IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic – Home Accommodation
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Home accommodation is a topic that often comes up in the IELTS speaking part 1. Below you will find a list of some example questions and answers that you could encounter during part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test.
The questions below are based on the real IELTS speaking exam. They serve as a great IELTS Speaking Part 1 prediction questions to help you prepare better before your test.
Home / Accomodation Speaking Part 1 – Set 1
- Where do you currently live?I currently live in Marseille, in France. It is a multicultural city that is located by the Mediterranean Sea. It is also the third largest city in France.
- What type of accommodation do you live in?I live in a flat. Unfortunately, the cost of buying a house is too steep for me to be able to afford one at this time.
Home / Accomodation Vocabulary Speaking Part 1 – Set 1
- steep– high
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Set 2
- Where do you currently live?I live in a rented accommodation with some college friends, not far from our university. We don’t all study the same subject, but we get along very well. It also helps with the cost of living!
- What does your area look like?Our accommodation is at the heart of the city. It’s quite busy, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants around. The atmosphere is wonderful there, and it’s perfect for someone like me, who prefers to live in urban areas.
- Do any of your relatives live in your area?My sister works in one of the shops not too far from where I live. I see her once or twice a week.
Set 2 Vocabulary
- at the heart of – in the middle of
Set 3
- What type of accommodation do you live in?I live in a studio flat. I considered shared accommodation, but because my course is quite demanding, I felt it would be best for me to stay in a place where I can get plenty of peace and quiet to study properly.
Set 3 Vocabulary
- demanding – require a lot of work and attention
- peace and quiet – a situation or place with no disturbances or stress
Set 4
- Where do you currently live?I live in a shared accommodation quite close to my university with three roommates. We all study the same Zoology course. Our accommodation is very homy. We share a lot of the same interests, so we are able to make that accommodation our own.
Set 4 Vocabulary
- share a lot of the same interests – like/are interested in many of the same things, have many interests in common
Set 5
- What type of accommodation do you currently live in?I live in an apartment. It is quite spacious and perfectly suitable for a single occupier such as myself. I have been living there for the past year and a half.
Set 5 Vocabulary
- spacious – has plenty of space/room
Set 6
- What type of accommodation do you live in now?I currently live in a rented flat. It is in the outskirts of Orlando, as the cost of living is more affordable for me there, and I live by myself.
- How long have you been living in that property?I have been living in that flat for nearly a year now. It’s quiet and very convenient for a single occupier such as myself. It is in a highly accessible part of town, with grocery stores, cafés and shops nearby.
Set 6 Vocabulary
- outskirts – outside of the central district of a town or city
- cost of living – the price of rent, utility bills, groceries etc.
- occupier – resident in a rented accommodation
Set 7
- Where are you from?I come from Sydney, in Australia. Sydney is a metropolis and one of Australia’s largest cities. There is a world-famous Opera House, and people can cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- Do you live in a house or in an apartment?I currently live in a shared accommodation with friends from my course. It is a large house where each of us has our own room, however we share the common living area, the kitchen and the restroom
- How long have you been living there?I have been living in that accommodation since the beginning of this year. I had to move out of the previous accommodation I was staying at due to some water piping issues. It was a blessing in disguise, though, as I now get to live with great friends!
- How do you feel about the area you live in?It’s a very accessible location. There are two convenience stores down the road and grocery stores within walking distance. We do need to use public transportation to get to certain places, including our university building, but it’s a very convenient area overall!
Set 7 Vocabulary
- metropolis – large, busy city
- a blessing in disguise – when a negative event has positive outcomes
Set 8
- Where do you currently live?I live in a shared accommodation with other Art students from my course. We each have our own rooms, but we share the living space, kitchen and bathrooms. Or accommodation is quite centrally-located which is very convenient.
- How long have you been living at that place?I have been living there since the beginning of my university course, so for about a year and a half now, but it feels like yesterday I just moved in. Time flies when you are a having fun!
- What makes you want to stay in that area?To be quite honest, the location is compelling. The accommodation is close to the grocery stores and to cafes and restaurants. The accommodation itself it very comfortable and spacious, which makes us want to stay.
- Is there anything you would like to change about the area you live in?I don’t think so, honestly. I am happy as a clam here. I am a social butterfly, and so the location is really ideal for socialising and befriending new people. I honestly love it!
Set 8 Vocabulary
- it feels like yesterday – large, busy city
- time flies when you are a having fun – it feels like time has gone by so quickly
- compelling – impossible to resist
- happy as a clam – very happy
- social butterfly – a person who likes to socialise or be around people and friends
Set 9
- Where are you from?I am from Paris, in France. Paris is the capital city of France and it is widely-known by its nickname, the City of Love. It is famous for such landmarks as the Champs-Elysées et and the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur.
- What type of accommodation do you currently live in?I live in a flat at the moment. I am renting the property because purchasing a house would be way out of my budget. The flat is fairly small, but it has everything I need, including a kitchen and a bathroom.
Set 9 Vocabulary
- gave me a hand – helped me
Set 10
- Where are you from?I am from Leicester, in England. Leicester has a rich art scene, and is famous for being the city where the skeleton of King Richard III was found underneath a parking lot!
- What type of accommodation do you live in?I am currently renting a room in a shared house with some friends from university. We all get along very well and it is very easy to get to the university buildings from where we are staying.
Set 11
- Do you work?I do. I work as a wedding singer. My aim is to make the day feel as special as possible for the newly-wedded couple. Most people enjoy dancing at weddings, and I am happy to be able to contribute to the experience.
- What type of accommodation do you live in now?I currently live in a two-bedroom house. I live by myself so this is all the space I really need. The house is quite spacious and has a big kitchen, which is perfect for an avid cook such as myself.
