IELTS Speaking Topics January to April 2023

Latest IELTS Speaking Topics January to April 2023

This is a list of the current IELTS Speaking Topics for January to April and more questions and topics will be added as students take their tests. Questions for May to August 2023 are here.

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Please remember, these questions are reported by students after their test, so although the topic will be correct, there may be some slight grammar errors.

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Part 1 Questions

Part 2 and 3 Questions

IELTS Speaking Parts 2 and 3

Part 2
Describe a noisy place you have been to
You should say:
What it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place

Part 3
1.Do you think it is good for children to make noise?

  1. Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
  2. What kinds of noises are there in our life?
    4.Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?
  3. How would people usually respond to noises in your country?
    6.How can people consider others’ feelings when chatting in public?
  1.  

Part 2
Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted
You should say:
Where the place is
When you visited there
Why the air was not good
And explain how you felt about the place

Part 3

  1. Is there more pollution now than in the past?
  2. In what ways can air pollution be reduced effectively?
  3. Do you think the city is cleaner or dirtier than the countryside? Why?
  4. What can factories and power plants do to reduce pollutants?
  5. Do you think many companies have been forced to reduce pollutants?
  6. Do you think the wind has any effect on pollution? How?
  1.  

Part 2
Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g. shopping mall, park…)
You should say:
What the development is
When/where you noticed it
How long it took to complete it
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

  1. What transportation do you use the most?
  2. ls public transportation popular in China?
  3. What can be improved in public transport services?
    4.What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?
  4. Do you think young people in your country like to go to the cinema?
  5. How is the subway system developing in your country?

Part 2
Describe something you did that made you feel proud
You should say:
What it was
How you did it
How difficult it was
And explain why you felt proud of it

Part 3

  1. Which is more important, personal goals or work goals?
  2. Have your life goals changed since your childhood?
  3. Does everyone set goals for themselves?
  4. What kinds of rewards are important at work?
  5. Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?
    6.What makes people feel proud of themselves?

Part 2
Describe an interesting old person you met
You should say:
Who this person is
When/where you met this person
What you did
And explain why you think this person is interesting

Part 3

  1. Do you think old people and young people can share interests?
  2. What can old people teach young people?
    3.Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?
  3. Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?
  4. Do you think people are more selfish on self-centered now than in the past?
  5. What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?
  1.  

Part 2
Describe a gift you got
You should say:
What it is
How you got it
What you did
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

  1. Should employees have their own goals?
  2. How should bosses reward employees?
    3.What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?

Part 2
Describe a time when you missed or were late for a meeting
You should say:
When it happened
What happened
Why you missed/were late for it
And explain how you felt about this experience

Part 3

  1. Are you a punctual person?
  2. Do you think it is important to be on time?
  3. Do you always avoid being late?
  4. Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
  5. Why do people miss important events?
    6.Are people in your country often late for meetings?

Part 2
Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well
You should say:
What it was
When you heard it
How you knew about it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

  1. Is it good to share something on social media?
  2. Should the media only publish good news?
  3. How does social media help people access information?
  4. What kind of good news do people often share in the community?
  5. Do most people like to share good news with others?
  6. Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

Part 2
Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were young
You should say:
What it was
Where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain why you enjoyed it

Part 3

  1. Is it important to have a break during work on study?
  2. What sports do young people like to do now?
  3. Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?
  4. Can most people balance work and life in your country?
  5. What activities do children and adults do nowadays?
  6. Do adults and children have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?

Part 2
Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative something
You should say:
Who you taught
What/how you taught
How the result was
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3
1.What practical skills can young people teach old people?

  1. What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?
  2. How can young people teach old people skills?
  3. How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?
  4. Do you think ‘showing’ is a better way than ‘telling’ in education?
    6.Do people in your country like to watch videos to learn something?

Part 2
Describe a character from a film
You should say:
What character it is
Who acted the character
When you saw the film
And explain whether you like this character

Part 3

  1. Are actors or actresses very interested in thein work? Why?
  2. ls being a professional actor or actress a good career?
  3. What can children learn from acting?
  4. Why do children like special costumes?
  5. What are the differences between actors or actresses who earn much and those who earn little?
  6. What are the differences between acting in a theatre and that in a film?
  1.  

