Use these IELTS speaking part 1 sample questions to practice your answers for the exam. You can download a PDF of these questions here:
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample Questions – PDF
Travel:
Do you like to travel?
What kind of places have you visited?
What is the best place you have ever visited?
Which place would you like to visit?
Who do you usually to travel with?
Shopping:
How do you feel about shopping?
Do you like shopping online?
What don’t you like about shopping?
How often do you go shopping?
Which is the most popular place to shop?
Music:
What kind of music do you enjoy?
What kind of music do you dislike?
How often do you listen to music?
How does music make you feel?
Can you play a musical instrument?
Hometown:
Can you describe your hometown?
What is the most interesting thing there?
What would be the best way for me to travel around your hometown?
Should I go there at any special time of year?
Is there anything you don’t like about your hometown?
Habits & Routines:
What do you usually do every morning?
What do you do at weekends?
What is your typical day like?
Do you have much free time during the week?
What do you often do in the evening?
Food:
What are some of your favorite foods?
What foods are popular in your country?
Can you cook?
Do you prefer to cook at home or eat out?
Is there any food that you don’t enjoy?
Games:
What kind of games do you play?
Do you think adults should play games?
Can games help children learn?
What games did you play when you were a child?
What are some disadvantages of computer games?
Family:
Do you have a large or small family?
Do you often see all members of your family?
What things does your family do together?
Who are you closest to in your family?
What are the advantages of having a large family?
Practice answering these questions according to the IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors. Record yourself using your phone or computer and listen to your responses.
