IELTS Speaking Part 3 Guide and Tips

Topic/Question:

Why do some people keep switching their jobs?

Wrong Answer:

"People keep changing their jobs because they want to experience a lot of things. They also want to grow further. They are also not happy at their jobs."

Correct Answer:

"In my opinion, some people change from one job to another because they want to experience doing various things and in turn grow further as a person. Similarly, I think some people do realize that the job they have isn’t what makes them happy, so they look for other jobs that will give them self-fulfillment."

Topic/Question:

Is it necessary for companies to set up customer service? 

Wrong Answer:

"Yes. It is necessary for companies to set up customer service. Customer service helps customers in complaining about the products and services they buy. It also helps companies to improve."

Correct Answer:

"From my perspective, I believe that having customer service is beneficial to both companies and clients, so yes, companies and businesses should have customer service. Firstly, it protects the customers so that it gives them the medium to contact companies in case the products and the services they have availed aren’t good. Another reason is that it gives companies and businesses room for improvement because they will be aware of what they need to improve based on the feedback that the customers will give through customer service."

Topic/Question:

Is it important to have a hobby? 

Wrong Answer:

"It is important to have a hobby. It allows us to relax during our free time. For people who are working, it gives them a break from work. It gives them something to do to spend their time wisely."

Correct Answer:

"I strongly believe that having something worthwhile to do during our spare time is beneficial to our well-being. Why? Because it takes off our mind from physiological problems that we may be having. For example, to those people who are working, I would assume that they would want to take a break and do things that they find enjoyable. This way, they can relax, unwind, and re-energize so that their minds and bodies are refreshed by the time they have to go back to work."

Topic/Question:

Why do young people tend to waste money?

Wrong Answer:

"Young people waste money because they did not earn it themselves. Their parents give it to them. They do not know the value of money yet. They do not know that it is difficult for their parents to earn money."

Correct Answer:

"One of the reasons I believe why most young people tend to waste money is because they did not earn it themselves. Young as they are, they might not know the value of money yet, and not realize the efforts and hard work that their parents have exerted just to earn the money that is being handed to them by their parents. However, I believe that when they grow older and start working for themselves, they will realize the value of money and saving."

Topic:

Internet

Potential questions in the topic:

• Do most people in your country use the internet?
• How has the internet changed the way we work?
• How different would the world be if the internet did not exist?
• Do you believe that all information on the internet is accurate?
• Where can individuals go on the internet to find credible information?

Topic:

Work

Potential questions in the topic:

• What has changed as a result of technological advancements in the workplace?
• Which jobs do you think contribute the most to society?
• What skills do you believe are necessary to obtain a decent job nowadays?
• Do you believe women should be able to perform the majority of men’s jobs?
• Do you believe that when it comes to choosing a job, happiness is more essential than salary?

Topic:

Food

Potential questions in the topic:

• Do you think diet is important?
• What for you is a balanced diet?
• Why do you think some people enjoy eating out? 
• How has the food preference of people evolved in the last few decades? 
• What is the difference between a restaurant food and home-cooked food? 

Topic:

Love and Marriage

Potential questions in the topic:

• What do you think makes a happy marriage?
• What do you think is the best age to get married?
• Does getting married mean giving up your freedom?
• Do you think that after getting married, people change?
• What are some advantages of international marriage? 

Topic:

Animals and Pets

Potential questions in the topic:

• Why do some people keep pets?
• Why do some people not eat meat?
• What can children learn by having a pet? 
• Do you think there are advantages of keeping pets?
• Is it morally upright to spend a lot of money on pets when there are people who are starving? 

Topic:

Weather and Climate 

Potential questions in the topic:

• Do you think weather affects people’s mood?
• What can we do to stop the greenhouse effect?
• How do you think the climate has changed in recent years?
• How do you think weather and climate affect the lifestyle of people? 
• How does climate change affect the environment and people in general?