 

Part 2
Describe the first day you went to school that you remember
You should say:
When it happened
How you felt about the experience
Where the school is
And explain why you still remember the experience

Part 3

  1. What are the reasons for job change?
  2. Are big companies better than small companies? Why?
  3. What are the advantages and disadvantages
    coming along with changing jobs?
  4. What would parents prepare for their kids when
    they first go to school?
  5. How do children socialise with each other?
  6. ls socialisation important for children?

 

Part 2
Describe a historical period you would like to know more about
You should say:
When it was
What you are interested in
What you have known
And why you would like to know more

Part 3

  1. Should everyone know history?
  2. In what ways can children learn history?
  3. What are the differences between learning history from books and from videos?
  4. Is it difficult to protect and preserve historic buildings?
  5. Who should be responsible for protecting historic buildings?
    6.Who should pay for the preservation of historic buildings?

Part 2
Describe an unusual meal you had
You should say:
When you had it
Where you had it
Whom you had it with
And explain why it was unusual

Part 3

  1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
    2.What fast food are there in your country?
  2. Do people eat fast food at home?
    4.Why do some people choose to eat out instead of ordering takeout?
    5.Do people in your country socialize in restaurants? Why?
    6.Do people in your country value food culture?

Part 2
Describe another city you would like to stay for a short time
You should say:
Where the city is
Whom you will go there with
What you will do there
And explain why you will stay there just for a short time

Part 3
1.Why do people sometimes go to other cities or other countries to travel?

  1. Why are historical cities popular?
    3.Why do places with historical sites develop tourism industry more actively?
  2. Do you think tourists may come across bad things in other cities?
  3. Do most people like planned travelling?
    6.Why is the noise pollution worse in tourism cities than in other cities?
  1.  

 

Part 2
Describe a piece of technology that you feel difficult to use
You should say:
When you got it
What you got it for
How often you use it
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

  1. What technology do people currently use?
  2. Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?
  3. Why are people so keen on buying iPhones even though they haven’t changed much from one iPhone to the next?
  4. Why do technology companies keep upgrading their products?
  5. What changes has the development of technology brought about in our lives?
  6. Does the development of technology affect the way we study? How?
  1.  

 

Part 2
Describe a website you often visit
You should say:
How you found it What it is about
How often you visit it
And explain why you often visit it

Part 3

  1. What are the most popular and least popular apps in your country?
  2. What’s the difference between the internet and television?
  3. Why do some people like to read the news on the internet instead of getting it from TV?
  4. Is the library still necessary? Why?
    5.What kinds of people would still go to the library to read and study?
    6.What are the differences between old people and young people when they use the internet?
  1.  

 

Part 2
Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with
You should say:
What party it was
How you met this person
What you talked about
And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her

Part 3

  1. In what situations would people be willing to get to know new people?
  2. Where do people go to meet new people?
  3. How do people start a conversation?
  4. Is it difficult for people to communicate with people from other countries?
  5. Why are some people unwilling to have conversations with others?
    6.Is it difficult for adults to talk with children?

 

Part 2
Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
What you enjoy doing there
And explain why you feel relaxed at this place

Part 3

  1. Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
  2. What are the benefits of doing exercise?
  3. Do people in your country exercise after work?
  4. What is the place where people spend most of their time at home?
    5.Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children how to relax?
    6.Which is more important, mental relaxation on physical relaxation?
  1.  

 

Part 2
Describe something that you did with someone/a group of people
You should say:
What it was
Who you did it with
How long it took you to do this
And explain why you did it together

Part 3

  1. How do you get along with your neighbors?
  2. How do neighbors help each other?
  3. Do you think neighbors help each other more often in the countryside than in the city?
  4. How do children learn to cooperate with each other?
  5. Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with others? How?
    6.Do you think it’s important for children to learn about cooperation?

 

Part 2
Describe a time when you overcame difficulties in doing something and succeeded
You should say:
What the difficult task was
How you overcame the difficulties
Whether you got help
And explain how you felt when you succeeded

Part 3
1 Should people set goals for themselves?
2 How do you define success?
3 How do we judge whether young people are successful?
4 Are successful people lonely?

Part 2
Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college)
You should say:
What it was
When you learned it
How you learned it
And explain why it was important

Part 3
1 What can children learn from parents?
2 Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by their parents?
3 Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
4 How can people learn new things?

