IELTS speaking test part 1 usually lasts 4-5 minutes. Its core is a simple interview for test taker's basic information, such as home, town, study, or hobby. The candidate should tell personal information in a small talk style interview. Examiners control the talk, who actually has a script to follow.
The initial questions in IELTS speaking test part 1 includes:
- Your full name
- Your identification
- Simple problems about yourself, like your hometown, your family
- If you are working: what your job is, 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 mark 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.
To familiarize yourself with common topics is the best way to prepare IELTS speaking Part 1 because examiners use a script list to drive the test and the list updates per 3 or 4 months. The recent topics have more chances to be repeated.
We collect recent topics in "IELTS Speaking Topics" section:
IELTS Speaking Test and TopicsWe also maintain a list to organize and show questions by date:
IELTS Speaking Questions Here we provide some new samples of IELTS speaking Part 1 to prepare and exercise.
No: 1 2023-05-22: Part 1
Topic: FRIENDS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you have many friends?
- How important are friends to you?
- Where do you often meet?
- What do you usually do with your friends?
Recent Tests:2023-05-09
2023-05-04
Vocabulary: Friends No: 2 2023-03-22: Part 1
Topic: SINGING - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like singing?
- Have you ever learned how to sing?
- Who do you want to sing for?
- Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Recent Tests:2023-02-17
2023-01-20
2023-01-04
2022-11-23
2022-10-29
Vocabulary: Singing No: 3 2022-11-15: Part 1
Topic: READING - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you often read books? When?
- Are your reading habits now different from before?
- Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
- Which one do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
Recent Tests:2022-10-19
2022-09-07
2022-08-19
2022-07-19
2022-06-23
Vocabulary: Reading No: 4 2022-08-30: Part 1
Topic: SPORTS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like sports?
- Do you like watching sports programs on TV?
- Do you like to watch live sports games?
- Who do you like to watch sports games with?
- What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?
Recent Tests:2022-07-29
2022-07-05
2021-04-26
2020-12-28
2019-04-06
Vocabulary: Sports No: 5 2022-01-17: Part 1
Topic: CLOTHING - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like wearing special costumes?
- Did you try any special costumes when you were young?
- When was the last time to wear special costumes?
- Do you ever buy special costumes?
Recent Tests:2021-12-10
2021-11-01
2021-10-04
2021-09-10
2021-08-23
Vocabulary: Clothing No: 6 2021-12-21: Part 1
Topic: ANIMALS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Have you ever seen any wild animals before?
- What is your favorite animal? Why?
- Do you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?
- Did you learn something about wild animals at school?
- Where can you see wild animals?
- In which country do you think you can see many wild animals?
Recent Tests:2021-11-19
2021-10-25
2021-09-21
2021-08-26
2020-12-04
Vocabulary: Animals No: 7 2021-12-14: Part 1
Topic: WEEKEND - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- What do you usually do on weekends?
- Did you do anything special last weekend?
- What will you do next weekend?
- What do other people in your hometown usually do on weekends?
- Do you think weekends are long enough?
- How important do you think it is to have free time at the weekends?
Recent Tests:2021-11-16
2021-10-18
2021-09-21
2021-04-12
2020-12-14
Vocabulary: Weekend No: 8 2021-12-07: Part 1
Topic: TRANSPORT - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- How do traffic problems affect you?
- What traffic problems are there in your area?
- How do most people travel to work where you live?
- What is the most popular means of transportation in your country?
Recent Tests:2021-11-12
2021-10-14
2021-09-16
2021-08-26
2021-07-29
Vocabulary: Transport No: 9 2021-11-26: Part 1
Topic: SCENERY - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- What scenery can you see from the window of your home?
- Is it essential for you to have a good view from your window?
- Do you like to sit by the window when you take an airplane?
- What sort of view would you like your house to have in the future?
Recent Tests:2021-10-29
2021-09-24
2021-08-26
2021-07-29
2021-07-09
Vocabulary: Scenery No: 10 2021-08-30: Part 1
Topic: FARMING - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Have you ever visited a farm?
- What kind of farm do you like?
- Do you think farming is important?
- Did you do farm work when you were young?
- Does your country still use many traditional farming methods?
Recent Tests:2021-07-29
2021-06-29
2021-06-04
2021-05-19
2021-04-29
Vocabulary: Farming No: 11 2021-08-23: Part 1
Topic: NEW YEAR - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- How do you celebrate New Year?
- How did you celebrate the last New Year?
- What was your best New Year's party so far?
- Do you have any ceremonies to celebrate the New Year in your country?
