IELTS Speaking Topics May to August 2023

Latest IELTS Speaking Topics May to August 2023

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This is a list of the current IELTS Speaking Topics for May to August and more questions and topics will be added as students take their tests. More topics will be added as they are reported, so watch this space!

NEW!!!! May to September Questions Available Here! NEW!!!!

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.

Because only one student has reported some of these questions, they are incomplete. These questions will be completed in the next week or two as more reports arrive.

The new questions are at the beginning, others that have also been used between January and April 2023 are later. More new questions to follow, sorry about the spacing problems 🙁

Part 1 Questions Parts 2 & 3 Questions

IELTS Speaking Parts 2 and 3

Part 2
Describe a successful businessperson you know(e.g. running a family business)
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know him/her
What business he/she does
And explain why he/she is successful

Part 3
1.What factors lead to success?

  1. What do people need to sacrifice for success?
  2. Is it easy for people to succeed in the national test in your country?
  3. Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?
  4. Which family businesses do you know?
  5. How do you think of family businesses?

Part 2
Describe a beautiful city
You should say:
Where the city is
How you knew about the city
What buildings the city has
And explain what it is famous for

Part 3

  1. What are the differences between modern towns and modern cities?
  2. Why do some people like to visit historical sites?

Part 2
Describe a piece of good advice that you gave to someone
You should say:
Who you gave the advice to
What the advice was
Why you gave the advice
And explain how he/she followed your advice

Part 3

  1. Do you think parents should give their children advice?
  2. Should teachers give students advice?
  3. Do you think it is necessary for us to listen to friends’advice?
  4. How to give young people and old people advice?
  5. What are the areas in which people are more or less willing to accept advice?
  6. Have you ever received any advice from professional people, like a doctor, a lawyer or a teacher?

Part 2
Describe a difficult task that you completed at work/study that you felt proud of
You should say:
What the task was
How you completed it
Why the task was difficult
Why you were proud of the completion of the task

Part 3

  1. What are the things that make people feel proud of?
  2. Do people often feel proud of themselves when they complete a difficult task?

Part 2
Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer
You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
What the problem was
And explain how you solved the problem at last

Part 3

  1. Why do people often have problems when using new products?

Part 2
Describe a famous person you are interested in

You should say:

Who he/she is
How you knew about him/her
What he/she was like before he/she became famous
And explain why you are interested in him/her


Part 3
1. Do you think media is putting too much attention on famous people?
2. Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields?
3.What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past?
4. What kinds of famous people are there in your country?
5.Why are some kids popular at school?
6. Why do some people become famous but not successful?

Part 2
Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future
You should say:

What it is
Where you would like to try it

Whether itis difficult
And explain why you would like to try it

Part 3

  • What are the advantages of water transport compared to other modes of transport?
  • Why do people like to live near water?
  • What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
  • Do you think it’s good to teach swimming in schools?
  • What do you think of people who waste water?
  • What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?

Part2
Describe a place you have been to where there were lots of people

You should say:

Where it is
Who you were with
What people were doing there
And explain why there were lots of people


Part 3
1. Where do young people like to go?
2. Are people happy living in crowded apartments?
3. Which scenic spots will have queues of people?
4. What are the advantages of living on a higher floor?
5.What are the disadvantages of living on a lower floor?
6. What do you think of the phenomenon of people queuing in restaurants for more than an hour?

Part2
Describe an expensive gift that you would like to give someone when you save a lot of money

You should say:

What the gift is

Who you will give the gift to

How long it will take to save the money

And explain why you would like to give the gift to this person.


Part 3

  1. What do young people like to save money for?
  2. Is it easy for people to save money to buy something expensive?
  3. Should children have pocket money? Why?
  4. Should children learn how to use money at school or from their parents?
  5. How do people save money?
  6. Why can’t some people save money?

Part2
Describe an important decision that you made

You should say:

What the decision was
How you made your decision

What the results of the decision were

And explain why it was important

Part 3
1.Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?

  1. What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation?
  2. Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?
  3. Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
  4. Do you think the influence of advertising is good?
  5. How do people usually make an important decision?