Part 2
Describe a time when you received money as a gift
You should say:
When it happened
Who gave you money
Why he/she gave you money
And explain how you used the money

Part 3
1 Why do people rarely use cash now?
2 When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
3 Should parents reward children with money?
4 Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?

Part 2
Describe a place in your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers
You should say:
What it is
Where it is
What people can do there
And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/travelers

Part 3
1 Is it important to take photos while traveling?
2 Can you trust other people’s travel journals on the internet?
3 What factors affect how people feel about travel?

Part 2
Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something
You should say:
When it happened
What you waited for
Why you made the decision
And explain how you felt about the decision

Part 3
1 Do people in your country like to take public transportation?
2 Why do some people like a slow-paced life?
3 Is being patient good for people? Why?
4 Are people less patient now than people in the past? Why?

Part 2
Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What interesting thing you did
And explain how he/she inspired you to do something interesting

Part 3 (Incomplete so far)
What qualities make a role model?

Part 2
Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting
You should say:
When you read it
What the story or novel was about
Who wrote it
And explain why you read it

Part 3
1 How does technology help people tell stories?
2 Do you prefer to read e-books or paper books?
3 Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?
4 What kinds of stories do children like?

Part 2
Describe an impressive English lesson you enjoyed
You should say:
What it was about
When you had it
What the teacher did
And why you enjoyed the lesson

Part 3
1 Why do people learn foreign languages?
2 What makes a good foreign language teacher?
3 Do you think grammar is important when learning foreign languages?
4 Is it interesting to be a foreign language teacher? Why?

 

Part 2
Describe a program you like to watch
You should say:
What it is
What it is about
Who you watch it with
And explain why you like to watch it

Part 3
1 What programs do people like to watch in your country?
2 Do people in your country like to watch foreign TV programs?
3 What’s the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos than visiting zoos?
4 Do teachers play videos in class in your country?

Part 2
Describe a person who likes to dress fashionably/well
You should say:
Who he/she is
What job he/she does
What kind of clothes he/she wears
And explain why he/she likes fashion

Part 3
1 Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why?
2 Why is fashion very important to some people?
3 Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why?
4 Are women more fashionable than men? Why?

Part2
Describe a photo you took that you are proud of
You should say:
When you took it
Where you took it
What is in this photo
And explain why you are proud of it

Part 3
1 Why do some people like to record important things with photos?
2 What can people learn from historical photographs?
3 Is taking photos the best way to remember something?
4 What do you think of beautified selfies?

Part 2
Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently
You should say:
What the activity is
Who invited you to participate in it
Whether you asked for help in the activity
And explain what change you had in the activity

Part 3
1 What outdoor activities are popular in your country?
2 Are those people who like dangerous activities more likely to be successful?
3 Do you think it’s better for people to change jobs when there are new chances?
4 Should young people try as many new activities as possible?

Part 2
Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit
You should say:
Whose home it is
How often you go there
What it is like
And explain how you feel about the home

Part 3
1 What are the differences between buildings in the city and in the countryside?
2 Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
3 What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?
4 Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live?

Part 2
Describe a disagreement you had with someone
You should say:
Who you had the disagreement with
What the disagreement was
What happened
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
What do you do if you disagree with someone?
How can we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?
Who do you think should teach children to respect their teacher?
What disagreements do parents and children usually have?

Part 2
Describe a popular place for sports(e.g. a stadium) that you’ve been to
You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain how you felt about this place

Part 3
1 Do young people like to do sports?
2 What are the benefits of sports for children?
3 Is it necessary to build public sports spaces?
4 What do you think of companies donating sports venues for poor children?

Part 2
Describe an object that you think is beautiful
You should say:
What it is
Where you saw it
What it looks like
And explain why you think it is beautiful

Part 3
1 Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why?
2 What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country?
3 Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?
4 Why do you think people create beautiful things?

 

Part 2
Describe a story you have heard about
You should say:
Who told this story
When you heard about it
What it was about
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 (Incomplete so far)
1 How does technology help people tell stories?
2 What are the differences between reading stories and listening to stories?

Part 2
Describe a time when you forgot an appointment
You should say:
What the appointment was for
Who you made it with
Why you forgot it
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3 (Incomplete so far)
How do people who are busy remember things they need to do?
Do you think people should remember family history?

