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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Home, Accommodation & Room

These are IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions on home, accommodation & room, with band 9 sample answers and tips. Part 1 answers should be two or three natural sentences that extend beyond a yes or no.

Questions

  1. Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in.
  2. How long have you lived there?
  3. What do you like about living there?
  4. What do you dislike about living there?
  5. What sort of accommodation would you most like to live in?
  6. Describe the room you live in.

Sample answers

Sample answer to these questions

I live in a spacious two-story house with my family, where I've resided since childhood. My room, while smaller than others, offers a lovely view of the garden and lake, which I cherish. I appreciate the comfort and light it provides, although I wish it were larger. Ideally, I would love to have a bigger house with a garden, away from busy roads, where I can enjoy nature and have ample space.

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