Using the table above and the examples I wrote above, write down some ideas about the weather in your hometown. If there are differences, then write about all of those things. If the weather is the same all year round you have to talk about that.
When you have written some ideas down, practice speaking out loud.
I have asked students what can people do in their hometown and I often receive one answer — NOTHING!
There’s nothing to do in my hometown. It’s so boring.
That can’t be true. There must be things for people to do. Even if you don’t like to do these things, other people may enjoy doing these things and that means there are definitely some activities that people can do in your hometown.
Here is a list of ideas to inspire you.
Going to the gym
Playing tennis
Walking in the hills on the outskirts of town
Walking on the seafront of the town
Shopping malls and going shopping
Coffee shops and coffee culture
Eating out and going to restaurants
Going to bars and nightclubs (for older students!)
Dancing in the town square
Visiting the library
Helping charity organisations
Fishing in the local river
Swimming in the swimming pool
Many evening classes in the local community college
Now let me show you some examples
There is a swimming pool in my hometown and many people go there. Whenever I go there, it always seems very busy. I try to go early in the morning to avoid all the crowds.
The pool is really nice and clean. There is an area for the serious swimmers to swim in laps and then there is an area for people and children who just want to lounge around in the water and cool off a little bit.
There is also a diving area with three diving boards. The top board is very high, but I jumped off it once!
We are lucky because in my hometown we have so many restaurants. I think you could go out to dinner every night of the week and still not visit every restaurant in the city.
And the restaurants are all very different in style and cuisine. We have the local food but we also have Indian, Thai, French and Italian. It’s really nice for people to go out in the evening and eat a delicious meal with friends and family.
In my hometown, some older ladies like to go to the town square and do a special kind of dancing. They do it for exercise I think but also they can meet up and chat with each other. So it’s a social activity for them too.
Some people say that the music they play when they do their dancing is too loud. But I think we should just let them do it. They’re not really causing anyone any harm.
Look at the list of ideas I gave you above.
Use these and the examples and write down your own ideas for talking about things to do in your hometown. Practice together with a friend or show your teacher.
The architecture in your hometown means all the buildings. Are these buildings very old and traditional? Or new and modern? Is the architecture boring — if so, why do you think so?
You can use the following words to describe buildings and architecture in your hometown.
Poor | High-rise | Residential |
Wooden | Expensive | Old |
Traditional | Beautiful | Modern |
Luxurious | Spacious | Steel and glass |
Brick | Boring | Ugly |
Many cities these days have a downtown area with many high-rise buildings, all very modern and expensive. The suburbs of the city might consist of smaller houses and buildings or low-rise buildings — this is where the people usually live.
Let me show you some examples
Bath is a very old city, and the architecture is very old. Most of the buildings in the centre of the city are over 200 years old. I think there is a law to protect these buildings and houses. They look nice because they all have the same colour, made out of a special sandstone found in the local area.
But once you leave the city centre, the architecture changes. The houses are more modern in the suburbs. This is where people live.
The downtown area of my city is filled full of high-rise buildings. They are all very high and look very modern. It feels so busy walking around this area surrounded by such high buildings. Some of the buildings are so high that you can walk on one side of the street and be in the shade from the sun.
I live in a very quiet village in the countryside. All the houses are pretty old and there is no real special architecture. People just need a place to live and the local post office to buy some things. There is an old church though, and it looks very nice from the outside. I don’t know how old it is, but it looks very old.
Write down your own ideas about the buildings in your hometown. When you have enough sentences speak them out loud with a friend or classmate.
Your hometown doesn’t just consist of the actual town itself. When talking about your hometown you can also talk about the surrounding area of the town or city where you live.
This is especially true of a smaller town.
Your town may be surrounded by countryside.
What is in the countryside?
Are there farms and little villages?
Are they developing the land and building more houses or factories?
There must be something in this area, now is the time for you to talk about it.
There might be hills or mountains in the surrounding area of your hometown. Or maybe you live near the sea in which case you can talk about that.
Whatever exists just outside your hometown you can talk about it in the IELTS test. This is all part of the description of where you live and the examiner wants to hear about it.
