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Recent IELTS Speaking Topics and Questions 2020

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UPDATED NOVEMBER 11, 2020

2020-11-05: Part 1

Topic: AGE - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.

Are you happy to be the age you are now?
How do you feel about getting older?
What was the best thing you’ve ever done?
What do you think is the best age to learn driving?
Should we treat people of different ages equally?

2020-11-05: Part 1

Topic: ANIMALS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.

Are you interested in wildlife?
Did you ever see wild animals?
What is your favorite wild animal? Why?
Should wild animals be protected?
Did you ever go to a zoo when you were a child?
What are the disadvantages of hunting animals?
What is the importance of animals to children?

2020-11-23: Part 1

Topic: CELEBRITY - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.

Have you ever met a famous person?
Who is your favorite celebrity in your country?
Why do you want to meet a famous person?
How do celebrities influence their fans in your country?
Do you like any foreign celebrities?
Would you like to be a famous person in the future?

2020-11-12: Part 1

Topic: CHANGE - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.

Do you like the changes? Why?
What do you plan to change next year?
Are there any changes to your work?
Have you changed a lot since your childhood?
Are there any positive changes in your country these days?

Topic: STUDY,EDUCATION - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.

Where do you study?
What do you study?
Why did you choose that subject?
Do you like that subject?
Is it a popular subject in your country?
Is there anything unexpected about your study?
What are the main aspects of your subject?
If you had the chance, would you change the subject?
What’s your favorite subject? Why?
Is there something that helps you to study efficiently?
What is more important for you, lecturers or friends?
What facilities does your university provide?
Is there anything you want to change in your university?
Do you plan to get a job in the same field as your subject?

Recent Tests:

2020-11-05
2020-10-26
2020-10-14
2020-10-05
2020-09-24

2020-11-18: Part 1

Topic: FRIENDS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.

Are friends important to you?
Have you ever made new friends online?
How do you socialize with friends?
What kinds of people do you like to make friends with?
What do you usually talk about with your friends?
Do you have any childhood friends?
Do you think you are a good friend to others?
Do you have any friends who live far away from you?

2020-11-05: Part 1

Topic: HANDWRITING - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.

Do you have good handwriting?
Do you prefer to write by hand or type?
What is the difference between writing with a pen and typing on a computer?
Do you think computers might replace handwriting one day?
How important is handwriting in your country?
Do you think that handwriting expresses the personality?

Topic: HOME - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.

Do you like the home where you grew up?
What do you like about the home you grew up in?
What kind of house do you live in now?
Has your home changed recently?
Is there any shopping center near your home?
What is your dream house?
What kind of home would you like to live in when you’re older?

Vocabulary: Education

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 60 Questions

2020-09-18: Part 1

Where do you study?
What do you study?
Why did you choose that subject?
Do you like that subject?
Is it a popular subject in your country?
Is there anything unexpected about your study?
What are the main aspects of your subject?
If you had the chance, would you change the subject?
What’s your favorite subject? Why?
Is there something that helps you to study efficiently?
What is more important for you, lecturers or friends?
What facilities does your university provide?
Is there anything you want to change in your university?
Do you plan to get a job in the same field as your subject?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-11
2020-09-04
2020-08-29
2020-08-07
2020-07-29

Vocabulary: Education

2020-09-18: Part 1

Do you walk daily?
Why do you walk?
Where do you usually take walks if you have spare time?
Do you walk more often now than in the past?
Do you think you walk enough?
Do you walk alone or with friends?
Where do people in your country usually go walking?
Do you think people will walk more in the future? Why?

Recent Tests:

2020-07-30
2020-07-11
2020-06-18
2020-05-19
2020-03-16

Vocabulary: Walking

2020-09-18: Part 1

Do you like to be in a hurry?
Do you like to finish things quickly?
Do you usually go out in a hurry?
What kind of things would you never do in a hurry?
What do you always do in a hurry? Why?
Why do people make mistakes more easily when they are in a hurry?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-03

2020-09-18: Part 2

Describe a time when you changed your opinion.

You should say:

when it was
what the original opinion was
why you changed it
and explain how you felt about it.

Recent Tests:

2020-09-02

2020-09-18: Part 3

When do people change opinions?
What reasons do people change their opinions usually?
What reasons might people have for not wanting to give their opinions?
Do you think social media can change people's opinions? Why?
Who do people turn to for advice? Why?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-02

2020-09-17: Part 1

Do you live in a house or a flat?
Why do you live in an apartment/house?
How long have you lived there?
What do you enjoy about your place?
What is your favorite room? Why?
Do you plan to live there in the future?
What kind of accommodation do you wish to have in the future?
Can you tell me about the house that you lived in when you were a child?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-09
2020-09-01
2020-08-22
2020-08-05
2020-07-27

Vocabulary: Home

2020-09-17: Part 1

Have you ever borrowed anything from anyone?
Have you ever borrow money from others?
Will you share your mobile with anyone? Give reasons.
Do you like to lend things to others?
How do you feel when people do not return things they borrowed from you?

Recent Tests:

2020-07-07
2020-05-01
2020-03-01
2019-12-17
2019-11-18

Vocabulary: Borrowing

2020-09-17: Part 1

How do you usually spend your weekends?
Did you do anything special last weekend?
What will you do next weekend?
Which is your favorite part of the weekend?
Do you think weekends are long enough?
What do other people in your hometown usually do on weekends?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-03

2020-09-17: Part 2

Talk a short term Job you would like to do in a foreign country.

You should say:

what the job is
which country is
how you knew the country
and explain why you like to do it.