Topic:

Shopping

Potential questions in the topic:

• Do you think discounted items have a good value?
• What has changed about shopping in the last few decades?
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of shopping online?
• Do you believe that online shopping will eventually replace shopping in reality?
• Why do you think some people like shopping in street markets more than in actual stores? 

Topic:

Culture

Potential questions in the topic:

• Do you believe it is essential to know about other cultures??
• What do you think is the most effective way to learn about other cultures?
• How can we benefit from learning about other cultures?
• How important is it for you to know about other cultures?
• Do you think learning foreign languages can help us understand other cultures? 

Topic:

Education

Potential questions in the topic:

• How important is education for you?
• Do you think teachers are paid enough?
• Do you think education will determine our future?
• Do you think it is easier to learn as a kid than an adult? 
• Should the government allot more budget on education?

Topic:

Free Time and Hobbies

Potential questions in the topic:

• In your country, how do people spend their free time?
• Is it important to have a hobby? 
• Is it harmful to spend too much time on a hobby?
• Do men and women spend their free time differently? How?
• How do people’s financial capabilities affect the way they spend their free time?

Topic:

Friends

Potential questions in the topic:

• What makes a good friend?
• Is having a lot of friends a good thing? 
• Why is it hard to maintain friendships? 
• Why do you think it is easier to make friends on the internet than in reality?
• Do you think it is good to borrow money from a friend? Why or why not? 

Topic:

Travel and Holidays

Potential questions in the topic:

•  Do you think tourism will harm the planet?
• Do you think there should be additional public holidays?
• How do you think traveling will change in the future?
• How has traveling changed in the last few decades?
• Do you think modern life gives people more time for leisure? 

Topic:

Life Experience

Potential questions in the topic:

• What experience do you wish you would gain? 
• Do you think we learn best from our mistakes?
• What is the most efficient approach to accumulate life experience?
• Is it more necessary to have experience or to have potential?
• Can we gain life experience from books and movies?  

Topic:

Leadership and Politics

Potential questions in the topic:

• Can leadership be taught?
• What should a leader do to maintain their popularity?
• What is it about elected officials that makes them so unpopular?
• Do you believe that leaders are born?
• Do you believe it’s a good idea to have unelected heads of state?

Topic:

Role Models

Potential questions in the topic:

• Do you think it is important to have a role model?
• Who is responsible for influencing the conduct of young people?
• What type of people influence the young in your country?
• What do you think will have the largest impact on young people in the future?
• Do you believe your country’s educational system has an impact on young people’s behavior?

Topic:

Parents and Children

Potential questions in the topic:

• What effect do parents have on their children?
• Do you believe it is okay to breastfeed in public?
• Should a good mother leave her career to raise her children at home?
• Do you believe that parents should be able to have a kid at a certain age?
• What are some of the most difficult issues that parents confront, in your opinion?

Topic:

Fashion and Clothes

Potential questions in the topic:

• Will how we dress have an impact on how we act?
• What do you believe our clothes convey about us?
• Do you think that the way people act depends on what they are wearing?
• How different are your current clothes from ones you wore ten years ago?
• Why are some people so concerned about keeping up with the latest fashion trends?

Topic:

News and Magazines

Potential questions in the topic:

• Is it exciting to work as a journalist?
• Will newspapers be phased out in the near future?
• How different would the world be if the news did not exist?
• Do you believe it is necessary to stay up with current events?
• Why do some journalists go to the front lines of a war to report on it?

Topic:

Films and Movie

Potential questions in the topic:

• Do you think people’s tastes in TV dramas will change as they become older?
• What effect does a foreign show have on people in your country?
• Should movies and TV shows be restricted, or should we be able to pick what we watch?
• Do you believe that the popularity of movies has increased or diminished in recent years?
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of making films based on true events?

Topic:

Decisions

Potential questions in the topic:

• Do you find decision-making easy?
• What is the most significant factor in making a decision?
• Do you believe that adults make better decisions than children all the time?
• Do you think decision-making is a skill that everyone should develop?
• Is it appropriate for parents to make decisions for their children?

