Full Speaking Sample Questions

The IELTS Speaking test takes around 14 minutes to complete, and there are three parts inside the test in which Part 2 is where the candidates have to speak for up to 2 minutes on a given topic. Parts 1 and 3 are basically conversations.

Here's a full set of questions for you to practice with your friend:

Part 1

THE SKY AND THE STARS

1. Do you spend time observing the sky?
2. Which one do you prefer, the sky in the morning or the sky at night?
3. How do you feel looking at the night sky?
4. Have you seen a beautiful observation in the sky?
5. Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
6. Is there a good place to look at the stars and the sky where you live?
7. Do you like stargazing?
8. Do you think children now are more informative about the cosmos – stars, sky, sun etc?

Part 2

Describe a time you received an important piece of information.

You should say:

• what it was
• where you were
• when this happened

and explain what you were feeling when you got this information.

Part 3

1. Which is a more reliable medium of conveying information – calling or messaging?
2. Are postal mails still popular in your country? Why? / Why not?
3. How do people in your country usually convey important news to someone?
4. Do you think the way we communicate with each other has changed in the past ten years? How?
5. What are the impacts of internet and social media apps on communication?
6. Do you think technology has made communication easier than traditional means?