Restaurants
- Do you like eating at restaurants?
- What things matter to you when choosing a restaurant?
- Can you recall a restaurant meal you really enjoyed?
- What qualities make a restaurant special?
Speaking Part 1
Short personal questions and familiar everyday topics.
Friends
- Would you rather have many friends or a few close ones?
- What do you usually do when you spend time with friends?
- Do you have one particularly close friend?
- How do people in your country usually keep in contact with friends?
Work
- Are you currently studying or working?
- What do you enjoy most about your present work or studies?
- What kind of job would you like to have later?
Work – Place
- Where do you work at present?
- Would you consider working abroad one day?
- How much do you enjoy your current job?
University
- Have you studied at a university or college?
- What influenced your choice of university or course?
- Would you like to continue studying in the future?
- What opportunities can university education provide?
Your Country
- Which country are you from?
- What do you like most about your country?
- Which part of your country would you most like to live in?
- Do people in your country generally feel proud of their nation?
Chores
- Did you help with household tasks when you were young?
- Which chores do you usually do now?
- Are there any household jobs you dislike?
- Who normally does more household work in your country?
Creativity
- Would you describe yourself as creative?
- Did school encourage creativity when you were younger?
- Is anyone in your family especially imaginative?
- Do people in your country value creativity?
Museums
- Have you ever visited a museum?
- What kinds of exhibits or art can be seen in museums in your country?
- Did your family take you to museums when you were a child?
- Are museums easy to find where you live?
Reading
- Do you like reading?
- What types of books do you usually enjoy?
- Is there a writer you particularly like?
- Is reading a common hobby in your country?
Cycling
- Do you have a bicycle?
- When did you last ride a bike?
- Is cycling safe where you live?
- Would you like to take a long cycling journey?
Shopping
- What things do you usually buy when shopping?
- How often do you visit shopping malls?
- Do you buy many things online?
- Are shopping centres common in your country?
Family
- Are you close to your family?
- Which family member do you speak with most often?
- Is your family large or small?
- Do you think families are becoming less connected these days?
Coffee & Tea
- Do you prefer coffee or tea?
- How do you normally take your coffee?
- Is coffee widely consumed in your country?
- When did you last drink coffee?
Noise
- Is the area where you live noisy?
- How often do you hear other people talking nearby?
- Would you prefer to live somewhere quieter?
- Which places in your country are usually the noisiest?
Science
- Did you enjoy science at school?
- Which science subject interested you most?
- Do you use scientific knowledge in everyday life?
- Are science subjects popular among students in your country?
Flying
- Are there many airlines operating in your country?
- Have you travelled by plane before?
- Where would you like to fly to?
- Do you ever feel nervous about flying?
Driving
- Do you enjoy driving?
- Where did you drive most recently?
- Where do you prefer to sit in a car?
- Is driving very common in your country?
School
- Did you enjoy going to school as a child?
- What subjects did you study?
- Was there a teacher you especially liked?
- Do schools in your country have many rules?
Offices
- Do you work in an office?
- Is office work common in your country?
- What kinds of workplaces do your friends have?
- If you could design an office, what would it be like?
Cities
- Have you ever lived in a city?
- What do you like most about city life?
- Which city would you like to live in someday?
- Do most people in your country live in urban areas?
Architecture
- Are there many interesting buildings where you live?
- What kind of architecture do you prefer?
- If you could live in any type of home, what would you choose?
- How important is architecture to a city’s character?
Animals
- What animal did you like most as a child?
- Do many people keep pets in your country?
- Is there any animal you would not want as a pet?
- How important is protecting wildlife and nature?
Where You Live
- Where is your hometown?
- Would you like to live there in the future?
- What is one thing you do not like about your current home?
Outdoors
- Did you spend much time outdoors when you were younger?
- Do you still go outside often now?
- Do you enjoy reading outdoors?
- Where do people in your country usually go for outdoor activities?
Sports & Games
- What sport do you like best?
- What sports did you play when you were younger?
- Which sports do you like watching?
- What sport is most popular in your country?