Question 1:

“Do most people in your country use the internet?”

Sample Response:

“I would have to say yes, almost everyone I know has access to the internet. In my family alone, we all use it for both professional and personal reasons, and I think I speak for most people. The internet is something that most people everywhere use nowadays.” 

Question 2:

“How has the internet changed the way we work?”

Sample Response:

“In my opinion, the internet has dramatically changed the way we work. These days, a large number of people work from home. As someone who is also working from home at the moment, I find it really convenient because I can do other chores while working at the same time. The internet has also made it possible for us to work anywhere and anytime we want to. Furthermore, it has created a lot of job opportunities for everyone, and this is all because of the widespread acceptance of this technology.”

Question 3:

“How different would the world be if the internet did not exist?”

Sample Response:

“From my perspective, I believe that the world wouldn’t be what it is today without the internet. And to be honest, I myself couldn’t imagine the possibility of not having the internet. From the moment I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is check my emails, and it’s made possible because of the internet. I think that without the internet, everything would be inconvenient. Come to think of it, and if the internet never existed, we would have to resort to snail mail which takes days and sometimes weeks to reach the receiver. The internet has majorly changed every aspect of our lives, and it’s going to be a 180-degree turn if the internet never existed.”

Question 4:

“Do you believe that all information on the internet is accurate?”

Sample Response:

“Well, I don’t think so. I believe that not everything we read on the web is accurate. There might be thousands or even millions of pieces of information there that are misleading and false. A lot of people have access to the internet, and they can publish anything they want to even if these things have no basis, and this is where being responsible for what we post on the internet comes in. At the same time, we as readers should also research if what we read are indeed facts.”

Question 5:

“What problems does the Internet create?”

Sample Response:

“In as much as I would like to convince myself that the internet is a good thing and it does not pose any threat to anyone, I do believe that the internet causes some problems too. If you read the news, more and more people are becoming victims of cyberbullying, which causes them stress and depression to the point that some even commit suicide. Another problem that I think is rampant nowadays is internet addiction, especially among the millennials to the point that it has affected their work and studies.”

Question 1:

“In your country, how do people spend their free time?”

Sample Response:

“Well, I believe it is a matter of personal preference. Active people are more likely to hang out and spend time outside socializing with other people. They may join clubs, meet new friends, or participate in social activities. Introverts, on the other hand, introverts prefer to spend their free time staying at home and spending quality time with their families. They may read books, knit, paint, and other sorts of activities that do not require mingling with lots of people.”

Question 2:

“Is it important to have a hobby?”

Sample Response:

“I personally believe that spending our free time doing something we find enjoyable and relaxing is good. It helps us combat stress and fatigue. I myself can attest to this. I am a factory worker, and there are times when I have to work for 18 hours straight, so on my off days, I would go fishing with my friends. It’s a hobby that helps divert my attention from the usual things that I do at work. Having a hobby helps people divert their mind off of work and other stressful things that they experience.”

Question 3:

“Is it harmful to spend too much time on a hobby?”

Sample Response:

“Yes, to some extent, I agree. While having a hobby gives us time to relax and unwind after a long day at work, or school, overindulging in anything isn’t good. Many people waste too much time playing video games or attending parties without recognizing it. For example, a student who spends long hours playing video games will affect his academic performance at school. As a result, people should strike a balance between their personal lives and their hobbies or to put it simply; everything should be in moderation.” 

Question 4:

“Do men and women spend their free time differently? How?”

Sample Response:

“I think we as individuals spend our free time differently not because of gender, but because of individual preferences. I believe that for every hobby there is, there are both men and women who do it. For instance, one might think that playing basketball is only for men, but I do have friends whose hobby is playing basketball. The same is true for crocheting; though it might seem like something only women do, I’m pretty sure some men find it enjoyable.”

Question 5:

“How do people’s financial capabilities affect the way they spend their free time?”

