student?
Aubrey shares a bad example for this Part 1 question.
- Incomplete sentences
- Missing verbs
- Pauses and hesitation
- No linking phrases
Natives use incomplete sentences all the time!
However, you must be grammatically accurate on IELTS.
She next shares a high scoring example for the same question.
- Interesting details
- Complete sentences
- Idioms
Gone by in a flash: happened very fast
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Question #2: What do you like about your job?
Jessica first shares a bad example answer for this question.
- Monotone / flat intonation
- Simplistic answer
- General, positive answer
- No details
If you are using words like “happy” and “enjoy,” put that emotion in your voice!
You should sound happy!
You should sound like you’re talking about something you enjoy!
She then provides a high-scoring answer.
- Interesting, varied intonation
- Many details
- Great idioms!
Nose buried in books: studying all the time
Long story short: a great phrase to use to wrap up if you go off on a tangent
Question #3: What would you like to change about your job?
For Aubrey’s low-scoring answer, she just says, “Nothing.”
Students do this all the time!
It is fine in real life.
However, it doesn’t work on IELTS.
You have to come up with something!
You must provide details for every question.
If your answer really would be “nothing,” make something up!
Don’t get me wrong!
Don’t get me wrong: don’t misunderstand me
We use this phrase if we find ourselves saying something that might be misinterpreted.
You can clarify your meaning with this phrase.
If you’re asked how often you exercise:
I don’t exercise enough now that gyms are closed.
Don’t get me wrong- it’s good that gyms are closed!
It’s just unfortunate that it makes it harder to exercise!
Here’s another great example:
I don’t go to a lot of parties now.
Don’t get me wrong- I know we should be social distancing!
However, I do miss seeing my friends.
Sample Part 1 Answers with Feedback
Watch the following video for band 9 sample answers about singing.
You’ll hear answers to:
- Are you a good singer?
- When do you like to sing?
- Would you want to be a famous singer?
Watch the video now!
Takeaway
There’s a very high likelihood that you will face a question or writing topic about work or business.
You need to be ready with high scoring vocabulary!
It is also extremely helpful to hear sample answers to give you ideas.
Today’s strategies can help you get the score you need on IELTS.
And if you work in English, or plan to in the future, be sure to take our Business English course.
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