Notes
- Do you often write notes?
- Do you make lists on your phone?
- When do you usually take notes?
- Is note-taking common among people in your country?
Celebrities
- Do you personally know any famous people?
- Which celebrity do you know the most about?
- Is there a famous person you would like to meet?
- Who is one of the best-known people in your country?
Online News
- Do you often get news from the internet?
- What makes online news convenient?
- What was the last news story you read about?
- Do you ever read printed newspapers?
Swimming
- How often do you go swimming?
- When did you learn to swim?
- Do you think you will swim more in the future?
- Can most people in your country swim?
Laughter
- Do you laugh easily?
- Are you good at telling jokes?
- Why is laughter important?
- What kinds of comedy are popular in your country?
Conversation
- Do you enjoy chatting with your friends?
- What topics do you usually discuss?
- Have your conversations changed as you have grown older?
- Do you enjoy listening to friends tell stories?
Favourite Foods
- What foods do you like most?
- What foods did you love as a child?
- Which foods are becoming more popular in your country?
- Are there any foods you strongly dislike?
Interacting with Others
- Do you feel comfortable talking with strangers?
- What was your most recent conversation about?
- Do you ever discuss public issues with friends?
- Are families in your country generally talkative?
Old Age
- Do you know many elderly people?
- How often do you speak with older relatives?
- Do you think people become happier as they age?
- Are people living longer in your country than before?
Speaking Part 2
Use the cue card, prepare for one minute, then speak for up to two minutes.
Cue Card
Describe a movie you like.
You should say:
- When you watched it
- What the story was about
- Why you enjoyed it
and explain your answer in detail.
Cue Card
Describe a person who taught you a skill.
You should say:
- Who the person was
- What they taught you
- Whether you can still do it
and explain your answer in detail.
Cue Card
Describe an animal you want to know more about.
You should say:
- What the animal is
- What you already know
- Why you want to learn more
and explain your answer in detail.
Cue Card
Describe an event where the food was excellent.
You should say:
- What the event was
- What food was served
- Why you enjoyed it
and explain your answer in detail.
Cue Card
Describe a future goal.
You should say:
- What the goal is
- When you first thought about it
- How you plan to achieve it
and explain your answer in detail.
Cue Card
Describe a productive early morning.
You should say:
- When it happened
- What you did
- How you felt afterwards
and explain your answer in detail.
Cue Card
Describe a film you enjoyed at the cinema.
You should say:
- Which film it was
- Why you liked it
- Whether you would watch it again
and explain your answer in detail.
Cue Card
Describe a food you tried but did not like.
You should say:
- What it was
- Why you disliked it
- Whether you would try it again
and explain your answer in detail.
Cue Card
Describe a fashion item you want to buy.
You should say:
- What the item is
- Where you can buy it
- How much it may cost
and explain your answer in detail.
Cue Card
Describe a school memory.
You should say:
- What happened
- Why you remember it
- Who you have talked to about it
and explain your answer in detail.
Cue Card
Describe a funny person you know.
You should say:
- Who the person is
- Why you find them funny
- How often you see them
and explain your answer in detail.
Cue Card
Describe a group project.
You should say:
- What the project was
- Who you worked with
- What result you achieved
and explain your answer in detail.
Speaking Part 3
Broader discussion questions requiring reasons, comparisons and examples.
Preserving Historic Buildings
- What benefits can historic buildings bring to a city?
- Can preservation sometimes become too expensive?
- How can old buildings strengthen cultural identity?
- How should safety concerns be balanced with conservation?
- Why might some people prefer new development over preservation?
Endangered Plants and Animals
- What are the main reasons species become endangered?
- Why is public awareness about endangered species important?
- What should governments do to protect threatened species?
- How can individuals help conservation in daily life?
- What role should zoos and sanctuaries play?
Education
- How is education changing in your country?
- Should teachers use more technology in class?
- Could robots ever teach classes in the future?
- What are the disadvantages of online learning?
- Are teachers respected in your country?
Culture
- How are traditional customs changing in your country?
