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IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions and answers

Part 1 lasts four to five minutes: the examiner asks short questions about you and familiar topics. Good answers are direct, then add a reason or an example. Each topic below has the questions you are likely to hear and natural sample answers from a student in Bangladesh. Learn the method in the free Speaking lessons, then move on to the Part 2 cue cards.

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