IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 1: Advertisements

1. Do you often remember advertisements/commercials that you’ve seen? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “Some ads are really catchy, so I tend to…”
  • “I usually remember ads that have…”
  • “But most of the time, I just forget them because…”
• Grammar structure: Present simple
• Sample answer:
  • Some ads are really catchy, so I tend to remember ones with a funny slogan or a memorable jingle. I usually remember ads that have a great story or feature a famous celebrity. But most of the time, I just forget them because they all look the same and don’t stand out.

2. What do you usually do when an advertisement/a commercial comes on TV or the internet? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “I usually skip ads because…”
  • “If it’s an interesting ad, I might…”
  • “But honestly, I find most ads…”
• Grammar structure: Present simple & conditional
• Sample answer:
  • I usually skip ads because they interrupt my videos or take up too much time. If it’s an interesting ad, I might watch it, especially if it’s about something I like. But honestly, I find most ads annoying, so I just ignore them.

3. Have you ever seen an advertisement/a commercial that you really didn’t like? (Why?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “Yes, I once saw an ad that was really…”
  • “It was so annoying because…”
  • “I think ads like that are just…”
• Grammar structure: Present perfect & past simple
• Sample answer:
  • Yes, I once saw an ad that was really repetitive and played over and over again. It was so annoying because I couldn’t skip it, and the music was terrible. I think ads like that are just a waste of time and make people dislike the brand instead of remembering it.

4. Would you like to be in an advertisement/a commercial one day? (What kind/Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “It would be fun to be in a commercial for…”
  • “I think I’d be good at advertising…”
  • “But honestly, I don’t think I’d enjoy…”
• Grammar structure: Would + base verb
• Sample answer:
  • It would be fun to be in a commercial for a travel company, showing beautiful destinations around the world. I think I’d be good at advertising something exciting like food or technology. But honestly, I don’t think I’d enjoy being in a boring ad about insurance or banking!