IELTS Speaking Questions

Browse IELTS Speaking Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 prompts, then open a question for timed speaking practice.

IELTS speaking question bank by part and topic

Use these prompts for short Part 1 answers, Part 2 cue cards, and Part 3 discussion practice. Each question opens directly in the speaking recorder so students can practise, submit, and review band feedback.

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DAILY LIFE

What time do you usually start your day?

What time do you usually start your day?

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FOOD

Do you enjoy cooking? Why or why not?

Do you enjoy cooking? Why or why not?

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FOOD

Is there a traditional food from your country you would recommend?

Is there a traditional food from your country you would recommend?

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FOOD

Do you enjoy cooking? Why or why not?

Do you enjoy cooking? Why or why not?

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HOBBIES

What do you like to do in your free time?

What do you like to do in your free time?

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HOME

Do you live in a house or an apartment? Why?

Do you live in a house or an apartment? Why?

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HOMETOWN

What do you like about your hometown?

What do you like about your hometown?

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HOMETOWN

What do you like about your hometown?

What do you like about your hometown?

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LEISURE

Do you prefer reading books or watching films?

Do you prefer reading books or watching films?

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LEISURE

Do you prefer reading books or watching films?

Do you prefer reading books or watching films?

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LEISURE

Do you prefer spending free time indoors or outdoors?

Do you prefer spending free time indoors or outdoors?

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LIFESTYLE

How do you usually spend your weekends?

How do you usually spend your weekends?

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LIFESTYLE

How do you usually spend your weekends?

How do you usually spend your weekends?

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MUSIC

What kind of music do you usually listen to?

What kind of music do you usually listen to?

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MUSIC

What kind of music do you usually listen to?

What kind of music do you usually listen to?

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MUSIC

What kind of music do you like? Why?

What kind of music do you like? Why?

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READING

Do you read books often? What do you like to read?

Do you read books often? What do you like to read?

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SHOPPING

What do you usually buy online?

What do you usually buy online?

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STUDY

What subject did you enjoy most at school?

What subject did you enjoy most at school?

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TECHNOLOGY

Do you like taking photos? Why?

Do you like taking photos? Why?

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TECHNOLOGY

Do you like taking photos? Why?

Do you like taking photos? Why?

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TECHNOLOGY

Do you prefer texting or calling? Why?

Do you prefer texting or calling? Why?

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TECHNOLOGY

How often do you use social media?

How often do you use social media?

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TRANSPORT

How often do you use public transport?

How often do you use public transport?