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How to practise IELTS Speaking questions

Start with one Speaking part and one skill. Use Part 1 to practise direct personal answers, Part 2 to organise a longer story, and Part 3 to explain an opinion with reasons and examples. Answer aloud before reading a sample lesson so you can notice what you genuinely need to improve.

Choose questions by purpose, not at random

Use the part and topic filters to create a focused set. A group of questions about work, travel, or technology helps you reuse ideas and vocabulary without memorising fixed scripts. When a prompt feels difficult, open a related Topic Lesson for an answer structure and a worked example.

Avoid the common mistake of collecting questions

Reading hundreds of prompts is not speaking practice. The common mistake is to save lists, think silently, and never test an answer under time pressure. Choose fewer questions, speak each answer once, then repeat only after deciding on one improvement such as a clearer reason or more specific example.

Use a four-step practice loop

Choose a prompt, plan two or three key ideas, speak with the correct timer, and review the result with a self-check. Repeat the answer once rather than endlessly polishing it. This practice loop builds retrieval, timing, and answer development while keeping the language flexible enough for the real test.

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Part 2 cue cardPeople

Describe a well-known person you like or admire. You should say: who this person is what this person has done why this person is well known and explain why you admire this person.

Part 3People

What kind of people become famous people these days?

Part 3People

Is this different from the kind of achievement that made people famous in the past? In what way?

Part 3People

How do you think people will become famous in the future?

Part 3People

What are the good things about being famous? Are there any disadvantages?

Part 3People

How does the media in your country treat famous people?

Part 3People

Why do you think ordinary people are interested in the lives of famous people?

Part 1Abstract topics

Which part of your country do most people live in?

Part 1Abstract topics

Tell me about the main industries there.

Part 1Abstract topics

How easy is it to travel around your country?

Part 1Abstract topics

Has your country changed much since you were a child?

Part 1Preferences

What's your favourite colour? [Why?]