Part 2
Describe a person you know who loves to grow vegetables/fruits
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she grows
Where he/she grows them
And explain how you feel about this

Part 3 (Incomplete so far)
1 What do you think of the job as a farmer?
2 Are there many people growing their own
vegetables now?

Part 2
Describe a time when you shared something with others
You should say:
What you shared
Who you shared it with
What you usually share with others
And explain why you shared it with him/her

Part 3 (Incomplete so far)
Do you think kids like to share? Why?
How can parents teach their children to share?
What do you think is the benefit of sharing for children?

Part 2
Describe a time when you needed to search for information
You should say:
What information you needed to search for
When you searched for it
Where you searched for it
And explain why you needed to search for it

Part 3
1 How can people search for information now?
2 What information can people get from television?
3 With the development of the Internet, is the library still important?
4 Does the development of the Internet have any impact on some disadvantaged people?

Part 2
Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on the beach etc.)
You should say:
Where you saw the plastic waste
When you saw it
What you did
And explain how you felt about this

Part 3 (Incomplete so far)
1 Do you think we should use plastic products?
2 How can we reduce our use of plastic?

Part 2
Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again
You should say:
What it was about
Where you watched it
Why you like it
And explain why you would like to watch it again


Part 3
Where do people normally watch movies?
What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?
Are actors or actresses important to movies? Why?
Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies?

Part 2
Describe a friend from your childhood
You should say:
Who he/she is
Where you met each other
What you often did together
And explain what made you like him/her

Part 3
1 Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
2 What do you think of online social media?
3 Do you think online social media will replace face-to-face communication?
4 Do you use a lot of emojis online? Why?

Part 2
Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college)
You should say:
What it is
When you learned it
How you learned it
And explain why it was important

Part 3
1 What can children learn from parents?
2 Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by their parents?
3 Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
4 How can people learn new things?

Part 2
Describe a song/a piece of music you like
You should say:
Which country the song/music is from
What story the song/music is about
Whom you knew the song/music from
And explain why you like it

Part 3
1 What music is popular in your country?
2 What kind of music do people listen to at a club?
3 What kind of music do young people like? Why?
4 What are the differences between the music preferred by girls and boys?

Part 2
Describe a person you know who is from a different culture
You should say:
Who he/she is
Where he/she is from
How you knew him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3 (Incomplete so far)
1 Where and how can we get to know people of different cultures better?
2 What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity?
3 How can traditional culture and other cultures coexist?

Part 2
Describe a time when you received money on your birthday
You should say:
When it happened
Who gave you money
Why he/she gave you money
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 (Incomplete so far)
Why do people rarely use cash now?

Part 2
Describe an experience of online shopping
You should say:
What happened
What you bought
What problems you had while shopping online
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 (Incomplete so far)
What kind of service do you think is good?

Part 2
Describe a story you have heard about
You should say:
Who told this story
When you heard about it
What it was about
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 (Incomplete so far)
1 How does technology help people tell stories?
2 What are the differences between reading stories and listening to stories?

Part 2
Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium) that you’ve been to.
You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain how you felt about this place

Part 3
1 Do young people like to do sports?
2 What are the benefits of sports for children?
3 Is it necessary to build public sports spaces?
4 What do you think of companies donating sports venues for poor children?

Part 2
Describe a disagreement you had with someone
You should say:
Who you had the disagreement with
What the disagreement was
What happened
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1 What would you do if you disagree with someone?
2 How do we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?
3 Who do you think should teach children to respect their teacher?
4 What disagreements do parents and children usually have?

Part 2
Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit
You should say:
Whose home it is
How often you go there
What it is like
And explain how you feel about the home

Part 3
1 What are the differences between houses or buildings in the city and in the countryside?
2 Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
3 What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?
4 Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live?

Part 2
Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently
You should say:
What the activity is
Who invited you to participate in it
Whether you asked for help in the activity
And explain what change you had in the activity

Part 3
1 What outdoor activities are popular in your country?
2 Are those people who like dangerous activities more likely to be successful?
3 Do you think it’s better for people to change jobs when there are new chances?
4 Should young people try as many new activities as possible?

 

Part 2
Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted
You should say:
What it was
When you received it
Who gave it to you
And explain why you wanted it so much

Part 3

  1. Should employees have their own goals?
  2. How should bosses reward employees?
    3.What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
  3. How should children spend their allowance money?
    5.Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
    6.Do you think shopping is good for a country’s economy?