I’ll give you some examples:
The surrounding area of my hometown is just countryside. Some small villages with just a few people living there. There is a new factory that makes tyres just outside my town. I think many people from my hometown work there now.
If you go south of my town, there is a big lake. I have gone past this lake and seen people fishing there.
All around my hometown are hills. It’s like my entire town is in a big hole in the ground! But it’s nice to see all the hills around the town. In the summer, they all look so green and in the winter, if it snows, all the hills are covered and everything looks white.
What is in the surrounding area of your hometown?
Take a few minutes and write down some ideas and thoughts. You must have seen what is just outside your hometown. Talk about this for a few minutes if you can.
If you live in a very small town, then chances are you may have only one bus an hour that takes you to the nearest big town. Or no bus at all.
In a bigger town, you could have several bus services taking people to different parts of the town. Or to other towns and the nearest big city.
You might have a train service. You might live in a big city and have a subway system.
The fact is that every town and city has a public transportation system — even if it is only one bus an hour.
These are the main kinds of public transportation:
Taxi (not really public but let’s put it in there)
Other lesser-known systems:
Shared bike (many cities use this these days)
The best way to talk about this is to look at the following questions and answer them:
What is this public transportation system?
Why do you use it?
Why do other people in your hometown use it?
Is it convenient?
Is it cheap/expensive to use?
How many lines does it have? (for bus and subway)
Is it crowded during rush hour?
And here is some vocabulary you might use when talking about public transportation:
Miss | Stop | Exit |
Line | Change | Commuters |
Fare | Catch | Delay |
Ticket | Pass (a special card) | Passengers |
Leave | Cancel | Run |
Unreliable | Rush hour | On-time |
When talking about the public transportation system in your hometown, in the IELTS test I advise you to talk about the most common or most popular public transportation system. If you try to talk about some public transport that is less known or used, you could run into trouble.
That means that you should only really talk about the bus, the subway or the train.
You can add at the end of your talk that there are other kinds of public transportation in your hometown.
Something like this:
…we also have many taxis, and a ferry that takes people over the river, but I have never used it. I only use the subway as it is the most convenient.
Shall we look at a couple of examples?
In my hometown, we have a new subway system. It is brand-new, so it is very clean and modern-looking. There are only three lines so far but there will be more lines in the future.
It is so much better than the bus. Much quicker and much more convenient. We don’t have any traffic jams now!
Some people complain and say that it is more expensive than the bus. It is a little more expensive but I think it is worth it for the convenience and the speed.
During rush hour it is a little difficult to get a seat but if you arrive early, you can find a seat no problem. I really love the subway in my hometown, it just makes going to school so much easier.
We have a bus system in my hometown. There are plenty of buses to take you wherever you want to go. But if you use the bus during rush hour, then you will definitely get stuck in traffic. There’s just no escaping it.
Sometimes I use a shared bike. These are easy to find and they are cheap to use. If it’s raining, I don’t use the shared bike but most other days I do.
You want to try?
Look at all the vocabulary and make sure you know the meanings of the words and then make sentences of your own.
Then think about the public transportation systems in your hometown and which one is the most common for people to use.
Write down some ideas in your notebook and make sentences.
Then with a friend speak them out loud.
Practice every day!
Do you have many shops in your hometown? Are there just a few local shops or do you have a giant shopping mall with all the latest fashion brands?
Every town has at least one shop to buy something.
These are the main kind of shops you might have in your town:
supermarket | greengrocer | baker |
butcher | fishmongers | florist |
wine store | drug store | convenience store |
book store | pet store | candy store |
As I have said before, let’s look at some questions and you answer them one by one.
What kind of shops and stores are there in your hometown?
What can people buy in these places?
Where are all the shops and stores?
Are they expensive?
What kind of people go there?
And then let’s look at some examples
I live in a big city and there are many shopping malls. There is one big shopping mall near my home and it is very popular with people, especially young people.
Younger people like to go there because it looks very fashionable and modern. All the shops are mainly selling fashionable clothes and there are two cool coffee shops on the first floor where you can sit and drink coffee.
The shopping mall huge. It is on five floors. On the top floor, there is a cinema and in the basement, there is a supermarket but it is a little expensive I think. I don’t go there. I only go to the clothes stores and shoe stores with my friends. We can’t always buy something we like but we like to look!
