A lovely IELTS test taker MF has just taken the IELTS test, in January 2024. She remembered the following Speaking questions from her exam in Pakistan:
Test tip: Go over these questions and think of some things to say and what vocabulary you would use. IELTS Speaking test questions and topic areas are known to repeat in many countries! Being familiar with the topic and specific questions increases your chances of success.
Once you have some ideas, answer the questions and record yourself. Then listen to your recording and check your fluency, intonation, gaps in vocabulary or words you may have mispronounced. Re-record anything you are not happy with, and you’ll see that your next attempt sounds better already!
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– Do you enjoy running? Why or why not?
– When you were a child, did you like running?
– Do you think running is an important activity for children? Why?
– Do you think people change their attitude towards running and physical activity as they grow older?
– What is the general age people have in mind when they call someone an adult?
– Do you think children are mature enough to be considered adults when they reach the age of 18?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an event in your life that changed it in a positive way. You should say:
– what the event was
– when it happened
– how it changed your life
and explain why this change was positive for you
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think children generally find it difficult to accept change? Why or why not?
– In your opinion, is change of routine good for children? Why?
– Do you think it takes a long time for children to adjust to a new school?
– What factors might influence their adjustment process?
– Do you believe that children never fully adjust to moving to a new place? Why or why not?
– Can frequent changes in a child’s life impact their development? In what way?