Speaking Part 1 — Topic Guide
IELTS Speaking: Accommodation
Where you live, what kind of place it is, the rooms, and what you would change.
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Part 1 Questions
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Part 2 Cue Cards
20–30 s
Per Answer
Part 1 Common Questions
The examiner may ask any of these in a real exam. Aim for 20–30 seconds per answer — give a direct response and add one specific example or reason.
- Do you live in a house or a flat?
- What do you like about where you live?
- How long have you lived there?
- What is your favourite room in your home and why?
- Would you like to move somewhere different in the future?
- Is it important to you to live close to your family?
Part 1 tip: Don't give one-word answers. Use the question word to structure
your reply — if asked "Do you enjoy…?", answer "Yes, I do, because…" and add a brief example.
Aim for 2–3 sentences.
Part 2 Cue Cards on Accommodation
These Part 2 prompts are linked to the Accommodation topic. You get 1 minute to prepare, then speak for 1–2 minutes.