Welcome IELTS learners!
In this post, we’ll explore 10 of the most frequently asked topics for IELTS Speaking Part 1, complete with example questions to help you practice.
👉 Plus, don’t forget to download the full PDF at the end, which includes 30 must-know topics to boost your preparation!
🗂 (Preview) 10 Hot Speaking Part 1 Topics
1. Work or Study
- Are you working or are you a student?
- Why did you choose your field of study/job?
- What do you like most about your work or studies?
2. Hometown
- Where is your hometown?
- What do you like about your hometown?
- Has your hometown changed much over the years?
3. Accommodation
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- What’s your favorite room in your home?
- Would you like to move to a different place in the future?
4. Free Time
- How do you usually spend your free time?
- Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities?
- What did you enjoy doing in your free time when you were a child?
5. Food
- What is your favorite food?
- Have your eating habits changed recently?
- Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant?
6. Travel
- Do you like traveling?
- What was the last place you visited?
- What is your dream travel destination?
7. Daily Routine
- What is your daily routine like?
- Do you prefer having a fixed routine or a flexible schedule?
- Is your routine different on weekends?
8. Reading
- Do you like reading books?
- What kinds of books do you prefer?
- How often do you read?
9. Sports
- Are you interested in sports?
- What sports do you enjoy playing or watching?
- Did you play any sports when you were a child?
10. Technology
- What technology do you use every day?
- How has technology changed the way we communicate?
- What device do you find most useful?
Full PDF: 30 Topics
(The PDF file includes 30 common IELTS Speaking Part 1 topics, each with 3 questions, ready for students to practice.)