IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 1: Teamwork

1. Do you like teamwork?

• Useful expressions:
  • “Yes, I enjoy teamwork because…”
  • “It allows people to…”
  • “At the same time, it can be challenging when…”
• Grammar structure: Present simple & contrasting ideas
• Sample answer:
  • Yes, I enjoy teamwork because it allows people to share ideas and learn from each other. It also helps improve communication and problem-solving skills. At the same time, it can be challenging when team members have different opinions, but that’s part of the learning experience.

2. Have you ever worked with others in a team?

• Useful expressions:
  • “Yes, I have! I worked in a team when…”
  • “It was a great experience because…”
  • “One thing I learned was…”
• Grammar structure: Present perfect & past simple
• Sample answer:
  • Yes, I have! I worked in a team when I was organizing a school event last year. It was a great experience because we had to cooperate and delegate tasks effectively. One thing I learned was that teamwork requires patience and flexibility.

3. Have you ever worked in a group in junior high school?

• Useful expressions:
  • “Of course! I remember working in a group for…”
  • “It was fun because…”
  • “But sometimes, it was frustrating when…”
• Grammar structure: Past simple & describing past experiences
• Sample answer:
  • Of course! I remember working in a group for science projects and class presentations in junior high school. It was fun because we got to brainstorm creative ideas together. But sometimes, it was frustrating when some people didn’t contribute equally.

4. Are you currently working in a group?

• Useful expressions:
  • “Yes, I’m part of a team working on…”
  • “We are trying to…”
  • “It’s interesting because…”
• Grammar structure: Present continuous
• Sample answer:
  • Yes, I’m part of a team working on a group project for my course. We are trying to develop a creative solution for a business case. It’s interesting because everyone brings different skills to the table.

5. Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?

• Useful expressions:
  • “I prefer working…”
  • “Working alone is great when…”
  • “However, teamwork is better for…”
• Grammar structure: Present simple & comparing two options
• Sample answer:
  • I prefer working in a group when the task requires collaboration. Working alone is great when I need to focus, but teamwork is better for brainstorming and solving complex problems. It really depends on the situation!