If I go to the mall with my friends, we like to drink coffee after we have looked all around the stores.
There are many small shops and stores in my neighbourhood. These shops are not very fashionable but they are very convenient and they sell many useful things that we might need in the house or in our daily life.
One shop we always use in the nearest convenience store. It is open until very late and opens very early in the morning. If we run out of things that we need then we can always go to the convenience store and buy what we need.
I see many of my neighbours there and my father always goes there in the morning to buy cigarettes.
The shop sells newspapers, snacks and sandwiches, soft drinks and ice cream. Every time I go there, they always have customers inside.
Now it’s your turn.
Look up the vocabulary and make sure you understand what all the words mean. Make your own sentences if you wish.
Then look at the questions above and the examples. This can help you to form your own answers. Write down all your ideas and put them into sentences in order.
Then practice speaking out loud.
You will not need to talk about all of the above topics about your hometown in the IELTS test.
If you were to talk about your hometown using all the topics included in this guide you would be talking for about 30 minutes!
The reason I included all the topics above is so you can answer any question the examiner fires at you in the IELTS test. If he asks you to talk about shopping or public transportation in your hometown, then you should be prepared. If he asks you about food or customs in your hometown, no problem for you.
Just go through all the steps and you can find out how to talk about your hometown no matter the question.
And as always — let me know in the comments below!
30 thoughts on “how to talk about your hometown in english”.
It is so important to cover these areas used for IELTS tests because they are the ones that often catch students off guard. I especially liked the study charts as they ground students with vocabulary and observation points. The ideas also triggered memories of towns I’ve visited. Travel really helps as it gives you things to compare your town with. For example I visited a tiny town in Sweden and it was like a charming hobbit town with wondrous new customs and scenery quite unlike my own tiny hometown.
That is a great idea, Leona. I forgot to add that to the article… I used to ask students to compare their hometown to the big city we were living in and talk about the similarities and differences. It gives them a lot more to talk about, and in the IELTS test that really helps. How was Sweden? I’ve always wanted to visit.
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Describe Your Hometown IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic
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The blog first discusses some sample questions that are based on the topic of ‘Hometown’ for IELTS Speaking Part 1. The blog also gives out some sample answers to these questions, followed by frequently asked questions on the IELTS Speaking module.
What is the name of your hometown.
My hometown is Chandigarh. It is the capital of Punjab, located in the Northwestern part of the state. It is also known as ‘The City Beautiful’. |
My hometown ‘Chandigarh’ is a medium-sized city. Therefore, it is easy for its residents to travel around. They can easily save a lot of time. | |
My hometown ‘Chandigarh’ is not a metropolis, but it is not small either. However, it is not a crowded place. It is a clean and green city. It is also the capital city and one of the most modern cities in the northern region. |
I have lived in Chandigarh for the last twenty years. It is indeed a long time to live in a city that I call home. My entire social circle is here. However, I want to work in a different city to broaden my horizons. | |
I have lived in Chandigarh since my birth. I was born and completed my schooling there. |
Yes, I like my hometown very much because it is one of the most modern places in the region. It also serves one of the best delicacies and has fabulous food among all the cities in the region. | |
Yes, I like my hometown of Shimla. It is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, located in the Shivalik Hills. It is famous for its various tourist spots, especially Mall Road, and attracts tourists from around the world. |
I am from Delhi, the capital of India. The only thing I dislike about it is traffic jams, which occur regularly in the city. These traffic jams are quite annoying during rush hours. | |
I love my city, but as they say, every rose has thorns. Similarly, there are certain things I dislike about my hometown. The public transport could be faster here, and I often get fed up with it. So, if only the public transport system could be improved, my hometown would be the best place to live. |
My hometown is one of the greenest places in the region. It is home to many public parks I often visit with my friends to relax. | |
I live in Delhi, the capital city of India. It is really known for its delicious food. The city is home to restaurants with cuisines from around the world, not only from India. |
Yes, I like living in Chandigarh. It is an eco-friendly city, and the environment is very pleasant there. | |
Yes, I love living in my city. It is a very happening place. It is home to the region’s music industry, and you see a number of singers coming here for concerts. |
I belong to Delhi, the capital of India. It is one of the largest cities in the world and has a population of about 31 million. | |
My hometown is a medium-sized city in the foothills of Shivalik mountain ranges. It is one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the country. Its residential areas are divided into sectors and have wide roads. |
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Your hometown is a common part-one topic in the IELTS Speaking test. You might be asked, “What is your hometown like?”
