Looking for an IELTS speaking topic to practise for the exam? Try one of our questions below.

IELTS Speaking Topic Part 1 (Interview: 4-5 minutes)

During Part 1 the examiner will ask you some 'getting to know you' questions. The topic will relate to your personal experience and may include subjects such as your family, where you come from, your hobbies or interests etc. If you've read our tips on dealing with Part 1, try answering the following questions.

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Hello, my name's Peter. Could you tell me your full name please?
Have you got your identification? ... Thank you.
Now I'd like to find out a little about you. For example, let's talk about your studies.
How long have you been studying English?
And why are you preparing for IELTS?
What's the most difficult thing about studying a language?
Now, tell me something about your daily routine.
What do you do at the weekends?
How do you usually spend your evenings?
OK let's move on to talk about food.
What kind of food do you like eating?
What do people from your country typically eat?

IELTS Speaking Topic Part 2 (Long Turn: 3-4 minutes)

In Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test the examiner will give you a task card and you have to speak on the topic without interruption for between 1 and 2 minutes. If you've read our tips on dealing with Part 2, try doing the following task.

IELTS Speaking Topic Part 3 (Two-Way Discussion: 3-4 minutes)

Topics in Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking exam will relate to the subject you spoke about in Part 2. If you've read our tips on dealing with Part 3, try doing the following task.

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Let's continue with the subject of technology. I'd like to discuss one or two questions with you related to this topic.
Could you describe some of the major roles technology plays in society?
How does our use of technology today differ from our parents' generation?
Is it important that everyone has equal access to technology?
In what ways are our lives improved through technology?
Do any forms of technology create problems for people or society generally?

These guides have been published by the Splendid Speaking team to help students and teachers who would like to know more about the IELTS Speaking test. This guide is made available for information only and should not be seen as official advice. Splendid Learning, a division of Flo-Joe, will not be held liable for any consequences arising from the use of this guide. For more information about the IELTS exam please visit the Cambridge ESOL website at www.cambridgeesol.org