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IELTS Speaking Test Questions

17. Studying

  SPEAKING  

IELTS Speaking Part 1

1. Do you work or study?
2. What subject do/ did you study?
3. Did you enjoy studying it?
4. If you had the chance, would you study something else?
5. Do you plan to work in the same field as your subject?
6. Did you get along with the other students on your course?
7. Why did you choose your university?
8. Would you like to do a master’s degree or PhD in the future?

Use context specific words

Words related to the context show the examiner you can speak about a wide range of topics. So, use context specific words if you can.

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Talk about a subject you studied.


You should say:

  • what you studied

  • what the subject is about

  • and explain why you chose to study it

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.

Get feedback from a teacher

Practise with a teacher who can give you good feedback. Ask the teacher to correct your pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar mistakes.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

1. What are the characteristics of a good student?
2. What are the benefits of getting a university degree?
3. Do you think distance learning is effective?
4. Are there advantages to studying in another country?
5. Should university education be free?
6. How do you think education will change in the future?

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