Part 2
Describe a sports program you enjoy watching

You should say:

What it is

Where you watch it
Who you like to watch it with
And explain why you enjoy watching the program

Part 3
1.Which sport do you think most people like to do? And why?

  1. Do children need exercise?
  2. What are the benefits of exercise?
  3. What can be done to get children into sport?
  4. What sports programs do people like to watch in your country?
  5. What’s the difference between watching sports on TV and watching it live?

Part 2
Describe a traditional celebration (a festival or a ceremony) in your country that you enjoy?

You should say:

  • What it is
  • What you do to celebrate it
  • Who you celebrate it with
  • And explain why you enjoy it


Part 3

  1. Is it important for children to learn traditional festivals at school?
  2. Do children like to learn about traditional festivals?
  3. .Why do people hold events to celebrate?
  4. Are traditional festivals disappearing?
  5. Is music important in traditional festivals?
  6. Do you think good food and drink are important for celebrating?

Part 2
Describe the ideal house you would like to have

You should say:

  • Where it is
  • What it would look like
  • What special features it would have
  • And explain why it would be your ideal house


Part 3
1.What are the most common architectural styles in cities in your country?

  1. What’s the difference between an apartment and a house?
  2. What’s the difference between living in the countryside and living in the city?
  3. What are the advantages of the facilities of the apartment and the facilities of the house?
  4. What difficulties do people have living in the city?
  5. What can be done to reduce the stress of city life?

Part2
Describe an interesting job you want to have in the future.

You should say:

What it is
How you can find this job
What skills it requires
And explain why it is an interesting job


Part 3
1.What are the most popular jobs for young people in your country?

  1. What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in your country?
  2. When is the right time for young people to start making serious plans for their future careers?
  3. Which jobs have the highest salaries?
  4. Which jobs pay low wages but require a high level of skill?
  5. Do you think it is important for secondary schools to offer careers advice to students?

Part 2
Describe someone you know who often helps others
You should say:
What he/she is like
How he/she helps others
Why his/her help is beneficial
And explain why he/she helps others


Part 3
1.How can children help their parents at home?

  1. Should children be taught to help others?
  2. What makes children help each other at school?
  3. Should students do community service? Why?
  4. Do students in your country do volunteer work?
  5. Why do some people do volunteer work all over the world?

Part 2
Describe an exciting adventure you would like to take in the future
You should say:
What the adventure is

Where you would go

Who you would be with
And explain why you would like to take the adventure


Part 3

  1. Who likes to read adventure books?
  2. Do people prefer adventure novels or adventure movies?
  3. Why do people like to read adventure books rather than take an adventure?
  4. Who doesn’t like to take adventures?
  5. What kind of personality should people have in order to experience a lot of adventure?
  6. Will experiencing adventures broaden people’s horizons?

Part 2

Describe a car journey you remember well

You should say:

Where you went

What you did
Who you had the car journey with
And explain how you felt about the journey

Part 3
1.What benefits does public transport bring to the world?
2. ls it too late for people to get the driver licence at the age of 18?
3. What qualities does a driver need to have?
4. Do you think the government should make it a rule for people to use public transport?

Which jobs require people to be good at driving?

Do you see driverless cars as the future of cars?

Part 2
Describe a book that you have read many times

You should say:
What the book is

How often you read this book

Why you read it

And explain what effect the book has had on you

Part 3
1.What kinds of books do children like to read? Why?
2. What can kids learn from books?
3. Do people prefer to read e-books or print books in your country?

Do you think people need to develop the habit of reading? Why?

Do you think reading books can make people happier?

Do you think ebooks will make people read more? Why?

Part 2
Describe a talk that you gave to a group of people

You should say:
Who you gave the talk to

What the talk was about

Why you gave the talk
And explain how you felt about the talk

Part 3
1. What benefits does the internet bring to communication?
2. Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?
3. What qualities does a person need to have to be a communicator?

What qualities do people need to speak in public?

What kinds of people often give speeches?

How important is it to be a good listener in communication?

