IELTS Speaking: Full Practice Session & Tips

IELTS Speaking

Full Practice Session

Part 1 • Introduction

Part 2 • Long Turn

Part 3 • Discussion

Confidence • Fluency • Accuracy

Part 1

Introduction & Daily Life

Warm-up · 1–2 minute answers · Build confidence

⏱ 1–2 min answers · Easy questions to relax and get started

About Yourself

Hobbies

Home & Routine

About Yourself

Can you tell me a little about yourself?

Where are you from?

Do you work or study?

Tip

Encourage adding extra details — e.g. "I'm from Madrid, and I've been living in London for two years."

Hobbies & Free Time

What do you like to do in your free time?

Do you like doing sports or exercise?

How often do you go to the gym / Pilates / yoga?

Push for detail — e.g. 'I go to Pilates three times a week because it helps me feel relaxed and strong.'

Home & Daily Routine

Can you describe your home?

What do you usually do in the morning?

Do you like your neighborhood? Why / why not?

Encourage 2–3 sentences per answer with a reason — e.g. 'I love my neighborhood because it's quiet and close to the park.'

Part 2

Long Turn · Cue Card

⏱ 2 min speech · Practice linking ideas & fluency

Describe a Place

Describe a Friend

Describe a Hobby

Describe a place you like to visit.

Where it is

Why you like it

What you do there

And explain why it is special to you

⏱ You have 1 min to prepare. Speak for 2 minutes. Use: First of all... Another reason is... Finally...

IELTS Speaking • Part 2

Describe a friend you enjoy spending time with.

Who they are

How you met them

What you do together

And explain why you like spending time with them

⏱ 2 min speech — link your ideas: 'We met when…', 'One thing I really enjoy is…', 'In my opinion…'

Describe a hobby or activity you enjoy.

What it is

How often you do it

Why you enjoy it

How it makes you feel

2 min speech — add feelings!

'It makes me feel...', 'I enjoy it because...', 'Whenever I do it, I...'

Useful Linking Phrases

Use these to connect your ideas smoothly in Part 2

First of all…

To introduce your main point clearly

Another reason is…

To add a secondary supporting idea

In addition to that…

To build upon your previous thought

For example…

To provide a concrete illustration

On the other hand…

To present a contrasting viewpoint

Finally…

To conclude your sequence of ideas

In my opinion…

To express your personal perspective

This means that…

To explain the consequence or result

✏️ Practice using 3–4 of these in every Part 2 answer.

Part 3

Discussion & Opinions

⏱ 4–5 min answers · Abstract topics · Complex reasoning

Education

Work & Career

Social Life

Education & Learning

How important is it for people to continue learning after school?

Do you think learning a new skill online is as effective as learning in person?

Give reasons + example + personal opinion

Aim for 4–5 sentences: 'I think X is important because… For example… In my experience…'

Work & Career

What qualities do you think are important for a new lawyer / worker?

Mention 2–3 qualities or points with reasons

How do you think technology will change jobs in the future?

Mention 2–3 qualities or points with reasons

💬 Structure: "Firstly… Secondly… I also think… because in today's world…"

Social & Daily Life

How do people spend their free time in your country?

Consider age groups, changing trends, and indoor vs. outdoor activities.

Do you think people spend too much time on their phones? Why / why not?

Think about the impact on social skills, mental health, and productivity.

Give both sides where possible: 'On one hand… but on the other hand… Personally, I believe…'

Lesson Tips for the Teacher

🟢 Start with Part 1 — relax nerves, easy questions, low pressure

⏱ Part 2 — use a timer, encourage 2 full minutes of speaking

💬 Part 3 — aim for 4–5 sentence answers with reasons and examples

✏️ Give gentle corrections — encourage continuous speaking to build confidence

Goal: Confidence · Fluency · Accuracy — B1/B2 level