IELTS Speaking Topics September to December 2021

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Part 1 Science

Do you like science?

When did you start to learn about science?

Which science subject is interesting to you?

What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?

 

Part 1 Public Gardens and Parks

Would you like to play in a public garden or park?

What do you like to do when visiting a park?

How have parks changed from when you were a child?

Would you prefer to relax in a private garden or a public park?

 

Part 1 Concentration

Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

What do you do to help you concentrate?

What may distract you when you are trying to stay focused?

When do you need to be focused?

 

Part 1 Getting Lost

Have you ever lost your way?

How can you find your ay when you are lost?

Can you read a map if you get lost?

Have you ever helped someone who got lost?

 

Part 1 Weather

Wat kind of weather do you like most?

What’s the weather like in your hometown?

Do you like the weather in your hometown?

Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

 

Part 1 Colours

What’s your favourite colour?

What’s a colour you dislike? Why?

What colours do your friends like most?

What colour makes you uncomfortable in a room?

 

Part 1 App

What apps have you recently used?

What kind of apps are you usually interested in?

What was the first app you used?

What kind of apps would you like to use in the future?

 

Part 1 Spending time with others

Do you like talking with people?

How do you like spending time with your friends?

Would you prefer to study alone or with others?

Do you remember a time when you needed to concentrate with others?

 

Part 2

Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way.

You should say:

Who this person is

What the problem was

How he/she solved it

And explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way

 

Part 3

• Do you think children are born smart or learn to become smart?
• How do children become smart at school?
• Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing?
• Why does modern society need talents of all kinds?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a time you were friendly with someone you didn’t like.

You should say:

When and where it happened

Who he/she was

Why you didn’t like this person

And explain why you were friendly to him or her on that occasion

Part 3

• Why are people friendly with people they don’t like?
• What kinds of people are usually friendly?
• What are the differences between being friendly and being polite?
• What do you think of people who are always straightforward?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a businessman you admire.

You should say:

Who this person is

How you know about this person

What kind of business this person does

And explain why you admire this person

Part 3

• What do you think of the retirement age for men and women?
• What kind of qualities do people need to run their own business?
• What do you think are the key factors that you think contribute to the success of a business?
• If you had the opportunity to have your own business, what would it be? Why?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a place you visited on vacation.

You should say:

Where it is

When you went there

What you did there

And explain why you went there

Part 3

• What are some popular attractions that people like to visit in your country?
• Do old people and young people choose different places to on vacation? Why?
• What do young people and old people think about when making travel plans?
• How do people get to know a new place?

 

 

Part 2

Describe good service you received.

You should say:

What the service was

When you received it

Who you were with

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

• What do you think of the relationship between companies and customers?
• As a customer, what kinds of services would you expect to receive from a company?
• What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?
• Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a famous athlete you know of.

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you know him/her

What he/she have achieved

And explain why he/she is famous

Part 3

• What kind of exercises do people like in your country?
• What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
• Why are there so few top athletes?
• What’s the best way to become a top athlete?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go on.

You should say:

Who you would like to go with

Where you would like to go

When you would like to go

And explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car

Part 3

• Which form of vehicle is more popular in your country, bikes, cars or motorcycles?
• Do you think air pollution mostly comes from motor vehicles?
• Do you think people need to change their means of transport to protect the environment?
• How are the transport systems in urban and rural areas different?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a creative person whose work you admire.

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you know about him/her

What creative things has he/she done

And explain why you think he/she is creative

Part 3

• Do you think you are a creative person?
• Is it good for children to learn the arts?
• What kinds of jobs require people to be creative?
• Do you think leaders need to creative?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a difficult decision you once made

You should say:

What the decision was

When you made your decision

How long it took to make the decision

And explain why it was difficult to make

Part 3

• What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?
• Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after a group discussion?
• Why are there so many young people unwilling to follow their parent’s advice?
• Why would middle aged people tend to second guess their own decisions?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a foreign person who you have heard about or known that you think is interesting

You should say:

Who the person is

How you know him/her

What kind of person he/she is

And explain why you think he/she is interesting

Part 3

• Do you have any foreign friends and do you think making foreign friends is a good way to know about other countries?
• Do you think it is important to know the culture and language before going to another country?
• What do you think of people who work in international companies?
• What abilities do people need to have when working in an international company?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a habit a friend of yours has that you want to develop.

You should say:

Who your friend is

What habit he/she has

When you noticed this habit

And explain why you want to develop this habit

Part 3

• What habits should children have?
• What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
• Wat influences do children with bad habits have over other children?
• Why do some habits change when people get older?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a time when you waited for something special to happen.

You should say:

What you waited for

Where you waited

Why it was special

And explain how you felt while you were waiting

Part 3

• On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
• Who behaves better when waiting, children or adults?
• Compared to the past, are people less patient now? Why??
• What are the positive and negative effects on waiting on society?

 

 

Part 2

Describe an item on which you spent more than expected.

You should say:

What it was

How much you spent on it

Why you bought it

And explain why you think you spent more than expected

Part 3

• Do you often buy more than you expect to?
• What do you think young people spend most of their money on?
• Do you think it is important to save money? Why?
• Do people buy things they don’t need?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a person who impressed you when you were in primary school.

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

Why he/she impressed you

And explain how you feel about him/her now

Part 3

• Why do people always miss their childhood?
• Are kids happier than adults? Why?
• Why do people still remember many of their friends from primary school?
• What kind of primary school teachers will impress students?

 

 

Part 2

Describe an activity you usually that wastes your time.

You should say:

What it is

When you usually do it

Why you do it

And explain why you think it wastes your time

Part 3

• How do you balance life and work?
• Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it is a waste of time?
• What kind of things make people feel pressured?
• Why do some people refuse to abide by rules?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a skill that was difficult to learn.

You should say:

When you learned it

Why you learned it

how you learned it

And explain how you felt when you learned it

Part 3

• What skills do students need to master?
• Is it hard for students to learn new skills?
• Is it hard for old people to learn new skills?
• Is a good teacher very important for student’s learning experience? Why?

 

 

 

Part 2

Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member.

You should say:

When it happened

Who the person is

What the person did

And explain why you felt proud of him/her

Part 3

• When do parents feel proud of their children?
• Should parents reward their children? Why and how??
• Is it good to reward children too often?
• On what occasions will adults be proud of themselves?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a difficult thing you did

You should say:

Wheat it was

How you did / completed it

Why it was difficult

And explain how you felt about doing it

Part 3

• What kinds of jobs require people to be confident?
• On what occasions should children be encouraged? How?
• How do you help children stay focused?
• What challenges do young people face today?

 

 

Part 2

Describe a time when you moved to a new home or school.

You should say:

When you moved

Where you moved to

Why you moved

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

• Why do people move to a new home?
• What problems will people face after moving to a new place? How do people solve these problems
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the same place?
• Is it good to move to a new place frequently? Why?

 

 

Part 2

Describe something you are interested to learn or improve.

You should say:

What it is

How you will learn or improve it

Why you are interested in it

And explain how you feel about learning it

Part 3

• Is it hard for adults to continue learning? Why?
• Is it the government’s responsibility to assist people to learn?
• What are the differences between education in the past and now?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning?