Ielts Speaking 1 (Accommodation & Hometown) Ielts Speaking 1 (Hometown & Weather)

1. Let’s talk about your hometown. Where is your hometown? 1. What is your country famous for?
2. What do you like about it? 2. Where do you live in your country?
3. What do you not like about it? 3. Is it a interesting place to live?
4. How important is your hometown to you? 4. Are you planning to live there in the future?
5. Do you think you will continue to live in your hometown? 5. How is the weather today?
6. Let’s move on to talk about accommodation. Tell me about the kind of 6. What’s your favourite kind of weather?
accommodation you live in? 7. Is there any type of weather you really don’t like?
7. Does the place you live in have many amenities? 8. What is the climate like in your country?
8. Is there anything you would like to change about the place you live in? 9. Does the weather affect people’s lives in your country?
9. Do you plan to live there for a long time? 10. Do people change in the summer?
11. Does bad weather ever affect transport in your country?
IELTS Speaking Part 2
IELTS Speaking Part 2
Describe an interesting animal you have seen
Describe a successful small business that you know about.

You should say:

You should say:
 What animal it was
 When and Where you saw it what business/company it is
 And explain how you feel about this animal what this business does
how you know about this business
IELTS Speaking Part 3 and explain why you think this business/company is successful.

 What kind of animals do people have in their homes? IELTS Speaking Part 3
 A lot of animals are getting extinct these days. What do you think
about this? Why is it happening?  What qualities are required to become a company leader (or, CEO
 Earlier people used animals for their work. Now, what do people or, manager)?
use to do their work?  In general, what factors do you think to determine whether a small
 Researches are being conducted on animals, is this a good idea? company will become successful or not?
 Do you think the latest technology plays an important role in a
company’s development?
 What do you think of charitable organizations?
 Which do you think is better, to start your own business or to work
for someone else?
Ielts Speaking 1(Family & Housework) Ielts Speaking 1 (Books & TV)

1. Do you like watching TV?

1. How many people are there in your immediate family? 2. How often do you watch TV?
2. Who do you get on best within your family? 3. What kind of TV programmes do you like to watch?
3. Do you have a large extended family? 4. What are the most popular TV shows in your country?
4. What do you do together with your family? 5. Has the internet affected your viewing habits?
5. Why is family important to you? 6. How often do you read?
6. Do you do housework at home? 7. Do you like reading books? Why?
7. What kind of housework do you often do? 8. Do you have many books at home?
8. Did you do housework when you were a child? 9. Do you prefer to buy books or borrow them?
9. Do you think that children should do housework? 10. What are the benefits of reading?

IELTS Speaking Part 2 IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a family member you spend a lot of time with Describe a person who is often in the news, and who you would like to meet.

You should say: You should say:

who this person is who this person is


what you usually do together how you know him/her

what kind of person he/she is why he/she is often in the news

and explain why you spend the most time with him/her. and explain why you would like to meet him/her.
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 What are the advantages of strong family relationships?  What is the difference between new media and old media?
 How many generations are usually living under one roof in your  Do you think the contents in the newspapers are reliable?
country?  Do you think it’s necessary for people to watch foreign news?
 What are the benefits, and drawbacks of a family of several  How has social media changed how we consume news?
generations living together?  What kinds of (famous) people are usually in the news in your
 Do both parents have equal responsibilities in taking care of their country?
children?
Ielts Speaking 1 (Advertisements & Books) Ielts Speaking 1 (Celebrity & Computer)

