The first part of the IELTS Speaking Test lasts for 4-5 minutes and the candidate answers basic questions on familiar topics.

Here is an approximate list of topics (however, it is constantly updated and new topics are added):

Sample IELTS Part 1 questions

1) Tell me about your family.

2) What is your favorite type of food?

3) How often do you do sports?

4) Do you read books?

5) What was your childhood like?

Tips for Part 1

•don’t give short (one or two word) answers

•answer the question and then give a detail

•don’t be afraid to ask to paraphrase or repeat the question

•don’t repeat the question yourself

•try to be positive

•use eye-contact

•smile☺