Top IELTS Speaking Topics ( Latest )

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the test to assess a person’s English language proficiency. It is mandatory for those who are planning to go to English speaking countries for higher studies, work or migration. The test has four components. IELTS speaking is one of the four components of the test. In this article, we have mentioned some of the most frequently asked IELTS speaking topics.

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What is IELTS Speaking?

IELTS Speaking is a face-to-face, informal discussion with an IELTS examiner. It is designed to test the  the pronunciation, fluency, grammar and vocabulary of the applicant.

The marking in the speaking test is based on four main components – Pronunciation, grammatical range and accuracy, fluency and coherence, lexical resource.

The test is divided into three parts:

Part 1

In this round, the examiner will ask you everyday questions about your life. This will last around 4 to 5 minutes.

Part 2

You will be given a cue card, and you will have 1 minute to prepare your answer. You will then be asked to speak for 1 to 2 minutes on that topic.

Part 3

The topic in this part will be the same as in Part 2. This round will be more abstract and the examiner will ask questions based on the card. It will last 4-5 minutes.

Top Topics for IELTS Speaking

We have provided a list of topics below. These topics has been used several times and will be relevant this year too.

In Part 1 of the test, you’ll likely be asked about familiar topics, such as:

Work

What is your job?
Where do you work?
Why did you choose that job?
Is it a popular job in your country?
Do you like your job?
Do you get on well with your colleagues?
What was your first day like?
What responsibilities do you have at work?
If you had the chance, would you change your job?
Do you plan to continue with your job in the future?

Study

What do you study?
Where do you study that?
Why did you choose that subject?
Is it a popular subject in your country?
Do you like that subject?
Do you get on with your colleagues?
What was your first day like?
What are the main aspects of your subject?
If you had the chance, would you change subject?
Do you plan to get a job in the same field as your subject?

Hometown

Where is your hometown?
Do you like your hometown?
Do you often visit your hometown?
What is your hometown like?
What is the oldest place in your hometown?
What is there for a foreigner to do or see in your hometown?
How could your hometown be improved?
Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?
Is there good public transportation in your hometown?
Do you think your hometown is a good place to bring up children?

Home

Where is your home?
Do you live in a house or a flat?
Who do you live with?
Are there many rooms in your home?
What is your favorite room?
How are the walls decorated?
What would you change about your home?
Do you plan to live there in the future?
What facilities are there near your home?
What is your neighborhood like?
Do most people live in houses in your country?

Daily Routine

When do you usually get up in the morning?
Do you usually have the same routine every day?
What is your daily routine?
Do you ever change your routine?
Is your routine the same today as it was when you were a child?
Do you think it is important to have a daily routine?

Birthdays

Do you enjoy your birthdays?
Do you usually celebrate your birthday?
What did you do on your last birthday?
Can you remember a birthday you enjoyed as a child?
Do most people celebrate their birthdays with a party in your country?
Which birthdays are considered important in your country?

Food

What’s your favorite food?
Have you always liked the same food?
What is a common meal in your country?
Do you have a healthy diet?
Is there any food you dislike?

Family & Friends

Do you spend much time with your family?
Who are you closest to in your family?
Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?
Who is your best friend?
Are you still friends with people from your childhood?
Is family important in your country?

Hobbies

Do you have a hobby?
Do you think hobbies should be shared with other people?
Did you have a hobby as a child?
What hobbies are popular in your country?
Why do you think people have hobbies?

Pets

Do you have a pet?
Do you like animals?
What’s your favorite animal?
What is a popular pet to have in your country?
Did you have a pet as a child?
Why do people have pets?

Clothes
Are clothes important to you?
What kind of clothes do you usually 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?

Sport

Do you like sport?
What’s your favorite sport?
Do you often watch sport on TV?
Did you play sport as a child?
What is the most popular sport in your country?
How do most people in your country keep fit?

Neighbors & Neighborhood

Do you like your neighbors?
Are neighbors usually close to each other in your country?
What is your neighborhood like?
Do you think your neighborhood is a good place for children?
How could your neighborhood be improved?
Do you think it is important to have a good relationship with your neighbors?

Reading

Do you often read books or magazines?
What is your favorite kind of book to read?
Do you often read newspapers?
Do you have any e-books?
What books did you read as a child?
Do you think it is important to encourage children to read?

Shopping

Do you like shopping?
What’s your favorite shop?
Do you prefer shopping alone or with others?

In Part 2 and Part 3, it can be any random topic. The topic will be the same for both the parts.

Tips for IELTS Speaking

1. Practice by speaking English everyday. This will help you improve your skills and gives you confidence.
2. Record your practice sessions and appraise your performance. Identify your shortcomings and work on it.
3. The speaking test is like a normal conversation. So, if you don’t understand some word, you can ask the examiner to explain what it means by saying, ‘I’m sorry, could you explain what X means?’ You can also request the examiner to repeat a certain sentence or question.
4. Surround yourself with English as much as possible. This can be started early but make sure to do it at least a week before the exam. You should speak, write, read and listen to English.
5. Speaking in complete sentences and not in a word or mono syllables. You have to show your speaking skills to the examiner.
6. If you make mistakes while speaking, do not get worried or nervous. You can say ‘sorry’ and correct your mistake. This shows the examiner that you are confident and you know the language well.

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