Part 2
Describe a game that you enjoyed playing when you were younger

You should say:
What the game was

Where you played it
Who you played it with
And explain why you enjoyed playing the game

Part 3
1.What games do kids like to play now?
2. Do boys and girls play different games?
3. Are outdoor sports important for kids?
4. Why do people like to play different games now than before?
5. Is winning important in games?
6.Which is better, individual games or team-based games?

Part 2
Describe a movie you watched recently that you felt disappointed about

You should say:

When it was

What it is about
Why you didn’t like it

Why you decided to watch it

And explain why you felt disappointed about it

Part 3
1.Do you believe movie reviews?
2. What are the different types of films in your country?
3. Are historical films popular in your country? Why?
4. Do you think films with famous actors or actresses would be more popular?

Why are Japanese animated films so popular?

Should the director pay a lot of money to famous actors?

Part 2
Describe a new shop that recently opened in your city/town
You should say:
Where the shop is

What it sells
Who goes to this shop
And explain how successful you think it will be in the future

Part 3
1. What kinds of shops are popular in your city?
2. Why do young people enjoy going to some boutiques?
3. Do you think location is the key factor that attracts customers?

What’s the difference between a large shop and a small shop?

How important are price and quality in influencing consumer behaviour?

Why is cheap fashion so popular?

Part 2
Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life

You should say:
What the invention is

What it can do
How popular it is

Whether it is difficult or easy to use

And explain why it is useful

Part 3
1. What qualities do inventors have?
2. Do you think only scientists can invent new things?
3. Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
4. Do you think people who have not been educated in school can invent things?
5.Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments or private companies?
6. What inventions do you think should be improved?

Part 2
Describe a popular person

You should say:
Who this person is

What he or she is like
Why you think this person is popular

How this person influences the public


Part 3
1.What kinds of people are more popular at school?
2. Why are some people less famous?

Part 2
Describe a place you plan to travel to in the future that is far away from your home

You should say:
Where it would be
When you would like to go
How you would like to go there

What you would do there Who you would go with
And explain why you would like to visit the place

Part 3
1. Where do people usually travel on holidays?
2. Why do some people think it is enjoyable to stay at home on holidays?
3.How do students who have taken a gap year differ from other students?
4. Do teenagers usually travel with friends or alone?
5.What do you think is the most desirable place for people to visit during the holiday?
6. What does tourism have to do with cultural exchange?

Part 2

Describe a happy experience from your childhood

You should say:

What happened

Who you were with

When and where it happened

Who you were with

And explain why it was a happy experience

Part 3

  • Why do think some people have better memory than others?
  • What kinds of things do people prefer to remember these days?
  • What do you think we shouldn’t forget?
  • Why do some people remember more of their childhood than others?
  • What can people do to improve their memory?
  • What is your earliest memory that you can still remember now?

Part 2
Describe someone you know who has recently moved to a new place

You should say:

Who he/she is
What the new place is like
Why he/she moved to a new place
And explain whether his or her move has a positive impact on you


Part 3

  1. Why do some young people keep moving?
  2. What’s the difference between living alone and living with roommates?
  3. Is it positive for young people to live by themselves?
  4. Besides cooking, are there any other skills that people need to learn if they live on their own?
  5. What kinds of people tend to live by themselves?
  6. How can parents and teachers help young people to live independently?

Part 2
Describe an occasion when you got incorrect information
You should say:

When you got it

How you got it
How you found it was incorrect

And how you felt about it

Part 3

1.Why don’t people trust information on the Internet?
2. What jobs provide information to others?
3. What’s the difference betweene-mail and phone in terms of providing information?
4. Which do you think is the better way to provide information, by phone or by email?
5. How do people judge the accuracy of information?
6. How do people make sure they’re getting the right information?

Part2
Describe an occasion when you spent (quite some) time with a young child

You should say:
Who this child was
When you spent time with this child

What you did together

And explain how you felt about it


Part 3
1.Do you think children should have a lot of toys?
2. Where do children usually play?
3. Do you think there are too many rules for children to follow whether at school or at home?
4. Do you think children should follow all the rules?
5. Do you think it’s necessary for parents to make decisions for their children?
6. Do you think it is good for parents to help their children choose friends?

