What do you like to do in your free time? How often do you have free time during the week? Do you prefer to spend your free time alone or with others? Has the way you spend your free time changed since you were a child? Why do you think free time is important?

Hello, listeners, welcome to the IELTS TIME Podcast. Today, we’re focusing on celebrations, gift-giving, and cultural traditions. You’ll first hear Joseph answering six Part 3 questions on this topic. Then, I’ll walk you through his answers, highlight useful vocabulary, and share some tips on how to approach these questions yourself. Let’s get started! Why do…

Welcome to IELTS TIME, the podcast that helps you master the IELTS Speaking test! I’m your host, Archer. Today, we’re tackling a delightful cue card: Describe a special cake you received from others. You should say: when it happened, who gave it to you, and explain why it’s a special cake. We’re about to hear…

Welcome to IELTS TIME! I’m your host, Archer. Today, we’re looking at a Part 1 Speaking topic: Birthdays. We’ll start by hearing Joseph share his answers to a few common birthday questions. Listen carefully to how he answers—and afterwards, I’ll go over his responses and explore some alternative ways you might respond, depending on your…

Welcome to the IELTS TIME podcast! I’m your host, Archer, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into the topic of Competition for IELTS Speaking Part 3. In a moment, you’ll hear a model dialogue featuring Joseph, who responds to a series of questions on this topic. As you listen, pay close attention to how he…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…