Use this checklist with current IELTS topics to prepare for your speaking test and you won’t be surprised by an unknown topic in your exam!) Questions to these topics are here:
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IELTS SPEAKING PART 1
| Work or studies (always in use) | TV programs | Getting up early |
| Your Hometown (always in use) | Singing | Reading |
| Your Country (always in use) | Scenery (window views) | Happiness |
| Your flat/house (always in use) | BBQ | Environmental Protection |
| Home decoration | Sky and Stars | Festivals |
| Farming | Flowers | Wallets |
| Trees | Advertising | Relax |
| Rest | Special Costumes | Car Trips |
| Maths | Wild Animals | Primary School |
| Museums | Names | New Year |
| Holidays (Public Holidays) |
IELTS SPEAKING PART 2
| A time when you helped a friend | Application you use on your mobile phone |
| A time you saw 2 of your friends having an argument | Activity in or near the sea |
| A time you used your imagination | A tall building in your city you like or dislike |
| Trip you often take, but dislike | A law on environmental protection |
| A wild animal you have seen | A puzzle (jigsaw, crossword) you have played |
| A time you were pleased with your purchase | An occasion when you saw a lot of people smiling |
| An interesting conversation you had | A street market/an outdoor market you’ve visited |
| A skill you can teach others | A city where you want to live in the future |
| A time you made a promise to someone | Your favourite singer/actor |
| Live sports event | Something interesting on social media |
| A home you liked/visited but did not want to live in | A plan in your life not related to work/study |
| An experience when you got bored when you were with others | An art or craft (painting, woodwork) you made at school |
| A time when your computer broke down | Older person you admire |
| A time when it was important to tell your friend the truth | A time when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone |
| A famous person you are interested in | A time you shared something with others |
| An old object which your family has kept for a long time | Article on health you read in a magazine or on the Internet |
| An ideal job you'd like to do in the future | A quiet place you like to spend time in |
| A time when you advise someone | Your favourite film/movie |
| A polite person | A time you saw smth interesting on social media |
| A toy which you enjoyed the most in your childhood | An activity you do after work or studies |
| A time when you tried a new food for the first time | Natural talent you want to improve |
| A time when you waited in a line for a long time | Your favourite weather (weather you like) |
| Person who wears unusual clothes | Company that employs a lot of people |
| A time when you got lost | Something that wasn’t successful |
| A time when you encouraged smb to do smth they didn’t want to do | A piece of equipment |
| A part of a city or town you enjoy spending time in |
IELTS SPEAKING PART 3
| Mobile Phones/Apps | Activities/rest by the sea | Buildings, Architecture |
| Learning and young children Learning in school The value of knowledge |
Jobs that require physical energy Physical energy at all ages Mental energy in modern life |
Music/Musical Instruments Music in everyday life The arts and society |
| Puzzles | Laws and Rules | Smiling |
| Things which are expensive Money and the individual Wealth and society |
Working in another country Working for an international company International companies in the future |
Helping people Receiving help Reasons for giving help |
| Street Markets Shopping |
News National Identity |
Public places Cities |
| Arguments | Truth and lies | Boredom |
| Travelling | Careers | Politeness |
| Important things | Giving Advice | Famous people/Celebrities |
| Equipment/Computers Home Electric Appliances |
Toys Children and ads (adverts) |
Visiting others Accommodation |
| Animals | Food and cooking | Conversations |
| Waiting | Promises | Clothes |
| Making Plans | Getting lost, maps | Older people |
| Health Keeping fit and the Internet |
Films Film Industry |
Quiet Places Noise |
| Large Companies | Sharing things | Talents |
| Social Media Friends on Social Media |
Successes/Goals Happiness |
Extreme Sports Free time Activities |
| Sports Events/Competition | Handicrafts/Traditional Art | Imagination |
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