IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 1: Your Favourite Item at Home
1. What is the thing you like the most in your home?
- Useful expressions:
- “Without a doubt, my favourite item is…”
- “I can’t imagine my home without it because…”
- “It’s both practical and sentimental…”
- Grammar structure: Present Simple to describe habits and preferences.
- Sample answer:
Without a doubt, my favourite item at home is my bookshelf. I can’t imagine my home without it because it holds all my favourite novels and travel books. It’s both practical and sentimental, as some books were gifted to me by my loved ones. I often spend time reading there, which makes me feel relaxed and inspired.
2. Why do you like it?
- Useful expressions:
- “What I love most about it is…”
- “It’s not just about the item itself, but also…”
- “It brings back so many good memories…”
- Grammar structure: Relative clauses for additional information.
- Sample answer:
What I love most about my bookshelf is the sense of calm it gives me. It’s not just about the item itself, but also the experience of sitting next to it with a cup of tea and getting lost in a story. Some books were gifts from my friends, and they bring back so many good memories every time I see them.
3. What makes your home more comfortable?
- Useful expressions:
- “A cozy home, for me, means…”
- “I think what truly makes a home comfortable is…”
- “It’s all about creating a relaxing environment…”
- Grammar structure: Present Simple & Modal Verbs (“can” for possibility).
- Sample answer:
A cozy home, for me, means having soft lighting, comfy furniture, and a warm atmosphere. I think what truly makes a home comfortable is the personal touches, like family photos, books, and decorations. It’s all about creating a relaxing environment where I can unwind after a long day.
4. What is the view like around the place where you live?
- Useful expressions:
- “Luckily, I have a great view of…”
- “It depends on where you look because…”
- “Even though it’s not perfect, I still appreciate…”
- Grammar structure: Present Simple & Present Continuous (if describing changing views).
- Sample answer:
Luckily, I have a great view of a beautiful park with lots of greenery. It depends on where you look because one side faces the city, which is quite busy, but the other side is peaceful. Even though it’s not perfect, I still appreciate having some natural scenery to look at every morning.