- How do most people celebrate New Year in your country?
- Why do people think New Year is a new beginning?
- How important is celebrating New Year in your country?
- What is your opinion on having to work on New Year's Day?
Recent Tests:2021-06-22
2021-06-02
2021-05-14
2021-04-26
2021-04-06
Vocabulary: New Year No: 12 2021-08-12: Part 1
Topic: SINGING,VOICE - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like singing?
- When do you sing?
- Do you have a favorite song you like to sing?
- Would you like to take some singing lessons?
- Did you enjoy singing when you were young?
- Do you like listen to other people sing?
- Do people in your country like singing for entertainment?
Recent Tests:2021-06-29
2021-06-02
2021-05-12
2021-04-15
2021-04-05
Vocabulary: Singing Vocabulary: Voice No: 13 2021-08-06: Part 1
Topic: READING - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like reading?
- Do you like to read at home or in other places?
- Do you like to read by yourself or with other people?
- Do you usually read for leisure or work purposes?
- Have you had family members with reading habits?
- What was your favorite book or story when you were a child?
- Do you think it is important that children read regularly?
Recent Tests:2021-07-19
2021-06-18
2021-05-31
2021-05-14
2021-04-23
Vocabulary: Reading No: 14 2021-08-03: Part 1
Topic: DECORATION - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- What kind of decoration do you prefer?
- How is your home decorated?
- What is your favorite color when decorating your home?
- Do people in your country like redecorating their homes?
- What is the new decorating trend for this year?
Recent Tests:2021-07-15
2021-06-16
2021-05-31
2021-05-11
2021-04-19
Vocabulary: Decoration No: 15 2021-04-30: Part 1
Topic: CHANGE - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like the changes? Why?
- What do you plan to change next year?
- Are there any changes to your work?
- Have you changed a lot since your childhood?
- Are there any positive changes in your country these days?
Recent Tests:2021-04-08
2021-03-11
2021-02-17
2021-01-29
2020-12-24
Vocabulary: Change No: 16 2021-04-29: Part 1
Topic: CLOTHING - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Are clothes important to you?
- What kinds of clothes do you like to wear?
- What kind of clothes do you never wear?
- Do you ever wear the traditional clothes of your country?
- Where do you usually buy your clothes?
- Have you ever worn a uniform?
- Do most people in your country follow fashion?
- Do you wear the same style of clothes on weekdays and weekends?
- Do you like brands? Why or why not?
- Can we judge a person's character by clothing? Why?
Recent Tests:2021-04-06
2021-03-17
2021-02-25
2020-11-26
2018-11-12 (India)
Vocabulary: Clothing No: 17 2021-04-27: Part 1
Topic: CELEBRITY - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- What kind of people are celebrities in your country?
- Who is your favorite celebrity in your country?
- Have you ever seen a celebrity in real life?
- Why do you want to meet a famous person?
- How do celebrities influence their fans in your country?
- Do you like any foreign celebrities?
- Would you like to be a celebrity?
Recent Tests:2021-04-05
2021-03-23
2021-03-01
2021-02-01
2020-11-23
Vocabulary: Celebrity No: 18 2021-04-27: Part 1
Topic: HURRY - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like to be in a hurry?
- Do you like to finish things quickly?
- Do you usually go out in a hurry?
- When was the last time you did something in a hurry?
- What kind of things would you never do in a hurry?
- What do you always do in a hurry? Why?
- Why do people make mistakes more easily when they are in a hurry?
Recent Tests:2021-04-01
2021-03-09
2021-02-19
2021-01-27
2020-12-07
Vocabulary: Hurry No: 19 2021-04-26: Part 1
Topic: LIST - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you make a list before going shopping? Why?
- Why is it important to make a shopping list?
- Do you think it is a good idea to use lists at home or work?
- Why don't some people like making lists?
- Do you prefer using a piece of paper or making a list on your phone?
Recent Tests:2021-04-05
2021-03-11
2021-02-22
2021-01-19
2020-12-02
Vocabulary: List No: 20 2021-04-15: Part 1
Topic: RECYCLE,ENVIRONMENT - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you recycle stuff?
- Did you recycle when you were a kid?
- What kind of things do you recycle?
- How do you feel when you see trash lying on the roads?
- Is it important to have recycled bins?
- Will you recycle in the future?
- Do you influence others to use recycle bins?
Recent Tests:2021-03-22
2021-02-26
2021-01-06
2020-12-09
2020-11-09
Vocabulary: Recycle Vocabulary: Environment