The word ‘like’ is used in different ways. Remember that these two questions have quite different meanings:
Question two: “What is your hometown like ?”
This means: describe your hometown. Here, you don’t have to say what you like or don’t like, just describe it (although you can say what you like and dislike if you want to).
In your answer, just describe one or two things, not more. You only want to speak for 10 or 20 seconds in your part-one answers.
Don’t worry about using a very advanced vocabulary. You can begin to do that in part two.
Example answers.
Here are 10 good answers to this question.
1. My hometown is a very big capital city. It’s a huge bustling metropolis with a very fast pace of life, and millions of people rushing around.
3. I’m originally from Crete, which is a Greek island. It’s an extremely hot place with stunning beaches, and the cuisine is amazing. The local cheese and olive oil and tomatoes and other ingredients are all fresh and absolutely delicious.
4. My hometown is called Harpin, in the northeast of China. Its most notable feature is that it gets very, very cold in winter: as low as minus 35 degrees. That’s why it’s known as the ‘Ice City.’
6. I grew up in a suburb of Mexico City. Mexico City has many fantastic historical sights to see, which attract many tourists each year, such as Constitution Square, and the Temple Mayor.
7. I come from Krakow in Poland. It’s a really beautiful city, with many old buildings and wonderful architecture. The only problem is the air becomes quite polluted in winter because people there burn a lot of coal to keep warm.
9. I actually left my hometown because I found it very small and boring. It’s a rural town in Colombia, with lots of agriculture and farms. There’s nothing to do there, so I left a long time ago.
10. My hometown is nice because it’s very green. There are so many parks throughout the city, and there are also some gorgeous mountains nearby, which are great for climbing in summer.
Focus on fluency : speak as quickly as you can, without hesitation.
Don’t talk for too long. Use the three-step YES Method to keep it short and simple.
Record yourself. Set up your voice recorder and ask aloud, “What is your hometown like?”
Keep doing this and you’ll soon be ready for part one of your IELTS Speaking test.
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1.Please describe your hometown a little
Where do I begin? My hometown is marvelous. It was the heart of (the center of) the Inca Empire, and is home many ancient Inca ruins, especially Machu Picchu. It lies at 3,100 meters up in the mountains. You can do a lot of trekking, site seeing, visit incredible natural landscapes, etc. It’s a perfect mixture of the ancient and modern world.
2. How long have you been living there?
I was born and raised in Cusco. I’ve lived there for my entire life, except for when I went to Lima, the capital city, to study my Bachelor’s Degree. After that, I needed to escape the hustle and bustle (noise from a big city) and come back to my lovely town.
3. What do you like (most) about your hometown?
I love that it’s a mix between the ancient and modern world. Furthermore, I like the mix of the indigenous (native people) and Spanish influence. Sometimes it feels like I’m walking in the shoes of the Incas. Furthermore, there is definitely a warm, friendly feel to the town which makes it a pleasant place to live.
4. Would you like to live there in the future?
Although my city is magical, I would consider moving somewhere else in the world. I think sometimes people become too accustomed to (used to) their daily routine. So, perhaps when and if I have a family, I would consider moving to another country in South America or to Spain. It would be our adventure!
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You may be required to write a home essay in school or in a variety of higher education programs, particularly those in social sciences.
You may be required to describe your hometown and how it affected your childhood and adolescence. Alternately, the essay may cover your dream house and what you would like to see in it.
Such essays generally appreciate originality and cleverness, and you should make them interesting and engaging. However, you should not go overboard with additions and expressions, as some of them may be excessive or unnecessary.
This article will help you understand what you should and should not do when writing a home essay of either variety. When discussing the topic of your hometown, you should consider a variety of aspects, as this sort of essay is not solely about yourself.
Your family biography would be a good choice among various home essay topics to provide background to your childhood and describe your upbringing.
