IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 1: Taking photos

1. How often do you take photos? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “I take photos quite…”
  • “Whenever I see something interesting, I…”
  • “These days, it’s so easy to take photos because…”
• Grammar structure: Present simple
• Sample answer:
  • I take photos quite often, especially when I’m out with friends or traveling. Whenever I see something interesting, I like to capture it on my phone. These days, it’s so easy to take photos because smartphones have great cameras!

2. Do you like taking photos of yourself? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
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  • “I don’t mind taking selfies, but…”
  • “Sometimes, I prefer group photos because…”
  • “It’s fun to look back at photos and…”
• Grammar structure: Present simple
• Sample answer:
  • I don’t mind taking selfies, but I wouldn’t say I do it all the time. Sometimes, I prefer group photos because they capture fun memories with friends. It’s fun to look back at photos and remember special moments!

3. Do you have a favourite family photo? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “Yes, there’s one photo that’s really special to me because…”
  • “It was taken when…”
  • “Whenever I look at it, I feel…”
• Grammar structure: Present simple & past simple
• Sample answer:
  • Yes, there’s one photo that’s really special to me because it was taken on a family trip. It was taken when we all went to the beach together, and everyone was smiling and happy. Whenever I look at it, I feel nostalgic and grateful for that time.

4. Would you like to learn how to take better photos? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “I’d love to improve my photography skills because…”
  • “It would be great to learn more about…”
  • “Even though I just take casual photos, I think…”
• Grammar structure: Conditional (would + base verb)
• Sample answer:
  • Yes, I’d love to improve my photography skills because I enjoy capturing special moments. It would be great to learn more about lighting and angles to make my photos look more professional. Even though I just take casual photos, I think knowing a few tricks would make a big difference!