Sample Response:

“Finance, in my opinion, is the primary factor that affects one’s choice of hobbies. While well-off people like to spend their time playing golf or relaxing at spas, folks who do not earn that much prefer to stay at home and watch movies. It is true that the more money we have, the more money we spend, which is why our leisure activities differ depending on how much money we make.”

Question 1:

“Do you find decision-making easy?”

Sample Response:

“Actually, I think I am an indecisive person who finds it difficult to make decisions. I’m prone to overthinking outcomes and eventually hesitating as a result. What I do is I make a list of pros and cons to assist me in making a decision and to ensure that I’m making the right decision.”

Question 2:

“What is the most significant factor in making a decision?”

Sample Response:

“For me, the first thing that I take into consideration when I am making a decision is the long-term effect it would have not just on me, but for the people around me as well. I believe that thinking about how other people will affect your decision is important because, at the end of the day, we should not be selfish when we make decisions.”

Question 3:

“Do you believe that adults make better decisions than children all the time?”

Sample Response:

“That’s how it should be, right? Adults should be making better decisions than children because they have had more experience in life. However, in my opinion, that is not what is happening all the time. I think that at some point, there have been adults who have failed in making the right decisions, as there have been children who, surprisingly, have made the right call. That being said, I believe that making the right decisions does not have something to do with our age.”

Question 4:

“Do you think decision-making is a skill that everyone should develop?”

Sample Response:

“Absolutely. It is, in my opinion, one of the most important skills a person should have to be successful in life. The choices we make can have a huge impact on our own lives and the lives of those around us. Sometimes, we have to make judgments under pressure or with many other factors to consider, and if we do not make the right call, we will suffer tremendously. Therefore, being able to make smart decisions is indeed beneficial.”

Question 5:

“Is it appropriate for parents to make decisions for their children?”

Sample Response:

“Absolutely not! I think that if parents are concerned with the well-being of their children, they will let their children make decisions and learn from it themselves. As humans, I strongly believe that we learn best from our mistakes. Children should be able to make the decisions for themselves because it will make them more responsible and accountable for their actions. Parents should be there to guide and assist their children, but they should let their children decide for themselves.”

Question 1:

“Do you think it is important to know about other cultures?”

Sample Response:

“I believe that learning about other cultures is extremely important. Not only will we learn interesting things, but it will also make it easier for us to interact with people from all over the world if we know about their culture. I believe that it is beneficial to be knowledgeable about the world, and we should not isolate ourselves within our own country only.”

Question 2:

“What do you think is the most effective way to learn about other cultures?”

Sample Response:

“Personally, I think the best way to learn about a culture is to visit it and immerse yourself in it. It will be much simpler to pick up things if you can get a feel for the culture directly, but I also believe that reading books on various cultures may teach you a lot about them. Reading about other people’s travels throughout the world is the next best thing to actually being there.”

Question 3:

“How can we benefit from learning about other cultures?”

Sample Response:

“People can benefit from different cultures in a variety of ways, including business, personal relationships, and self-improvement. In business, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the culture with whom you’ll be working. Tipping, for example, is something that Japanese and South Koreans find offensive. If you were unaware of this, it could hurt your business opportunities. It’s also necessary to just develop yourself by knowing as much as possible, and culture is a good subject to start with.”

Question 4:

“Do you think learning foreign languages can help us understand other cultures?”

Sample Response:

“Not necessarily. However, most places where you can learn a language will also help you learn about the culture, so in a way, yes. I think that language isn’t a way to understand culture on its own, and if you want to learn about a culture, you must learn more than just the language because when we say culture, it’s more than that. It refers to almost every aspect of how a particular group of people live.”

Question 5:

“How important is it for you to know about other cultures?”

Sample Response:

“I strongly believe that in today’s globalized world, learning about other people’s cultures is crucial. Whether in business, travel, or work, cultural awareness is necessary. We can better interact with others if we are familiar with their culture. Learning about the cultures of someone from another country at one’s work, for example, will lead to better relationships. I believe that in general, if we are aware of the culture of other people, this will make our lives and work better.”