Talking About Street Markets in IELTS Speaking - Part 3

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What do people usually buy at street markets?

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IELTS Speaking: Talking About Street Markets

This topic may appear in any part of the IELTS Speaking test. You may be asked about experiences, opinions, or routines related to street markets.

Useful Vocabulary

a stall, a vendor, a bargain, haggle over the price
bustling, lively, crowded, packed with people
handmade goods, fresh produce, second-hand, souvenirs

Example Questions

Are street markets popular in your country?
Do you prefer shopping at markets or in supermarkets?
What can visitors learn about a place from its markets?

Sample Speaking Part 2 Prompt

Describe a market you have visited. You should say:

where it was
what was sold there
what you bought or looked at
and explain what you remember most about it

Tips

Markets are a chance to use the senses: the noise, the smells, the colours. Two or three sensory details lift this answer above a list of goods.

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