IELTS Speaking Practice

These IELTS speaking test questions were reported by an IELTS test-taker in the USA this weekend. IELTS Speaking Test Part 1 Do you work or study? Well, I work as a Marketing Executive at a great company! I've been there for two years now and it's been an amazing experience. I've learned so much and I feel like I'm really growing in my career. Why do you study English? There are a few reasons why I study English. It's a language that's spoken by millions of people all over the world, and if I can communicate in English, it means I'll be able to connect with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Then, there's the fact that English is the language of business, science, and technology, and being able to speak it fluently can help me in my career. And, I just really enjoy learning English - its literature and culture are fascinating, and it's a fun language to speak and write. What are your future aims? I would say t...

Why do some adults dislike reading? I’ve always loved reading. As a kid, I would go to the library and check out as many books as I could carry. I would read all kinds of books, from fiction to non-fiction, and I was never without a book. These days, however, I find that I don’t read as much as I used to. In fact, I know a lot of adults who don’t read at all. So why is that? Why do some adults dislike reading? One reason why some adults may dislike reading is that they never developed a love for reading when they were younger. Maybe they didn’t have access to books when they were growing up, or maybe they just weren’t interested in reading. Whatever the reason, if you didn’t develop a love for reading when you were younger, it can be hard to start reading as an adult.  Another reason why some adults may dislike reading is that they find it difficult to find time to read. When you’re an adult, there are a million and one things vying for your attention—work, family, friends, hob...

Here are some example questions from a recent IELTS speaking interview in the UK. Speaking Test IELTS Part 1 What is your full name? It’s Miguel Jose Cervantes Can I see your ID? Yes, of course, here’s my ID card. Where are you from? I’m from Valencia in Spain. Do you work or study? I’m working. I recently graduated in international business and started working at a multinational company here in the city. Which is more important to you, the people you work with or the job itself? Honestly, they’re both important to me. I like the work a lot but one of the reasons I love it so much is because of the people that work there. They’re all really nice and very supportive and I’ve learned a lot from them in the last couple of months. Do you like your job? I like it because it’s all very new and interesting for me at the moment and there’s a lot to learn, so every day seems to be full of interesting things and time flies past when I’m working. What interest...

Describe a book that you would like to read again You should say: - which book it is - why you want to read it again - what it is about and explain why you want to read it again. www.ielts.org IELTS Speaking Part 2 A Book You Would Like to Read Again I remember one book in particular that I enjoyed reading that I would like to read again. The title of the book is Ultimate Power, by Tony Robbins. He’s an author who specializes in motivational material, and this book helped me a lot the first time I read it. It’s one of the most popular books in this genre, probably because it helps people achieve more and get more out of life personally and professionally. The author has become quite famous since writing the book and has helped many celebrities and famous people to perform better and attain a better quality of life overall. It’s like a fascinating guide to personal achievement in all aspects of life. It covers topics like discovering what you w...

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Where do you live? At the moment I’m renting an apartment with some friends. It’s in the suburbs, but not far from the city center and where I work. So, it’s really in an ideal location. Do you like your flat? Yes, I do. I’ve been there a couple of years now and it’s really nice. We have good neighbors and as I said, the location is ideal for getting to work and also going out downtown. What type of house would you like to have in the future? I’m not sure, but probably a big house with a garden like my parents have. It might be some time until I buy one though. There are so many other things I want to do before settling down, buying a house, making a home, and having a family. Do you read online magazines? No, not really. I read quite a bit online but not usually magazines. Normally, I read newspaper stories, articles or blog posts but I rarely read an online magazine. Do you like to read magazines or comics? When I was a child, I used to re...