IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 1: Emails

1. Is email popular with everyone in your country? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “I’d say email is mostly used by…”
  • “For formal communication, people tend to…”
  • “However, for everyday chats, most people prefer…”
• Grammar structure: Present simple
• Sample answer:
  • I would say email is mostly used by students and working professionals. For formal communication, people tend to rely on email, especially for work and school. However, for everyday chats, most people prefer messaging apps because they’re faster and more convenient.

2. Do you send a lot of emails? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “I send emails quite…”
  • “Most of the emails I send are related to…”
  • “I prefer using email when I need to…”
• Grammar structure: Present simple
• Sample answer:
  • I send emails quite often, but mostly for work or school. Most of the emails I send are related to assignments, bookings, or official inquiries. I prefer using email when I need to keep a formal record of something, but for quick conversations, I’d rather send a text.

3. Do you prefer to email people or speak to them on the phone? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “It depends on the situation, but generally, I prefer…”
  • “Emails are great when I need to…”
  • “On the other hand, phone calls are better for…”
• Grammar structure: Present simple
• Sample answer:
  • It depends on the situation, but generally, I prefer emailing for formal matters. Emails are great when I need to explain something clearly and have a written record. On the other hand, phone calls are better for quick discussions or urgent issues.

4. Do you think people will use email more or less in the future? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “I think email will still be important for…”
  • “With new technology, people might…”
  • “That said, email will always be useful for…”
• Grammar structure: Future simple (will + base verb)
• Sample answer:
  • I think email will still be important for business and education, but for casual communication, people might rely more on instant messaging. With new technology, people might find faster ways to communicate. That said, email will always be useful for official documents and professional communication.