Recent Tests:

2020-09-03

2020-09-17: Part 3

What things should be considered before going to foreign employment?
What kinds of jobs are easy to get in a foreign country?
In your country, do parents encourage their children to work abroad? Why?
Do you think it is good for young adults to experience life in a foreign country? Why?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-03

2020-09-16: Part 1

Where is your hometown?
What is your hometown like?
Do you like your hometown? Why?
How long have you been living in your hometown?
Do you often visit your hometown?
What did you like about your hometown when you were a child?
Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?
Do you think your hometown is a good place to bring up children?
What changes would you like to have in the future?
Is there good public transportation in your hometown?
Will you be moving away from your hometown?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-02
2020-09-02
2020-08-22
2020-08-10
2020-07-10

Vocabulary: Hometown

2020-09-16: Part 1

What do you like to talk about?
Do you prefer to talk or to listen?
Have your discussion topics changed since you were a child?
Do you change your opinion frequently?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-05
2020-07-29
2020-07-11
2020-06-17

2020-09-16: Part 1

When do you need to be focused?
Can you concentrate on work during the noise?
Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
What do you do to help you concentrate?
What is the best way for concentration?
What may distract you when you are trying to stay focused?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-02
2020-02-22
2020-02-13
2020-01-10
2019-12-28

2020-09-16: Part 2

Describe a conversation topic that you were not interested in.

You should say:

what the topic was
who you talked with
when you had the conversation
and explain why you were not interested in.

Recent Tests:

2020-09-03

2020-09-16: Part 3

Do you want to become a good communicator? Why?
Why do people need to have good communication skills?
Do you think good communication skills are able to improve career prospects?
How do you know if others are not interested in your conversation?
What is the importance of communication technology in our life?
How will the communication of the future be?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-03

2020-09-15: Part 1

Do you like the home where you grew up?
What do you like about the home you grew up in?
What kind of house do you live in now?
Has your home changed recently?
Is there any shopping center near your home?
What is your dream house?
What kind of home would you like to live in when you’re older?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-07
2020-08-13
2020-07-30
2020-07-12
2020-07-03

Vocabulary: Home

2020-09-15: Part 1

Have you ever met a famous person?
Why do you want to meet a famous person?
Would you like to be a famous person in the future?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-01
2020-07-29
2020-07-13
2020-06-30
2020-05-31

2020-09-15: Part 1

Do you like texting?
How often do you send text messages?
Do you prefer sending or receiving messages?
Have you ever received a confusing text message?
Have you ever had difficulty replying?
Is there any chance when texting someone is better than calling him?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-02

2020-09-15: Part 2

Describe an area of science (physics, biology, psychology, etc.) that interests you.

You should say:

what it is
when you knew it
how you learned it
and explain why you are interested.

Recent Tests:

2020-09-01

Vocabulary: Science

2020-09-15: Part 3

What is the role of science in general life?
Has science and technology improved the relationship between people?
What can individuals do for scientific research?
What influence can international cooperation in science bring about?
How do you think science and technology will affect the production of products in the future?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-01

Vocabulary: Science

2020-09-12: Part 1

What is your job?
Where do you work?
Do you like your job?
Why did you choose that job?
Is it a popular job in your country?
Why is your job important to you?
What was your first day like?
What responsibilities do you have at work?
What is the most interesting thing about your work?
Do you prefer to work in the morning or evening?
What are the ways that you can improve your skills at work?
Has your job changed a lot in the past years?
If you had the chance, would you change your job?
Do you plan to continue with your job in the future?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-05
2020-08-25
2020-08-11
2020-07-31
2020-07-17

Vocabulary: Work

2020-09-12: Part 1

Do you often stay up late?
How often do you stay up late?
What do you normally do when you stay up late?
How do you feel in the morning after staying up late?
Do you stay up late as a kid?
Do you think you will continue to stay up late in the future?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-03
2020-08-13
2020-07-29
2020-07-12
2020-07-10

Vocabulary: Sleep

2020-09-12: Part 1

Do you have a lot of furniture in your home?
Do you have any wooden furniture?
Has anyone bought a piece of furniture for you?
What kind of furniture would you like to buy?
Which furniture in your home do you like the best?
Are you planning to buy any furniture this year?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-04

2020-09-12: Part 2

Describe the time when you first talked in a foreign language.

You should say:

where you were
who you were with
what you talked about
and explain how you feel about it.

Recent Tests:

2020-09-02

2020-09-12: Part 3

Why do people want to learn a foreign language?
Do you think it is difficult to learn another language? Why?
What could be the advantages of having a foreign language?
At what age should children start learning a foreign language?
Who do you think to learn a language faster, children or adults?
Do you think minority languages will disappear?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-02

2020-09-11: Part 1

Are you interested in wildlife?
Did you ever see the wild animals?
What is your favorite wild animal? Why?
Should wild animals be protected?
Did you ever go to a zoo when you were a child?
What are the disadvantages of hunting animals?
What is the importance of animals to children?

Recent Tests:

2020-06-26
2020-06-11
2020-05-31
2020-05-19
2020-03-21

Vocabulary: Animals

2020-09-11: Part 1

Do you like the changes? Why?
What do you plan to change next year?
Are there any changes to your work?
Have you changed a lot since your childhood?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-04

2020-09-11: Part 2

Describe an energetic person that you know.

You should say:

who this person is
how you knew this person
why you think this person is energetic
and explain how you feel about this person.

