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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Learning a new skill

The examiner asks questions like these in Part 1. Answer each one aloud in 2–3 sentences, about 20–30 seconds.

Have you learned any new skills recently?
How did you learn it?
Do you prefer learning from a teacher or on your own? [Why?]
Is there a skill you would like to learn in the future?
Do you think it is easy to learn new skills as an adult?

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How to answer Part 1 questions

Answer the question, then add one reason or a short example.
Do not learn answers by heart. Part 1 is about you, and memorised answers sound memorised.
If a question asks why, say why. Short one-word answers cost fluency marks.

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