IELTS Speaking Part 1 Common Topics
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IELTS speaking topics
Art
- Are you good at art?
- Did you learn art at school when you were a child?
- What kind of art do you like?
- How do you think children can benefit from going to art galleries?
Birthdays
- Do you usually celebrate your birthday?
- What did you do on your last birthday?
- Can you remember a birthday you remembered as a child?
- Which birthdays are considered important in your country?
Borrowing
- Have you ever borrowed a book from a friend?
- Do you mind if someone asks to borrow something from you?
- Do you think it’s alright to borrow money from friends?
- Would you let someone borrow your mobile phone?
Clothes
- Are clothes important to you?
- What kind of clothes do you usually wear?
- Have you ever worn a uniform?
- Are there any traditional clothes from your country?
Computers
- Do you often use a computer?
- What do you use a computer for?
- Do you think it’s important to learn how to use a computer?
- Do you think that being able to use a computer will become more important in the future?
Dictionaries
- Do you often use a dictionary?
- Do you think that dictionaries are useful for learning a language?
- What kind of information can you find in a dictionary?
- What are the differences between using a paper dictionary and an online dictionary?
Daily Routine
- When do you usually get up in the morning?
- Do you usually have the same routine every day?
- Is your current routine the same as your routine when you were a child?
- Do you think it’s important to have a daily routine?
Evenings
- What do you like to do in the evenings?
- Do you prefer to spend your evenings with family or friends?
- Do you ever work or study in the evenings?
- Do you do the same activities in the evenings now as you did when you were younger?
Flowers
- Do you like flowers?
- Have you ever given flowers to anyone?
- Do any flowers have a special meaning in your family?
- When do people give flowers to other people in your culture?
Food
- Do you have a favourite type of food?
- Have you always liked the same food?
- Are there any common dishes in your country?
- Is fast food popular in your country?
Family
- Do you spend much time with your family?
- Who are you closest to in your family?
- Do you prefer to spend time with your family or friends?
- Is family important in your culture?
Leisure time
- How do you like to spend your leisure time?
- What did you enjoy doing in your free time as a child?
- What is a common leisure activity in your country?
- Do you think it is important to have leisure time?
Maths
- How old were you when you started to learn maths?
- Did you enjoy learning maths at school?
- Did you use an electronic calculator in the classroom?
- Do you think being good at maths is important?
Music
- What types of music do you like to listen to?
- Did you have music classes at school?
- Do you think it’s important for children to study music at school?
- What are the advantages of learning a musical instrument?
Newspapers
- Do you read the newspaper often?
- What kind of news do you usually follow?
- How do people in your country access the news?
- Do you prefer to read international news or news about your country?
Organising Time
- Do you plan what you are going to do every day?
- Do you prefer to be busy or not have much to do?
- Do you think you are a very organised person?
- What difficulties do you have organising your time?
Perfume
- Do you like to wear perfume?
- Have you ever bought a bottle of perfume as a gift?
- Do you have a favourite type of perfume?
- Would you pay a lot for a bottle of perfume?
Playing
- Where did you like to play when you were a child?
- Did you often play at a friend’s home?
- Did you spend more time playing indoors or outdoors?
- Do you think it’s important for children to play outside?
Pets
- Have you ever had a pet?
- What kind of pets are popular to have in your country?
- What animals do you think make good pets?
- Why do some people like to have pets?
Reading
- What do you like reading?
- Do you read more for pleasure or for work or study?
- Did you enjoy reading when you were younger?
- Have you ever read an electronic book?
Smiling
- When do you smile most often?
- When was the last time you saw a lot of people smiling?
- Do you always try to smile in photos?
- Can you tell when somebody’s smile is not real?
Social Networking Sites
- Do you look at a social networking site regularly?
- Are social networking sites a good way of making new friends?
- What are the disadvantages of social networking sites?
- Do you think you’ll spend more time on social networking sites in the future?
Shopping
- Do you like shopping?
- What’s your favourite shop?
- Do you prefer shopping alone or with other people?
- Have you ever bought anything online?
Sport
- Do you like watching sports on TV?
- Did you play sports when you were younger?
- Are there any famous sports starts from your country?
- Do you think that all children should have to have sports lessons in school?
Street Markets
- Do you like going to street markets?
- Are street markets common in your country?
- Would you find it interesting to visit a street market in a foreign country?
- Why do you think some people prefer street markets to shops and supermarkets?
Things People Throw Away
- How do you feel when you see rubbish in the streets?
- Why do you think some people leave rubbish in public places?
- Do you always try to recycle things like paper and plastic?
- Would you ever help other people to keep your city tidy?
Travelling
- Do you enjoy travelling to new places?
- What is the most beautiful place you have travelled to in your country?
- Would you like a job where you needed to travel to other countries?
- What can be difficult about travelling?
The Weather
- Does the weather change a lot in your country?
- Do you feel happier when the weather is good?
- Do you work better in hot or cold weather?
- Would you like to live in a place that has very different weather from your country?
Television
- Do you often watch television?
- What sort of things do you watch on television?
- Do you ever watch foreign programs?
- Do you think parents should limit the amount of time that their children spend watching television?
Transport
- How did you get here today?
- Do you often use public transport?
- How could the public transport system in your country be improved?
- Why do you think that some people prefer to travel in their own private cars, instead of taking public transport?
Visiting Relatives
- Do you often visit your relatives?
- When was the last time you visited a relative?
- What do you usually do when you visit relatives?
- Would you prefer to visit relatives or friends?
