IELTS Speaking test

 

Here are top 5 common topics that frequently appear in the IELTS Speaking test based on patterns from past exams:

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1. Personal Experiences and Life

• Examples:

  • Describe a memorable event in your life.

  • Talk about your favorite childhood memory.

  • Describe a person who influenced you.

• Why it appears: It tests your ability to talk naturally about yourself and use past tenses and descriptive language.

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2. Education and Learning

• Examples:

  • Describe your school or university.

  • Talk about a subject you enjoy.

  • Describe a teacher who inspired you.

• Why it appears: Education is a universal topic and allows you to demonstrate vocabulary about studying, skills, and experiences.

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3. Hobbies and Free Time

• Examples:

  • Describe a hobby you enjoy.

  • Talk about a sport you play or watch.

  • Describe how you spend your weekends.

• Why it appears: These questions test your ability to describe routines, preferences, and reasons, showing fluency and coherence.

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4. Environment and Nature

• Examples:

  • Describe your favorite place in nature.

  • Talk about environmental problems in your area.

  • Describe a beautiful landscape you visited.

• Why it appears: Shows your ability to describe surroundings and discuss global issues, using adjectives and complex sentences.

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5. Technology and Daily Life

• Examples:

  • Talk about a useful gadget you own.

  • Describe how technology has changed your life.

  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media.

• Why it appears: IELTS often asks about modern life, enabling you to demonstrate ability to express opinions, compare ideas, and speculate.

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💡 Tip: For IELTS Speaking, the key is not memorizing answers but preparing ideas, vocabulary, and phrases for these common topics. Being able to expand on them naturally is more important than perfect grammar.

Perfect! Here's a list of 20+ recurring IELTS Speaking topics with sample cue questions for each. These are very commonly tested across Part 1, 2, and 3 of the exam:

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1. Personal Experiences & Life

• Describe a memorable event in your life.

• Talk about a person who influenced you.

• Describe a happy childhood memory.

2. Family

• Describe your family members.

• Talk about a family tradition.

• How do you spend time with your family?

3. Friends & Relationships

• Describe a good friend.

• Talk about how you make friends.

• How important are friends in your life?

4. Education & Learning

• Describe your school/university.

• Talk about a subject you enjoy.

• Who is your favorite teacher and why?

5. Hobbies & Free Time

• Describe a hobby you enjoy.

• Talk about a sport you play or watch.

• How do you usually spend weekends?

6. Work & Career

• What job would you like in the future?

• Describe your current work/study.

• How do you balance work and life?

7. Travel & Holidays

• Talk about a place you want to visit.

• Describe your favorite holiday.

• How has travel changed in recent years?

8. Food & Cooking

• Describe your favorite food.

• Talk about cooking habits in your family.

• How has food culture changed over time?

9. Health & Fitness

• How do you stay healthy?

• Talk about a sport or exercise you enjoy.

• Why is a healthy lifestyle important?

10. Technology

• Describe a useful gadget you own.

• How has technology changed communication?

• What are the advantages/disadvantages of social media?

11. Environment & Nature

• Describe a natural place you like.

• Talk about environmental problems in your city.

• How can people protect the environment?

12. Shopping & Fashion

• Talk about a memorable shopping experience.

• Describe your favorite clothing style.

• How has fashion changed in recent years?

13. Culture & Festivals

• Describe a festival celebrated in your country.

• Talk about cultural traditions you enjoy.

• How do festivals influence people?

14. Housing & Accommodation

• Describe your home.

• Talk about your ideal house.

• What are the differences between city and rural homes?

15. Media & Entertainment

• Talk about a movie or TV show you like.

• How do people spend their free time for entertainment?

• How has media changed in your country?

16. Music & Arts

• Describe a song or musical instrument you like.

• Talk about an art exhibition or performance you enjoyed.

• How important are music and arts in life?

17. Transportation

• How do you usually travel?

• Talk about your experience with public transport.

• How will transportation change in the future?

18. Weather & Seasons

• Describe your favorite season.

• How does weather affect your life?

• Compare the climate in your city with another place.

19. Books & Reading

• Talk about a book you recently read.

• How important is reading in your country?

• Do you prefer paper books or e-books?

20. Future & Plans

• What are your goals for the future?

• How do you plan to achieve your goals?