Recent Tests:

2020-09-02

2020-09-11: Part 3

What kind of jobs need a lot of physical activity?
What’s the difference between payment for physical work and payment for mental work?
Can physical workers have higher salaries in the future?
Do you think machines could replace manual labor in the future?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-02

2020-09-10: Part 1

Where are you living now?
Do you like the area that you live in?
What do you like most about your area?
What do you dislike in your area?
What are some changes in the area recently?
What can be improved in your area?
What facilities are there in your area?
Do you know any famous people in your area?
Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-03
2020-08-14
2020-08-04
2020-07-23
2020-07-07

Vocabulary: Living

2020-09-10: Part 1

Do you read newspapers or magazines?
Do you prefer to read news online or physical newspaper?
What kind of news do you like to read about?
Do you read comics in newspapers or magazines?

Recent Tests:

2020-07-30
2020-07-27
2020-07-08
2020-05-27

2020-09-10: Part 1

Do you like gifts?
What kinds of gifts are popular in your country?
Are you good at choosing the present/gift?
What gifts do children like?
What are the differences between the present/gift that you gave to boys and girls?
Tell me about the present/gift you received that you like most.

Recent Tests:

2020-07-29
2020-06-28
2020-06-19
2018-08-17 (India)
2018-07-27 (India)

2020-09-10: Part 1

Do you make a list when you shop?
Why is it important to make a shopping list?
Do you make a list of your work? Does it work?
Why do not some people like making lists?

Recent Tests:

2020-09-01

2020-09-09: Part 1

Do you recycle stuff?
What kind of things do you recycle?
How do you feel when you see trash lying on roads?
Is it important to have recycled bins?
Do you influence others to use recycle bins?

Recent Tests:

2020-03-21
2020-03-04
2020-01-11
2019-12-14
2019-11-26

2020-09-09: Part 1

Are you a tidy person?
Do you think that it is necessary to be tidy?
Do you think people should be tidy all the time?
Do you keep your workplace tidy?

Recent Tests:

2020-08-29
2020-07-31
2020-07-17
2020-07-08
2020-07-04

2020-09-09: Part 1

Do you like picnics?
Where do you go on a picnic?
How do you enjoy a picnic?
Did you go on a picnic when you were a child?
How often do you go on a picnic now?

2020-09-05
2020-09-02

2020-09-09: Part 2

Describe an occasion you forgot an important thing.

You should say:

when it happened
what you forgot
why you forgot it
and how you felt about it.

New Question

2020-09-09: Part 2

Describe a line that you remember from a poem or song.

You should say:

what it is
which song or poem it is from
how you knew it
and explain how you feel about it

New Question

2020-09-09: Part 3

Do you think memory is important?
Do you think it's important to have a good memory?
What are some of the benefits of having a good memory?
How can people improve their memory?
How do we keep the memory of important moments?
What do you think of people using calendars to remind themselves of things?

New Question

2020-09-09: Part 3

Are you good at memorizing things?
Do you think children would like the rhythm of songs or poems? Why?
Do you think it is easier for children to learn a song or poem than adults? Why?
Do you think that the language of the song or poem matters? Why?
What can people learn from songs or poems?

New Question

2020-09-08: Part 1

Do you bake?
Do you like eating cakes?
Do you like cakes or desserts when you were a child?
Do you know how to bake cakes?
Have you ever made any cakes?
Have you baked anything recently?
Do you like to eat sweet things after your meal?
What occasions do people usually eat cakes in your country?
Are there any sweet foods in your country?
In your culture, do people like eating cakes in festivals?

Recent Tests:

2020-08-14
2020-08-07
2020-07-17
2020-07-10
2020-07-01

Vocabulary: Dessert

2020-09-08: Part 1

Do you have good handwriting?
Do you prefer to write by hand or type?
What is the difference between writing with a pen and typing on a computer?
Do you think computers might replace handwriting one day?
How important is handwriting in your country?
Do you think that handwriting expresses the personality?

Recent Tests:

2019-04-13
2019-04-07
2019-03-27
2019-03-10
2019-02-22

2020-09-08: Part 1

Do you often use public transport?
Do you travel by public transport?
Should people use more public transport? Why?
When was the last time you traveled by public transport?
Do you think people prefer public transport?

Recent Tests:

2020-08-05
2020-07-13
2020-06-26
2020-06-21
2020-06-01

Vocabulary: Transport

2020-09-08: Part 1

Do you often talk to strangers?
Is it difficult to tell a story to a stranger?
Are you afraid of strangers judging you?
Do people in your country often talk to strangers?

New Question

2020-09-08: Part 2

Describe a person who often helps others.

You should say:

who this person is
how often this person helps others
why this person helps others
and how you feel about this person

New Question

2020-09-08: Part 2

Describe a family (not your own) which you like and happy to know.

You should say:

where this family lives
who the members of the family are
how you know them
and explain why you like this family.

New Question

2020-09-08: Part 3

Why are some people willing to help others?
What kind of help is best to provide?
In what kinds of professions do people help others more?
How should parents help their children?
Should developed countries help developing countries?

New Question

2020-09-08: Part 3

In what ways have families in your country changed in recently?
What are the benefits of younger and older generations living together?
Do you think family relationships are important? Why?
Do you think people should be responsible for their own parents?
Which do you prefer most: support from family or support from friends? Why?

New Question

2020-09-07: Part 1

Do you like shopping?
What’s your favorite shop?
Do you prefer shopping alone or with others?
Do you compare prices when you shop? Why?
Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?
Have you ever bought anything online?
What is the difference between small shops in your town and international shops?

Recent Tests:

2020-07-27
2020-06-15
2020-05-26
2019-07-10
2019-06-28

Vocabulary: Shopping

2020-09-07: Part 1

Are you happy to be the age you are now?
How do you feel about getting older?
What was the best thing you’ve ever done?
What do you think is the best age to learn driving?
Should we treat people of different ages equally?

