Aubrey Carter
"3 Keys IELTS Certified Coach"
Jessica Beck
"Director of IELTS Training"

How important is it to brainstorm IELTS Speaking and Writing topics?

It’s absolutely crucial!

Listen today for 3 examples.

We’ll also provide ideas on how to find and practice IELTS topics.

There are many “hot topics” that IELTS recycles.

You need to have ideas and examples for each one!

Brainstorm challenge #1: Celebrity role model

Every week in our 3 Keys IELTS Facebook group, we post IELTS questions to brainstorm.

Who in your opinion is a celebrity who is also a positive role model?

This might be a difficult question on IELTS Speaking if you haven’t thought of it before.

Aubrey’s answer: Bill Gates

He is a celebrity as the co-founder of Microsoft.

The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation has donated 50 billion dollars to charities.

Jessica’s answer: Michelle Obama

She could share details about how funny and witty Michelle is.

In addition, she could give details about Michelle’s accomplishments.

Many of these details she knows from listening to Conan O’Brien’s interviews of Michelle Obama on his podcast.

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Brainstorm challenge #2: Childhood game

What was one of your favorite childhood games?

This could be a very difficult question if you haven’t thought about it in awhile!

Aubrey’s answer: Annie-I-Over

She describes this outdoor game where teams throw a ball over a house.

Jessica’s answer: Playing pretend

Her details involve running around town with friends pretending they were flying unicorns.

Where can you find ideas to brainstorm?

  • Look up lists of conversation starters.

These are often very random questions which will prep you for odd IELTS questions!

  • Podcasts

Listen to podcasts for natives on a variety of topics.

Find something that interests you!

These will increase your vocabulary, improve your grammar and give you ideas!

  • Movies and television

Watch movies and TV in English.

Find a show or movie to stream that interests you.

Try watching both with and without subtitles.

Take it a step further!

After watching or listening, summarize the information out loud.

Write a summary as well!

Create hypothetical situations for yourself to respond to.

How would you react or respond in different characters’ situations?

This will help you prepare to respond to a wide variety of IELTS Speaking questions.

Takeaway

You never know what questions IELTS is going to throw at you!

They like to try to trip students up with oddball questions.

It’s crucial that you prepare for a wide variety of topics.

Improve your overall English as you practice IELTS questions.

This will give you ideas, along with new vocabulary and familiarity with grammar.

We can provide you with more brainstorming topics and a supportive community to discuss them with.

You can find this in our 3 Keys IELTS Facebook page.

This group is exclusive to 3 Keys IELTS students, so sign up today!

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