Part 2
Describe an advertisement you don’t like.
You should say:
Where and when you first saw it
What type of advertisement it is
What product or service it advertises
And explain why you don’t like it

Part 3

  1. What are the most advertised products in your country?
  2. Which one is more effective, newspaper advertising or online advertising?
  3. What are the benefits of advertising?
  4. What do you think of celebrity endorsements in advertising?
  5. Does advertising encourage us to buy things we don’t need?
    6.What role does social media play in advertising

Part 2
Describe your daily routine that you enjoy
You should say:
What you do
When it became your daily routine
Whether you will change it in the future
And explain why you enjoy it

Part 3

  1. Should children have learning routines?
  2. What are the advantages of children having a routine at school?
  3. Does having a routine make kids feel more secure at school?
  4. How do people’s routines differ on weekdays and weekends?
  5. What daily routines do people have at home?
  6. What are the differences between people’s daily routines now and in the last 15 years?
  1.  

Part 2
Describe a time when you made a complaint and were satisfied with the result
You should say:
When it happened
Who you complained to
What you complained about
And explain why you were satisfied with the result

Part 3
1.When are people more likely to make complaints?

  1. What do people often complain about?
  2. Which one is better when making a complaint, by talking or by writing?
  3. Who are more likely to make complaints, older people or younger people?
    5.How would you react if you received a poor service at a restaurant?
  4. How do people often respond to poor customer service?
  1.  

Part 2
Describe something you would like to learn in the future
You should say:
What it is
How you would like to learn it
Where you would like to learn it
Why you would like to learn it
And explain whether it’s difficult to learn it

Part 3
1.What’s the most popular thing to learn nowadays?
2.At what age should children start making their own decisions? Why?
3.Which makes young people choose a major, income or interest?

  1. Do young people take their parents’ advice on choosing a major?
  2. Besides parents, who else would people take advice from?
  3. Why do some people prefer to study alone?

Part 2
Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with
You should say:
Who this person is
How you met this person
How long you have known him/her
And explain why you want to work/study with him/her

Part 3

  1. Why should children be kind to their classmates?
  2. Can children choose their deskmate?
  3. What matters most about a colleague’s personality?
  4. Are good colleagues important at work?
  5. What kind of people are popular at work?
  6. Are knowledgeable people popular at work?

 

IELTS Speaking Part 1

Music

  1. What music do you like?
  2. What music do you dislike?
  3. Do you often listen to one type of music?
  4. What music do your friends like? Do you enjoy the same type of music?
  5. What’s the most popular type of music where you live?
    6.Which singer or musician would you like to see in person?

Fast food

  1. What do you have for breakfast?
  2. Do you eat fast food?
    3.What are the different kinds of fast food in your country?

Noise
1.Which do you think makes louder noise, in cities or
in the countryside?

  1. What noise do we have in cities?
  2. What kind of noise do cars make?

Art

  1. Do you like art?
  2. Do you like visiting art galleries?
  3. Do you want to be an artist?
  4. Do you like modern art or traditional art?

Library

  1. Do you often go to library?
  2. Did you go to library when you were a kid?
  3. Do kids from your country often go to library?
  4. What do you usually do in the library?

Happy

  1. Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?
  2. What made you happy when you were little?
    3.What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?
  3. When do you feel happy at work? Why?
  4. Do you feel happy when buying new things?
  5. Do you think people are happy when buying new things?
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Staying up

  1. Do you often stay up late?
  2. Did you stay up late when you were a kid?
  3. What do you do when you stay up late?
    4.What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?

Schools

  1. Where do you go to school?
  2. Do you go to a good school?
  3. Do you like your teachers?
  4. Do you like your current learning atmosphere?
  5. What are the differences between your school and other schools?
  6. What changes would you like to see in your school?

Chocolate

  1. Do you like eating chocolate? Why/why not?
  2. How often do you eat chocolate?
  3. Did you eat chocolate often when you were a kid?
  4. Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
  5. What’s your favourite flavour?
    6. Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?

Small business

  1. Do you know many small businesses where you live?
  2. Do you prefer buying things in big companies or small businesses?
  3. Have you ever worked in small business?
  4. Have you ever thought about starting your own business?