1. Do you like reading books? Why? 1. Do you use computers?

2. What book would you take on a long journey? 2. What do you use a computer to do?
3. How easy is it for you to read books in English? 3. Did you use computers when you were little?
4. Have you given up reading a book recently? 4. Do people often use computers these days?
5. What kind of people like reading and what kind of people don’t 5. Will people continue to use computers in the future?
like reading very much? 6. Who is your favorite celebrity?
6. Do you like watching advertisements? 7. Do you like any foreign celebrities?
7. Will you buy something because of an advertisement? 8. Would you want to be a celebrity in the future?
8. How do you feel when you see pop-up ads on the internet? 9. Do you think we should protect famous people’s privacy?
9. Do you like funny or serious advertisements? 10. How do celebrities influence their fans in your country?
10. What makes a good advertisement?
IELTS Speaking Part 2
IELTS Speaking Part 2
Describe a uniform you have worn, (such as a school or company
Describe a change that could improve your local area. uniform). You should say:

You should say: what it looked like

when and where you needed to wear this uniform
what the change would be who paid for this uniform
how this change could be made and explain how you felt about that uniform.
what problems are causing the need for this change
and explain how this change would improve your local area. IELTS Speaking Part 3

 What would you say are the advantages and disadvantages of

IELTS Speaking Part 3 wearing a uniform?
 In your country, do schools provide similar uniforms to their
 Why do old people not like changes? students?
 Do you think it’s important for people to socialize with their  What kinds of professionals need to wear uniforms?
neighbours?  Do you think people wear clothes that reflect their personality?
 How do people socialize with their neighbors?  Do you think women’s clothes show more variety than men’s
clothes?

PART 1: FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

 PART 1 HEALTH AND SPORT
Tell me something about your family. What do you do to keep fit?
What do you like doing most with your family?
Are you good at sport?
Who are you close to in your family?
What sports do you play?
In what way is your family important to you?
What is the most popular sport in your country?
PART 2
Describe a close friend.
PART 2
Describe an exciting competition or sporting event you have witnessed.
You should say:
You should say:
 How long you have known this person
 How you met  What the competition or sporting event was

 What kind of person he/she is  When and where it took place

and explain why you like him/her.  Who won

and explain why it was exciting.
PART 3
In what ways have families changed in the last hundred years?
PART 3
What are the best ways to keep fit?
Should we rely heavily on our families or is it better to try to be
independent?
Do you think most people consider exercise a chore or do they find it fun?

The elderly are sometimes considered the wisest members of society. What
What is the most popular form of exercise in your country?
do you think we can learn from them?

Do you think people in your country are less healthy than they used to be?
What do you expect from a good friend?

How can we encourage young people to stay healthy?

Are friends as important to you as family?

Should governments intervene to force people to be healthier?

Do you think friendships change as we get older? How?
PART 1: STUDIES AND WORK PART 1: ENVIRONMENT
Do you work or are you a student?
Tell me about your country’s climate.
Why did you choose that course or job?
What’s your favourite kind of weather?
What is the most difficult thing about your studies or job?
Does the weather influence your mood?
PART 2
Describe your dream job. Is it worse to feel too hot or too cold?

You should say: PART 2

Describe your favourite season.
 What qualifications or experience you would need
You should say:
 What the job would involve
 What you think the most difficult thing about the job would be  What the season is and when it occurs
and explain why it is your dream job.  What the weather is like during this season
 What your typical activities are during this season
PART 3
Do you think science subjects are more useful than arts subjects? and explain why it is your favourite season.

Are students mature enough to choose what to study themselves or should PART 3
their parents decide for them?
Are people in your country concerned about protecting the environment?
In your country, does having a university education help you into a better
career?
Does the responsibility for protecting the environment lie with governments
or with individuals?
Do you think older or younger workers are more motivated?
Does it help to educate young people on being green?
How can managers increase motivation among their workforce?
What effects does pollution have on the environment?
Are people more motivated if their job involves helping others?
Do you think we pollute more now than we did 50 years ago?
PART 1 COMMUNICATION PART 1 TECHNOLOGY
What’s your mother tongue?
What other languages do you speak? What do you use the internet for?
What do you think is the best way to keep in touch with friends? Does everyone have access to the internet in your country?
Do people keep in touch differently now compared to 50 years ago? Do you think older people are scared of new technology?
PART 2 Do you think young children should have mobile phones?
Describe a language other than English that you would like to learn.
PART 2
You should say: Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful.

