Written by David S. Wills · September 25, 2017
The topic of family and friends is a common one in the IELTS exam. It can arise in any section, but it’s probably most common in the speaking test. Being able to talk fluently about your family and friends is therefore important. In today’s article, I will show you how to boost your IELTS score by mastering this topic.
Family and Friends Vocabulary
There are certain words I’m going to assume that all my readers already know:
- Mother
- Father
- Brother
- Sister
- Best friend
And so on.
These are the basics and you should be confident enough to talk simply about your family or friends with this vocabulary. However, there are some words that are a bit more advanced and may make your English sound more fluent.
Check out this PPT I made that includes some really important IELTS vocabulary for talking about friends and family:
Speaking Test
In the speaking exam, the topic of family or friends could come up at any time. In parts one and two you might be asked to talk about:
- Your experiences as a child
- Things you do with your friends
- An influential family member
