Speaking Part 1

IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions by topic

Part 1 is the first 4 to 5 minutes of the Speaking test, where the examiner asks familiar questions about you and everyday topics. Good answers are two to four sentences: a direct reply, a reason and an example. Each guide below gives the real questions for one topic, with a band 8 sample answer for every question and useful vocabulary.

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