100+ IELTS Speaking Practice Questions (2025)

The best way to prepare for IELTS Speaking is to practice with real questions. Below are 100+ questions organized by Part and topic, based on recent IELTS exams.

Part 1 Questions (4-5 minutes)

Remember: answer in 2-4 sentences. Don't give one-word answers or 30-second speeches.

Work and Studies

1. Do you work or are you a student?
2. What do you like most about your job/studies?
3. Would you like to change your job/field of study? Why?
4. What kind of work do you hope to do in the future?
5. Is there anything you dislike about your work/studies?

Home and Hometown

1. Where do you live — a house or an apartment?
2. What's your favourite thing about your home?
3. How has your hometown changed in recent years?
4. Would you recommend your hometown to tourists?
5. Do you plan to live there in the future?

Technology

1. How often do you use your phone?
2. What's your favourite app?
3. Do you think children should have smartphones?
4. Has technology changed how you communicate with friends?
5. What technology could you not live without?

Health and Exercise

1. Do you do any regular exercise?
2. What sports are popular in your country?
3. Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?
4. How do you stay healthy?
5. Would you like to try any new sports or activities?

Food and Cooking

1. What's your favourite type of food?
2. Do you enjoy cooking? Why or why not?
3. Have your food preferences changed since childhood?
4. Do you prefer eating at home or in restaurants?
5. Is there a dish from your country you'd recommend?

Entertainment and Media

1. What do you do in your free time?
2. Do you prefer watching movies at home or in cinemas?
3. What kind of music do you enjoy?
4. How often do you read books?
5. Do you follow any social media accounts regularly?

Part 2 Cue Cards

Practice speaking for 2 minutes on each. Use 1 minute to prepare notes.

1. Describe a person who has influenced you. Say who this person is, how you know them, what they did that influenced you, and explain why they had such an impact.
2. Describe a book you read recently. Say what it was about, why you chose it, what you learned, and whether you'd recommend it.
3. Describe a place you'd like to visit. Say where it is, how you learned about it, what you'd do there, and why you want to go.
4. Describe a time when you helped someone. Say who you helped, what the situation was, what you did, and how you felt afterwards.
5. Describe a skill you'd like to learn. Say what it is, why you're interested, how you'd learn it, and how it would benefit you.
6. Describe an important decision you made. Say what the decision was, when you made it, how you decided, and what the outcome was.
7. Describe a memorable journey or trip. Say where you went, who you went with, what happened, and why it was memorable.
8. Describe a change that improved your life. Say what the change was, when it happened, how it changed your daily routine, and why it was positive.
9. Describe a piece of technology you find useful. Say what it is, how often you use it, what you use it for, and why it's useful.
10. Describe a tradition in your culture. Say what it is, when it happens, what people do, and how you feel about it.

Part 3 Discussion Questions

Answer in 4-6 sentences. Give opinions with reasons and examples.

Technology and Society

1. How has the internet changed the way people learn?
2. Do you think AI will replace human workers in the future?
3. Should there be limits on how much time children spend online?
4. How has social media affected relationships?
5. Will physical shops disappear because of online shopping?

Education

1. Is a university degree necessary for success?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online learning?
3. Should all education be free?
4. How should schools prepare students for the real world?
5. Do you think exams are the best way to assess students?

Environment

1. Who should be responsible for environmental protection?
2. Can individual actions really make a difference to climate change?
3. Should governments ban single-use plastics?
4. How can cities become more environmentally friendly?
5. Do you think future generations will solve today's environmental problems?

Work and Career

1. What's more important in a job — salary or job satisfaction?
2. How has remote work changed the way people think about careers?
3. Should people change careers multiple times in their life?
4. Why do some people work very long hours?
5. Do you think automation is a threat or an opportunity?

Culture and Society

1. How has globalization affected local cultures?
2. Is it important to preserve traditional customs?
3. Why do people from different generations often disagree?
4. Do celebrities have a responsibility to be role models?
5. How has the role of family changed in modern society?

How to Use These Questions

1. Pick one Part 1 topic — answer all 5 questions aloud, recording yourself
2. Pick one Part 2 card — set a 1-minute prep timer, then speak for 2 minutes
3. Pick one Part 3 topic — answer 3 questions, aiming for 30-45 seconds each
4. Listen back to your recordings and note areas for improvement
5. Repeat daily with different topics