IELTS Speaking Part 1 topics

Part 1 is a 4-5 minute interview about familiar subjects — work, study, home, hobbies. This is every topic test-takers have reported, grouped by category. Each topic page lists the exact questions examiners asked, exam period by exam period, with short sample answers.

65 topics

13 topics are marked New for Sep–Dec 2026. See everything reported for Sep–Dec 2026 →

All Part 1 topics by category

Daily Life & Habits

Feelings & Memories

Food & Shopping

Hobbies & Free Time

Home & Hometown

Nature & Environment

People & Relationships

Places & Travel

Technology & Media

Work & Study

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