Recent Tests:

2020-08-14
2020-08-04
2020-07-13
2020-07-07
2020-06-30

Vocabulary: Age

2020-09-07: Part 1

Do you like birds?
What kind of birds do you like?
Have you ever raised a bird?
How do people in your country feel about birds?
How do you feel about people shooting or hunting birds?

New Question

2020-09-07: Part 2

Talk about an intelligent person that you know.

You should say:

who he/she is
Where you met him/her
What he/she does
Why you think he/she is intelligent.

Recent Tests:

2019-07-19
2019-07-03
2019-05-20
2019-04-25
2019-03-27

2020-09-07: Part 2

Describe a time when you saw children behaved badly in public.

You should say:

where it happened
what the children were doing
how others reacted to it
and explain how you felt about it.

New Question

2020-09-07: Part 3

Do you think smart people tend to be selfish?
What is the best way to educate children?
How can we help children realize their talents?
Who do you think plays a more important role in a child’s development, teachers or parents?
Do you think computers can improve one's intelligence?
Does the government provide enough support for education in your country? Why?

Recent Tests:

2019-07-19
2019-07-03
2019-05-20
2019-04-25
2019-03-27

2020-09-07: Part 3

What bad behavior do children usually have?
Do you think children are more likely to behave badly without strict discipline?
How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public?
Whose influence on children is more important? Friends’ or parents’?
Do you think the lack of discipline can lead to poor student behavior?
Do you think improving school discipline can be a solution to children's poor behavior? Why?

New Question

2020-09-05: Part 1

How often do you buy clothes?
What is your favorite color for clothes?
What kinds of clothes do you usually buy?
What kind of clothes do you never wear?
Can we judge a person's character by clothing? Why?
Do you wear the same style of clothes on weekdays and weekends?

Recent Tests:

2018-11-12 (India)
2017-12-06 (China)
2017-10-25 (Saudi Arabia)

Vocabulary: Clothing

2020-09-05: Part 1

Do you like meeting new people?
Do you often meet new people?
How do you feel when people welcome you?
Are you able to decide whether you like the person by the first meeting?
Do you care about people’s opinions about you?

Recent Tests:

2020-08-11
2020-07-29
2020-07-11
2020-06-30
2020-06-26

2020-09-05: Part 2

Describe a person who you think is very open.

You should say:

who this person is
how you knew this person
why you think this person is very open
and explain how you feel about this person.

New Question

2020-09-05: Part 2

Describe an expensive activity that you enjoy doing occasionally.

You should say:

what it is
why it is expensive
who you usually do it with
and explain why you enjoy doing the activity.

New Question

2020-09-05: Part 3

What makes a person easy to talk to?
Why is it hard for some people to express their feelings?
How can we learn to express my feelings?
What is the difference between males and females in terms of expressing their feelings?
Why do you think people these days are not as open as those in the past?

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Learn structure and more questions by topics of IELTS speaking test :

IELTS Speaking Test

IELTS Exam Questions of All Sections:
Academic Test	Speaking Listening Reading

source: https://www.examword.com/ielts-practice/speaking-exam-question

Speaking Part 1: Personal Questions

In part 1 of IELTS speaking you will first be asked 3 questions about work/study/living area. These are the basic questions that begin every test.

Then the examiner will move on to a personal topic with 4 questions related to it. The examiner can only ask the exact question on the card.

He will not explain any questions if you ask – he will simply repeat the question once and if you don’t understand, then he will move on.

You can ask about the meaning of particular words – for example:

Examiner: ‘What’s your favourite season?’
Candidate: ‘What do you mean by ‘season’?’

That is ok!

The examiner will ask about 2 topics and then move on to part 2 (combined with the basic intro questions that is around 11 questions in part 1).

Take a good look!

Work 1

Do you work or are you a student?
What do you like about your work?
What has changed at your work since you started?
Do you like to work in the morning or afternoon?

Work 2

Why did you choose your job?
How much work do you do in a week?
Do you have to work on weekends as well?

Where you Live 1

Did you like the house you grew up in?
What was your favourite area of the house you grew up in?
How do you want to live in the future?

Where you Live 2

Have you lived for a long time in your current city?
What kind of a home are you living in?
How could your living area be improved?

Studying 1

Are you studying or working?
Do you prefer to learn in the morning or in the evening?
What subject do like to study best?

Studying 2

Do you work or study?
Why are you studying English?
What will you do after graduating university?

Public Transport

Does your city use a lot of public transport?
When was the last time you used public transport?
Will you still use public transport in the future?
What would you like to change about the public transport in your city?

Fishing

Do you often see fishing in your city?
Where can you see a lot of fish?
Would you like to keep a fish as a pet?
Do you like eating fish?

Jokes

Are you good at telling jokes?
Are your friends good at telling jokes?
Have you ever watched a live comedy show?

Running Read my sample answer here.

Do you like running?
When was the last time you went for a run?
Do you like to watch running competions on TV?
Is your hometown a good place for running?

Numbers

Do you have a favourite number?
Will you use numbers at work in the future?
Were you good at math when you were younger?
Do you think numbers are important?

Discussions

What do you usually discuss with friends?
How often do you change your mind after a discussion?
What kind of discussions did you have as a kid?
Do you listen to talk more in a discussion?

Sweets

Do you like sweets?
Did you like sweets when you were younger?
What kind of sweet foods are popular in your country?

Judging

Do you judge people by how they look?
What do you do if someone does not like you?

Age

Do you like your current age?
What was the biggest decision you made in your life?
At what age are people happiest?

