{"id":1464,"date":"2023-09-08T20:40:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T18:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ieltsleader.com\/blog\/?p=1464"},"modified":"2026-11-01T17:28:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T15:28:28","slug":"ielts-speaking-part-2-topics-food-cooking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ieltsleader.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking-part-2-topics-food-cooking","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Speaking Part 2 Food &#038; Cooking: Cue Cards, Answers &#038; Vocabulary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is food on your list of IELTS Speaking topics to practise? It should be. Food and cooking come up again and again in <a href=\"https:\/\/ieltsleader.com\/speaking\/ielts-speaking-part-2\">IELTS Speaking Part&nbsp;2<\/a>, and they are also popular in Part&nbsp;1 and Part&nbsp;3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that everyone has something to say about food. The challenge is to say it with good vocabulary and without long pauses. On this page you will find eight common food cue cards with band&nbsp;7+ sample answers, useful food and cooking vocabulary, and typical Part&nbsp;1 and Part&nbsp;3 questions with answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mt-3 mb-3 not-in-feed\">\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1256780356303841\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Ad Display - Top (Blog) -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ad-responsive-1\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1256780356303841\" data-ad-slot=\"3291034206\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"takeaway\">\n<span class=\"takeaway__label\">How Part&nbsp;2 works<\/span>\n<p class=\"takeaway__text\">You get a cue card and 1 minute to make notes. Then you speak for 1 to 2 minutes. Cover every point on the card, add a short example or story, and finish with the &#8220;explain&#8221; part.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"food-cue-cards\">Food and cooking cue cards with sample answers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group prompt-block comparison__item comparison__item-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-food\">Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>what the food was<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>where and when you tried it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how it tasted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and explain whether or not you would try it again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group answer-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\">Sample Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I remember the first time I tried sushi. It was about three years ago, at a small Japanese restaurant near my home. A friend of mine had been recommending the place for months, so one evening I finally gave in and ordered a plate of salmon sashimi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be honest, I was a bit hesitant at first, because I had never eaten raw fish before and I expected it to taste fishy. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The salmon was incredibly fresh, soft and almost buttery, and with a little soy sauce and wasabi it had a really clean, delicate flavour. By the end of the evening I had also tried a few maki rolls, and I enjoyed all of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would I try it again? Absolutely. In fact, sushi has become one of my favourite treats, and I now order it whenever I want something light and healthy. That evening taught me that it is worth stepping out of my comfort zone when it comes to food.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:3rem;margin-bottom:3rem;\">\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Ad Display - Middle -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ad-responsive-2a\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1256780356303841\" data-ad-slot=\"2515386464\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group prompt-block comparison__item comparison__item-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learn-to-cook\">Describe a dish or cuisine that you would like to learn how to cook.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>what the dish or cuisine is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>why you want to learn how to cook it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>where you would learn how to cook it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and explain how you think learning to cook this dish or cuisine could benefit you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group answer-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\">Sample Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many dishes I would like to master, but the one that stands out is Thai green curry. I love Thai cuisine because it balances sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours in a way that few other cuisines do, and green curry is my absolute favourite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have tried making it at home a couple of times, but it never tastes quite like the one from my local Thai restaurant. I think the secret is in the curry paste, which I always buy ready-made. Ideally, I would like to take a cooking class with a Thai chef, so I could learn to make the paste from scratch and understand how the ingredients work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning to cook it would benefit me in several ways. First, I could enjoy my favourite dish whenever I like without ordering takeaway, which would save me quite a lot of money. Second, it would make me a more confident cook in general, and I would love to impress my friends with a home-made curry at our next dinner party.