IELTS Speaking Topics

1 IELTS Speaking Topics How to use this PDF: The IELTS is an English proficiency test. It s used for university admissions, immigration, and employment. The exam includes the IELTS Speaking section. This is an interview-style assessment, where test-takers are asked basic questions about their personal lives and their personal opinions. If you re going to take the IELTS , it s helpful to know what kinds of questions you might be asked during your IELTS interview. And that s where this PDF comes in. This document contains over 150 short, conversational questions, the kind you ll be asked in Parts 1 and 3 of the IELTS .

2 There are also more than 20 IELTS Speaking topic cards. On test day, an IELTS Speaking topic card will be given to you in Part 2 of the Speaking Interview. The card will contain a single topic and you will give a longer solo speech about the topic before you move on to Part 3. In this document, the questions and topic cards are sorted by subject. The subjects themselves represent the most common Topics of conversation in IELTS Speaking . By the end of this PDF, you should have a very clear idea of what to expect from IELTS Speaking .

3 For more information, you can also go to the IELTS Speaking Archive on our blog. 1 Sample Part 1 and Part 3 IELTS Speaking Interview Questions Free Time Describe one of your hobbies. What do you like to do during your free time? What did you do last weekend? What is something you do to relax? What is something you typically do on weekends? Do you prefer to spend your spare time alone or with friends? Why? In the evenings, do you prefer to go out of the house, or stay home? What are your plans for this weekend?

4 If you had more spare time, what would you do? Do you think you have enough spare time? Why or why not? Travel Where did you go on your most recent holiday ? What kinds of activities do you like to do on holiday ? Describe an interesting place you ve visited. Where in the world would you most like to travel? Why? Do you prefer air travel or road travel? Why? Is it better to travel near your home, or far away? Why? Describe a time that you travelled with family or friends. Do you like to travel alone? Why or why not?

5 Work What is your job? What do you like about your job? What don t you like about your job? What do you do on a normal day at work? Is your job stressful? Why or why not? What is your dream job? How long have you been working at your job? What is the easiest part of your job? What is the hardest part of your job? 2 Hometown Where did you grow up? Describe your hometown. Is there a place that is very special to you in your hometown? Describe it. What do you like most about your hometown? Describe it.

6 Do many people use public transportation to get around your city? Why or why not? How do most people get around your city? Is there anything you dislike about your hometown? Describe it. What are some things that people can do in your hometown? What are the important landmarks in your hometown? How has your hometown changed since you were a child? In your hometown, is there much for young people to do? Why or why not? What do people do in the evening in your hometown? Friends Do you stay in contact with your childhood friends?

7 How do you stay in touch? Did you have a best friend as a child? What kinds of things did you like to do with him/her? Have you made a new friend recently? How did you get to know him or her? Has a friend ever helped you with something difficult? What happened and how did your friend help you? Who is your best friend? Why is this person your best friend? Tell me about something you often do with your friends. Do you think it s better to have many friends, or just a few close friends? How would your friends describe you?

8 Do you make new friends very often? Why or why not? Where do you usually meet new friends? Family What kind of work do your parents do? What do you do when you get together with your family? What are some special memories you have of your family from your childhood? How often do you see your extended family (aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.), and what do you do when you get together with them? Who are the people in your family? Do you think it s better to be an only child, or to have brothers or sisters? Why? How many children do you think a family should have?

9 Why? Tell me about a family member you really admire. Why do you admire this person? Does your family influence you a lot? Why or why not? 3 School What is your favorite subject in school? Why do you like it? What subject is most difficult for you in school? Why is it hard for you? Who is the best teacher you ve had? What made that teacher so good? Did you go to a large or small secondary school? Did you like the size of your school or do you wish it had been smaller or larger? Why? What was your favorite thing about secondary school?

10 What was your least favorite thing about secondary school? Are there any school subjects that you ve really improved in? What kinds of school activities are the hardest for you? Which learning activities are easy for you? Do you prefer to study alone or with classmates? Why? How did you find the job that you have now? Describe your boss to me. What is he or she like? Tell me about your co-workers. Weather/Climate How would you describe the weather today? What is your favorite season? Why? What is your favorite thing to do on a sunny day?