Speaking Part 1

Punctuality Do you wear a watch? Yes, I always make sure to wear a watch each day before leaving my home. In your country is it important to be on time (= be punctual)?  Yes, it is of immense importance to be on time in my country. It is crucial because we value the time of ourselves as well as others. Do you like to be on time? Yes, I like to be on time as it helps me to…

Daily routine Do you like to plan what you will do each day? (Why?/Why not?) Yes, I like to plan my day ahead as I like to be organised and well prepared for each day. Please describe your typical daily routine. Generally, I get up early in the morning around 7a.m and go for my morning exercise routine to the gym. After coming back, I take a bath and have my breakfast before leaving for school/college. Then, in the evening…

Relatives Do you often visit your relatives? Yes, I often visit my close relatives as I have good relations with my cousins. What do you do when you visit them? Whenever I visit my relatives, I often spend time with my cousins. We play, gossip and share talk about our lives. Also, I love to spend time with my aunts and uncles listening to their childhood stories and experiences. Do you prefer to spend time with your relatives, or your…

Boats Do you often travel by boat? No, I don’t often travel by boat as I live in the city and there is no requirement or facility to travel by boat here. Have you ever been on a boat while you were on holiday (on vacation)? Yes, I had been on a boat when I travelled to Rishikesh and tried river rafting for the first time. (Similar to above) Have you ever been on a boat tour while you were…

Birds How do you feel about birds? (Why do you feel that way?) I feel that birds are the beautiful creatures of God. They add beauty to the natural habitat and I love watching and feeding birds. Also, I love waking up to the sweet chirping sounds of the birds. How do Indian people feel about birds? Indian people love to keep birds as pets and some like to admire them by watching them flying freely in the sky. People…

Foreign language Why do you think it is important to learn a foreign language? Yes, I think it is important to learn a foreign language such as English as it proves to be useful while travelling to foreign lands. Also, it enhances one’s personality. How is it helpful to you to speak a foreign language? Knowing a foreign language has proved to be very helpful for me as I can attend foreign webinars and learn about the new things. Also,…

City Life Do you live in the city or the countryside?  I have been living in the city since my birth. Is it good for young people to grow up in the city? Yes, I think it is good for young people to grow up in the city as cities are more advanced than the countryside and have almost every essential amenities such as schools and universities for education, parks, and malls for recreational activities, hospitals, etcetera. Is your city/village…

Indoor games Do you play any indoor games? Yes, I like to play indoor games as in the evenings after dinner we all family members sit together and play games such as Ludo, Chess, Uno, etcetera. Do you prefer to play indoor games or outdoor games? Generally, I prefer to play outdoor games such as cricket and badminton as I feel that it is crucial for a healthy body and mind to spend time in the fresh air. Also, outdoor…

Forget things What kinds of things do you have to bring when you go out? I go out to buy general things required in the home such as groceries, medicines, etcetera. Also, sometimes I buy stationery for myself when I go out. Did you ever forget to bring anything? Yes, once I went out to buy some grocery items and forgot to buy sugar. How do you remind yourself? Now I have developed a habit to make a list on…

Shoes How often do you buy shoes? I don’t buy shoes usually rather I buy them whenever I am in need of one or on some occasions when there is a need to buy a matching pair with the attire. Have you ever bought shoes online? Yes, I have bought shoes online when there was a discount offer of 50% on my favourite brand which is Sketchers and I was unable to find the required size in the store.  Do…