Buying

Which item do you buy the most?
Do you care about the price when buying an item?
What was the last thing you bought?
Are good products always expensive?

Staying up Late

Do you often stay up late?
Is it easy to wake up in the morning if you stay up late?
Did you stay up late often when you were younger?
What do you usually do when you stay up late?

Friends

Do you talk about yourself to your friends?
Do you like to listen or talk with your friends?
Do you often change your mind about your friends?
Is it important to have friends?

Laughing

Do you like making other people laugh?
When was the last time you laughed with friends?
Is it important for people to laugh at the same things?
Are there a lot of funny shows in your country?

Borrowing

Do you often borrow books?
Is there anything that cannot be lent?
Have you borrowed money from a friend?
Have you ever lent your smartphone to someone?

Parks

Are there any parks near your home?
What do you do when you go to the park?
Do you often go to parks?
Is it common for people in your country to go to parks?

History

Do you like reading books about history?
Which country’s history is most interesting to you?
Which historical event or period do you find most interesting?
Why is it important to read about history?

Art

Have you ever been to an art gallery?
Would you like to learn more about art?
Do you hang any art in your home?
Do people in your country enjoy making art?

Scenery

Are there many places in your hometown to see nice scenery?
When you travel, do you stay in rooms with good views?
Would you like to live in a house with beautiful scenery around it?
Why do people like taking pictures of the scenery?

Taking Breaks

Do you take breaks from your work?
Do you prefer several short breaks or one long break?
Did you take a lot of breaks when you were younger?
Is it common for people in your country to take breaks?

Spending Time Alone

Do you spend a lot of time by yourself?
What do you usually do when you’re by yourself?
Do you prefer spending time alone or with your friends?
Is it important to have time for yourself?

Voice Read my sample answer here.

Do you like your voice?
Has your voice changed much since you were younger?
Does anyone in your family have a similar voice?
Have you ever listened to a recording of your voice?

Science

Do you like science?
Did you learn about science in primary school?
How often do you read about science?
Why is science important to learn about?

Tidiness

Are you a tidy person?
Are you more tidy at home or at school?
Were you tidy as a child?
Are people in your country very tidy?

Stranger

Do you often talk to strangers?
Is it difficult to tell a story to a stranger?
Are you afraid of strangers judging you?
Do people in your country often talk to strangers?

Baking

Did you learn to bake as a child?
Do you bake often?
What foods are baked in your country?
Is baking popular in your country?

Where you Live

My sample speaking for these questions is here.

Where do you live at the moment?
What do you like about your neighborhood?
Are there any parks where you live?

Cakes (NEW BOOKLET)

Do you like cakes?
Have you ever baked a cake?
How often do you eat cakes?
Are cakes popular in your country?

Pens/Pencils (NEW BOOKLET)

Do you like to use pens or pencils?
When was the last time you bought a pen or pencil?
How would you feel if someone gave you pen as a gift?
Are pens or pencils more common in schools in your country?

Walking (NEW BOOKLET)

Do you go places on foot a lot?
Did you walk more when you were younger?
Why do some people prefer walking to driving a car?
Do people in your country walk a lot?

Books (NEW BOOKLET)

Do you like reading books?
What kind of books do you like most?
What sort of books did you read as a child?
Is it important to read?

Countryside (NEW BOOKLET)

Do you like going to the countryside?
What do you like to do there?
Have you ever lived in the countryside?
Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?

Friends (NEW BOOKLET)

Do you think you are a good friend?
Do you still have some friends from your childhood?
Has the types of friends you make changed a lot?
What makes a good friend?

Jeans (NEW BOOKLET)

Do you like to wear jeans?
How often do you wear jeans?
Did you used to wear jeans when you were younger?
What did you like about jeans?

Wildlife (NEW BOOKLET)

Have you ever seen a wild animal?
What is your favourite wild animal?
How do you feel when you see animals at the zoo?
What is the importance of animals to children?

Haircuts (NEW BOOKLET)

Do you often change your hair style?
Do you enjoy going to the barbershop?
What kind of haircuts did you get as a kid?
Do people in your country get a lot of haircuts?

Public Holidays (NEW BOOKLET)

What public holidays do you celebrate in your country?
Which public holiday do you like the most?
What do you do during that holiday?
Do you think there should be more public holidays in your country?

Emails (NEW BOOKLET)

Do you communicate via emails?
Do you prefer getting texts or emails?
Have you ever received an email that made you happy?
Is email popular in your country?

Playing (NEW BOOKLET)

When you were a child, where did you like to play?
Did you prefer playing indoors or outdoors?
What kinds of games did you play?
Do kids benefit more from playing outside?

Coffee or Tea

Do you drink coffee or tea?
When did you last drink coffee or tea?
Is coffee or tea more popular in your country?
Which would you offer to visitors who came to your home?

Relatives

Are your relatives or friends more important to you?
When did you last see your relatives?
How do you spend time with your relatives?
Are people in your country usually close with their relatives?

Pets

Have you ever had a pet?
What kind of pets do people like to have?
What kinds of pets are common in your country?
Do many people in your country have pets?

Study

What is your major?
Do you like it?
Why did you choose that major?
Which major would you want to change it to?

Seasons

Which season do you like the most?
Is it better to live in a place with 4 seasons or just 1?
What is the weather like in your city?
How do people in your country deal with bad weather?

Teachers

Did you ever want to be a teacher?
Which teacher do you remember best?
What did you like most about your teachers?
Do teachers remember their students in your country?

Crowded Places

Which places in your city are crowded?
Why are those places so crowded?
How do you feel in crowded places?
Have you ever felt comfortable in a very crowded place?

