Describe a website or app you use often
Describe a website or app you use often.
You should say:
- what it is
- how you found out about it
- what you use it for
And explain why you use it so often.
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One-minute preparation plan
Explain features in simple terms, as if the examiner had never used the app.
| Cue card point | What to note (keywords only) |
|---|---|
| What it is | 1–2 specific details: a name, a place, a time, or an example |
| How you found out about it | 1–2 specific details: a name, a place, a time, or an example |
| What you use it for | 1–2 specific details: a name, a place, a time, or an example |
| And explain why you use it so often. | Your main reason plus how it affected you—save 30 seconds for this |
Sample answer
An app I use almost every day is a language-learning app that teaches vocabulary through short daily lessons.
I found out about it around two years ago from a colleague who was learning Spanish. She was always doing quick exercises on her phone during our lunch break, and when I asked about it, she showed me how it worked, so I downloaded it that evening.
I mainly use it to keep my French from getting rusty. Each lesson takes about five minutes and mixes listening, speaking and matching exercises, and the app reminds you to review words just before you're likely to forget them. I usually do a lesson on the bus to work, and sometimes another before bed.
I use it so often mostly because it's so convenient; it fits into those small gaps in the day that I'd otherwise waste scrolling through social media. It also keeps track of how many days in a row I've practised, which sounds silly, but it genuinely motivates me not to break the streak.
About 172 words, roughly two minutes at a natural pace. This is an original example written for SpeakingIELTS to show structure and vocabulary—use it for ideas, not as a script to memorise. Real test cards are worded differently, and examiners notice rehearsed answers.
Useful words and phrases
- found out about it
- getting rusty
- just before you're likely to forget them
- fits into those small gaps
- keeps track of
- break the streak
Try using three of these in your own answer. For more topic vocabulary, see the vocabulary helper.
Part 3 follow-up questions
After this cue card, the examiner moves to a Part 3 discussion on the same theme. Give an opinion, a reason and an example for each.
- What are the most popular apps in your country?
- Do people spend too much time on their phones?
- Should children be allowed to use social media?
- How have apps changed the way people shop?
- Is it safe to share personal information with apps?
Practise these Part 3 questions
Check your own answer
Record yourself, then listen once and ask: did I cover every point, keep talking for close to two minutes, link ideas clearly, and explain my reasons at the end? The self-evaluation checklist covers all four speaking criteria.