IELTS Speaking Part 1: Questions And Answers

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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Questions And Answers

IELTS speaking test part 1 usually lasts 4-5 minutes. Its core is a simple interview to obtain basic information about the test taker, such as home, town, study, or hobby. The candidate should provide personal information in a short-talk interview. Examiners control the talk and actually have a script to follow.

The initial questions in the IELTS speaking test part 1 include:
  • Your full name
  • Your identification
  • Simple problems about yourself, like your hometown, your family
  • If you are working: what is your job, why you chose it, questions about co-workers
  • If you are studying: what subjects, why you chose them, if you enjoy them, and why
In speaking part 1, test-takers will also be asked questions on two or three topics, such as family, travel, food preference, and national festival.

Part 1 always starts with primary information, so it is the most natural part of the IELTS speaking test. This part is very critical for candidates who are aiming to get marks 4-5. Meanwhile, high-score hunters have to use it to impress examiners so that they have a chance to challenge difficult questions in Part 2/3.

Familiarizing yourself with common topics is the best way to prepare for IELTS speaking Part 1 because examiners use a script list to drive the test. The list updates every 3 or 4 months, so recent topics have more chances of being repeated.

IELTS speaking topics aren't random. Questions usually revolve around some common or easy topics for test takers. We collect recent topics in the IELTS Speaking Topics section to study and prepare.

IELTS Speaking Test and Topics

We also maintain a list to organize and show questions by date.

IELTS Speaking Questions


Here, we provide a new sample topic with questions and answers to show what IELTS speaking Part 1 looks like.

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Making People Laugh
Part 1
1. Do you think it's important to make others laugh?
Making others laugh is important because it builds connections with others and ...
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2. Do you like making other people laugh?
I like to make others laugh because I like to laugh myself. People would say ...
Show FullSpeak it
3. Do you think you are a funny person?
I wouldn't say that I am naturally funny, but I'm a person who really wants to ...
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4. When was the last time you laughed with friends?
Well, last Sunday, I laughed because I watched a funny movie with my friends ...
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More IELTS speaking part 1 topics and their questions and answers.

Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Making People Laugh 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Place Of Work Or Study 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Spare Time 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Art 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Computer 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Evening time 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Phone 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Talent 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Old buildings 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Watch 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Good View 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Dreams 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Teacher 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Swimming 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Bike 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Making Friends 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Teamwork 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Perfume 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Road 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Talking With Others 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Coins 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Numbers 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Life Stages 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Asking For Help 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Exciting Activities 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Classmates 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: News 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Math 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Holidays 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Morning Routines 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Flowers 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Sharing 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Childhood Memory 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Internet 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: E-books 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Shopping 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Staying At Home 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Birthday 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Challenging 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Weather 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Celebrity News 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Cake 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Crowded Palace 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Video Games 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Geography 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Robots 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Cinema 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Transport 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Fishing 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Musical Instruments 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Advertisements 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Noise 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Collecting Things 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Sunglasses 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Memory 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Color 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Boring 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Living 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Coffee Or Tea 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Social Media 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Money 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Study 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Work 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Map 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Hometown 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Running 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Music 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Help 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Home 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Singing 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Gifts 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Clothing 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Chatting 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Ride a bike 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Week 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Rainy Days 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: City 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Wild Animals 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Health 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Language 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Friends 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Day Off 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Concentration 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Bags 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Fixing Things 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Ice Cream 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Keys 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Outer space 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: School 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Stay up 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Library 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Chocolate 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Weather 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Small businesses 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Cooking and housework 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Birthday 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Jewelry 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Music 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Happiness 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: T-shirts 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Weekends 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Technology 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Relatives 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Singing 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Public transport 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Morning time 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Writing 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Puzzles 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Geography 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Name 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Snacks 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Social media 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Advertisement 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Reading 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Sitting down 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Collection 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Meeting places 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Street markets 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Memory 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Street food 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Lost 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Planning 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Sports 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Websites 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Emails 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Photo 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Mirrors 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Apps 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Handwriting 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Lost 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Headphones 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Park 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Color 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Shoes 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: travel 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: Wallet 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: barbecue 
Speaking Quiz IELTS Speaking Part 1: City Life 
From the List of IELTS Speaking Topics, you can view 138 topics and their questions and sample answers.