Part 2
Describe a piece of clothing you enjoy wearing

You should say:

  • What it is like
  • When and where you got it
  • How often you wear it
  • And explain why you enjoy wearing it


Part 3

  1. Do you like buying clothes?
  2. What kind of clothes do people wear in your country?
  3. Under what circumstances will people in your country wear formal clothes?
  4. What is the difference between the dress of the elderly and the young in your country?
  5. When do people in your country wear traditional clothes?
  6. Does the climate affect what people wear?

Part 2
Describe an occasion when you lost your way

You should say:

Where you were

What happened

How you felt
And explain how you found your way

Part 3

1. How can people find their way when they are lost?
2. Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel to new places?
3. Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
4. Is a paper map still necessary?
5.Why do some people get lost more easily than others?
6. How do people react when they get lost?

Also used between January and April 2023

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?

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?
  1.  

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?
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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?
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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?
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IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions

Clothing
Part 1

  1. Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?
  2. Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?
  3. Do you like wearing T-shirts?

Riding a bike

  1. Did you have a bike when you were young?
  2. Did you ride a bike when you were little?
  3. Did you ride a bike to school?
  4. Do you ride a bike when you go out now?

The city you live in

1. What city do you live in?
2. Do you like this city? Why?
3.How long have you lived in this city?
4. Are there big changes in this city?
5. Is this city your permanent residence?

Are there people of different ages living in this city?

Health

  1. How do you keep healthy?
  2. What are your favorite sports?
  3. Are there health classes in your school?
  4. What sports keep people healthy?
  5. Is it easy for people to exercise in your country?

Language

  1. What languages can you speak?
  2. What languages would you like to learn in the future?
  3. How do you learn a foreign language?
  4. How are languages taught and learned in your school?

Dreams and ambition

1. What was your childhood dream?
2. Are you the kind of person who sticks to dreams?
3. What is your dream job?
4. Do you think you are an ambitious person?

Ice cream

  1. Do you like ice cream?
  2. Do you eat ice cream a lot?
  3. Did you eat ice cream as a child?
  4. Are there shops selling ice cream near where you live?
  5. Would you like to make your own ice cream?

Concentration

  1. Did you stay focused in class when you were a child?
  2. Are you a focused person?
  3. How do you stay focused?
  4. Is it easy to stay focused in a noisy environment?

Fixing things

  1. Can you fix things?
  2. What things can you fix?
  3. How to fix things?
  4. Did you ask people to teach you to fix things when you were a child?

Friends
1.How important are friends to you?

  1. Do you often go out with your friends?
  2. Where do you often meet each other?
  3. What do you usually do with your friends?
  4. Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?

Week

  1. What is your favorite day of the week?
  2. What is your least favorite day?
  3. What is the busiest day of the week for you?
  4. Is there anything that you do every day?
  5. What do you usually do on weekends?
  6. Are weekdays and weekends the same for you?

Rain

  1. Do you like rainy days?
  2. Does it rain much in your city?
  3. Would you like to live in a place that is dry or wet place?
  4. Would you change your plans if it rained?

Day off

1.When was the last time you had a few days off?

  1. What do you usually do when you have days off?
  2. Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends?
  3. What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?

Bags

  1. Do you usually carry a bag?
  2. Do you change your bags often?
  3. What kind of bags would you use when travelling?
  4. Is a bag an ideal gift?
  5. Did you use a backpack when you were a child?

Teachers
1.Do you want to be a teacher in the future?

  1. Do you remember one of your teachers?
  2. What were your primary school teachers like?
  3. Do you have a favorite teacher?

Wild animals

  1. Are there wild animals in your country?
  2. Have you ever been to a zoo or a safari park?
  3. What is the animal you would like to see in the wild?
  4. Are there TV programs about wild animals in your country?

Some of these questions from January to April will be used until all the changes have been made. This usually takes about two weeks.

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?