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group prompt-block comparison__item comparison__item-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learned-to-prepare\">Describe a food or drink that you learned to prepare.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>what it was<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>who taught you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how you learned to prepare it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and explain how you felt about learning to prepare it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group answer-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\">Sample Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first proper dish I learned to prepare was my grandmother&#8217;s pancakes. I must have been about ten years old, and I used to spend most of my summer holidays at her house in the countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every Sunday morning she made a huge stack of thin pancakes, and one day she asked me to help. She showed me how to whisk the eggs, milk and flour into a smooth batter, how hot the pan should be and, most importantly, how to flip a pancake without tearing it. My first few attempts were a disaster, but she just laughed and told me that the first pancake is always for the cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I felt incredibly proud when I finally made a whole batch on my own. Even now, whenever I make pancakes for my friends, I think of those mornings with her. It was not just about cooking; it was about spending time together, and that is why the memory means so much to me.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group prompt-block comparison__item comparison__item-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"restaurant\">Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>where the restaurant is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>what kind of food it serves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>who you went there with<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and explain why you enjoyed it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group answer-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\">Sample Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The restaurant I would like to talk about is a family-run Italian place in the old town of my city. It is tucked away in a quiet side street, so you could easily walk past it without noticing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They serve classic Italian dishes such as fresh pasta, risotto and wood-fired pizza, and almost everything is made on the premises. I went there for the first time with my sister to celebrate her birthday, and we have been regulars ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What I enjoy most is the atmosphere. The owner greets every guest personally, the place is cosy rather than fancy, and the portions are generous. The prices are reasonable too, considering the quality of the food. For me, a good restaurant is not only about what is on the plate but also about how it makes you feel, and that place always makes me feel at home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group prompt-block comparison__item comparison__item-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"foreign-food\">Describe a foreign food that you would like to try.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>what the food is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>where it comes from<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how you know about it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and explain why you would like to try it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group answer-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\">Sample Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One foreign dish I have always wanted to try is authentic Korean bibimbap. It is a bowl of warm rice topped with seasoned vegetables, a fried egg, some meat and a spicy chilli paste called gochujang, and you mix everything together before eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I first heard about it from a Korean colleague, who described it as the ultimate comfort food. Since then I have seen it in cooking videos and travel shows, and it always looks colourful and appetising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I would like to try it for two reasons. Firstly, I am curious about Korean cuisine in general, because it seems healthy and full of strong flavours. Secondly, I would love to eat it in Korea itself, ideally served in a hot stone bowl, which apparently makes the rice crispy at the bottom. I hope to visit Seoul in the next few years, and bibimbap is definitely at the top of my list.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group prompt-block comparison__item comparison__item-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"meal-friends\">Describe a meal you had with friends or family that you enjoyed.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>where you had it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>who you were with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>what you ate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and explain why you enjoyed it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group answer-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\">Sample Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One meal I really enjoyed was a long lunch at my grandparents&#8217; summer house last July, when the whole family got together for my grandmother&#8217;s eightieth birthday. There were about fifteen of us, from my youngest cousin, who was two, to my great-aunt, who is over ninety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We ate outside under the apple trees at a long table made of two tables pushed together. My grandmother insisted on cooking most of the food herself: new potatoes with dill, smoked fish, a big salad from the garden, and for dessert her famous rhubarb cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I enjoyed it because it was so relaxed. Nobody was in a hurry, the lunch went on until the evening, and people kept changing seats to talk to someone else. It is rare for the whole family to be in one place, so it felt special, and I think my grandmother was happier that day than I have seen her for years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group prompt-block comparison__item comparison__item-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"traditional-food\">Describe a traditional food in your country.