Question bank · Part 1

IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions.

Practise short questions about familiar topics such as home, work, study, interests, and daily life.

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Part 1 questions

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How to practise IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions

Give a direct answer first, add a reason, and finish with one small detail. Most Part 1 responses should remain natural and concise, so practise speaking for about 20 to 30 seconds instead of turning a familiar question into a memorised speech.

Build flexible personal examples

Group questions by familiar topics such as home, study, work, and interests. Prepare a few truthful details that can support several answers, but change the wording and focus for each prompt. Flexible details are safer than one fixed paragraph.

Notice the most common Part 1 mistake

A bare yes or no does not show enough language, while a long story can lose relevance. The common mistake is answering at the wrong length. Aim for two to four connected sentences with one clear personal detail.

Use a short Part 1 practice loop

Choose five related questions, answer each once, and mark where you hesitated. Repeat the two weakest answers with a clearer reason or example. The practice loop should improve fluency without encouraging you to memorise every sentence.

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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?]

Part 1Preferences

Do you like the same colours now as you did when you were younger? [Why / Why not?]

Part 1Preferences

What can you learn about a person from the colours they like?

Part 1Preferences

Do any colours have a special meaning in your culture?

Part 1Leisure activities

Do you prefer relaxing at home or going out in the evening? [Why?]

Part 1Leisure activities

When you go out for an evening, what do you like to do?

Part 1Leisure activities

How popular is this with other people in your country?

Part 1Leisure activities

Is there any kind of entertainment you do not like? [Why / Why not?]