Film/Movie Star

Who is your favourite film star?
Would you like to be a film star?
Have you ever met a film star in person?
Are film stars popular in your country?

Perfume

Do you like perfume?
Do you use perfume?
Would you ever give perfume as a gift?
Do people in your country often wear perfume?

Cinema

Do you often go to the cinema?
What kinds of movies do you like to watch?
Did you like to go to the cinema when you were a child?
Do you prefer to go alone or with friends?

Morning Routine

What is your morning routine?
How is your routine different from when you were a child?
What would you like to change about your current routine?
What is a typical morning routine like for people in your country?

Travelling

Do you like travelling?
What is the most beautiful country you have visited?
Would you like to have a job that demands travelling to other countries?
What problems can occur when travelling?

Cooking

Do you like to cook?
Why do some people like cooking?
Do you usually eat at home or eat out?
What do people in your country usually cook?

Sunglasses

Do you like sunglasses?
How often do you wear sunglasses?
Would you give sunglasses as a gift?
Is it worth it to spend a lot of money on sunglasses?

Music

Do you like music?
Which types of music do you like?
Would you like to learn a musical instrument?
Do you prefer listening to music by yourself or with someone else?

Plants

Do you like plants?
When you were a child, did you like plants?
Have you ever received a plant as a gift?
Where can you learn about growing plants from?

Boredom

How often do you get bored?
What activity do you do when you are bored?
Do you get bored more now compared to when you were younger?
How do most people in your country deal with boredom?

Colors

What is your favourite color?
What color do you think is good for rooms?
Do you prefer light or dark colors?
What colors do people in your country like to wear?

Sharing

What kinds of things do you share with friends?
Did your parents encourage you to share?
Is there anything you would not share?
Are people in your country in the habit of sharing a lot?

Water

Do you drink a lot of water?
Do you prefer bottled or tap water?
Did you drink a lot of water when you were younger?
Would you say that bottled water is expensive in your country?

Skies

Do you often look at the sky?
Do you prefer to look at the sky during the day or at night?
Have you ever taken a course about stars?
Where is the best view of the sky where you live?

Shoes

Do you prefer to wear shoes that are comfortable or fashionable?
Do you buy many shoes?
How many pairs of shoes do you have?
What is your favourite pair of shoes?

Handwriting

Do you have good handwriting?
How did you learn your handwriting?
Do you like receiving hand-written letters?
How important is handwriting in your country?

Reading

Do you like to read?
When do you usually read?
Did you like to read when you were younger?
Do people read less today?

Food

What kinds of foods do you like to eat?
How different is food in your country today from when you were younger?
Which foods do you dislike?
What foods do people in your country buy at the market?

Drawing

Do you like drawing?
Which types of drawings do you like?
Would you like to decorate your room with paintings?
Have you ever learned about drawing in school?

Smiling

When do you usually smile?
How can you identify a fake smile?
When was the last time you saw a bunch of people smiling?
Do you often smile when taking photos?

Street Markets

Do you like street markets?
What’s the difference between street markets and supermarkets?
Would you prefer a street market or a supermarket in a foreign country?
How popular are street markets in your country?

Rubbish/Garbage/Litter

How do you react when you see litter on the streets?
Do you recycle?
How do you help keep the streets tidy?
What would you do if someone else dropped some litter?

Mathematics

Do you like mathematics?
Did you take mathematics lessons?
How do math skills come in handy in daily life?
Have you ever used an electronic calculator?

Sleep

How much do you sleep every night?
Do you think it’s a good idea to have a nap during the day?
Did you sleep more in the past than you do now?
Do you think old people need more sleep than young people?

Sport

What sport do you like?
Do you prefer team or individual sports?
Who is your favourite sports star?
What is the most popular sport in your country?

Cards and invitations

Do you often send cards?
On what occasions do you send cards?
Do you prefer to receive cards or emails?
Is sending cards common in your country?

Speaking Part 2 – Describe a…

In part 2 of the test, you will be given 1 minute to plan and 2 minutes to talk. If the examiner does not do this, then you can make an official complaint.

The topics vary between personal and more general. Be sure to keep talking the whole time – the examiner will stop you.

At the end of part 2 the examiner will ask a rounding-off question – don’t give another long answer for this. A short answer to this question is best.

The next part of the test will continue with the same topic.

Do some practice with the questions below – here are some ideas for how you can practice alone without a speaking partner.

These are all the current topics that can come up.

