IELTS Speaking Exam Questions 2022

1. Where is your hometown?
2. Do you like your hometown? Why?
3. How long have you been living in your hometown?
4. Do you believe it is a proper place to grow up? Why
5. How could your hometown be improved?
6. Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?
7. Is there good public transportation in your hometown?
8. Will you be moving away from your hometown?

1. Do you like art?
2. Did you learn to draw when you were a kid?
3. Have you ever visited an art gallery?
4. Is there any artwork on the wall in your room?

1. Do you like to try street food?
2. What kind of street food do you like?
3. Do you like to buy street food when you travel to a new place?

1. Do you like talking to people?
2. How do you like spending time with your friends?
3. Would you prefer to study alone or with others?
4. Do you remember a time when you need to cooperate with others?

Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you.

You should say:

• what the clothing was
• who gave it to you
• when you got it
• and explain why this person gave you the clothing.

Describe a skill that you learned from older people.

You should say:

• what the skill is
• who you learned it from
• how you learned it
• and how you feel about it.

Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go on.

You should say:

• who you would like to go with
• where you would like to go
• when you would like to go
• and explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car.

Describe a difficult decision that you once made.

You should say:

• what the decision was
• when you made the decision
• how long you took to make the decision
• and explain why it was a difficult decision to make.

Describe an interesting conversation you had with your friend.

You should say:

• who you spoke with
• where you were
• what the conversation was about
• and explain why you think it was interesting.

Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school.

You should say:

• who the person is
• how you knew the person
• why the person impress you most
• and how you feel about the person.

1. Have you ever given clothes to others?
2. Why do people dress casually in everyday life but dress formally at work?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and school?
4. Why do people in different countries dress differently?

1. What can children learn from their parents?
2. What knowledge can children learn from their grandparents?
3. What kind of help do you think older people need?
4. What skills can young people learn from older people?

1. Which form of vehicle is most common in your country, bikes, car or motorcycle?
2. Do you think air pollution comes mainly from mobile vehicles?
3. Do you think people need to change the way of transportation drastically to protect the environment?
4. How are transportation systems in rural and urban systems different?

1. What decisions do people generally make in their daily life?
2. Should essential decisions be made by a single person or a group of people?
3. Why is it important to consider the consequences of your decisions?
4. Why are many young people unwilling to listen to their parent’s advice?
5. Why do middle-aged people tend to second-guess their decision?
6. What are the different ways to meet people?
7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of meeting people on social media?
8. Is it better to meet people in person or on social media?
9. How can people be polite to others?
10. Can you give me some examples of how people can behave politely?
11. What are the other ways people can be polite?

1. How do friends communicate with each other?
2. What’s the difference between having a conversation with a man and a woman?
3. Do you think women like to chat more than men?
4. What is the difference between chatting and gossiping?
5. When do children commonly form their views?
6. Do children have strong opinions?
7. Should parents request their kids to obey them?
8. In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?

1. Why do people always miss their childhood?
2. Are kids happier than adults? Why?
3. Why do people still remember many of their friends from primary school?
4. What kinds of primary school teachers will impress students?

1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
2. Why do you live in an apartment/house?
3. How long have you lived there?
4. What do you like the most about it?
5. What is your favorite room? Why?
6. Can you describe the view from your windows?
7. Do you plan to live there in the future?
8. What kind of accommodation do you wish to have in the future?
9. Can you tell me about the house you lived in when you were a child?

1. Are parks important for a city?
2. Are there many public parks or gardens in your country?
3. What do you like to do when visiting a park?
4. Would you prefer to play in a personal garden or public garden?
5. How are the parks today different from those you visited as a kid?

1. Are you good at memorizing things?
2. Have you ever forgotten something important?
3. Why do some people have good memory while others just do not?
4. Why do more people rely on cellphones to memorize things?

1. Do you use a wallet?
2. Have you ever lost a wallet?
3. Do most of your friends use a wallet?
4. Have you ever sent a wallet to someone as a gift?

1. Do you send emails often?
2. Is sending emails widespread in your country?
3. Do you think sending emails will be more or less prevalent in the future?
4. How often do you write an email or cards?
5. Do you like texting or emails?
6. Do you prefer to have an email or a card for your birthday? Why?
7. Do you think in the future, the email will replace the letter?

Describe a cafe you like to visit.

You should say:

• where it locates
• how the cafe looks like
• what kind of food and drink is there
• and explain why you like to go there.

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend.

You should say:

• what gift you would like to buy
• who you would like to give it to
• why you would like to buy a gift for your friend
• and explain why you choose that gift.

Describe a time when you moved to a new home or school.

You should say:

• when you moved
• where you moved to
• why you moved
• and how you felt about it.

Describe a rule that you do not like.

You should say:

• what it is
• why you do not like it
• how others feel about the rule
• and explain whether you have followed the rule.

Describe a difficult thing you did.

You should say:

• what it was
• how you do it
• why it wasn’t easy
• and how you felt about doing it.

Describe a special cake you received from others.

You should say:

• when it happened
• who you got the cake from
• and explain why it’s a special cake.

1. Do people in your country like to drink coffee?
2. What kind of people would like to go to a café?
3. Why do young people like studying in a café instead of at home?
4. Do older people like to drink coffee? Why?

1. When do people usually send gifts to others?
2. Do people give gifts at traditional festivals?
3. Is it hard to choose a gift?
4. Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?

1. Why do people move to a new home?
2. What problems will people face after moving to a new place? How do people solve these problems?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the same place?
4. Is it reasonable to move to a new place frequently? Why?

1. What are the rules students should follow at school?
2. Are the rules at school good or bad? Why?
3. What rules should children follow at home?
4. How are people punished when parking at the wrong spot?

