IELTS Speaking questions from the UK – January 2024
A kind IELTS test taker MZ took the IELTS test just a couple of days ago. He shared the following Speaking questions from his IELTS exam in the UK:
Test tip: Go over these questions and think of some things to say and what vocabulary you would use. IELTS Speaking test questions and topic areas are known to repeat in many countries! Being familiar with the topic and specific questions increases your chances of success.
Once you have some ideas, answer the questions and record yourself. Then listen to your recording and check your fluency, intonation, gaps in vocabulary or words you may have mispronounced. Re-record anything you are not happy with, and you’ll see that your next attempt sounds better already!
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– Are you currently working or are you a student? What do you do?
– Do you prefer working in a crowded place or a quiet one? Why?
– Do you like spending your vacations or holidays in crowded or quiet places?
– Do you often wear sunglasses?
– Have you ever bought sunglasses for someone else?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a time when you saw someone complain in public (in a restaurant or a store). You should say
– who the person was
– what the complaint was about
– where it happened
and explain how you felt about the situation.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What do people usually complain about in public places?
– When people complain, do they usually do it verbally or in writing?
– Do you think social media has changed the way people complain about services or products? How?
– Do you think it’s important for businesses to address customer complaints? Why?
– How do you think complaints should be handled to ensure customers are satisfied?
– When someone is complaining in an aggressive way, should they be punished, in your opinion?
