IELTS Speaking - Food
IELTS Speaking - Using Conditional Conjuctions in Speaking
By the end of the lesson, you should be able to use time and condition conjunctions in your IELTS Speaking test more accurately, in the context of food and wellbeing.
Lesson duration is: 120 minItems in this lesson
IELTS Speaking - Using Conditional Conjuctions in Speaking
By the end of the lesson, you should be able to use time and condition conjunctions in your IELTS Speaking test more accurately, in the context of food and wellbeing.
What do you eat/drink when you want to feel more energetic?
Do you avoid eating unhealthy food unless it's a special occasion? Why/why not?
What do you like to do before you exercise?
When I eat vegetables regularly, I feel more energetic.
I’ll start my diet as soon as the holidays are over.
I don’t eat sweets unless it’s a special occasion.
I won’t have breakfast until I finish my workout.
I always make sure I eat before I exercise.
I’ll have breakfast when …
I won’t eat fast food unless …
I’ll go to the gym as soon as …
I always wash my hands before …
I won’t relax until …
Part 2-style Question
Describe a healthy habit you have (or want to start).
You should say:
what the habit is
how often you do it (or plan to do it)
why you think it’s good for your health
and explain what you will do to keep this habit in the future
Useful first conditional sentence starters
When I have more time, I’ll …
I’ll eat more ... as soon as I start this plan.
I won’t ... unless I’m ...
Before I go to work/school, I’ll...
I won’t relax until...
Listen to the sample answer.
What band score would you give it?
Did they use the conjunctions correctly?
One healthy habit I want to start is cooking my own meals more often instead of ordering takeout. When I cook for myself, I’ll use fresh ingredients and avoid too much oil or sugar. As soon as I get home from work, I’ll start preparing dinner, even if I feel tired, because it helps me eat better and save money.
I’ll make a weekly plan so I don’t waste time thinking about what to cook. Before I go shopping, I’ll write a list of healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. I know it won’t be easy at first, but I’ll keep doing it until it becomes a routine.
I think this habit will improve my wellbeing a lot because I’ll know exactly what I’m eating. Also, I won’t order fast food unless it’s a special occasion. When I stick to this plan for a few months, I’m sure I’ll feel more energetic and happier.
Find someone who…
eats breakfast before 7 a.m.
can’t sleep unless they have tea
exercises when they feel stressed
eats as soon as they get home from work/school
doesn’t relax until late at night
will drink coffee as soon as they wake up tomorrow
won’t eat sweets unless it’s a birthday
will go for a walk when the weather is nice
will stretch before exercising tomorrow
won’t go to bed until they finish their homework
________ you start eating more vegetables, you’ll feel much healthier.
when
unless
as soon as
before
You won’t lose any weight ________ you stop eating fast food every day.
when
until
unless
as soon as
I’ll make a smoothie ________ I get up tomorrow morning.
before
until
when
as soon as
I’ll stay at the gym ________ I finish my workout plan.
before
as soon as
when
until
________ I go to school, I'll go for a walk.
when
before
as soon as
until
Eating Habits
1. Eating Habits
How have people’s eating habits changed in your country over the years?
Do you think people eat healthier food now than in the past?
Why do you think some people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating fast food?
Do you think people today have enough time to prepare proper meals?
Generate Vocabulary about this topic
2. Cooking and Food Preparation
How important is it for children to learn how to cook?
Do you think cooking at home is becoming less common?
What are the benefits of preparing food yourself?
How can schools encourage students to eat and cook more healthily?
How do traditional cooking methods differ from modern ones?
Generate Vocabulary about this topic
Food and Culture
How is food connected to a country’s culture?
Do you think traditional food will disappear in the future?
How does globalization affect the way people eat?
Why do tourists often want to try local dishes when they travel?
What can we learn about a country from its food?
Generate Vocabulary about this topic
4. Health and the Environment
How can governments encourage people to eat more healthily?
Do you think vegetarianism or veganism will become more popular in the future?
How does food production affect the environment?
Should the government put higher taxes on junk food?
What are the effects of advertising on people’s eating habits?
Generate Vocabulary about this topic
Future of Food
Do you think people will eat differently in 50 years?
How might technology change the way we produce or prepare food?
Will traditional markets survive in the modern world?
Do you think lab-grown meat is a good idea? Why or why not?
What challenges will the world face in providing enough food for everyone?
Generate Vocabulary about this topic
“Do you think people eat healthier food now than in the past?”
What band score would you give this?
Why a lower band score?
Fluency: Speaks slowly with some hesitation (“maybe… hmm…”).
Grammar: Simple sentences, few complex structures.
Vocabulary: Basic (easy, good, healthy, food).
Cohesion: Some ideas but limited linking (“but”, “now”).
Task response: Answers the question but without depth or clear explanation.
“Do you think people eat healthier food now than in the past?”
What band score would you give this?
Why a higher band score?
Fluency and coherence: Clear, connected ideas; good flow.
Lexical resource: Uses topic-specific vocabulary (convenience foods, fresh ingredients, organic, nutrition).
Grammar: Mix of complex and simple sentences (although, because, but).
Pronunciation (if spoken): Likely clear and natural with some expression.
Task response: Fully answers the question with balanced arguments.
