2023 · Speaking
2023 IELTS Speaking Questions And Answer
Reported IELTS Speaking Part 1-3 themes for 2023. Practise free topic lists, then unlock sample answers on Pro.
These 2023 IELTS Speaking practice themes are collected from topics discussed by candidates and examiners worldwide, then rewritten as original simulations.
They are not predictions, leaked papers, or a guarantee of what will appear in any test.
Practise under timed conditions, review weak areas, and repeat each task with clearer language and more accurate detail.
We update these lists weekly as common themes change across test regions.
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Hometown
Free samplesPart 1
- Where is your hometown?
- What do visitors usually notice there?
- Has your hometown changed in recent years?
- What is the best place to relax there?
- Do you expect to live there in the future?
Part 2
Describe a place in your hometown that visitors should see
You should say:
- where it is
- what people do there
- when you last experienced it
- why it matters locally
Part 3
- How can small towns attract young adults?
- What problems can rapid urban growth create?
- Should old buildings always be protected?
- How can tourism change local communities?
- What makes people feel attached to their hometown?
Work
Free samplesPart 1
- What kind of work do you do?
- Which part of your working day do you enjoy most?
- What skill is important in your job?
- Would you like to change your work routine?
- Do you prefer working alone or with others?
Part 2
Describe a job you would like to try
You should say:
- what it involves
- where it takes place
- what skills are needed
- why it interests you
Part 3
- How important is job satisfaction?
- Should employers allow more flexible working?
- Which jobs may change most because of automation?
- What makes someone a good manager?
- Why do people change careers?
Sports And Exercise
Part 1
- How often do you exercise?
- Which sport would you like to learn?
- Did you play team sports as a child?
- Where do people exercise in your area?
- Do you enjoy watching sports competitions?
Part 2
Describe a sport you would like to try
You should say:
- what it is
- when you do or watch it
- who is involved
- why it appeals to you
Part 3
- Should schools spend more time on sport?
- How do famous athletes influence young people?
- What can cities do to encourage active lifestyles?
- Is professional sport too commercial?
- Why do some people find regular exercise difficult?
Food
Part 1
- What food do you eat regularly?
- Do you enjoy cooking?
- Has your taste in food changed?
- When do you usually eat with other people?
- Is there a dish from your country you would recommend?
Part 2
Describe a meal you enjoyed with other people
You should say:
- what the food was
- where you had it
- who was with you
- why you remember it
Part 3
- How have delivery apps changed eating habits?
- Should schools teach children how to cook?
- Why do food trends spread quickly?
- How can governments encourage healthier diets?
- Why are traditional dishes important?
Friendship
Part 1
- How often do you meet your friends?
- What do you usually do together?
- Is it easy for you to make new friends?
- Do you keep in touch with childhood friends?
- What quality do you value in a friend?
Part 2
Describe a friend who has helped you
You should say:
- who the person is
- how you met
- what you do together
- why the friendship is important
Part 3
- Can online friendships be as strong as face-to-face ones?
- How do people make friends in a new city?
- Is it better to have a few close friends or a large group?
- What can different generations learn from friendship?
- Why do friendships sometimes change over time?
Health And Wellbeing
Part 1
- What do you do to stay healthy?
- How important is sleep to you?
- Do you find it easy to relax?
- Has your approach to health changed over time?
- What healthy habit would you like to develop?
Part 2
Describe a healthy habit that has helped you
You should say:
- what the habit or activity is
- when you started it
- how often you do it
- why it has helped you
Part 3
- What should employers do to support workers' wellbeing?
- Should governments regulate unhealthy food more strictly?
- How has technology changed the way people manage their health?
- Is preventing illness more important than treating it?
- Why is it difficult for some people to maintain healthy habits?
Media And News
Part 1
- How do you usually get the news?
- Which kinds of news interest you most?
- Do you discuss news stories with other people?
- Have you ever stopped following a news source?
- How often do you watch television programmes?
Part 2
Describe a news story that interested you
You should say:
- what it was about
- where you saw or heard it
- who was involved
- why it caught your attention
Part 3
- Should social media companies decide which news people see?
- How can people judge whether a news source is reliable?
- What role should public broadcasters play?
- Will traditional newspapers disappear completely?
- Why is misinformation able to spread so quickly?
Celebrations
Part 1
- What celebrations do you enjoy most?
- How do you usually celebrate your birthday?
- Do you prefer large or small celebrations?
- Have celebrations changed since you were a child?
- Is there a celebration you would like to attend?
Part 2
Describe a celebration you remember well
You should say:
- what was celebrated
- where and when it happened
- who took part
- why you remember it
Part 3
- How have commercial influences changed traditional festivals?
- Should governments spend money on large public events?
- Why do some traditions survive while others disappear?
- Can celebrations help different cultures understand one another?
- Why are public celebrations important to communities?