Talk about a…

time you did something that was a waste of time (New Booklet)
old peron you know and respect (New Booklet)
dinner you had with a friend (New Booklet)
long care journey you remember (New Booklet)
indoor game you enjoyed playing as a child (New Booklet)
change that can improve your local area (New Booklet)
friend who is a good leader (New Booklet)
time you felt surprised to meet a friend (New Booklet)
person on the news you would like to meet (New Booklet)
road trip you went on (New Booklet)
time you enjoyed yourself in a group (New Booklet)
skill you want to learn that is difficult (New Booklet)
time you could not use your phone (New Booklet)
old person you know and respect (New Booklet)
time you felt bored when you were with other people (New Booklet)
city you want to go back to visit (New Booklet)
time someone apologised to you (New Booklet)
program or app that is useful for you (New Booklet)
important journey that was delayed (New Booklet)
time you helped a relative (New Booklet)
exciting event you attended (New Booklet)
item you bought and had difficulty using the first time (New Booklet)
skill you learned recently at work (New Booklet)
dinner you attended (New Booklet)
movie you would like to discuss with your friends (New Booklet)
time you felt bored (New Booklet)
time the weather changed your plans (New Booklet)
place your would like to live in the future (New Booklet)
skill that you were taught (New Booklet)
recent purchase (New Booklet)
place you often go to read or write (New Booklet)
time you managed to achieve a goal (New Booklet)
time you celebrated an achievement (New Booklet)
public building that you would like to visit (New Booklet)
skill that you recently learned (New Booklet)
change you would like to see made in your local area (New Booklet)
person in the news you want to meet in person (New Booklet)
childhood toy (New Booklet)
small but successful company that you know (New Booklet)
goal that you set for yourself (New Booklet)
job you would not like to do in the future (New Booklet)
product made in your hometown (New Booklet)
person who motivated you to achieve a goal (New Booklet)
performance that you have been to (New Booklet)
time when you wore a uniform (New Booklet)
happiest day in your life (New Booklet)
beautiful sky that you observed (New Booklet)
time you received advice regarding a profession or field of study (New Booklet)
event you recently attended (New Booklet)
time that you took a long time to think of a gift idea (New Booklet)
important conversation that you had (New Booklet)
time you apologised to someone (New Booklet)
situation where you didn’t tell a friend the truth (New Booklet)
picture or photograph that you have hanging up in your home (New Booklet)
time you offered to help a friend (New Booklet)
colorful play that you visited (New Booklet)
famous product from your region of your country (New Booklet)
time when you used the internet to solve a problem (New Booklet)
movie that you would recommend to your friends (New Booklet)
time when you met someone again after a long time not seeing them (New Booklet)
person you know who travels a lot by plane (New Booklet)
something that technology has helped you to achieve (New Booklet)
trip with your friends that you enjoyed a lot
famous person from another country you would like to meet
quiz or game show
language other than English that you would like to learn
item you brought to your family or friends after a trip
time the internet helped you in your work or study
person that you have not met face to face but have talked to on the phone
someone you know hid the truth from you
person from work or a friend who helped you in your life or career
important event in your country
time you invited a friend to eat a meal with you
water sport that you want to try
favourite band or singer
garden or park in your town or city
something that is good for your health
time you gave advice to someone else
effigy in your town
prize that you would like to win
gift you presented to a friend on a special occasion
market in your city
time when your vehicle broke down
time that you received a telemarketing phone call in public
time when you had to change your plans
time you received false information
time when you found something that you lost
lecture that you attended
building that you like
comedy that made you laugh
person who you would like to meet
recent development in your city
webiste that you use frequently
teacher that you liked
subject you did not enjoy
poisonous plant you know
interesting place in your country
activity that you do when you are alone
family business that you know
person you wanted to be like when you were growing up
subject you did not like at school but are interested in now
classmate influenced you deeply
time you had to ask someone for advice regarding a decision
problem that you had with a piece of equipment
talkative person you know
person who can speak another language well
time that you heard a person you didn’t know on their phone
sport that you played in your childhood
something your borrowed from a friend or family member
special date in your country’s history
job that your grandparents did
place where you would like to travel
advertisment you watched and will not forget
game you enjoyed playing when you were younger
somethin you bought but never use
book you recently read
intelligent person that you know
person who helps other people
good law in your country
time you wanted to do something but didn’t have the time
time when you didn’t tell the complete truth
handsome or beautiful person you have met
person you know who is doing something to help the environment
place where you can study indoors or outdoors
family event that you attended
searched for something on the internet
person that you encouraged to accomplish something
piece of clothing that you really like
typical food that is eaten at special events in your country
time when you received bad service
ideal house to live in
thing that helps you get started working or studying
time when you got up very early in the morning
practical skill that you learned
book that you read recently
city that you think is beautiful
time when you intended to do something but did not have enough time
outdoor sport that you would like to try
interesting old person you know
time when you felt proud of a friend

Speaking Part 3

Speaking part 3 will begin with the topic from part 2 but expand on it to make it more general and complex.

Most questions will be general so try not to give personal examples or talk about yourself (it is fine if you do this sometimes).

Typically, the examiner will ask between 6 and 10 questions in this part of the test.

The examiner must paraphrase what is in his book (unlike part 1, where he just reads from the booklet). That’s the reason why students will report slightly different wording for the questions – no two examiners will use exactly the same words but the meaning of the questions will be the same.

The examiner is also supposed to ask one follow-up question for each question in the booklet. These follow-up questions will be different depending on the examiner and if you are a strong candidate the examiner will ask more difficult questions to challenge you.

Read on!

Games (NEW BOOKLET)

What kinds of games do kids play now?
How have habits towards games changed?
Do girls and boys play the same kinds of games?
What can children learn from games?
What types of games can the whole family play together?

Food (NEW BOOKLET)

Do people in your country often eat together?
Why are family meals less common today?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Are there any holidays in your country centred around food?
Are international foods a threat to the traditional culture of your country?

Smartphones (NEW BOOKLET)

When should parents allow their children to have a phone?
Are there are places in your country where phones are not allowed?
How can phones be disruptive sometimes?
Do people in your country often switch off their phones?
Are people often impolite with their phone use?

Helping ( NEW BOOKLET )

Should developed countries help developing countries?
What kind of help is best to provide?
Can help be harmful in some cases?
How should parents help their children?
Are there any advantages to not helping someone?

Setting Goals (NEW BOOKLET )

How important is it for people to set goals?
Do people set different goals at different stages of life?
Are personal goals more important than professional goals?
What sort of goals do young people today set?
Are people becoming more pessimistic about their life goals?

Stars/Space (NEW BOOKLET )

Do people in your country often look at the stars?
Why is it important to explore space?
How can learning about space impact the daily lives of people?
Will we find life on other planets?
When will humans live on other planets?

