Describe your idea of a perfect home or dream house where you want to live.
You should say:
Where this place would be? What it would look like? When you would like to live there? Explain why it is ideal to you?
Note: This question could be asked in present tense as well.
Describe an ideal house.
You should say:
Where this place is? What it is like? When you want to live there? Explain why it is ideal to you?
Note: You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Table Of Contents
Model Answer:
Introduction: Everyone has their own idea of what makes a perfect home. For some, it’s a bustling city apartment with all the latest amenities, while for others, it’s a quiet retreat in the countryside. For me, my dream home would be a place where I can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Where this place is? and What it is like? My dream house would be located in a small town near the ocean. It would be a spacious and modern house with large windows offering stunning sea views.
The interior would be decorated in a minimalist style, with clean lines and neutral colors. The house would have several bedrooms for family and friends to visit, as well as a large open-plan living area for entertaining.
The garden would be beautifully landscaped, with a patio area for outdoor dining and a swimming pool for cooling off on hot summer days. There would also be a vegetable garden where I could grow my own produce.
When you want to live there? and Explain why it is ideal to you? I would like to live there during my retirement years, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and the sound of the waves. This place is ideal for me because it offers a sereneenvironment where I can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
The ocean has always had a calming effect on me, and living near it would be a dream come true.
In addition to the area’s natural beauty, the small town would offer a sense of community and a slower pace of life. I could spend my days exploring the local markets, trying new restaurants, and taking long walks along the beach.
Conclusion: Overall, my dream house would be where I could enjoy life’s simple pleasures and create lasting memories with family and friends.
My house is very big and has many rooms, as well as open space in the front and back.
However, for every small requirement, we have to rush to the village.
Where this place would be?
My dream home would be in the suburbs of my hometown.
There, I would get the best of both worlds.
I would be near the facilities of the city while enjoying the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the village.
What it would look like? and Explain why it is ideal to you?
I would not like to live in a big house because big houses are difficult to maintain.
My ideal house would have three bedrooms, a lobby, a kitchen, a small lawn in the front, and a kitchen garden in the backyard.
I am very fond of gardening.
I would grow coriander, mint, aubergine, okra, tomatoes, green chilies, and some other seasonal vegetables.
I would use only organic fertilizers, such as homemade compost from kitchen waste, and avoid using any insecticides or pesticides.
All the rooms of my house would be well-lit and airy, with the bathrooms and kitchen equipped with the latest fittings.
Additionally, I would have solar panels set up on the terrace to harness solar energy.
Conclusion:
I would love to welcome and entertain friends and relatives in my house, which I would keep spic and span.
I hope to live in such a house one day.
Model Answer (For those who live in cities):
Introduction:
Currently, I live in a city.
My house is not very big, but it has three bedrooms and some open space in the front and back.
However, it is located in a very noisy and congested area.
Where this place would be?
My dream house would be in the suburbs of my hometown.
There, I would get the best of both worlds.
I would be near the facilities of the city while enjoying the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the village.
What it would look like? and Explain why it is ideal to you?
I would not like to live in a big house because big houses are difficult to maintain.
My ideal house would have three bedrooms, a lobby, a kitchen, a small lawn in the front, and a kitchen garden in the backyard.
I am very fond of gardening.
I would grow coriander, mint, aubergine, okra, tomatoes, green chilies, and some other seasonal vegetables.
I would use only organic fertilizers, such as homemade compost from kitchen waste, and avoid using any insecticides or pesticides.
All the rooms of my house would be well-lit and airy, with the bathrooms and kitchen equipped with the latest fittings.
Additionally, I would have solar panels set up on the terrace to harness solar energy.
Conclusion:
I would love to welcome and entertain friends and relatives in my house, which I would keep spic and span.
I hope to live in such a house one day.
IELTS Speaking Part 3 : Follow up Questions
Here some examples of follow up questions that you may asked during your speaking part 3 by examiner related to cue card “describe your idea of a perfect home or dream house where you want to live”.