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>what it is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how it is made<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>when people eat it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and explain why it is popular.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group answer-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\">Sample Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A very traditional food in my country is black bread, a dark, heavy rye bread with a slightly sour taste. For many people it is not just food but part of our identity, and people who move abroad often say it is what they miss most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is made from rye flour, water, salt and a sourdough starter, which some families have kept alive for generations. The dough is left to rise slowly for many hours, then baked in a hot oven, often with caraway seeds or malt for flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People eat it every day, for breakfast with butter and cheese, or with soup at lunch. It is popular partly because rye grows well in our cold climate, so it has been eaten here for centuries, and partly because it keeps you full for a long time. It is also considered healthier than white bread, which helps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group prompt-block comparison__item comparison__item-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cooked-for-others\">Describe a time when you cooked for other people.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>who you cooked for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>what you cooked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how you prepared it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and explain how you felt about it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group answer-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\">Sample Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most memorable time I cooked for other people was when I made dinner for my girlfriend&#8217;s parents for the first time, about a year ago. They were coming to our flat, and I wanted to make a good impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I decided to make lasagne, because it is something I have cooked many times, plus a green salad and a chocolate mousse for dessert. I started the day before by making the meat sauce, because it tastes better after a night in the fridge, and on the day itself I assembled the lasagne and baked it about an hour before they arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I felt really nervous all day, and I kept checking the oven far too often. But in the end everything went well: her father had a second helping and asked for the recipe, which I took as a very good sign. I think cooking for someone is a good way to show you care, and I felt quite proud of myself afterwards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"food-vocabulary\">Useful food and cooking vocabulary for IELTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examiners reward precise, natural vocabulary. Instead of saying that food is &#8220;good&#8221; or &#8220;tasty&#8221;, try some of these words and phrases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"band-table-wrap\"><table class=\"band-table\"><thead><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>Words and phrases<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Taste and texture<\/strong><\/td><td>flavourful, mouth-watering, spicy, savoury, bland, crispy, tender, rich, light and refreshing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cuisine and dishes<\/strong><\/td><td>cuisine, local delicacy, signature dish, street food, comfort food, a three-course meal, home-made<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cooking<\/strong><\/td><td>to follow a recipe, from scratch, to bake, to grill, to stir-fry, to season, a pinch of salt, ingredients<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eating habits<\/strong><\/td><td>to eat out, takeaway, a balanced diet, a sweet tooth, a picky eater, to grab a bite, ready meals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Useful phrases<\/strong><\/td><td>to whet your appetite, to be full, to try something new, to step out of your comfort zone<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"food-part-1\">IELTS Speaking Part&nbsp;1: food and cooking questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Part&nbsp;1 the examiner asks short questions about you. Answer in two or three sentences: give a direct answer, then a reason or an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sample-answers\">\n<div class=\"sample-answer\"><p class=\"sample-answer__q\"><span class=\"sample-answer__n\">1<\/span>Do you like cooking?<\/p><div class=\"sample-answer__a\"><p>Yes, I do, although I don&#8217;t have much time for it during the week. At weekends I like trying new recipes, especially pasta dishes, because cooking helps me relax after a busy week.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sample-answer\"><p class=\"sample-answer__q\"><span class=\"sample-answer__n\">2<\/span>What is your favourite food?