IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Topic : Study

•    Do you work or study?
•    Where do you study?
•    What is the name of your college/ university?
•    What subject are you studying?
•    Which part of the course do you enjoy most?
•     Why did you choose to study that?
•    Is it a difficult subject to study?
•    What is your favourite subject?
•    What kind of school did you go to?
•    What was your favourite subject at school?
•    What is the best thing about your university/school?
•    What part of university life do you like best?
•    What is the educational system like in your country?
•    What are your future study plans?
•    What kind of job would you prefer after graduation?
•    What is your career plan after you graduate?
•    Why are you taking the IELTS test?

Answers

• Do you work or study?

I am currently studying. I am in the 11th semester and my major is economics.

• Where do you study?

I study in the (…university name…). It is one of the best private universities in our country. My major is Economics.

• What is the name of your college/ university?

The name of my university is (…say the full name of your university…). It is more popularly known as (…name that people call it in short…).

• What subject are you studying?

My major is Economics. I completed my school majoring commerce and studying in Economics was a long dream for me.

• Which part of the course do you enjoy most?

I enjoy learning new things in every semester. The project works in each semester is the part I enjoy most. These projects enable me to work in a group and hands on the theories I learn throughout the semester.

• Why did you choose to study that?

Honestly, I did not particularly select this subject. I attended the university admission test in commerce faculty and based on my performance on the exam and interview with the faculty members, I was offered this subject from their end. I wanted to study in commerce faculty and now I feel very lucky that I was offered this major.

• Is it a difficult subject to study?

In a general sense, this subject requires extensive study, research, group works and other academic activities. Things are new and challenging in many cases but I think with passion and dedication it can be conquered. To me, it is a difficult yet very enjoyable subject.

• What is your favourite subject?

Economics without any doubt is my favourite subject. I am very fascinated to discover the connection of this subject in our everyday life and the global economic structure has made it more complex yet more intriguing. I love to explore different theories and researches done on this subjects and how economics is all around us.

• What kind of school did you go to?

In my early childhood, I studied in a local English medium school and then was shifted to a government school by my parents when I was in grade 7. I was in a cantonment college and I have finished my twelve class degree from there. Now I am studying at a large university which is one of the best public universities in my country.

• What was your favourite subject at school?

Organisational behaviour, microeconomics were my two most favourite subjects so far. These two subjects have built my base and love for the whole course and I still find it fascinating.

• What is the best thing about your university/school?

I love my university life. The classes, friends, teachers, university life, my freedom to do so many things and my participation in some charity works organised by the university are equally important to me. If I have to select one best thing about my university, I would choose my exposure to a diverse culture and academic life that has motivated and inspired me to do even better than I initially thought. I was exposed to a life and era that was unimaginable to me and that is the best part of my university life so far.

• What part of university life do you like best?

Well, I think my previous answer already covers this answer. However, I would say I enjoy most of my university life and my exposure to a whole new culture that I never imagined is the best part of my university life. My university life offers me a vision for my future and potential jobs sectors and I think this is the best part.

• What is the educational system like in your country?

I am glad that you asked this question. In our country, the primary education is mandatory for all and it is funded by the government unless someone wants to send his kids to a private English medium school. The secondary and tertiary education systems are also managed and run by the government and private organisations. The government controlled educational institutes are less costly and the curriculums are presented and monitored by the education board. On the other hand, the private educational institutes are bound to include some of the national curriculums and they mostly follow their own syllabus. In all universities and in many colleges, higher education is offered in English. The technical and vocational colleges and universities are also popular in our country and they mostly offer certification and degree in selected technical and practical skill related fields. The private universities are approved by the Government controlled bodies and they have to follow their rules very strictly. I am happy to see many changes brought to our educational system in the last few years and innovation and quality modern education is a vision our country has already started implementing.

• What are your future study plans?

It will take me 7-8 months more or so to finish my graduation and then I will try to get admitted to a foreign university which has a reputation for better education. There I will complete my Master’s degree and would get involved in a job. Besides doing the job I have plans to get enrolled in a professional MBS course to further my education. If time allows, I also wish to do some research based courses related to my academic background and interest.

•    What kind of job would you prefer after graduation?

I would prefer to work in a multinational company which will offer me a position related to my academic background and have a positive working environment to learn and explore new things. I would not worry too much about my designation and salary initially but the company must have sufficient scope for career enhancement.

• What is your career plan after you graduate?

For the first few years, I will work in a multinational company. Then maybe in 10 years, I will plan to start my own business. I would like to be an entrepreneur rather than working in a company for the rest of my life. I know being an entrepreneur is not that easy and it requires a lot of dedication and commitment. However, I would work to fulfil this plan after I finish my graduation.

• Why are you taking the IELTS test?

I am mainly taking the test to achieve a band score I require to apply in most of the reputed universities in Australia or Canada. As I have my plans to complete my Master’s degree in a reputed foreign university, the IELTS score is a pre-requisite to prove my ability to handle the language – English, and I need the score to even apply to those universities.