IELTS Speaking Test - Sample Questions and Answers

The first part of the IELTS speaking test takes about 4-5 minutes. During this part you will be asked questions about your family, studies, work, friends, hobbies etc.

It doesn’t require a lot of practice to do well in the IELTS speaking test. All that you need to do is to familiarize yourself with the kind of questions that could be asked. While answering, avoid monosyllabic answers like ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Here are some questions that could be asked. Sample answers are also given.

Question: Can you tell me your full name?

Answer: Sure. My full name is Manjusha Santosh Nambiar.

Question: Tell me something about the city you live in.

Answer: I live in Delhi. It is the capital of India. Delhi is an old city with a rich cultural heritage. It is known for its monuments.

Question: Tell me something about the apartment you live in. What do you like about it?

Answer: I live in a rented apartment. It is a nice little place to live in. The one thing that I like most about my apartment is its balcony where I spend my evenings listening to music. I can also host small parties in my balcony.

Question: Is there anything you don’t like about your apartment?

Answer: I like my apartment, but sometimes I feel that I should move into a bigger home. In my apartment, there is hardly enough room for my things and me.

Question: Do you have a hobby?

Answer: Yes. Collecting stamps is my favourite hobby. I think stamps are windows to the world. They tell us a lot of things about the history and civilization of the countries they come from.

Question: Do you enjoy watching English films?

Answer: Oh yes. I like English films because they are the most technologically advanced. I watch them mostly for the special effects, but sometimes I enjoy the storyline too.

Question: What do you like about your city?

Answer: I like several things about my city. For instance, in my city the people are very warm and friendly. They make you feel at home.

Question: Is there anything you don’t like about your city?

Answer: Yes. In my city the traffic system is very congested. It is well connected by roads and rail, but during peak hours you can hardly reach your home or office in time.

Question: Do you like your name?

Answer: Well, not really but there is nothing I can do about it.

Question: Have you ever wanted to change your name?

Answer: Yes, sometimes. But changing a name involves many legal procedures which I am not very comfortable with. That’s why I have decided to stick to the name my parents have given me.

Question: Who is the one that usually names a child in your country?

Answer: In my country children are named by their fathers or uncles.

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