HOW TO TALK ABOUT CITIES IELTS SPEAKING

IELTS Speaking: Cities (Lesson Notes Summary) 1. Introducing a City Location / Size: Use phrases like "located in/to the north of," "in the vicinity of the city centre." Industry & Economy: Categorize into primary (agriculture, mining), secondary (manufacturing), and tertiary/service industries (tourism, finance, IT). Interesting Places: Focus on 1–2 key places with rich details rather than listing 10 places. Use expressions like "Tourists tend to flock to..." and "Visitors are drawn by..." 2. Useful Descriptive Vocabulary & Collocations Dreary / Dull weather: Gloomy or depressing weather. Mild climate: Neither hot nor cold. Overcast: Cloudy. Holiday-makers: People on holiday/tourists. To go for a stroll: To take a short, leisurely walk. It throws it down: It rains heavily. 3. Urban Evolution & Trends Growth: Buildings and skyscrapers come up, sprung up, or cropped up. Modern Changes: Influx of citizens, increased urbanization, urban sprawl, and disappearing high street shops (notably in the wake of the coronavirus). 4. Pros & Cons of City Life Advantages: Access to culture, high convenience, reliable public transport, better job opportunities, and higher quality education/standard of living. Disadvantages: Severe pollution (air, noise, water), overcrowding, wealth inequality, high cost of living, and getting stuck in the "rat race" (boring 9-to-5 routine). Reference from Keith Speaking Academy Live Lesson Notes