 What the language is You should say:

 Where it is spoken
 What the piece of equipment is
 What you think would be difficult and what would be easy about
learning the language.  When and where you got it

and explain why you would like to learn it.  What you use it for
And explain why you find it useful
PART 3
Is it considered important in your country to learn foreign languages?
PART 3
What have been the most significant technological developments of recent
What, in your opinion, is the best way to learn a language?
years?
Why are some people seemingly better at learning languages than others? In what ways have these developments changed society for the better and
for the worse?
How do people in your country feel about English being the world language?
Are people in your country nostalgic about life before technology?
Do you think the culture of English-speaking countries, as well as the English Why do you think some people claim scientists interfere too much with
language, dominate the world? nature?

Why do you think people feel it is important to continue to speak their local Do you have anything against animal testing?
languages? Is scientific progress always for the greater good?
PART 1: HOBBIES PART 1 : CHILDHOOD
What are your hobbies?
What is your most vivid childhood memory?
What is your favourite musical instrument?
Are you still in touch with your childhood friends?
Do you prefer action films or comedies? Why?
What was your favourite toy when you were a child?
Do you think it is important to read novels and poetry? Why?
Is it important for children to have fun? Why?
PART 2
Describe a hobby you enjoy. PART 2
Describe a happy childhood memory.
You should say:
You should say:
 How long you have been doing it
 When and where the incident you remember happened
 How often you do it
 Who you were with
 What benefits you get from it
 What happened exactly
And explain why you enjoy it.
And explain why it is a happy memory.
PART 3
Do you think men and women tend to have different types of hobbies? PART 3
Do you think people often idealize their childhoods?
Why do some people get obsessed with their hobby?
How does a person’s childhood influence what kind of adult they become?
Do you think hobbies that keep you fit are better than hobbies that you can
do sitting down? When does a child become an adult, in your opinion?
Do you think it can be a disadvantage to have too much free time? Do you agree with the saying, “Children should be seen and not heard”?
Should people feel a duty to do something constructive in their free time? Is it good for children to be exposed to frightening and sad experiences or
should they be protected from these as far as possible?
Do people have more free time now than in the past?
Are children in your country generally well brought up?
PART 1 HOME PART 1: CULTURE
What is the most important festival in your country?
Tell me about your hometown.
Do you think this festival will still be as important in the future?
In what ways has your town or city changed since you were a child?
Tell me how weddings are celebrated in your country.
How could your town or city be improved?
What are some forms of traditional dancing in your country?
Are there any traffic problems where you live?
PART 2
PART 2 Describe a festival that you enjoy.
Describe a place that you enjoy visiting.
You should say:
You should say:
 When the festival occurs
 Where that place is
 Where it occurs
 What you can see and do there
 What happens during it
 How it has changed since you first visited it
and explain why you enjoy the festival.
and explain why you enjoy visiting this place.
PART 3
PART 3 Are historical sites in your country popular with visitors?
Is it only children who experience homesickness?
Is it more important to preserve historical sites or make way for the
Do you think it’s better for children to grow up in the city or the country?
developments of the future?
Why do some people retire to the countryside?
What do you think will happen to your country’s historical sites in the
Are people from your country patriotic?
future?
Why do people often feel proud of where they come from?
What is ‘culture’ to you?
Does intense patriotism have any disadvantages?
Do you think that it is important for a society or culture to have a sense of
continuity with the past?

