IELTS Speaking Sample Questions #1

In Part 1 (and also Part 3) of the IELTS Speaking test, the examiner will ask you questions on familiar topics, such as home life, family, work, studies, travel, culture and interests. You can record yourself and listen to your answers, or you can practise the questions with a speaking partner.

TOPIC: WORK

• Do you work or are you a student?

• What work do you do?

• What do you do in your work?

• What are your responsibilities?

• Can you describe a typical working day?

• How many hours do you work each day?

• How long have you been doing this work?

• Why did you choose to do the type of work that you do?

• What was your first day of work like?

• Do you enjoy your job?

• What do you dislike about your job?

• Do you work better in the mornings or the evenings?

• Is this a popular job in your country?

• Do you plan to continue doing this work in the future?

• Do you prefer to work in a quiet environment or a place where there is some noise?

• Is there some other work you would prefer to do?

• If you could change your job or profession, what would you do?

• What is your ideal job? Has your work changed in recent years?

• In the future, what changes do you think will take place in your industry?