When I sit down to do work, I make a point of (try) putting my phone on silent
and away from me. Furthermore, I do exercise before which often brings my
mind back to focus. Lastly, I try to work in a quiet place, such as my bedroom,
which doesn’t have many distractions around.
IELTS Speaking: Talking About Concentration
Concentration can come up in questions about study, work, or challenges. Expect it in Part 3 or Part 2.
Useful Vocabulary
focus, distracted, stay alert, mind wandering, productivity
Example Questions
Are you good at concentrating?
What helps you concentrate?
Why do some people find it hard to focus?
Sample Speaking Part 2 Prompt
Describe a time when you had to concentrate hard. You should say:
what the task was
why it required focus
how you managed distractions
and what the result was
Tips
Explain your strategy. Talk about environment, motivation, and results.
