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IELTS Speaking Test Questions

16. Hometown

  SPEAKING  

IELTS Speaking Part 1

1. Where is your hometown located?
2. What is your hometown like?
3. Does it have any historical buildings?
4. What do you like about your hometown?
5. Has it changed much since you were a child?
6. Do most of your family and friends still live there?
7. What kinds of jobs do people in your hometown have?
8. Do you ever miss your hometown?

Use synonyms

Use different words whenever possible. So, don't repeat, "I love...", instead say "I'm a big fan of" or "I really enjoy..." or "I'm really fond of..."

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe your hometown.


You should say:

  • where it is

  • what you can see there

  • and say why you think people choose to live there

You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Try to show confidence

Talking with confidence creates a good impression. Try to smile and maintain eye contact with the examiner.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

1. In what ways could you improve your hometown?
2. Do people who grow up in the same hometown have similar personalities?
3. Many people leave their hometowns when they become adults. Why is this?
4. Why do most people have a strong connection to their hometown?
5. Is it better to grow up in a small town or a big city?
6. What factors make a town attractive to live in?

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