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IELTS Speaking topics and questions September - December 2024 (part 1)

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IELTS Speaking part 1 topics September – December 2024 Topics always in use: Work and studies House and flat, accommodation Hometown TOPICS OF THE PREVIOUS SEASON WHICH ARE STILL IN USE TOPICS WHICH ARE ALWAYS IN USE
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IELTS Speaking part 1 topics September – December 2024

  1. Asking for help
  2. Bicycles
  3. Books
  4. Challenges
  5. Childhood
  6. Classmates
  7. Coins
  8. Exciting Activities
  9. Fishing
  10. Free time
  11. Friends
  12. Good Views
  13. Laughter
  14. News
  15. Roads
  16. Talking to others
  17. Teachers
  18. Teamwork
  19. The Internet
  20. Transport
  21. Perfume
  22. Relax

  1. Birthday
  2. Breakfast
  3. Chocolate
  4. Flowers
  5. Jewellery
  6. Keys
  7. Mobile Phones
  8. Morning Routines
  9. Numbers
  10. Pens and pencils
  11. Sharing Things
  12. Shopping
  13. Small Businesses
  14. Space and Stars
  15. Staying at Home
  16. T-shirts
  17. Weather

Topics always in use:

Work and studies

House and flat, accommodation

Hometown

IELTS Speaking questions September - December 2024

1. Asking for Help

  • Do you often ask for help when you face a problem?
  • What kind of help do you typically ask for?
  • Why are teachers usually willing to help students?
  • When was the last time you asked for help?
  • Do you think it’s easy to ask for help when you need it?
  • How do you feel when you offer help to someone?

2. Bicycles

  • Did you have a bicycle when you were a child?
  • Do you ride a bicycle now?
  • Are bicycles popular in your country? Why do you think that is?
  • Do you often ride a bike nowadays?
  • What are the advantages of cycling compared to driving?
  • Have cycling habits changed in your country over the years?

3. Books

  • Do you prefer reading e-books or paper books?
  • When do you usually read?
  • Will you read more online in the future?
  • Do you think paper books will disappear in the future?
  • What kinds of books do you enjoy reading the most?
  • How do you usually choose which book to read next?

4. Challenges

  • What is the most challenging subject you have studied?
  • Do you like to challenge yourself?
  • Do you like to live a life that has a lot of challenges?
  • How do you usually deal with challenges in daily life?
  • Have you ever faced a major challenge that changed your perspective?
  • Do you think people need challenges to grow?

5. Childhood

  • What activities did you enjoy as a child?
  • Did you have a happy childhood?
  • What are your best childhood memories?
  • Do you think children should grow up in the city or the countryside?
  • How do you think childhood experiences shape a person’s future?
  • Did your parents play a big role in your childhood activities?

6. Classmates

  • Did you like your deskmates in primary school? What did you usually do together?
  • Can students choose their classmates in your country?
  • Is it good for children to play with their classmates?
  • Are you still in touch with any of your former classmates?
  • How important are classmates in shaping a person’s school experience?
  • What kinds of activities did you do with your classmates in school?

7. Coins

  • Do you use coins often in your daily life?
  • Do you often carry coins with you?
  • Have you ever collected coins?
  • Is it convenient to use coins?
  • Did you use coins when you were a child?
  • What do you think about digital currency replacing coins and cash?

8. Exciting Activities

  • Have you ever tried any exciting activities?
  • What do you think were exciting activities when you were a child?
  • Has anything exciting happened to you recently?
  • Would you like to try scuba diving or bungee jumping?
  • What kind of exciting activities would you like to try in the future?
  • What makes an activity exciting for you?

9. Fishing

  • Is fishing a popular activity in your country?
  • Do you like eating fish?
  • Have you ever been to a place where there are lots of fish around you?
  • Have you seen any movies with lots of fish?
  • Why do people go fishing?
  • Do you think fishing is more of a sport or a hobby?

10. Free Time

  • What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
  • Who do you usually spend your free time with?
  • Did you have a hobby as a child?
  • What would you like to do with your free time in the future?
  • What are the most popular hobbies or pastimes in your country?
  • How important is it to have free time in your daily life?

11. Friends

  • Do you enjoy meeting new people?
  • How important are friends to you?
  • Do you often go out with your friends?
  • Where do you often meet each other?
  • What do you usually do with your friends?
  • Which do you prefer: to spend time with a friend or spend time alone?

