Games: When asking about games, the examiner will be referring to non-sporting activities.
Card Games
a poker player; bridge is a complicated card game; play for money; play for fun
Board Games
scrabble is a word game; he’s a keen chess player; go is a popular game in Japan; Chinese chess; Monopoly;
Children’s Games
I used to play hide-and-seek as a kid; tag and chase are still popular games among children; dodge ball requires 2 teams
Number Games
sudoku; bingo
Computer/Video Games
online games; role-playing games; virtual reality
Other Games
Mah-jong; dominoes; dice; hangman is a word game for learning English
Playing the Game
enter a competition; compete in a championship; form teams; take a side; compete against each other; a team game; an individual game; two players
win the tournament; win a prize/award/medal; the winner; the loser; the runner-up; in third place
join a club; play professionally; an amatuer player
a judge; an umpire; follow the rules; learn the rules/techniques
You must be able to use the words and phrases in sentences, in context.
So, practice the vocabulary by answering some Part 1 questions:
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions:
- Do you play a particular game with your friends?
- What is your favourite game?
- Which games are popular in your country?
IELTS Speaking Part-2 Questions:
Part 2 questions might ask you to describe a hobby, a family activity or something you do with friends.
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