<\/p><div class=\"sample-answer__a\"><p>It has to be my mum&#8217;s chicken soup. It is simple, but it always reminds me of home, and I don&#8217;t think any restaurant could make it better.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sample-answer\"><p class=\"sample-answer__q\"><span class=\"sample-answer__n\">3<\/span>How often do you eat out?<\/p><div class=\"sample-answer__a\"><p>Probably once or twice a week. I usually grab a quick lunch near my office, and on Fridays my friends and I often go to a local Vietnamese restaurant.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sample-answer\"><p class=\"sample-answer__q\"><span class=\"sample-answer__n\">4<\/span>Do you like trying new food?<\/p><div class=\"sample-answer__a\"><p>Definitely. Whenever I travel, I try to eat local street food rather than going to international chains, because it&#8217;s the best way to get to know a culture.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sample-answer\"><p class=\"sample-answer__q\"><span class=\"sample-answer__n\">5<\/span>Can you cook well?<\/p><div class=\"sample-answer__a\"><p>I&#8217;m not a professional, but I can cook a few dishes well. My speciality is a vegetable stir-fry, which takes about fifteen minutes and is quite healthy.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"food-part-3\">IELTS Speaking Part&nbsp;3: food discussion questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3-guide-link wp-block-paragraph\">New to Part&nbsp;3? See <a href=\"https:\/\/ieltsleader.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking-part-3-how-to-answer\">how to give band&nbsp;7+ answers in Speaking Part&nbsp;3<\/a>, with simple and stronger answers compared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part&nbsp;3 questions are more general and abstract. Give a longer answer, compare situations and explain causes and effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sample-answers\">\n<div class=\"sample-answer\"><p class=\"sample-answer__q\"><span class=\"sample-answer__n\">1<\/span>Why do people eat more fast food today than in the past?<\/p><div class=\"sample-answer__a\"><p>I think the main reason is lifestyle. Many people work long hours and simply don&#8217;t have the energy to cook in the evening. Fast food is cheap, quick and available everywhere, and food delivery apps have made it even more convenient. The downside, of course, is that it is often high in fat and salt.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sample-answer\"><p class=\"sample-answer__q\"><span class=\"sample-answer__n\">2<\/span>Should children learn to cook at school?<\/p><div class=\"sample-answer__a\"><p>In my opinion, yes. Cooking is a basic life skill, and if children learn to prepare simple, healthy meals, they are less likely to depend on ready meals when they grow up. It could also teach them about nutrition and where food comes from.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sample-answer\"><p class=\"sample-answer__q\"><span class=\"sample-answer__n\">3<\/span>How has food in your country changed over the years?<\/p><div class=\"sample-answer__a\"><p>It has become much more international. When my parents were young, people mainly ate traditional local dishes, but today you can find sushi, Indian curries and Mexican food in almost every city. At the same time, I think younger people are rediscovering traditional recipes, which is a positive trend.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"practise\">Practise on your own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose one of the cue cards above, set a timer for 1 minute to make notes, and then record yourself speaking for 2 minutes. Listen back and check whether you covered every point and used some of the vocabulary from this page. For more topics, see <a href=\"https:\/\/ieltsleader.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking-part-2-topics-cue-cards-with-answers\">IELTS Speaking Part&nbsp;2 topics and cue cards with answers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"tutor-card\">\n<div class=\"tutor-card__side\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tutor-card__photo\" src=\"https:\/\/fiverr-res.cloudinary.com\/t_profile_original,q_auto,f_auto\/attachments\/profile\/photo\/d091bea894ebb9d7085cdc905da9015e-1617207703758\/e231ebe6-38a1-41ad-8654-ead2dfff143a.jpg\" alt=\"IELTS teacher Claudia\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tutor-card__main\">\n<p class=\"tutor-card__eyebrow\">Recommended teacher on Fiverr<\/p>\n<p class=\"tutor-card__title\">Want to improve your IELTS Speaking score?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tutor-card__quote\">\n<p>&ldquo;I have <strong>7+ years of IELTS teaching experience<\/strong>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<cite>Claudia, IELTS teacher from the UK<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n<a class=\"tutor-card__cta aff-cta-link-writing-correction\" data-name=\"Cla Speaking\" data-aff-partner=\"fiverr\" data-aff-item=\"claudia-speaking\" data-aff-placement=\"blog_tutor_card\" href=\"https:\/\/go.fiverr.com\/visit\/?bta=339542&amp;brand=fiverrcpa&amp;landingPage=https{1b1980c22f92b221bceae140ec0c5619dd8b555f4cb5a618f6a0603df653f453}253A{1b1980c22f92b221bceae140ec0c5619dd8b555f4cb5a618f6a0603df653f453}252F{1b1980c22f92b221bceae140ec0c5619dd8b555f4cb5a618f6a0603df653f453}252Fwww.fiverr.com{1b1980c22f92b221bceae140ec0c5619dd8b555f4cb5a618f6a0603df653f453}252Fclaudialoughran{1b1980c22f92b221bceae140ec0c5619dd8b555f4cb5a618f6a0603df653f453}252Fhelp-you-improve-your-ielts-speaking-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">See Claudia&#8217;s offer on Fiverr <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is food on your list of IELTS Speaking topics to practise? It should be. Food and cooking come up again and again in IELTS Speaking Part&nbsp;2, and they are also popular in Part&nbsp;1 and Part&nbsp;3. The good news is that everyone has something to say about food. 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