1. Do most Indian people live in an apartment or house? I think it depends on the region they are living in. In most of the big cities, like the metropolitan cities, people live in apartments, as there is a scarcity of land in such places and to accommodate the ever-increasing population, there are more and more apartment buildings being built. However, in the small cities, towns and the countryside, we can find people mostly living in houses, rather than apartments.
2. Do young people in your country like to live with their parents or by themselves In my country, young people like to live with their parents, unless they have to move to another city or country, for higher education or for better career prospects. It’s a part of the Indian culture for children to live with their parents.
3. Do Indian people like to rent a place to live? No, Indian people do not like to rent a place to live. I think it’s the dream of almost every Indian to own his/her own house.
4. Would you live in a foreign country in the future? Yes, definitely. I would like to live in a foreign country in the future. I plan to pursue my education abroad. I think there are better education facilities and better job opportunities in developed countries.
5. How is modern home design in your country different to that of the past? The modern home design is very different to that of the past, in my country. The material being used now in the construction of houses if much advanced, like weather proof paints, insulated walls, soundproof windows, etc. The design of the modern houses is according to the space available. There is better utilization of space in the modern home designs. The homes in the past used to be more spacious and not equipped to handle the latest electronic gadgets and equipment, like washing machine, microwave, dishwashers & so on.
6. In your country what type of home do most people live in? India is a vast and diverse country. People live in different types of houses, depending on the region and the climate in that region. For example, in the eastern parts of India, houses made from bamboo are very common. In regions where there is snowfall, sloped houses are common. In plain areas, people design their houses, as per the area and space available.
7. Do people prefer to live in Modern Homes or the older style homes (for example from 50 years ago)? People prefer to live in modern homes rather than older style homes because modern homes are better equipped to handle the latest electronic gadgets and technology. Also, the material used to build modern homes is better, for instance, weather proof paints, earthquake proof design, etc. The modern homes are planned better to utilize the space properly.
8. How are modern homes different to older homes? Modern homes are quite different from the older homes, in terms of the design, material used and the structure of the building. Older homes were more spacious, with proper ventilation. Modern homes are designed to properly utilize the space, due to the shortage of land these days. These days, people employ interior designers and architects to plan and decorate their homes. Older homes may not be equipped to handle the latest electronic gadgets and appliances.
Important Vocabularies:
1. Amenities
features that provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment.
Example: The apartment complex has many amenities such as a swimming pool and a fitness center.
2. Bustling
full of activity; lively.
Example: The bustling city streets were filled with people rushing to work.
3. Landscaped
designed and laid out with plants and other features to make it attractive.
Example: The garden was beautifully landscaped with colorful flowers and a water fountain.
4. Minimalist
a style that uses simple elements and avoids unnecessary detail.
Example: The minimalist decor of the room featured clean lines and neutral colors.
5. Patio
an outdoor area for dining or recreation that adjoins a residence and is typically paved.
Example: We enjoyed dinner on the patio while watching the sunset.
6. Produce
fresh fruits and vegetables.
Example: The farmer’s market had a wide variety of fresh produce for sale.
7. Retirement
the period of one’s life after leaving one’s job and ceasing to work.
Example: After retirement, my grandparents moved to Florida to enjoy the warm weather.
8. Serene
calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example: The serene lake was surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds.
9. Spacious
having ample space; roomy.
Example: The spacious living room had plenty of space for all of our furniture.
10. Suburbs
An outlying district of a city, especially a residential one.
Example: My dream home would be in the suburbs of my hometown.
11. Facilities
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example: I would be near the facilities of the city while enjoying the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the village.
12. Organic fertilizers
Fertilizers derived from animal matter, animal excreta (manure), human excreta, and vegetable matter.
Example: I would use only organic fertilizers, such as homemade compost from kitchen waste.
13. Insecticides
A substance used for killing insects.
Example: I would avoid using any insecticides or pesticides.
14. Solar panels
A panel designed to absorb the sun’s rays as a source of energy for generating electricity or heating.
Example: Additionally, I would have solar panels set up on the terrace to harness solar energy.
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