SPEAKING Test Questions (PART-1)

Topics Questions

About You – What is your name?

– Can I have your full name?
– What shall I call you?
– What is the meaning of your name?
– How can I address you?
– How important is your name to you?
– Have you ever changed your name? Why?
Or why not?
– Why do people change their names?
– Do you currently work or study?

Study – Are you currently studying?

– What is your major?
– Why did you choose this subject?
– What is the most exciting part about your
subject?
– What is the most interesting part about your
course?
– Do you dislike anything about the course or
the subject?
– What are your plans?
– How long does it take to complete this
course?

Work Do you believe in job satisfaction or better

pay?
According to you, which skills are necessary to
get a job?
How has technology impacted the way we
work??
– Can you describe your job to me?
– How long are you doing this job?
– Why did you choose that job?
– Can you tell me one of your typical
workdays?
– What is your ideal job?
– What are the things you enjoy about the job?
And why?
– What do you think is the main attraction of
 your job?
– Are you willing to do this job permanently?
– Do you want to switch careers?
– What are your plans?

Accommodation or home – How long have you been a resident?

– What do you like in your current house?
– Which kind of residence would you most
prefer to live in?
– Do you have a flat or house?
– Whom do you live with?
– What would you like to change about your
home?

Childhood – Did you have a good time growing up?

– What is the first childhood memory you can
recall?
– Did you have a large social circle during
childhood?
– What do you believe is best for a child—city
or country life?

Neighbourhood – Can you describe your neighbourhood to

me?
– What are activities that you can do in your
area?
– What do you like the most about your
neighbourhood?
– How can your community be improved, and
why?
– Do you prefer to live in the centre of your
town or on the outskirts?

Internet – What impact can the internet have on how

we live?
– Do you consider the majority of online
information to be accurate?
– Do you believe that kids can use the internet
unattended?
– Can people locate relatable information
online?

Transport – What is the public transport service in your

hometown?
– How did you come here today?
– How can public transport be improved?
 – Should people use public transport more
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Free time – What do you usually do during your free
time?
– Why are you doing these things?
– How much time do you get every week for
this?
– Do you have some other hobby or interest?
– Do you want to try some other activities in
your free time?
– How has spending time in leisure changed
over the years?

Reading – Do you enjoy reading books?

– What book have you recently read?
– What did you like about the book?
– Is there anything you disliked about it?
– What are the advantages of reading a book?

Travel – What do people do in your town during their

free time?
– What places do you visit in your free time in
your hometown?
– Do you prefer eating out in your free time? If
yes, why so?
– What are your favourite places to eat out?

Sports – Which sport is most prevalent in your

country?
– Which sport do you enjoy the most?
– How has people’s outlook on sports changed
over the years?

Holidays – What do you do on holiday?

– With who do you usually spend your
holiday?
– How will you describe a typical holiday?
– Are holidays vital to you? Why?
– Where would you go if you could go
anywhere for a holiday?
– How do you feel travelling during holidays
has changed over the years?

Shopping – How much time do you spend in a week

shopping?
– Do you enjoy shopping? If not, why?
– Where do you usually go shopping?
 – Why do you like that shop?
– Is there any problem related to shopping in
your area?

How to practice IELTS Speaking Part 1

As the speaking test involves a face-to-face conversation with the interviewer, it is essential to
practice beforehand. You can practice IELTS speaking part 1 with the following methods to get a high
band score:

1. Have an idea about the expected questions

You must be aware of the types of questions the examiner will ask. Read the questions listed above
to get a fair idea, and try to practice answering them so you can speak clearly and calmly during the
test.

2. Record yourself

The primary step is to practice with a study partner. You can ask your study partner to interview the
above questions and record them.

3. Evaluate

It would be best if you listened to the recording you made to evaluate and note the areas for
improvement. It’s crucial to concentrate on your weaknesses and make progress there.

4. Practice daily

Focus on improving your grammar and vocabulary by speaking English daily. To speak freely
throughout the test, you should also work on improving your English fluency.

5. Be prepared

Make sure you are prepared for the topics you might find challenging to speak about. The examiner is
more interested in your confidence to talk than your knowledge of the topic. Also, understanding the
test format and evaluation points will make a candidate scrutinize their mistakes.

Best regards,

Chanchal
Chanchal Sharma (IELTS Trainer)

Universal Adviser