How will your country’s culture have change in fifty years’ time?
PART 1: TRAVEL PART 1

Is your country popular with tourists? Do you believe that clothing is important?
What type of clothing do you usually wear?
What sights or activities would you recommend to a tourist visiting your Have you ever worn the traditional garments of your country?
town or region? Where do you usually purchase your garments?
Do you enjoy active holidays? Have you ever donned a uniform?
Are most people in your nation concerned about fashion?
Tell me what your ideal holiday would be.
PART 2 PART 2
Describe a memorable holiday.
Describe a positive change you made in your life
You can say:
You should say:
– what the change was
– when you started the change
 When you went on this holiday – how you learned about the change
– and why you think the change was positive
 Where you went
 What you did
Part 3 – Changes
And explain why it is memorable.
What kinds of changes do people typically encounter in their personal
lives?
PART 3 Do you believe technology has brought more positive or negative
Do you think it’s true that travel broadens the mind? changes to society?
Do young people and older people benefit differently from travelling? How can governments encourage positive changes in their societies?
Are there any changes in your hometown that you’d like to see in the
How can you make sure you get the most from your travels? future?
What are the positive impacts of tourism? What strategies can people use to cope with unexpected changes in
their lives?
What about the negative impacts of tourism? How do cultural differences influence the way people approach and
How has tourism impacted tourist sites in your country? react to changes?
PART 1 Ielts Speaking 1 (Internet & Outdoor Activities)

 Do you like outdoor activities?

Do you like flowers?  What outdoor sports do you like?
Which flower is your favorite?  How much time do you spend outdoors every week?
Have you ever given someone flowers?  What types of outdoor activities are popular in your country?
In your country, why do women like flowers more than men?  How often do you use the Internet?
What is your favorite meal?  Do you think you use the Internet too much?
Have you always had the same meals?  What are your favourite websites?
Are there any foods you dislike?  What are the positive and negative things about the Internet?
What is the most common meal in your country?
Do you have a healthy diet? What is your opinion of fast food? Part 2

PART 2 Describe an occasion when you received some incorrect information

You can say:
Describe an occasion when you got lost and needed help – when it happened
You can say: – what the information was
– when and where it was – how you learned the information was incorrect
– what happened – and say how you felt about the experience
– how you felt
– and say how you found your way
Part 3 – Information and Misinformation
Part 3 – Getting Lost & Directions
Do you think it’s easy or difficult to find your way in a new city? Why? Do you think that people are more likely to believe true or false information
these days? Why or why not?
Why do some people not like to ask others for directions? Have you ever come across a piece of information that you later found out
Do you prefer using maps or asking locals for directions when you are lost? to be false? How did you feel about it?
In your opinion, what are some of the consequences of misinformation in
Have you ever used a navigation app or GPS to find your way in a new society?
place? Did it work well? How do you verify the accuracy of information that you come across online?
Are there any news sources that you trust more than others? Why or why
How do you think technology has changed the way we navigate and find not?
directions? Do you think that schools should teach critical thinking skills to help
students better evaluate information? Why or why not?
Ielts Speaking 1 (Indoor Activities & Transportation)
Part 1
Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?
What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?  Do you mind noises?
Is it easy to catch a bus in your country?  What types of noise do you come across in your daily life?
Is driving to work popular in your country?  Are there any sounds that you like?
What do you think will become the most popular means of transportation in  Where can you hear loud noises?
your country?  Do you think there’s too much noise in modem society?
Do you like indoor activities?  Are cities becoming noisier?
What indoor activities do you like?  When do you send gifts?
How much time do you spend indoors every week?  When was the last time you received a gift?
What types of indoor activities are popular in your country?  Have you received a gift you didn’t like?
 How do you feel when you receive a gift?
Part 2  Do people in your country send gifts to show their generosity?