12. Good Views

  • What can you see from the windows where you live?
  • Is there good scenery in your hometown?
  • Do you like to take photos of beautiful views? Why or why not?
  • Do you like to stay in hotels with scenic views?
  • Would you prefer living in a place with scenic views? Why?
  • Have you ever traveled to a place just for its scenery?

13. Laughter

  • Do you laugh a lot?
  • Do you think it's important to make others laugh?
  • Do you like making other people laugh?
  • How do you make people laugh?
  • When was the last time you laughed with friends?
  • Do you enjoy watching movies or shows that make you laugh?

14. News

  • Are you interested in the news?
  • How do you usually get the news?
  • How do your friends get the news?
  • Have you read the news this morning?
  • Do you often talk with your friends about the news?
  • Do you think news sources today are trustworthy?

15. Roads

  • Are the roads in your area busy?
  • How do people cross the road in your city?
  • How is the condition of the roads in your city?
  • Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?
  • How do you think road safety can be improved?
  • Have the roads in your area changed over the years?

16. Talking to Others

  • Do you like talking to others?
  • Did you enjoy talking with people when you were a child?
  • Do you like to talk a lot with others?
  • Have the topics changed since you were a child?
  • What topics do you enjoy discussing with friends?
  • Do you prefer face-to-face conversations or online chats?

17. Teachers

  • Do you have a favorite teacher?
  • How has your favorite teacher helped you?
  • Are you still in touch with your primary school teachers?
  • Do you have a teacher from your past that you still remember?
  • Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
  • What qualities do you think make a great teacher?

18. Teamwork

  • Do you like working in a team?
  • What do you dislike about teamwork?
  • Have you teamed up with someone else before?
  • What do you learn from working in a team?
  • What are the benefits of working in a team?
  • Have you had any memorable teamwork experiences?

19. The Internet

  • When did you start using the Internet?
  • How often do you go online?
  • How does the Internet influence people?
  • Do you think you spend too much time online?
  • What would you do without the Internet?
  • How do you think the Internet will change in the future?

20. Transport

  • How do you usually get to work or school?
  • What kinds of transport are commonly used in your city?
  • How far is it from your home to work/school?
  • Do you think people will drive more in the future?
  • What do you think is the most convenient mode of transport in your city?
  • How can public transportation be improved in your area?

21. Perfume

  • Do you wear perfume?
  • How much do you usually spend on perfume?
  • Do you have a favorite brand of perfume?
  • What kind of perfume do you like?
  • What does perfume mean to you?
  • Do you give perfume as a gift?

22. Relax

  • How do you usually relax?
  • Is it important to relax?
  • Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
  • Do you think a holiday is a good time to relax?
  • Do you think students need more relaxing time?
  • What is the best way for you to unwind after a stressful day?

TOPICS OF THE PREVIOUS SEASON WHICH ARE STILL IN USE

1. Birthday

  • What do you usually do on your birthday?
  • What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
  • Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
  • Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in your country?
  • Do you like to throw big birthday parties or keep them small and intimate?
  • Do you think the way people celebrate birthdays has changed over time?

2. Breakfast

  • What do you usually eat for breakfast?
  • Do you think breakfast is important?
  • What did you have for breakfast when you were a child?
  • Are there any differences between the mornings of your childhood and now?
  • Would you like to change your breakfast routine?
  • Do you prefer a light or a heavy breakfast? Why?

3. Chocolate

  • Do you like chocolate?
  • How often do you eat chocolate?
  • What’s your favorite flavor of chocolate?
  • Did you like chocolate when you were a child?
  • Do you give chocolate as a gift?
  • Why do you think chocolate is so popular all over the world?

4. Flowers

  • Do you like flowers?
  • What flowers do you like?
  • Are there any flowers that have special meaning in your country?
  • Have you planted any flowers?
  • Have you sent flowers to others as a gift?
  • Do you think flowers are more popular as gifts on certain occasions?

5. Jewellery

  • Do you like wearing jewelry?
  • What type of jewelry do you like to buy?
  • Do you wear a lot of jewelry?
  • How often do you wear jewelry?
  • Have you ever given someone jewelry as a gift?
  • Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?

6. Keys

  • Have you ever locked yourself out?
  • Is it a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbor?
  • Have you ever lost your keys?
  • Do you always bring many keys with you?
  • Have you ever had a key made for something important?
  • Do you prefer using keys or digital locks?

