Lesson 2: IELTS Speaking Questions and Answers - Part One

This lesson is a quiz using IELTS speaking questions and answers to provide you with some general tips on successfully answering questions for part one of the IELTS speaking test.

In part one of the test, you are asked general questions about yourself - follow this link to view example part one questions if you do not know what to expect.

You'll be asked about 12 questions in part one of the test, and these will be taken from three different sets of topics which the examiner will choose.
For example you could be asked about:

1. Your home town
2. Your favourite holiday destination
3. What kinds of books you like to read

So you'll have about four questions on each of these.
Now, take this 'IELTS Speaking Questions and Answers Quiz' to see if you know what is the best way to respond in this part of the test.

Decide which answer you think is the best, then click on the letter to see if you are right.

You should have learnt from these IELTS speaking questions and answers to:
Stay on topic

Listen carefully to the question and make sure you are answering it. Don't talk about something completely different just so you can talk for longer.

Extend your answers

Give reasons for your answer. This can be a useful way to extend your responses. Always explain WHY you have given the answer that you have.

Don't speak excessively

Extend your answers but don't go on too much. This will only mean the examiner will have to keep interrupting you to move onto the next questions.

Be honest but positive

Try to remain upbeat and positive even if you are saying you don't do things or don't enjoy things you are being asked about. You can always put a positive slant on your answers.