IELTS Speaking Part 1 work or study questions and sample answers
Sample answers for IELTS Speaking Part 1 work and study questions, with how to extend answers naturally to 2–3 sentences.
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The short answer
Answer directly, add a reason or detail, and stop — two or three natural sentences is the right length.
Common questions
- Do you work or are you a student?
- Why did you choose that subject/job?
- What do you like most about it?
- Would you like to change jobs in the future?
Sample answer
Sample
I'm in my second year studying accounting. I chose it mainly because it's practical — there's always demand for accountants — although I have to admit some modules are pretty dry.
Useful vocabulary
Topic words make short answers sound precise.
Related guide: Work and careers vocabulary
Put this into practice
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