7. Mobile Phones

  • What was your first mobile phone?
  • How often do you use your mobile phone?
  • Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?
  • Will you buy a new one in the future?
  • How has your mobile phone changed your life?
  • Do you think mobile phones are necessary for everyone today?

8. Morning Routines

  • Do you like to get up early in the morning?
  • What’s your morning routine?
  • Is breakfast important for you?
  • What do you do right after you get up?
  • When did you get up when you were a child?
  • Do you prefer mornings or evenings?

9. Numbers

  • What’s your favorite number?
  • Are you good at remembering phone numbers?
  • Do you usually use numbers in your daily life?
  • Are you good at Maths?
  • Do you think numbers are important for daily life tasks?
  • Do you think some people are naturally good with numbers?

10. Pens and Pencils

  • Do you usually use a pen or a pencil?
  • Do you prefer a pen or a pencil?
  • When was the last time you bought a pen or a pencil?
  • Would you give a pen or a pencil as a gift?
  • How often do you use pens or pencils in your daily life?
  • Have you ever lost a pen or pencil that was important to you?

11. Sharing Things

  • What kind of things do you like to share with others?
  • Have you shared anything with others recently?
  • What kind of things are not suitable for sharing?
  • Is there anything you don’t want to share?
  • Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
  • Why do you think it’s important to share?

12. Shopping

  • Do you like shopping?
  • Do you compare prices when you shop? Why?
  • Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?
  • Do you think expensive products are always better than cheaper ones?
  • Do you prefer shopping online or in person?
  • How do you decide what to buy when you go shopping?

13. Small Businesses

  • Do you know many small businesses where you live?
  • Do you prefer buying things in big companies or small businesses?
  • Have you ever worked in small businesses?
  • Have you ever thought about starting your own business?
  • What are the challenges small businesses face today?
  • How can small businesses compete with big corporations?

14. Space and Stars

  • Do you like to watch the stars?
  • Are you interested in films about outer space and stars?
  • Have you ever taken a course on stars?
  • Is it important to study stars?
  • What’s the sky like at night in your hometown?
  • Do you want to go into space in the future?

15. Staying at Home

  • Do you like to stay at home?
  • What do you do when you stay at home?
  • How much time do you spend at home?
  • What’s your favorite place at home?
  • What did you often do at home as a child?
  • Would you like to stay at home a lot in the future?

16. T-shirts

  • Do you usually wear T-shirts?
  • Do you like wearing T-shirts?
  • Would you buy T-shirts as souvenirs on holiday?
  • Do you like T-shirts with pictures and prints?
  • Are older people who wear T-shirts fashionable?
  • How many T-shirts do you own?

17. Weather

  • Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
  • Are you in the habit of checking the weather?
  • What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
  • Would you like to visit other cities with different climates from where you live?
  • What’s the weather like in your hometown?
  • How do you usually prepare for changes in the weather?

TOPICS WHICH ARE ALWAYS IN USE

1. Work and Studies

  • What do you do? Do you work or are you a student?
  • Why did you choose your current job/field of study?
  • Do you enjoy your job/studies?
  • What is your typical day like at work/school?
  • Is there anything you would like to change about your job/studies?
  • What skills are necessary for your job/field of study?
  • How do you see your career developing in the next few years?
  • Do you think it’s important to keep learning new things at work/school?

2. House and Flat, Accommodation

  • Do you live in a house or a flat?
  • How long have you lived there?
  • Can you describe your home?
  • What’s your favorite room in your house/flat?
  • Do you like the area where you live?
  • Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
  • Do you plan to move to a different place in the future?
  • What’s the most important thing you consider when choosing a place to live?

3. Hometown

  • Where is your hometown?
  • Can you describe your hometown?
  • What do you like the most about your hometown?
  • Is your hometown a good place for young people to live?
  • Has your hometown changed much in recent years?
  • Would you like to live in your hometown in the future?
  • Are there any famous landmarks or attractions in your hometown?
  • How easy is it to find work in your hometown?

4. Family

  • How many people are there in your family?
  • Do you get along well with your family members?
  • Who in your family are you closest to?
  • What do you usually do together with your family?
  • How often do you spend time with your family?
  • Do you come from a large or small family?
  • What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from your family?
  • Do you think family roles have changed over time?