IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions (September - December 2025)

List of topics:

Advertisements

Art

Birthdays

Books and reading habits

Borrowing/Lending

Carrying things

Cash

Chatting

Chocolate

Computers/Tablets

Crowded places

Doing something well

Geography

Going out

Growing vegetables/fruits

Happy things

Having a break

Hobbies

Holidays

Housework and cooking

Jewelry

Libraries

Machines

Making lists

Making plans / Plan-Schedule

Memory

Mobile phones

Museums

Names

Noisy/Quiet places

Outer space / Stars

Patience

Plants

Praise / Encouragement

Public places

Public transport

Puzzles

Quiet/Noisy places

Rules

Saying “thank you”

Sharing

Shoes

Singer

Small businesses

Snacks

Spare time

Spending time by yourself

Staying up late

Taking photos

Text messages

Weather

Working with old people

Writing

List of questions:

Advertisements

• Do you like advertisements?
• What kind of advertising do you like?
• Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport?
• Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child?
• Do advertisements influence what you buy?

Art

• Do you like art?
• Do you prefer modern art or traditional art?
• Do you want to be an artist?
• Do you like visiting art galleries?
• Did you study art at school?

Birthdays

• What do you usually do on your birthday?
• Is it important for you to celebrate your birthday?
• What kinds of birthday gifts do you like to receive?
• What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
• How did you celebrate your last birthday?IELTS Speaking Ebook May August…

Books and reading habits

• Do you often read books? When?
• Do you read more or less now than when you were younger?
• Do you often buy books?
• Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
• Have you ever read a novel that was adapted into a film?

Borrowing/Lending

• Have you ever borrowed books from others?
• Have you ever borrowed money?
• Do you like to lend things to others?
• How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed from you?
• What things would you never lend?

Carrying things

• What do you carry with you when you go out?
• When you go to different places, do you carry different kinds of things?
• What do you do if your item is heavy?
• What is the difference between the things you carry in the evening and in the morning?
• Do you prefer carrying things in backpacks or pockets?

Cash

• How often do you use cash?
• Do you often bring cash with you?
• In what situations do you prefer cash over cards?
• Has mobile payment changed how you use cash?
• Do young people use cash less than older people?

Chatting

• Do you like chatting with friends?
• What do you usually chat about with friends?
• Do you argue with friends?
• Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
• Do you prefer to chat with a group or with only one friend?

Chocolate

• Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
• How often do you eat chocolate?
• What’s your favourite chocolate flavour?
• Is it good to give chocolate as a gift?
• Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?IELTS Speaking Ebook May August…

Computers/Tablets

• Do you prefer to use a computer or a tablet?
• In what situations would you use a computer or a tablet?
• When was the first time you used a computer or a tablet?
• What would your life be like without computers or tablets?
• Do you think children should have their own tablets?

Crowded places

• Do you like crowded places?
• When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
• Is there a crowded place near where you live?
• Is the city where you live crowded?
• How do you feel in crowds—energised or stressed?

Doing something well

• Have you had any experience of doing something well?
• Has a teacher ever thought you did a good job?
• Do you often tell your friends when they do something well?
• Do you set goals to help you do things well?
• How do you celebrate when you do something well?

Geography

• How do you feel about geography?
• Do you think geography is useful?
• Have you ever learned geography (at school or elsewhere)?
• Are you good at reading maps?
• Would you like to be a geography teacher?IELTS Speaking Ebook May August…

Going out

• Do you always take your mobile phone with you when you go out?
• Do you bring food or snacks with you when going out?
• Do you prefer going out alone or with others?
• How often do you go out in the evenings?
• Do you plan outings or go out spontaneously?

Growing vegetables/fruits

• Are you interested in growing vegetables and fruits?
• Do many people grow vegetables in your city?
• Is growing vegetables popular in your country?
• Should schools teach students how to grow vegetables?
• Do you think it’s easy to grow vegetables?

Happy things

• What made you happy when you were little?
• Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?
• Do you feel happy when buying new things?
• When do you feel happy at work or school? Why?
• What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?

Having a break

• How do you feel after taking a nap?
• Do you take a nap when you have a rest?
• What do you usually do when you are resting?
• How often do you take a rest or a break?
• Do you prefer short breaks or one long break?

Hobbies

• Do you have any hobbies?
• Do you share the same hobbies as your family members?
• Do you have a hobby you’ve had since childhood?
• Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
• How much time do you spend on your hobbies each week?

Holidays

• Do you like holidays? Why?
• Where did you go for your last holiday?
• Would you prefer an exciting or a peaceful holiday?
• Do you like to spend your day at home on holidays?
• Which public holiday do you like best?

Housework and cooking

• What housework do you like or dislike doing?
• Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?
• Do you like cooking?
• How often do you cook?
• Do you enjoy cooking with others?

Jewelry

• Do you often wear jewelry?
• What type of jewelry do you like?
• Do you usually buy jewelry?
• Why do some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?
• Have you ever lost a piece of jewelry?IELTS Speaking Ebook May August…

Libraries

• Do you often go to the library?
• What do you usually do in the library?
• Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
• Do kids in your country often go to the library?
• Do you prefer libraries or cafés for studying?IELTS Speaking Ebook May August…

Machines

• What is your favourite machine in your home?
• Do you read the instructions before using a machine?
• Is it important to read the instructions?
• Do you think washing machines and sweeping machines are important?
• Which machines do you use most often?IELTS Speaking Ebook May August…

Making lists

• Do you make a list when you shop?
• Do you prefer to make a list on paper or on your phone?
• Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
• Why don’t some people like making lists?
• Do lists help you manage stress?

