IELTS Speaking Practice: Daily Routines & Time Management | KuthoBank

Part 1: General Questions

The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar topics.

What is your usual morning routine?
Are your weekends different from your weekdays?
Do you prefer to do your most important tasks in the morning or the evening?
Have your daily routines changed much since you were a child?
How do you usually organize your schedule for the week?

Part 2: Long Turn

You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes.

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Describe a time when you were very busy.

You should say:

when this time was
why you were so busy
how you managed your time
and explain how you felt during this period.

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Describe a healthy habit you have incorporated into your routine.

You should say:

what the habit is
when you started doing it
how often you do it
and explain how this habit has benefited you.

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Describe an app or tool you use to manage your time.

You should say:

what the app or tool is
how it works
how often you use it
and explain why you find it effective for time management.

Part 3: Two-way Discussion

You will be asked further questions connected to the topic in Part 2.

Why do some people find it so difficult to manage their time effectively?
Do you think modern technology has given us more free time or made us busier?
How important is it for children to have a strict daily routine?
What are the negative effects of working too long without taking breaks?
In what ways can poor time management affect a person's stress levels?