I was born and raised in Cusco. I’ve lived there for my entire life, except for
when I went to Lima, the capital city, to study my Bachelor’s Degree. After that,
I needed to escape the hustle and bustle (noise from a big city) and come
back to my lovely town.
IELTS Speaking: Talking About Your Hometown
A classic IELTS Part 1 question. You may also be asked about your hometown in Part 2 or 3, especially if it relates to changes or future plans.
Useful Vocabulary
suburb, countryside, landmarks, community
grew up, moved, peaceful, polluted
Example Questions
Where is your hometown?
What do you like or dislike about it?
Has it changed over the years?
Sample Speaking Part 2 Prompt
Describe your hometown. You should say:
where it is
what it’s like
what people do there
and how you feel about it
Tips
Use vivid descriptions. Compare past and present if possible.
