You could be asked about books on any part of the IELTS Speaking test.
In Part 1 you might hear, “Do you enjoy reading books?”
In Part 2, you may have to describe your favorite book. (I’ll do that in my next video!)
In Part 3, you could be asked, “Do adults in your country have a habit of reading?”
8+ Book Vocabulary:
A real page-turner– a book you read quickly because it is so good
Gripping– exciting story that grabs your attention
Spine-tingling– very scary
Poignant– very sad/touching
A tear-jerker– something that makes you cry
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Genres of fiction books (similar to movies/TV)- horror, sci-fi, romance, crime fiction
Non-fiction books– biographies, memoirs, true-crime
It’s set in…– dystopian future (post-apocalyptic, dark world), idyllic English countryside
A twist– a surprising change in the story
Spawn/inspire a movie (franchise)
I see myself a bit in the character of…
Like an old friend– you know the book extremely well
Tale– story
Tome– huge, very long book
Please note that much of today’s vocabulary could be used to describe any story– books, movies, or TV shows.
Choose 3-4 of today’s phrases to add to your vocabulary notebooks!
Above all, reading is a vital habit to develop to help you in all facets of the IELTS Exam.
How would you use today’s vocabulary?
Leave us your example sentences in the comments section below!