Prominent memories would also be helpful, as your perception of your childhood tends to be the primary focus of this variety of essay. As such, you should not discuss factors that you learned about later on unless they are directly relevant to the story.
You should also try to avoid letting such knowledge twist what you remember of the circumstances. You may note that you later learned that the reality was different from what you remember as a child, but you should always mention the latter.
When discussing your ideas of a perfect house, you will want to cover a variety of aspects. The physical parameters, such as location, size, design, color scheme, and many other options you have to consider when furnishing your home are important topics.
However, the essay will want you to provide a more complete picture, including your idea of your future family and other inhabitants.
Examples of what you can use include what pets you would like to have, possibly with details such as breed and gender, and other home essay titles.
However, you should generally not reveal too many private details and be non-specific about your family. The essay is primarily about yourself, and the family should be described in basic details such as the number of children.
Here are some additional tips for your writing process:
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Most of the examiners on IELTS Speaking test open the interview with questions on hometown. Although the topic is simple, you must practice the subject well. If you do that, you will be much more confident in your actual IELTS Speaking exam . Here are some sample questions and answers.
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Where is your hometown?
My hometown is Shrinagar which is the summer capital of Kashmir. It surrounds the beautiful Dal lake and is itself surrounded by beautiful mountains. This only adds to the beauty of the place. Shrinagar is a famous tourist town and is renowned for being a paradise on earth.
What do you like about it?
There are a lot of things to like about Shrinagar. It has a lot of scenic beauty which attracts a lot of tourists from around the world. The thing that the tourists as well I like is Dal Lake. It is a gigantic lake and has small islands that have been converted into restaurants and shops. There are houseboats that you can spend the night in drinking Kahvah, the famous tea.
What do you not like about it?
I dislike the fact that Shrinagar has been part of a conflict that has lasted for over seventy years. This has taken an impact on the life of the people living there. Curfews are very common, and attacks on people in public are very common. This has erased the peace of mind that people had before.
How important is your hometown to you?
My hometown is significant to me. It describes my roots and my upbringing. It also gives me a sense of identity and belonging. My hometown is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Do you think you will continue to live in your hometown?
No. Given the political climate as well as the situation there, it would be prudent for us to move to a different state until it calms down. Additionally, the education opportunities are not that great here either.
What is your country famous for?
My country is famous for a lot of things. In the past, it has led to a lot of advancements in science and technology. Even now, my country is known for its positive attitude towards achieving newer heights in all sectors of science. It is also known for its culture and for people that continually strive for knowledge and impart it to others.
Where do you live in your country?
I live in a state called Maharashtra in a small city Pune which is also known as the city of colleges. This is famous for having an unbelievable number of colleges for various disciplines.
Is it an exciting place to live?
Absolutely. There are a lot of excellent restaurants with friendly people who tell you interesting stories about their life. People always help you should you have any difficulty with anything. Almost every day is an interesting day here.
Cue card on an interesting event in your hometown, talk about an interesting event that happened in your hometown..
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The only exciting incident that comes to mind is a concert that took place in November last year. This was a massive incident as due to the constant attacks, curfews and the overall situation of my hometown, nothing significant happens. The concert included hugely popular music bands like BTS, Green Day, One Direction and AC/DC. Individual artists like Ritviz and DIVINE were also participating.
Aside from the bands, there were also stalls from multinational food corporations. This is also a big thing as companies that have not been set up within the state are not allowed to operate inside the state. This event took place in mid-November as an effort to raise awareness of the inter-nation conflict regarding that particular state. The organisers hoped to create awareness using that same event.
The people in my hometown were delighted that such a big event was happening. They were also scared due to the possibility of an attack at the venue. When the concert took place, the people came in droves. There were far more people than were expected. The show was a surprising success given that people were skeptical of the whole event.
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Are you planning to live in your hometown in the future?
Well, as stated, I am from Shrinagar. So. considering the fact the almost the entire state is in unrest, I am not planning to stay there in the future. Additionally, we had to sell our properties before moving from there, so it could be a while before we save enough to buy any properties there.
How has your hometown changed over the years?
