IELTS Speaking for Success

🛠 Breaking and fixing things (Part 3) + Transcript

Nov 6, 2025
Hosts Maria and Rory dive into the amusing world of household breakages, sharing their own recent mishaps like a broken bed and computer scare. They discuss who tends to fix things, highlighting the skills of independent folks versus the elderly. The duo debates the value of handmade clothes versus factory-produced items, emphasizing that quality depends on materials and craftsmanship. They also touch on the generational divide in repair skills, where older generations may excel at simple fixes but struggle with modern tech.
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ANECDOTE

Bed Broken While Jumping

  • Maria describes breaking a bed while jumping on it and having fun.
  • The story illustrates careless accidents at home leading to unexpected damage.
ANECDOTE

Morning Of Small Breakages

  • Rory says he broke a necklace while getting dressed and briefly thought his computer was broken.
  • The examples show everyday, small breakages even for people who claim not to break things often.
INSIGHT

Common Household Breakages

  • Rory points out plates and glasses are most commonly broken at home because they are handled constantly.
  • He notes almost anything can break, including windows when children play outside.
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