List of Probable Questions in IELTS Speaking Part 1

Now that we understand the IELTS Speaking Part 1 inside out, it’s time to give your brains some tickles and speaking skills a little practice. 

Below, we have listed all probable questions, category wise, that you might witness in your actual interview. If not these, then you will certainly experience something similar. So we suggest you take some time out, think of the answers you’ll give to these questions and then ask somebody to interview you. 

Note: Do not try to note down and cram the answers. Remember! Our purpose here is to channelise the thinking, be ready for any type of questions and improve the fluency while using correct grammar and vocabulary. Moreover, the interviewers are smart enough to gauge from your tone and speed that you’ve crammed. So keep it as natural as possible with a proper flair. 

Family

Q. Where are you from?

Q. Who all are there in your family?

Q. Please tell us about your family members.

Q. How many siblings do you have?

Q. Do you prefer to live in a joint family or a nuclear family?

Education 

Q. What is your qualification?

Q. Where have you completed your education from?

Q. Why did you choose this particular subject?

Q. Which is your favourite subject and why?

Work

Q. Do you work or study?

Q. Where do you work?

Q. What is your designation?

Q. What are your roles and responsibilities at work?

Q. Are you satisfied with your job? (Why/Why not?)

Q. For how long have you been working?

Friends

Q. Do you have any friends? (Why/Why not?)

Q. Who is your best friend? Tell me about him/her.

Q. How often do you go out with your friends?

Q. How do you spend time with your friends?

Q. Who is more important to you, your friends or family?

Q. What makes someone a good friend?

Sport

Q. Which is your favourite sport? Why?

Q. What sports/games are popular in your country?

Q. Do you think it is important for people to play a sport/game? (Why/Why not?)

Q. How do people learn to play sports in your country?

Gifts

Q. When do people give a gift in your country?

Q. When did you last receive any gift?

Q. Do you give a gift when you visit someone’s home? (Why/why not?)

Q. How do you choose a gift for someone?

Daily routine

Q. What is your daily routine? 

Q. How do you start your day?

Q. Do you usually have the same routine on a daily basis?

Q. Do you think it is important to have a routine? (Why/Why Not?)

Q. What part of the day do you like the best and why?

Leisure Time 

Q. How do you spend your free time?

Q. How do you usually spend your weekends?

Q. What do you prefer to do after your work/classes time?

Q. Do you prefer to spend your free time with your friends or family? Why?

Q. Do you think our modern lifestyle gives ample time to people to have leisure time?

Food/Cooking

Q. Which is your favourite cuisine?

Q. What kind of food do you like the most? Why?

Q. Do you like to eat outside food or home cooked food? Why?

Q. Who normally cooks at your home?

Q. Do you enjoy watching cookery shows? (Why/Why not?)

Hobbies

Q. What are your hobbies?

Q. Are you able to spare time for your hobbies?

Q. For how long have you been pursuing your hobby?

Q. Can you make money by doing this hobby?

Internet

Q. How often do you use the internet?

Q. When did you first start using the internet?

Q. How many hours do you spend in a day on browsing the internet?

Q. Do you think using the internet is a good habit? (Why/Why not)

Music

Q. Do you listen to music? (Why/Why not?)

Q. What kind of music do you like the most and why?

Q. Can you play any musical instrument? If yes, which one?

Q. Can you concentrate on other things when you are listening to music?

Neighbours/Neighbourhood

Q. Do you get along well with your neighbours? (Why/Why not?)

Q. Have you ever had any problems with your neighbours?

Q. Who do you like the most in your neighbourhood? Why?

Q. How do you make sure that your neighbourhood is clean?

Newspapers

Q. Do you read a newspaper? Which one?

Q. What kind of news do you like to read the most? Why? 

Q. How much time do you spare to read a newspaper?

Q. Do you think it is important to read a newspaper daily? (Why/Why not?)

Q. Do you think most people in your country follow the news?

Pets

Q. Do you have pets? (Why/Why not?)

Q. How old is your pet?

Q. Who takes care of your pet at home?

Q. Which is your favourite pet and why?

Q. Do you think it is important to keep pets at home? (Why/Why not?)

Reading

Q. Do you like reading? (Why/Why not?)

Q. Do you read mostly for leisure or work purposes?

Q. Which is your favourite book?

Q. Which is your favourite genre?

Q. Do you think it is important for everyone to read? (Why/Why not?)

Shopping 

Q. Do you like shopping?

Q. Do you prefer to shop online or offline? Why?

Q. What kind of things do you buy online?

Q. What type of shops do you use mostly?

Q. Do you prefer to shop in malls or regular markets? Why?

TV

Q. Which is your favourite TV show? Why?

Q. Do you like to watch series or movies? Why?

Q. Do you think it is good for children to watch TV? (Why/Why not?)

Q. Do you think TV is educational?

Q. What kind of TV shows do you like? Why?

Q. Are you in favour of reality shows?

Q. Are you in favour of crime shows?

Transport/Travelling 

Q. Do you like to travel? (Why/Why not?)

Q. When did you last travel and which place?

Q. Have you visited any foreign country?

Q. Which is your favourite tourist destination? Why?

Q. Do you prefer beaches or mountains? Why?

Q. Which is your favourite mode of transportation when travelling?

Weather 

Q. What is the weather like in your country?

Q. Do you like the weather of your country?

Q. Which is your favourite season?

Q. Is the weather the same in all parts of your country?

Q. Does the weather affect your moods? 

Culture/ Tradition 

Q. According to you, what are those things that define a culture?

Q. What do you like the most about your culture?

Q. What do you know about your own culture?

Q. Do you think your culture is modern or conservative? Why?