IELTS Speaking Practice: Family Dynamics | KuthoBank

Part 1: General Questions

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

Do you come from a large or a small family?
Who are you closest to in your family?
What do you and your family usually do together on special occasions?
Do you think you look more like your mother or your father?
How do you usually keep in touch with family members who live far away?

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 felt proud of a family member.

You should say:

who the family member is
when this happened
what they achieved or did
and explain why it made you feel so proud.

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Describe an important conversation you had with a family member.

You should say:

who you spoke with
what the conversation was about
where the conversation took place
and explain why this conversation was important to you.

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Describe a friend who is almost like family to you.

You should say:

who this friend is
how long you have known them
what you like to do together
and explain why you consider them to be like family.

Part 3: Two-way Discussion

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

How have family structures changed in your country over the last fifty years?
Do you think it is better for extended families to live together in the same house?
How much influence do parents have on the career choices of their children?
What are the benefits of growing up in a family with many siblings?
In what ways can a strong family network help individuals during difficult times?