IELTS Speaking Part 1 mobile phone questions: answers and vocabulary
Sample answers for IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions about mobile phones and apps, with technology vocabulary and tips.
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The short answer
Talk about how you actually use your phone—real habits sound more fluent than general statements.
Common questions
Phones are a popular Part 1 topic.
- How often do you use your phone?
- What apps do you use most?
- Would you like to spend less time on your phone?
- Did you have a phone as a child?
Sample answer
A personal habit plus a reflection.
Would you like to spend less time on your phone?
Honestly, yes. I tend to scroll through social media before bed, which keeps me up late, so I've started leaving my phone in another room.
Related guide: Describe a website you often use
Useful phrases
Natural technology language.
- scroll through, glued to my phone
- screen time, notifications, battery life
- keep in touch with, video call
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