Weather (NEW BOOKLET )

What kind of effect does the weather have on farmers?
Are there many weather related problems in your country?
Does weather have a large impact on people’s moods?
What can be done to deal with bad weather?
How is climate change impacting the weather?

Public Speaking (NEW BOOKLET )

Why is public speaking important?
What qualities make someone a good public speaker?
What kind of people are usually asked to do public speaking?
Has the way that people speak in public changed much?
Why are people so scared of public speaking?

Celebrations (NEW BOOKLET )

What kind of celebrations are common in your country?
How much do people typically spend on their wedding?
Are there big differences between the way that young and old people celebrate their birthdays?
Do all people in your country take part in the same celebrations?
What is the importance of national holiday?

Borrowing (NEW BOOKLET )

What kind of celebrations are common in your country?
Is patriotism a kind of celebration?
Why do people care so much about national sports teams?
Do all people in your country take part in the same celebrations?
How has the ways people celebrate changed?

Environment (NEW BOOKLET )

Why do people throw rubbish the streets?
How can people be encouraged to not litter?
What are the results of littering?
What steps has your government taken to make people pick up after themselves?
Do the efforts of a single person have an impact on the world as a whole?

Friendship (NEW BOOKLET )

How do young people usually find friends in your country?
What makes a good friend?
How long does it take to develop a close friendship?
How important is listening to friendship?
Is it more important to find new friends or stay in touch with old friends?

Careers (NEW BOOKLET )

What are the most common professons among young people today?
What influences young people in their choice of career?
Should young people follow their role models?
Should the age of retirement be raised?
How can people still contribute to society after retiring?

Lying (NEW BOOKLET )

In which situations is it ok to lie to friends?
Why do some people feel comfortable telling strangers the truth but not friends?
Do politicians have to lie?
How should politicians who have been caught lying be punished?
Is lying common in your country?

Art (NEW BOOKLET )

Should kids be taught art from a young age?
Is it important for all people to get the opportunity to make art?
Should art be sold or kept in museums for the public to see?
Why is art sold for such large sums of money?
What is the attitude to art in your country?

Airports (NEW BOOKLET )

Is it a difficult job to work at an airport?
Why do airports tend to get larger in size?
What makes travelling by air such a popular form of transport?
What are the advantages of travelling by plane?
What are the disadvantages of plane travel?

Happy Occasions (NEW BOOKLET )

How do people in your country celebrate happy occasions?
Why do occasions usually make people happy?
How important is the money spent on the occasion for making people happy?
Is is a good idea to spend a lot of money on a birthday party?
Is happiness today the same as it was in the past?

Losing Things

Why do people lose things?
Which things do people usually lose?
What should parents do when children bring home something they found?
How can people better remember things?
How important is memory?

Reading

Do people in your country read a lot?
Will reading still be a popular hobby in the future?
Do children read a lot these days?
Is developing a love of reading the responsibility of parents?
How can governments encourage people to read more?

Beauty

What is beauty for you?
Do you think the media influences our idea of beauty?
Do you think advertisements portrayal of beauty is correct?
How has people’s idea of beauty changed over the last few decades?
Do you think beauty only relates to a person’s appearance?

Fashion

Why are designer bran clothes popular?
Why are these brands so expensive?
How has fashion changed in your country?
Is it important for designers to stay up to date with the latest fashions?
Is fashion more important than adapting your clothes to the weather?

Repairs

Why do things break?
Is it worth repairing something instead of buying a new one?
Should we teach kids to repair things?
Does the government have a responsibilty to fix certain things?
How well do people in your country take care of public facilities?

International Events/Parties

What sort of internation events does your country host?
Do you think these types of events divide people?
Why are these events celebrated?
What activities are common for these celebrations?
Are there many events that are celebrated across national borders?

Social Websites

Do you often use social websites?
Why do you use social websites?
Do people spend too much time on social websites?
Would you like to spend more time on these websites?

Borrowing and Lending

Have you ever borrowed a book from someone else?
Do you like to lend to others?
Would you ever lend a friend money?
Would you lend someone your phone to make a phone call?

Places to Play

Where did you play when you were a child?
Did you often play at a friend’s home?
Did you prefer playing inside or outside when you were younger?
Do you think it’s important for children to play outside?

Money and Gifts

Is money a good gift?
What is the difference between buying with cash and a credit card?
What are the advantages of buying with cash?
Should people include receipts when they give gifts?
Is it common to return gifts in your country?

Bad Service

Why do some people not complain about bad service?
What should people do if they receive bad service?
How can companies deal with bad service?
Can bad service ever be a positive experience?
What organisations are famous for bad service in your country?

Public Facilities

Are there many public facilities in your country?
What are the benefits of parks?
Should parks be free of charge?
How can parks better serve the poor?
How important is it to have parks in urban areas?

Parties

Which types of parties are popular in your country?
Is it true that everybody likes parties?
Do you prefer receiving emails or birthday cards on your birthday?
How does alcohol affect the atmosphere of a party?
Is music important to a party?

Quiet Places

Why do old people prefer quiet places?
What are the main causes of noise in cities?
Why are suburbs quieter?
Why might some people not enjoy quiet places?
Will cities be nosier in the future?

Communication

How important is communication in the workplace?
How does that differ from communication at home?
What different types of communication are there?
How have mobile phones changed the way we communicate?
What is the future of communication?

Countryside

Why is the country quieter than the city?
Why do many people prefer to live in the countryside?
Where are the quiestest places in cities?
What will the countryside look like in your countr in the future?
Are there any drawbacks to investing in publich transport in the countryside?

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