Vocabulary for Shoes Topic in IELTS Speaking Part 1

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The topic of Shoes can appear in IELTS Speaking Part 1. While many of you know the topic of Clothes, not many people realise that the topic could be a specific part of clothing such as shoes, accessories (bags) or even jewellery. You need to prepare for these topics so that you have a good range of vocabulary to offer the IELTS speaking examiner.

Below you will find vocabulary exercises with pronunciation audios to learn words for this topic and a link to questions and model answers for this topic.

Vocabulary Practice for SHOES 

As you see there are words missing for types of shoes in the picture below. Listen to the recording and write down the missing types of shoes. Answers will not come in order. Note: words are given as singular because some images show only one shoe, but you would use plural when talking about these shoes.

Vocabulary for Shoes Clothes IELTS Topic

Listen to the recording below. Write down the missing words you hear. Listen twice if you need to – this is a vocabulary lesson more than a listening lesson.

Answers

Click below to reveal the answers to the missing words:

Answers
  1. high-heeled shoe
  2. loafer
  3. slippers
  4. walking sandal
  5. flip-flops (also knows as thongs)
  6. trainers (also known as sneakers)
  7. wellington boots (also known as wellies)
  8. cowboy boot
  9. walking boots (also known as hiking boots)

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More SHOES Vocabulary

Learn more useful language for shoes. Listen to the recording below and practice your pronunciation.

Shoes Vocabulary - parts of a shoe

Listen to the audio  for the above vocabulary:

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Extra Vocabulary for SHOES Topic

  • comfy
  • tight
  • slip off = come off easily
  • pointed
  • rounded
  • thick soles
  • ankle straps
  • wear out / worn out
  • sloppy (something that isn’t smart)

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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Clothes

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Clothes is a common topic for IELTS Speaking Part 1. Below are questions and model answers for this topic.  Clothes topic regularly appears in the test. There is rarely a year when it doesn’t appear. So, this is a topic you must prepare for.

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions: Clothes

  • Do you often buy clothes?
  • Are clothes important to you?
  • What kinds of clothes do you prefer to wear?
  • Do you prefer wearing smart or casual clothes?
  • Do you spend a lot of time deciding what to wear?
  • Would you ever spend a lot of money on clothes?
  • Do you think fashion is important when choosing clothes?
  • Do you think men and women have the same view of clothing?
  • Did you wear a uniform at school?
  • What do people usually wear to work in your country?

The examiner will only ever ask about three or four questions for each topic in part 1 speaking.

Model Answers for Clothes Topic

Below are some model answers for Clothes in IELTS speaking part 1. Note the frequent examples of vocabulary relating to clothes.

  1. What kinds of clothes do you prefer to wear?
    • I generally go for casual clothes like jeans, t-shirt and a jumper. I do have some smart clothes but I mainly go for comfort on an average day.
  2. Do you spend a lot of time deciding what to wear?
    • It depends. If it’s my day off then I just throw on something casual, warm and comfy. But if I know I’m going to meet a friend for coffee or go out, I’ll take my time to decide what I want to wear and match my clothes to my bag and jewellery as well.
  3. Do you think fashion is important when choosing clothes?
    • I suppose I do to some extent. I mean I’m not likely to choose something that was fashionable a few decades ago, but I can’t say that I follow current trends closely. I mean, I’ve been wearing the same boot cut style of jeans for years even though they’ve come in and out of fashion over that period.
  4. Did you wear a uniform at school?
    • Yes, we had a pretty strict uniform. We had to wear a blue skirt, over the knee, a blue jacket, white shirt and also a tie. I must admit I did prefer it because I didn’t have the stress of deciding what to wear or being judged for what I was wearing.

As you see, you should be giving examples of vocabulary relating to Clothes. This is called “topic vocabulary” and the examiner will pay close attention to your flexible use of topic vocabulary.

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Clothes Vocabulary: Formal and Casual

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Clothes is another common topic in IELTS speaking. Organise the following vocabulary into three different categories: Casual / Formal / Suitable for both Formal or Casual. You will see that the vocabulary below includes both clothing and accessories (bags etc).

  • tie
  • suit
  • shorts
  • t-shirt
  • trousers
  • suitcase
  • dress
  • flipflops
  • shoes
  • jacket
  • waistcoat
  • backpack
  • briefcase
  • pajamas
  • coat
Answers

Casual Clothes

  • shorts
  • t-shirt
  • flipflops
  • backpack
  • pajamas

Formal Clothes

  • tie
  • suit
  • waistcoat
  • briefcase

Either Casual or Formal

  • trousers
  • dress
  • shoes
  • jacket
  • coat
  • suitcase

 

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