Speaking Part 1: Topics & Questions

IELTS Speaking Part 1 is about you. The examiner will ask you familiar, everyday questions about your life.

• Usually the examiner will ask you questions based on three topics

• And will ask 3-4 questions in each topic

Some typical topics include:

• your work or study

• your free time

• your hometown

• your family

• your friends

• your daily routines and activities

• your hobbies and interests

• your neighbours and neighbourhood

• travel and transport

• food and cooking

• clothing

Some typical questions may be:

Your study

• What do you do? Do you work or do you study?

• What are you studying?

• Why did you choose that subject?

• What are you planning to do when you finish your studies?

Your friends

• How many friends do you have?

• Do you prefer to have one particular friend or a group of friends?

• What do you usually do with your friends?

• What makes a friend into a good friend?

Technology

• How do you usually get online?

• Do you prefer to use a laptop or a mobile phone?

• What do you mainly go online for?

• Do you think its important to learn to use a computer?

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