• How will your country change in the next 20 years?

21. Society & People

• How do people in your country spend holidays?

• Talk about social problems in your city.

• How can society improve in the future?

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💡 Tip for Practice:

1. Pick a topic, and speak for 1–2 minutes without stopping (Part 2 style).

2. Focus on linking ideas, giving examples, and using varied vocabulary.

3. For Part 3 questions, practice giving opinions, comparisons, and predictions.

Great! I’ve prepared a complete IELTS Speaking practice table for you. It covers 20+ topics, each with 5 sample questions so you can practice Parts 1, 2, and 3 systematically.

Topic	Sample Questions (Part 1–3 style)
1. Personal Experiences & Life	1. Describe a memorable event in your life. 2. Talk about a person who influenced you. 3. Describe a happy childhood memory. 4. What achievements are you proud of? 5. How do you usually celebrate important events?
2. Family	1. Describe your family members. 2. Talk about a family tradition. 3. How do you spend time with your family? 4. How has your family influenced your life? 5. Do you think family structures are changing today?
3. Friends & Relationships	1. Describe a good friend. 2. Talk about how you make friends. 3. How important are friends in your life? 4. Do you prefer having a few close friends or many acquaintances? 5. How do friendships change over time?
4. Education & Learning	1. Describe your school/university. 2. Talk about a subject you enjoy. 3. Who is your favorite teacher and why? 4. How do you usually study? 5. What changes would improve education in your country?
5. Hobbies & Free Time	1. Describe a hobby you enjoy. 2. Talk about a sport you play or watch. 3. How do you usually spend weekends? 4. Why do people need hobbies? 5. How has technology changed hobbies and leisure activities?
6. Work & Career	1. What job would you like in the future? 2. Describe your current work/study. 3. How do you balance work and life? 4. What qualities make someone successful at work? 5. How do people choose careers in your country?
7. Travel & Holidays	1. Talk about a place you want to visit. 2. Describe your favorite holiday. 3. How has travel changed in recent years? 4. Do you prefer traveling alone or with others? 5. How can tourism affect local culture?
8. Food & Cooking	1. Describe your favorite food. 2. Talk about cooking habits in your family. 3. How has food culture changed over time? 4. Do you prefer eating at home or restaurants? 5. How important is healthy eating?
9. Health & Fitness	1. How do you stay healthy? 2. Talk about a sport or exercise you enjoy. 3. Why is a healthy lifestyle important? 4. How do people in your country stay fit? 5. How can technology affect health?
10. Technology	1. Describe a useful gadget you own. 2. How has technology changed communication? 3. What are the advantages/disadvantages of social media? 4. How does technology affect learning? 5. Will technology replace human jobs?
11. Environment & Nature	1. Describe a natural place you like. 2. Talk about environmental problems in your city. 3. How can people protect the environment? 4. How does weather affect life in your country? 5. What changes can governments make for the environment?
12. Shopping & Fashion	1. Talk about a memorable shopping experience. 2. Describe your favorite clothing style. 3. How has fashion changed in recent years? 4. Do people spend too much on clothes? 5. How does shopping online compare to in-store?
13. Culture & Festivals	1. Describe a festival celebrated in your country. 2. Talk about cultural traditions you enjoy. 3. How do festivals influence people? 4. How do young people engage with traditions today? 5. What is the importance of cultural exchange?
14. Housing & Accommodation	1. Describe your home. 2. Talk about your ideal house. 3. What are the differences between city and rural homes? 4. How is housing changing in your country? 5. Do you prefer renting or owning a house?
15. Media & Entertainment	1. Talk about a movie or TV show you like. 2. How do people spend their free time for entertainment? 3. How has media changed in your country? 4. How does social media affect entertainment habits? 5. Are traditional media still important?
16. Music & Arts	1. Describe a song or musical instrument you like. 2. Talk about an art exhibition or performance you enjoyed. 3. How important are music and arts in life? 4. How do young people engage with arts today? 5. Should governments support artists?
17. Transportation	1. How do you usually travel? 2. Talk about your experience with public transport. 3. How will transportation change in the future? 4. What are the advantages of public transport? 5. How does transportation affect city life?
18. Weather & Seasons	1. Describe your favorite season. 2. How does weather affect your life? 3. Compare the climate in your city with another place. 4. How is climate change affecting your country? 5. What weather do you prefer for holidays?
19. Books & Reading	1. Talk about a book you recently read. 2. How important is reading in your country? 3. Do you prefer paper books or e-books? 4. How can reading habits be encouraged? 5. What kind of books are popular among young people?
20. Future & Plans	1. What are your goals for the future? 2. How do you plan to achieve your goals? 3. How will your country change in the next 20 years? 4. How do young people plan for careers today? 5. What skills will be important in the future?
21. Society & People	1. How do people in your country spend holidays? 2. Talk about social problems in your city. 3. How can society improve in the future? 4. How are people’s lifestyles changing? 5. How important is volunteering in your country?