- Are traditional festivals still widely celebrated?
- Will cultures around the world become more similar?
- Do minority communities still preserve traditional lifestyles?
- How can governments and citizens support minority cultures?
Agriculture
- What crops are widely grown in your country?
- Is farming becoming more environmentally sustainable?
- Should governments financially support farmers?
- How might farms change in the future?
- Do people prefer locally produced food?
Police & Safety
- Would you describe your country as safe?
- What are the main duties of the police?
- How could policing change in the future?
- Do surveillance cameras create privacy concerns?
- What kinds of problems can occur between police and the public?
Health
- How often do people visit doctors in your country?
- Should people always trust medical professionals?
- How might hospitals change in the future?
- Does traditional medicine still matter in your culture?
- What habits make a person healthy?
Environment
- How does your country deal with environmental problems?
- How can people be encouraged to recycle more?
- What environmental issue is most urgent today?
- Is recycling common where you live?
- Who has more responsibility: governments or individuals?
Civilization & Progress
- Is modern life the best period in history to live in?
- How has technology improved human life?
- What major disadvantages has technology created?
- Will human progress continue at the same pace?
- In which areas is society failing to make enough progress?
Advertising
- What kinds of advertisements are common in your country?
- Should companies be allowed to advertise directly to children?
- Are advertisements well regulated where you live?
- What makes an advertisement effective?
- Will advertising remain important in the future?
Deforestation
- Does your country still have large forest areas?
- What problems are caused by deforestation?
- What alternatives are there to cutting down forests?
- What can ordinary people do to reduce deforestation?
- What do you think will happen to forests in the future?
Books
- Which book genres are popular in your country?
- How do films influence book sales?
- How can people be encouraged to read more?
- Can reading too much ever have disadvantages?
- What are the main differences between printed and digital books?
Meetings
- Are meetings common in workplaces in your country?
- Why do some people think meetings waste time?
- How can meetings be made more efficient?
- How has technology changed workplace meetings?
- Do meeting styles vary across cultures or regions?
Training
- Should employers be responsible for staff training?
- How important is training in different professions?
- Should companies train younger or older workers more?
- Is continuing education common among adults?
- Should employers pay for professional training?
Moving
- Do people in your country move home frequently?
- Why do many people prefer city life?
- Why do some people stay in one place all their lives?
- How valuable is travel and relocation experience?
- How can disadvantaged people gain more opportunities to move?
Crime
- Why do some people commit crimes?
- How can offenders be rehabilitated?
- What should be the main purpose of punishment?
- How is punishment different from revenge?
- Do you think crime will decrease in the future?
Copying & Plagiarism
- Do people often imitate others in your country?
- How has technology made copying easier?
- Can copying others ever be useful?
- How seriously is plagiarism treated in your country?
- Will intellectual property theft become more common?
Retirement
- At what age do people normally retire in your country?
- Should everyone eventually retire?
- Why do some people continue working beyond retirement age?
- Will retirement ages rise in the future?
- What do retired people commonly do?
Computer Games
- Can gaming be healthy for children?
- How are modern games different from games in the past?
- Are there noticeable gender differences in gaming?
- Can video games be educational?
- How might games develop in the future?
Eating & Food
- How common are family meals in your country?
- Is fast food always unhealthy?
- Will fast food remain popular in the future?
- How important is food to your culture?
- Do people pay too much attention to food nowadays?
Mobile Phones & Smartphones
- What are the biggest benefits of smartphones?
- Should children own smartphones?
- How can smartphones affect mental wellbeing?
- Where is phone use considered inappropriate?
- Could smartphone use decline one day?
Charity
- Why do people give to charity?
- Can charitable actions sometimes be motivated by self-interest?
- What types of charities are common in your country?
- Do companies support charitable causes?
- Should charities ever be allowed to generate profit?
Life Goals
- Why is goal-setting important?
- How do people’s goals change at different ages?
- Are personal goals more important than career goals?
- What kinds of goals do young people set today?
- Are people becoming less optimistic about achieving their goals?
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