Outer space and stars

  1. Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?
  2. Do you like science fiction movies? Why?
  3. Do you want to know more about outer-space?
  4. Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

Jewelry

  1. Do you often wear jewelry?
  2. What type of jewelry do you like?
  3. Do you usually buy jewelry?
  4. Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?

Weekends

  1. Do you like weekends?
  2. What do you usually do on weekends?
  3. What did you do last weekend?
  4. Do you make plans for your weekends?

T-shirts

  1. Do you like wearing T-shirts?
  2. Ho often do you wear a T-shirt?
  3. Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
  4. Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
  5. Would you buy T-shirts as souvenirs on vacation?

Keys

  1. Do you always bring a lot of keys with you ?
  2. Have you ever lost your keys?
  3. Do you often forget your keys and lock yourself out?
  4. Do you think it is a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbour?

Happy

  1. What made you happy when you were little?
    2.What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?

Morning Time
1 Do you like getting up early in the morning?
2 What do you usually do in the morning?
3 What did you do in the morning when you were little? Why?
4 Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?

 

Housework and cooking
1 Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home?
2 Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?
3 Do you have breakfast at home every day?
4 Do you want to learn how to cook well?

Snacks
1 What snacks do you like to eat?
2 Did you often eat snacks when you were young?
3 When do you usually eat snacks now?
4 Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?

Names
1 Does your name have any special meaning?
2 How would you choose names for your next generation?
3 Are there any differences between how people from your country name their children now and in the past?
4 Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?

Writing
1 Do you write a lot?
2 What do you like to write? Why?
3 Do you think the things you write would change?
4 Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?

Birthdays
1 What do you usually do on your birthday?
2 What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
3 Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
4 Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in your country?

Public transportation

1 What kind of public transportation do you usually take?
2 When do you usually take public transportation, in your everyday life or when you are travelling?
3 Do most people prefer public transportation in your country?
4 Did you take public transportation when you were a kid?

Weather

1 What’s the weather like where you live?
2 Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
3 Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
4 Do you get in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When/How often?

Technology

1 What technology do you use most, computers or mobile phones?
2 What electronic devices have you bought lately?
3 Are there any technology you want to buy?
4 What’s the benefit of technology?

 

 

Geography
1 Do you like geography?
2 Have you ever studied geography at school?
3 Are you good at reading a map?
4 Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?

 

Singing 1 Do you like singing? Why?
2 Have you ever learnt how to sing?
3 Who do you want to sing for?
4 Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?

 

Social media
1 Do you or your friends like using social media?
2 Do you think you or your friends use too much social media?
3 Do you want to work in social media? Why?
4 What’s the most popular social media in your country? Why?

Puzzles
1 Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
2 When do you do puzzles, during a trip or when you feel bored?
3 Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?
4 Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?

 

Work or Studies

It is very common to be asked if you are working or studying. the following questions are typical of those asked thereafter. Remember you will only get asked 4 questions from each section, so do not expect all these questions in one test.

Studies

What subjects are you studying?

Do you like your subjects?

Why did you choose to study that subject?

Is it very interesting?

Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?

Are you looking forward to working?

What technology do you use when you are studying?

 

Work

What work do you do?

Why did you choose to do that kind of work (or that job)?

Do you like your job?

Is it very interesting?

Do you miss being a student?

What technology do you use at work?

Who helps you the most? And how?

It is also very common to be asked about your hometown. Remember you will only get asked 4 questions from each section, so do not expect all these questions in one test.

Hometown

Where is your hometown?

Is that a big city or a small place?

Do you like your hometown?

What do you like (most) about your hometown?

Is there anything you dislike about it?

How long have you been living there?

Do you like living there?

Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

Please describe your hometown a little?

What’s your hometown famous for?

Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?

Another common subject is your home. Remember you will only get asked 4 questions from each section, so do not expect all these questions in one test.

Home and Accommodation

Do you live in a house or a flat?

Can you describe the place where you live?

How long have you lived there?

Please describe the room you live in.

What part of your home do you like the most?

Who do you live with?

What room does your family spend most of the time in?

What do usually do in your flat?

What kinds of accommodation do you live in?

Do you plan to live there for a long time?

Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

Are the transport facilities to your home very good?

What kind of house or flat do you want to live in the future?

What’s your favourite room in your house/apartment?

What makes you feel pleasant in your home?

What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you lived in the past?