IELTS speaking part 1 meeting places
Part 1 will last approximately 4 to 5 minutes, which translates to approximately 12 questions on three different topics in roughly 5 minutes. It is critical that everything runs smoothly during this time, and you should not have to take too long to respond. Don’t be concerned if the examiner interrupts you at any point during the exam; he or she must control the time during the exam.
The examiner primarily tests you for two things in Part 1: 1 ) everyday vocabulary and 2) basic grammar.
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Q. Where is your favourite place to meet your friends?
“There’s a really great, chilled out coffee shop not far from my home, which is pretty centrally located for everyone, and a couple of us will usually meet up a few times a week to catch up and have a natter.
“I don’t think we really have any particular place where we like to meet up, and it really depends on what we feel like doing. Sometimes we’ll get together at a restaurant for a bite to eat after work, or on a weekend it could be the local park or just hanging out at some shopping mall.”
- To chill out
This means to relax/to calm down, instead of worrying or feeling anxious
“After a long day in work, i love to come home and just chill out while watching a good movie.”
- To natter
To natter means to talk or chat casually about unimportant matters.
“I love meeting up with my best friend and having a good natter over a cup of coffee.”
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Q. Do you think some meeting places are more suitable than others?
“Yeah, sure…. I think if you’re just meeting with your regular friends, then pretty much anywhere is suitable. However if it’s something related to business, or a first date it would be more suitable to choose somewhere a little more formal to meet up.”
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Q. Are there many popular meeting places in your hometown?
“Yes, there’s a big coffee culture here, with great coffee shops to be found everywhere, with something to suit everyone’s taste. There’s lots of new trendy places where young people love to meet up, as well as plenty of quieter and more chilled out cafes for people who want to chat and chill out.”
“Yeah, there’s a huge shopping mall in the area I live in where many young people love to meet up on weekends, especially if it’s raining. There’s also a big park where a lot of older people love to meet up in the evenings, or early mornings, as well as a lot of coffee shops where people sit and chat for hours on end.”
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Q. How often do you meet your friends?
“Normally we’ll catch up at least once or twice a week, usually on weekends….. Grabbing a bite to eat in one of our favourite restaurants, and then going for a coffee or milk tea, or maybe one or two beers.”
“Well, as I’m usually quite busy with both my work and personal life, I don’t actually get to meet my friends as often as I used to, but we do try to catch up at least once a month.”
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Q. Have your favourite meeting places changed since you were a child?
“Yes, when I was a little kid, I guess I saw my friends just about every day, and I remember we used to be out playing soccer on the street or in the local park after school, until our mothers called us in for dinner.”
“Sure , back then we were happy to just meet up in the local park, or play in each other’s homes, and it was always spontaneous. However, now we’re all grown up, with more responsibilities, and busy lives, it’s usually a pre-planned get together at a cafe or restaurant.”
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Q. Are some places safer than others to meet someone?
“Yes, of course…. If I was going to meet someone late at night for example, I’d arrange it to be a well lit public place, so there would be no safety concerns. “
“Well, to be honest my hometown is a very safe place, but I would normally choose somewhere like a coffee shop, so if one of us was late, it would be no big deal while waiting for the other person.”
More example part 1 questions and answers with audio
How to talk about your studies -IELTS part 1
Your hometown – questions and answers
How to describe the area you live in answers
IELTS speaking part 1 success-Direct questions
