IELTS Topics

Here’s a list of common IELTS Speaking topics, sourced from various sites, designed to help you build well-rounded fluency and confidence in speaking. These topics cover a wide range of practice areas for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the exam:

1. Food - Questions about favorite foods, cooking habits, and traditional cuisine.

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   3) Writing Practice

2. Education - Topics on schooling experiences, subjects studied, and opinions on the education system.

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3. Work - Discussions about jobs, work environment, career plans, and job satisfaction.

   1) Part 1 & 2 Intermediate,

   2) Part 2 Advanced

4. Advertising - Questions on the influence of advertisements and opinions about different advertising styles.

   1) Article: What Makes Some Ads So Powerful (Harvard Business Review)

   2) Engoo Lesson: Hypothetical Questions – Advertising

   3) IELTS Liz: Advertising Vocabulary and Pronunciation

5. Art - Views on various art forms, visits to museums, and the importance of art in society.

   1) Describing an Artwork,

   2) Discussing Art

6. Books - Reading habits, favorite genres, and the significance of literature.

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7. Clothes - Fashion preferences, shopping habits, and traditional clothing.

8. Environment - Topics on pollution, climate change, conservation, and personal contributions to environmental protection.

9. Hometown - Describing one’s hometown, its characteristics, and changes over time.

10. Sport - Personal interest in sports, favorite sports to play or watch, and fitness.

11. Family - Descriptions of family relationships, family roles, and family traditions.

12. Friends - Discussing friendships, social activities, and qualities of a good friend.

13. Health - Topics on physical and mental health, healthy habits, and healthcare systems.

14. Internet - Usage of the internet, social media influence, and online learning.

15. Music - Preferences in music, favorite artists, and the impact of music on mood.

16. Technology - Opinions on modern technology, its benefits and drawbacks, and daily tech use.

    1) advanced discussion- Discussing the Importance of Technology

    2) News article (ignore), instead answer: Some people argue that technological inventions, such as mobile phones, are making people socially less interactive. Do you agree or disagree?

    3) Talking about Technology and Social Media

    4) Speaking Practice Questions

17. Culture - Cultural practices, cultural festivals, and the impact of globalization.

    1) How Lunar New Year Is Celebrated Around the World

18. Everyday Life - Routines, daily activities, and managing work-life balance.

19. Social Media - Impact of social media on society, personal use, and its role in communication.

20. Healthy Living - Importance of healthy eating, exercise habits, and lifestyle choices.

These topics often appear in IELTS Speaking Parts 1-3, giving candidates the chance to showcase fluency, coherence, and vocabulary across familiar and complex subjects. Practicing these areas can help develop a well-rounded set of responses that meet the speaking criteria.