1. What kinds of jobs require people to be confident?
2. On what occasions should children be encouraged? How?
3. How do you help children stay focused?
4. What challenges do young people face today?

1. Is there any food in your country eaten at special times or on special occasions?
2. What are the differences between special food in your country and other countries?
3. Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?
4. Do you think it’s good to communicate when eating with your family?

1. What is your job?
2. Where do you work?
3. Do you like your job?
4. Why did you choose that job?
5. Is it a popular job in your country?
6. What was your first day?
7. What responsibilities do you have at work?
8. What is the most exciting thing about your work?
9. Do you get on well with your colleagues?
10. Do you prefer to work in the morning or evening?
11. What are the ways that you can improve your skills at work?
12. Has your job changed a lot in the past years?
13. If you had the chance, would you change your job?
14. Do you plan to continue with your job in the future?

1. What was your first mobile phone?
2. Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?
3. Will you buy a new one in the future?
4. How has your mobile phone changed your life?

1. What kinds of websites do you often visit?
2. What is your favorite website?
3. Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?
4. What kinds of websites are popular in your country?

1. Do you like taking photos?
2. Do you like taking selfies?
3. What is your favorite family photo?
4. Do you want to improve your photography skills?
5. Do you think photographs are essential in our lives?
6. Do you prefer to take pictures with your phone or a camera?

1. Have you been to a new place recently?
2. Have you ever moved into a new place or a new home? Why?
3. How did you feel?
4. Why is living in the same place for a long time not good?
5. What is the difference between this place and other places of the same kind?
6. Do you feel nervous when you travel to new places?

1. What apps do you often use?
2. Which ones are popular in your country?
3. Do you want to make an app of your own in the future?
4. What kinds of apps do you expect in the future?

Describe a good service you received

You should say:

• what the service was
• when and where you received it
• who you were with
• and explain why you think it was a good service.

Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading.

You should say:

• when you read it
• what type of book it is
• what it is about
• and explain why you think it is exciting.

Describe a course that impressed you a lot.

You should say:

• what the course was about
• where you took the course
• what you learn from this course
• and explain why it impressed you a lot.

Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn

You should say:

• what it is
• when you learn it
• why you learn it
• and explain why you think it is difficult for you.

Describe a habit your friend has, and you want to develop.

You should say:

• who your friend is
• what habit your friend has
• when you notice this habit
• and explain why you want to develop this habit.

Describe a story you remember someone told you.

You should say:

• what the story was about
• who told you this story
• why you remember it
• and how you feel about it.

1. What do you think of the relationship between companies and customers?
2. As a customer, what kinds of services would you expect to receive from a company?
3. What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?
4. Why should companies react when customers have difficulties?
5. Is it common for companies to provide good customer service in your country?
6. How can a company address a problem with its product or service?
7. When a customer receives a faulty product, what should the company do?
8. When customers complain about products or services, does it help companies improve?

1. Do you think reading is essential?
2. What kinds of books are most popular in your country?
3. Do you prefer books or movies?
4. Do you think we should always read the book before watching its screen adaptation?
5. Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books?
6. Do you think electronic books will eventually replace paper books?

1. Why do some people have a better memory?
2. Do people like things of memorial significance?
3. Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?
4. Can technology help people remember things better? How?
5. Do people like things of memorial significance?

1. What are the essential skills that children should learn?
2. Why can children learn faster than adults?
3. Is it hard for students to learn new skills?
4. Why is it hard for adults to learn a new skill?
5. Is a teacher important to students’ learning experience? Why?
6. People can learn something without teachers these days. How do they do that?

1. What habits should children have?
2. What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
3. What influences do children with bad habits have on other children?
4. Why do some habits change when people get older?

1. Why do children like stories?
2. Do young children like the same stories as older children?
3. How do people tell stories to children?
4. How has technology changed storytelling?

1. What do you study?
2. Where do you study that?
3. Why did you choose that subject?
4. Do you like that subject?
5. Is it a popular subject in your country?
6. What are the main aspects of your subject?
7. Is there anything unexpected about your study?
8. If you had the chance, would you change the subject?
9. What is your favorite subject?
10. Is there something that helps you to study efficiently?
11. What is more essential for you, lecturers or friends?
12. Is there anything you want to change in your university?
13. Do you plan to get a job in the same field as your subject?

1. What will you do if you find something lost by others?
2. Have you ever lost things?
3. Will you post on social media if you lose your item?
4. Do you report to the police when finding something lost by others? Why?

1. Do you make plans every day?
2. Is it easy to manage time?
3. Do you think it’s helpful to plan your time?
4. Do you like being busy?
5. Are you ever late for anything?
6. Do you think children should learn to manage time?
7. Do you think most people can manage their time well?

1. What is your favorite color?
2. Do you prefer bright colors or dark colors?
3. Are there any colors that you dislike?
4. Are colors important to you?
5. What is the color of your room?
6. What are your friends’ favorite colors? Why?

Describe a foreign person who you have known that you think is interesting

You should say:

• who is the person
• how you knew the person
• what kind of person he/she is
• and explain why you think the person is attractive.

Describe a place in the countryside that you visited.You should say:

• where it is
• when you visited this place
• what you did there
• and explain how you feel about this place.

1. Do you have any foreign friends?
2. What are the benefits of having foreign friends who are different from us?
3. Why is it important to understand another culture when traveling?
4. What do you think of people who work in international companies?
5. What abilities do people need to have when working in an international company?

1. Is there anything special about the countryside in your country?
2. What do people usually do when going to the countryside?
3. Do you think more people will live in the countryside in the future?

1. Do you often remember your dreams?
2. Are you interested in others’ dreams?
3. Do you want to make your dreams come true?
4. Do you share your dreams with others?
5. Do you think dreams have special meanings?