IELTS Speaking Test - Full Practice Test

Part 1 (4-5 minutes)

The examiner will ask you some questions about yourself, your family, your work/studies, hobbies and interests, and other general topics.

Sample questions:

• Can you tell me your full name?
• Where are you from?
• What do you like the most about your hometown?
• Do you work or are you a student?
• What do you enjoy most about your job/studies?
• Do you have any hobbies or interests? What are they?

Part 2 (2 minutes)

You will be given a task card with a topic to talk about. You will have one minute to prepare, and then you will have to speak for two minutes on the topic.

Sample task card:

Describe a person who has had a great influence on your life. You should say:

• Who the person is
• How you know the person
• What the person has done to influence you
• And explain why this person has had such a great influence on your life.

Part 3 (4-5 minutes)

The examiner will ask you more in-depth questions related to the topic in Part 2. The questions will require you to use more complex language and express your opinions.

Sample questions:

• Why do you think it is important to have role models in life?
• Can you think of any negative influences that someone might have on others?
• How do you think modern technology has affected the way people communicate with each other?
• Do you think it is important to have a good work-life balance? Why or why not?