IELTS Speaking. Technology

Part 1

Do you use any gadgets on a daily basis?

Yes, surely I do... Although I would not call myself a geek or a techie, but I quite enjoy using all these new items like laptops and smartphones... All in all, we're living in the computer age and it's impossible ignore technological advance.

How often do you use Internet?

I use Internet every day... It helps me with my studies and it entertains me when I’m down... Surfing the Internet is my hobby... I also frequently use World Wide Web for communication purposes... Though I don't like social media like Facebook, I often use video conferencing for talking.

Do you own a computer? If so, how often do you use it and for what purposes?

Yes, I have a personal computer and a laptop... I use my laptop mainly for education... It is very light and fits in my bag easily, so I take it with me to school... Meanwhile, my PC has a large screen and convenient keyboard, so I use it for word processing and browsing websites...



Part 2

Now, have a look at the card and prepare a monologue.

Describe your favourite gadget. You should say:

  • What is it
  • When did you got it
  • How often do you use it

and say why is it so important to you


I don’t own many gadgets... I have a PC, laptop and a smartphone and I can’t imagine my life without either of those... However, my laptop is the most important piece of technology for me... I got it as a birthday present from my parents a few years ago. I use it nearly every day. Without it I wouldn’t be able to do my homework for the university... Also, I use it for surfing the internet and finding whatever I want, whether it is a piece of code for my project or a useful tip on how to cook a steak... Generally, it is an essential device for me...


Part 3

What do you think is important to know about computers?

First of all, you need to know how to enter a web address... how to navigate websites... It is very important nowadays to be able to surf the net for the information you need...

What is the most impactful piece of technology in our lives?

I think that the internet is the most important technology of our time... It gives us so many new opportunities to discover anything we want about our world! Wireless networks at home and public WiFi hotspots mean we can go online easily...

Do computers make it easier to study?

Yes, certainly. They help with everything, starting from writing and printing your own essay and ending with developing advanced programmes... Without computers studying would have been much more time-consuming and inefficient...