(2024) IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Study and Work – Free Lesson

Sample answer 1: I’m studying computer science at Hunan University. It’s an undergraduate major, and it usually takes four years to earn the degree. I feel happy being enrolled in this program, because coding is one thing I’m passionate about. Plus, I think I have a knack for it since my math is good.

Sample answer 2: Well, frankly speaking. I am studying many subjects in my school. Like advanced mathematics. economics. accounting. something like that. Accounting is my favorite course. coz I like that teacher, he is such a knowledgeable person. But advanced math is my least favorite class.

Sample answer 3: I’m studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Tsinghua University, specializing in the field of Math Studies.

Sample answer 1: Yes, I do like my subject. But you know… there will always be parts you like and parts you don’t like. For example, the field training is very interesting, but the theoretical courses are about as fun as watching paint dry because some abstract concepts are quite difficult to understand.

Sample answer 2: Honestly, I don’t. I am halfway through my college career. But reality struck me when the material we learned in class was much more difficult and the assignments weren’t fun. I’m thinking about changing my own major now.

Sample answer 1: Well, as for the reasons why I decided to study computer science, I think the main one is that I have lots of passion in that field. I always enjoy studying and researching things about it, and I’ve noticed that since I was still in high school. So, I told myself that if I went to a college, I would take computer science.

Sample answer 2: I chose math because I liked it in high school. I was always strong in math and science, so it seemed like a natural progression. Also, I did some research on career opportunities, and it seemed to be a subject with a promising future.

Sample answer 1: I study literature, so I get to read tons of different books. It’s really interesting to see how many different perspectives are out there. Plus, storytelling is a really big part of culture, I like reading books from other countries and learning about the culture there. It’s definitely expanded my horizons.

Sample answer 2: Absolutely. I find computer science really stimulating. Imagine creating something useful just using codes and numbers. It requires a good level of imagination and quite a good level of number skills, critical thinking and logic skills as well as a keen ability to solve problems.

Sample answer 1: I think it’s good to study in the morning. You have to wake up earlier, but when you get through the work, you have the rest of the day off. And the afternoon is usually a better time of day to enjoy yourself. So it’s best to get studying over with as early as possible.

Sample answer 2: I am not a morning person, I’m afraid. But to be honest, studying in the afternoon is even worse. I get really sleepy from one to four in the afternoon. So, actually, my brain is at its best in the evening. It works better then. I can stay sharp even until very late at night.

Yes, I am. I’ve been studying as a student for almost 16 years of my life. I really expect to have a proper job after graduating from college. It will be a huge change of lifestyle and I will be able to support myself financially , which will make my parents proud as well. I can’t wait to find a good job.

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Sample answer 1: I’m currently working full time as a programmer at Baidu; I’ve been working there for 5 years.

Sample answer 2: I am a teacher at a high school. I started there in Jan 2015 after graduating from college. I would say it is a pretty challenging job.

Sample answer 1: I was previously a lawyer and found it to be really stressful and never had any free time, so after quitting that job I thought teaching might be the complete opposite of being a lawyer, you know not as stressful and more time off.

Sample answer 2: Teaching is my passion. I don’t view my career as a “job” per say. I see it more as my calling in life. It is my life purpose.

Sample answer 1: Yes, I am really happy with what I do. Most of the time, it’s very rewarding to be able to help people every day. Besides, it’s a really good company to work for. The pay is good and they even hand out bonuses twice a year!

Sample answer 2: Definitely! I enjoy the variety and special projects where I can take ownership of the final product. My job provides me with both so yes, it is a good job and I find it very rewarding.

Sample answer 1: I work at a coffee shop, so I think the most interesting part of my job is the people. I get to meet so many people during my shift . Some of them have fascinating personalities. Sometimes I even strike up a chat with them and learn something random. One time a customer showed me photos of his cat.

Sample answer 2: Most of the time, yes! The daily challenges from new projects provide constant opportunities to learn new things and to some extent re-invent myself. Every day is unique. My colleagues provide me with support but also healthy competition. I find my job most interesting when I am challenged to reach outside of my comfort zone.

Sample answer 1: I don’t use anything super complex at work. There’s an online application that we use to chat with each other. But it’s not difficult to use. I’m not a tech wizard by any means. I just use standard word-processors and other typical office software. Most of my job involves phone calls and emails. It’s nothing fancy.

Sample answer 1: I use mainly a laptop computer and my phone at work. Sometimes I also use a photocopier scanner, and a video camera if l’m making short promotional videos with my company. But mainly, I just use a computer.