The topic of Shoes can appear in IELTS Speaking Part 1. While many of you know the topic of Clothes, not many people realise that the topic could be a specific part of clothing such as shoes, accessories (bags) or even jewellery. You need to prepare for these topics so that you have a good range of vocabulary to offer the IELTS speaking examiner.
Below you will find vocabulary exercises with pronunciation audios to learn words for this topic and a link to questions and model answers for this topic.
Vocabulary Practice for SHOES
As you see there are words missing for types of shoes in the picture below. Listen to the recording and write down the missing types of shoes. Answers will not come in order. Note: words are given as singular because some images show only one shoe, but you would use plural when talking about these shoes.
Listen to the recording below. Write down the missing words you hear. Listen twice if you need to – this is a vocabulary lesson more than a listening lesson.
Answers 1
Click below to reveal the answers to the missing words:
Answers
- high-heeled shoe
- loafer
- slippers
- walking sandal
- flip-flops (also knows as thongs)
- trainers (also known as sneakers)
- wellington boots (also known as wellies)
- cowboy boot
- walking boots (also known as hiking boots)
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More SHOES Vocabulary
Learn more useful language for shoes. Listen to the recording below and practice your pronunciation.
Listen to the audio for the above vocabulary:
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Extra Vocabulary for SHOES Topic
- comfy
- tight
- slip off = come off easily
- pointed
- rounded
- thick soles
- ankle straps
- wear out / worn out
- sloppy (something that isn’t smart)