Well, my hometown has more or less stayed the same culturally. The only change that has occurred is the physical appearance of my hometown has undergone a more modern outlook. For example, instead of building houses out of wood, you will find that many people have turned to cement or other more robust materials.
Is there any way your hometown could be made better?
Yes. The beautiful lake near the town has become dirty due to environmental pollution. It could be cleaned and restored to its former glory. Additionally, the conflict that my hometown has been marred by should be resolved. This will help increase the quality of life for all people and open new gateways like better education and business opportunities.
Are there good transportation links to your hometown?
My hometown has one of the most unique transportation links in the country. We have Shikaras which are small boats which take people across the lake to their homes from one side to another. This is an excellent means of transport and is very efficient as the lake divides the town.
What kind of jobs do the people in your hometown do?
Most of the people here are hotel owners. My hometown prides itself on being a tourist destination, and therefore, there is a lot of demand for hotels in winter and spring. Others hold more normal jobs. Additionally, some people act as caretakers of nature.
How often do you visit your hometown?
I visit my hometown thrice in a year. First time at the beginning of the year, the second time at the beginning of spring and lastly, at the end of the year. I do this because it gives a perfect experience of my hometown going through the seasons.
How many people live in your hometown?
I do not know. If I had to guess, I would estimate around a few hundred thousand people live in my hometown. It is a small place in comparison to other areas, hence the small population size.
What is your hometown famous for?
My hometown is famous for its beauty which remains constant throughout the year. It is also known for its rich culture and kind people. Our food, as well as our drinks, are also famous throughout the world.
What’s the oldest part of your hometown?
The oldest part of my hometown would be Jawaharnagar. That part of town consists of houses that are many centuries old. My parents used to live in that area when they were children. It was once considered as a posh place to reside in.
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This sample essay on 'My Hometown' will help students in putting their thoughts together in the form of an essay. Students who want to improve their writing skills can also check the CBSE Essays on different topics. It will help them to score high marks in the writing section. Also, they will be able to take part in essay writing competitions.
The introduction part will consist of your name and current situation. Greet your reader and start with mentioning the name of your hometown. In the body paragraphs, describe the main features of your hometown such as climate, modern facilities, center of trade, educational institute, nature of the people, etc.
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However, do not overuse them or force them into your answers. Here are some Band 9 vocabulary you can use for 'Describe your Hometown - IELTS Speaking Part 1' with examples: Inquire: Meaning: Ask for information. Example: During this part, the examiner will introduce themselves and inquire about your identity. Cozy:
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This card will have instructions on it that tell you roughly what you should say. It will begin with "Describe…" and in this case it will say "Describe your hometown…". It may look like this: Describe your hometown. You should say: - where it is located. - what people do there. - what the climate is like.
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To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).
Tip 1: Understand the Cue Card. Before diving into your response, take a moment to comprehend every aspect of the cue card. It's not just about your hometown's description but also about conveying your personal connection to it. Tip 2: Structure Your Thoughts. Organize your response with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
They say that home is where the heart is, and for most people, their hometowns are an important and integral part of their very personality. Whether they stir fond memories or sad ones, and whether you plan to return someday or not, your hometown played an important role in helping you become the person you are today. 2.
Using the table above and the examples I wrote above, write down some ideas about the weather in your hometown. If there are differences, then write about all of those things. If the weather is the same all year round you have to talk about that. When you have written some ideas down, practice speaking out loud.
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IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic: u001d Hometown -Answers With Audio. 4435. By IELTS Practice Online. 1.Please describe your hometown a little. Where do I begin? My hometown is marvelous. It was the heart of (the center of) the Inca Empire, and is home many ancient Inca ruins, especially Machu Picchu. It lies at 3,100 meters up in the mountains.
When you are writing an essay about your home in school, you will usually want to concentrate on its current state. Discuss your family and possibly contemplate how your neighborhood changed throughout your upbringing. Try to avoid overly concentrating on any one aspect of your dream house at the expense of others.
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IELTS Speaking sample answers Hometown. Most of the examiners on IELTS Speaking test open the interview with questions on hometown. Although the topic is simple, you must practice the subject well. If you do that, you will be much more confident in your actual IELTS Speaking exam. Here are some sample questions and answers.