• Describe a competition you took part in

    Hello, and welcome to IELTS TIME!  Today, we’re tackling a Part 2 cue card: Describe a competition you took part in. You should say: what the competition was, when and where it was held, what you did in the competition, and explain what you learned from the competition. As always, let’s start with Joseph’s story.…

  • Text messages

    Hey there, and welcome to the show! In today’s episode, we’re looking at an IELTS Speaking Part 1 topic: text messages. You’ll hear a short sample dialogue featuring Joseph’s responses.  Then we’ll go over his answers and explore different ways to respond. Let’s get into it. How often do you send text messages? I send…

  • Health

    Hello and welcome to the IELTS TIME Podcast! I’m your host, and today we’re tackling a Part 3 topic: health. As always, we’ll be turning to Joseph for some excellent sample answers, vocabulary, and ideas for our analysis. Let’s take a listen! Do people pay enough attention to their health these days? It’s a mixed…

  • Describe an article you read in a magazine or on the internet that could help people improve their health

    Hey everyone, and welcome to IELTS TIME. If you’re preparing for the IELTS Speaking test, you’re in the right place. Each week, we break down IELTS speaking topics, explore useful vocabulary and ideas, and share sample answers to help you feel more confident and prepared on test day. Alright—let’s get into today’s cue card. For…

  • Housework

    Welcome to “IELTS TIME”! I’m your host, Archer. Today, we’re tackling a common Part 1 topic: Housework. We’re about to hear from our regular contributor, Joseph, as he shares his genuine responses to typical questions about keeping his home clean and his feelings on chores. His answers are a great example of natural language and…

  • Crowded places

    Hey everyone, and welcome to the IELTS TIME Podcast! Today, we’re diving into a Part 3 topic: Crowded Places.You’re about to hear Joseph answer some typical questions on this subject. Listen for his ideas and great vocabulary. Why do a lot of people enjoy going to crowded places? I think a major reason is the…

  • Describe a crowded place you’ve been to

    Welcome to the IELTS TIME Podcast. I’m your host, and today we’re exploring a Part 2 cue card: describe a crowded place you’ve been to. You should say: when you went there, where the place is (or was), who you went there with, and explain how you felt about the place. As always, let’s hear…

  • Stories

    Hey everyone, welcome to IELTS TIME! In this episode, we’re focusing on the topic of stories for IELTS Speaking Part 1. Let’s hear Joseph’s responses to some common questions and see how he handles this topic. Do you like stories? Yeah, I really do. I’ve always been the kind of person who gets caught up…

  • Small businesses

    Hi everyone, and welcome to IELTS TIME. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on a Part 3 topic: Small Businesses. To help us explore the topic, we’ll first listen to a dialogue featuring Joseph as he answers some common questions. As you listen, notice how he develops his ideas, uses thoughtful language, and responds naturally to…

  • Describe a successful small business you know about

    Hello listeners, and welcome to IELTS TIME, the podcast that helps you speak more confidently for your IELTS speaking exam. I’m Archer, and in today’s episode, we’re looking at a Part 2 cue card: Describe a successful small business you know about. You should say: what business/company it is, what this business does, how you…

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