Describe a time when you were late or missed an appointment Part 2

You can say:
– when it was Describe a time when you shared something with someone else
– what you missed / were late for You can say:
– why you were late – when it happened
– and say what happened as a consequence – what you shared
– who you shared it with
– and say why you decided to share it
Part 3 – Punctuality
What sometimes makes people late for meetings / appointments? Part 3 – Sharing Things
 How can parents and teachers teach their children how to share?
Why do some people find it hard to be punctual?
 Why do some people not like sharing things with others?
What are some ways people can get better at being on time?  What kinds of things should people not share with others?
 Do you think it’s good to share personal information on the
In your country is it important to be on time? internet?
Do you think people are more punctual now compared to the past?  What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of sharing your
home with others?
 In your country, do people prefer sharing buses and trains, or taking
their own private transport?
Part 1 Part 1

 What do you think patience is?  What’s the best season of the whole year?
 Do you think patience is important?
 Do you think you are an patient person?  What do people normally do in that season?
 Have you ever lost your patience?  What’s the weather usually like in your country (or, your
 Are you a polite person? hometown)?
 Who taught you to be polite?  How is the weather here different from the weather in your home
 Is it important to be polite? country?
 What do you do if others are not polite to you?  What colors do you like?
 What’s the most popular color in your country?
Part 2  Do you like to wear dark or bright colors?
 What’s the difference between men and women’s preference for
Describe a time when you searched for information colors?
You can say:  Do colors affect your mood?
– when it happened
– what information you wanted
– how you found the information Part 2
– and say if it was helpful or not Describe someone who likes cooking (for others)
You can say:
Part 3 – Information
– who the person
 Do you think that the internet is a good place to get information? – what kind of things they usually cook
– how often they cook for others
 Why do some people not trust the information they find online? – and why you think they enjoy it
 How can people check if a piece of information is true or not?
 What are the most popular ways of getting information in your Part 3 – Cooking / Food
 How important is it for people to learn how to cook traditional
country? dishes from their own culture?
 Do you think cooking at home is healthier than eating out in
 Do you think there is too much information in people’s lives restaurants?
nowadays?  What role do family meals play in your culture, and how have they
changed over time?
 What kind of information can people learn from TV?  How have people’s eating habits and preferences changed in recent
years?
 What are the advantages of cooking with fresh, locally sourced
ingredients compared to using processed foods?
 In your opinion, how can cooking skills be taught effectively,
especially to younger generations?
Part 1 Ielts Speaking 1 (Bags & Boat)

 What is your favourite item of clothing?  Have you ever taken a ride on a boat?
 Are there any traditional clothes in your country?  Do you like traveling by boat?
 Where do you usually purchase your clothes?  What are the advantages of travelling by boat?
 Have you ever bought clothes online?  Do people in your country like to travel by boat?
 Who do you usually take photos of?  Will it get more popular in the future?
 How do you keep your photos?  Do you like bags?
 Do you keep your photographs on your computer?  What types of bags do you like?
 Have you framed any of your photos?  Do you usually carry a bag (when you go out)?
 Do you prefer to send postcards to people or to send photos that  What types of bags do you use in your everyday life?
you took yourself?  What do you put in these bags?
 What sorts of bags do women like to buy?
Part 2
Ielts Speaking 2 Practice 1 (Advertisements)
Describe a new shop that opened in your city / area
You can say: Describe an advertisement that persuaded you to buy a product.
– where it is You should say
– what it sells  What advertisement it was
– whether you think it will be successful  Was it shown on TV, radio or newspaper
– and say if you would shop there or not  What was good about that advertisement
Explain why you think that advertisement made the product seem
attractive.
Part 3 – Shops
 Do you think shopping centers and malls are still popular these Ielts Speaking 3 Practice 1 (Advertisements)
days? Why or why not?
 How often do you go shopping for clothes? Why?
 What is your opinion about online shopping? Do you think it is
 What are popular types of advertising in today’s world?
better than going to the store? Why or why not?  What type of media advertising do you like most?
 Do you think shopping can be addictive? Why or why not?
 Do you think advertising influences what people buy?
 How do you think shopping habits have changed in recent years?
 What factors should be taken into account when making
 Do you think shopping can be a waste of time and money? Why or
advertisements?
why not?  Is advertising really necessary in modern society?
 Let’s move on from types of advertising to the impact of advertising
on children. How does advertising influence children?
 Is there any advertising that can be harmful to children?