Making plans / Plan-Schedule

• Do you like making plans?
• Do you always make plans? About what?
• Why is it that some people don’t make plans?
• What are the benefits of making plans?
• Do you use paper or your cellphone to make plans?

Memory

• How do you remember important things?
• What do you need to remember in your daily life?
• Have you ever forgotten something important?
• Are you good at memorising things?
• Do you use reminders or apps to help your memory?

Mobile phones

• What was your first mobile phone?
• Have you ever lost your mobile phone?
• How has your mobile phone changed your life?
• Will you buy a new one in the future?
• Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?

Museums

• Do you often visit a museum?
• When was the last time you visited a museum?
• Are there many museums in your hometown?
• Do you think museums are important?
• What kind of museums do you like to visit?

Names

• Does your name have any special meaning?
• Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
• How would you choose names for your children?
• Are some names more popular than others in your country?
• Have you ever wanted to change your name?

Noisy/Quiet places

• Do you like quiet or noisy places?
• Would you like to go to quiet or noisy places on weekends?
• Where do you go when you need quiet?
• What makes a place noisy in your city?
• Has your neighbourhood become noisier or quieter?

Outer space / Stars

• Have you ever learned about outer space and stars?
• Do you like movies about space or sci-fi? Why?
• Do you want to know more about outer space?
• Do you want to go into outer space in the future?
• Do you ever look at the night sky?

Patience

• Are you a patient person?
• Are you more patient now than when you were a child?
• Does your job or study require you to be patient?
• How do you feel when you have to do something for a long time?
• What makes you feel impatient?

Plants

• Do you keep plants at home?
• Do people in your country send plants as gifts?
• Do you know anything about growing a plant?
• What plant did you grow when you were young?
• How do plants make a home feel different?

Praise / Encouragement

• How do you feel when you are praised?
• When was the last time you praised someone?
• Have you ever been praised or encouraged by your teacher?
• Have you had any achievements recently?
• Do you prefer private praise or public praise?

Public places

• Have you ever talked with someone you don’t know in public places?
• Do you wear headphones in public places?
• Would you like to see more public places near where you live?
• Which public places do you visit most often?
• Do you feel safe in public places in your city?

Public transport

• What kind of public transportation do you usually take?
• When do you usually take public transport—daily life or travelling?
• Do most people prefer public transportation in your country?
• Did you take public transport when you were a child?
• What improvements would you like to see?

Puzzles

• Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles?
• Which is more difficult for you?
• When do you do puzzles—on trips or when you feel bored?
• Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
• Do you think puzzles are good for older people?

Rules

• Are there any rules for students at your school?
• Do you think students would benefit from more rules?
• Do you prefer strict rules or flexible rules at work/school?
• Have you ever broken a rule?
• Are rules different at home and in public?

Saying “thank you”

• Why do people need to say “thank you”?
• On what occasions do you say “thank you”?
• Do people in your country often say “thank you”?
• Have you ever sent a thank-you card to others?
• Do you prefer to say thanks in person or by message?

Sharing

• Have you shared anything with others recently? What was it?
• What kinds of things are not suitable for sharing?
• What kinds of things do you like to share with others?
• Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
• Do you use sharing apps or services (e.g., rides, tools)?

Shoes

• Do you like buying shoes? How often?
• Have you ever bought shoes online?
• Which do you prefer—fashionable or comfortable shoes?
• How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
• Do you keep shoes for a long time or change them often?

Singer

• Do you have a favourite singer?
• How did you first discover their music?
• Do you prefer live concerts or listening at home?
• Do you sing along to songs?
• Has your taste in singers changed over time?

Small businesses

• Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses?
• Do you know many small businesses where you live?
• Have you ever thought about starting your own business?
• Have you ever worked in a small business?
• How can small businesses compete with large brands?

Snacks

• What snacks do you like to eat?
• Did you often eat snacks when you were young?
• When do you usually eat snacks now?
• Is it healthy for you to eat snacks?
• Do you prefer sweet or savoury snacks?

Spare time

• What do you usually do in your spare time?
• Do you often have free time?
• Would you like to have more free time in the future?
• Which day do you have more free time on, Saturday or Sunday?
• Who do you usually spend your free time with?

Spending time by yourself

• Do you usually spend time by yourself?
• Do you like spending time by yourself?
• How do you usually spend time alone?
• What did you do the last time you were by yourself?
• Do you think spending time alone is important?

Staying up late

• Do you often stay up late?
• Did you stay up late when you were a child?
• What do you do when you stay up late?
• How do you feel the next morning if you stay up late?
• What makes you go to bed late—work, study, entertainment?

Taking photos

• Do you like taking selfies?
• Do you like taking photos?
• Do you like to print your photos or keep them on your phone/camera?
• Do you want to improve your photography skills?
• What is your favourite family photo?

Text messages

• How often do you send text messages?
• Do you reply to messages as soon as you receive them?
• Did you send more messages when you were younger?
• Is sending messages popular in your country?
• Do you prefer texting or calling?

Weather

• What’s the weather like where you live?
• Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
• Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
• Do you usually check the weather forecast? When and how often?
• Would you like to visit cities with different climates?

Working with old people

• Have you ever worked with old people?
• Are you happy to work with people who are older than you?
• What are the advantages of working with old people?
• Do you enjoy spending time with old people?
• What skills can young people learn from older people?

Writing

• Do you write a lot?
• What do you like to write? Why?
• Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
• Do you think the things you write will change in the future?
• When do you write by hand instead of typing?