IELTS Speaking 4-Week Daily Practice Plan

How to Use:

1. Spend 5 minutes reviewing vocabulary/phrases for the topic.
2. 10 minutes speaking practice: Part 1, Part 2 (1–2 min), Part 3 questions (opinion, comparison, prediction).
3. Optional: record yourself to evaluate fluency, grammar, and pronunciation.

Week 1 – Personal & Daily Life

Day	Topic	Focus
1	Personal Experiences & Life	Part 1: Introductions; Part 2: memorable event; Part 3: achievements
2	Family	Part 1: family members; Part 2: family tradition; Part 3: family influence
3	Friends & Relationships	Part 1: best friend; Part 2: friendship story; Part 3: friendship changes
4	Education & Learning	Part 1: school/university; Part 2: favorite subject; Part 3: improving education
5	Hobbies & Free Time	Part 1: leisure activities; Part 2: hobby description; Part 3: importance of hobbies
6	Work & Career	Part 1: current work/study; Part 2: dream job; Part 3: qualities for success
7	Travel & Holidays	Part 1: travel habits; Part 2: favorite holiday; Part 3: tourism impact

Week 2 – Lifestyle & Culture

Day	Topic	Focus
8	Food & Cooking	Part 1: favorite food; Part 2: cooking experience; Part 3: food culture
9	Health & Fitness	Part 1: healthy habits; Part 2: exercise; Part 3: lifestyle importance
10	Technology	Part 1: gadgets; Part 2: technology story; Part 3: social media advantages/disadvantages
11	Environment & Nature	Part 1: favorite place; Part 2: nature description; Part 3: environment protection
12	Shopping & Fashion	Part 1: shopping habits; Part 2: memorable shopping; Part 3: fashion trends
13	Culture & Festivals	Part 1: local festivals; Part 2: festival experience; Part 3: cultural influence
14	Housing & Accommodation	Part 1: home description; Part 2: ideal house; Part 3: city vs rural living

Week 3 – Media & Arts

Day	Topic	Focus
15	Media & Entertainment	Part 1: favorite TV/movie; Part 2: entertainment story; Part 3: media changes
16	Music & Arts	Part 1: music preference; Part 2: art performance; Part 3: role of arts
17	Transportation	Part 1: daily travel; Part 2: transportation story; Part 3: future transport
18	Weather & Seasons	Part 1: favorite season; Part 2: weather experience; Part 3: climate effects
19	Books & Reading	Part 1: reading habits; Part 2: book description; Part 3: reading importance
20	Future & Plans	Part 1: goals; Part 2: future plan; Part 3: skills needed in future
21	Society & People	Part 1: daily life; Part 2: social issue; Part 3: society improvement

Week 4 – Review & Simulation

Day	Activity	Focus
22	Review Week 1 Topics	Re-do Part 2 & 3 questions; focus on fluency
23	Review Week 2 Topics	Record yourself; check vocabulary usage
24	Review Week 3 Topics	Practice Part 1–3 in timed conditions
25	Mock Speaking 1	Part 1 (4–5 min), Part 2 (1–2 min), Part 3 (4–5 min)
26	Mock Speaking 2	Different topics; record answers; analyze mistakes
27	Mock Speaking 3	Focus on fluency and linking words
28	Final Review	Revisit weak topics; memorize key phrases; focus on confidence

Extra Tips:

• Use linking phrases: “In my opinion…”, “Another reason is…”, “This reminds me of…”
• Expand answers: 2–3 sentences for Part 1, 1–2 minutes for Part 2, detailed reasoning for Part 3.
• Record yourself daily and compare progress week by week.