IELTS Life Skills B1 · Speaking

IELTS Life Skills B1 Phase 2b: discussion practice

You and the other candidate discuss a related topic for about four minutes. Talk to each other; the examiner prompts only if needed.

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Topic: College and further education

Discuss this topic with a partner. These questions can help if your conversation stops.

  • Did you go to college or university? What did you study?
  • What makes a good teacher for adults?
  • Is it better to go to college straight after school or to work first? Why?
  • Should college courses be free for everyone? Why or why not?
  • What would you like to learn at a college here?

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