Top 20 IELTS Speaking Topics for 2022

Mar 4, 2022

For the IELTS speaking section, candidates are given IELTS Cue cards along with paper and pencil. It will help to write down the points while thinking about the IELTS Speaking topics. Students will get 1 minute to prepare for the given IELTS speaking topics. For IELTS Speaking part 1 candidates need to speak for about 1-2 minutes and then the interviewer will start asking questions related to the given IELTS speaking topic.

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IELTS Speaking Topics 2022

The IELTS speaking topics can be diverse. There can be unlimited topics and the list keeps on updating. For it is always better to keep on practicing with some of the most common IELTS speaking questions. Here are a few IELTS speaking topics with answers and the kinds of questions that can probably be asked along with it:

A House or Apartment You Would Like to Live In

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Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in. You should say: where it is / Where it would be what you would (like to) do there who you would (like to) live therewith and explain why you would like to live in this place.	Do you think it’s better to rent or to buy a place to live in? How easy is it to find a place to live in your country? Do you agree that there is a right age for young adults to stop living with their parents? What options are available to young couples looking for accommodation in your country? What are some of the pleasures involved in making a home for ourselves?

An Interesting Animal You Have Seen

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Describe an interesting animal you have seen You should say: What animal it was When and Where you saw it And explain how you feel about this animal	What kind of animals do people have in their homes? A lot of animals are getting extinct these days. What do you think about this? Why is it happening? Earlier people used animals for their work. Now, what do people use to do their work? Researches are being conducted on animals, is this a good idea?

A Successful Small Business

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Describe a successful small business that you know about. You should say: what business/company it is what this business does how you know about this business and explain why you think this business/company is successful.	What qualities are required to become a company leader (or, CEO or, manager)? In general, what factors do you think to determine whether a small company will become successful or not? Do you think the latest technology plays an important role in a company’s development? What do you think of charitable organizations? Which do you think is better, to start your own business or to work for someone else?

A Crowded Place You Went To

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Describe a crowded place you’ve been to You should say: when you went there where the place is (or, was) who you went therewith and explain how you felt about the place.	Why do a lot of people enjoy going to crowded places? Where (or what) would you say is the most crowded place in your city? Would you say it’s important for a city to have amusement (and/or recreational) facilities? Why do you think people choose to live in big cities (despite certain problems)? How do you think cities overseas are different from those in your country? Would you say urban planning is important?

A Family Member You Spend Time With

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Describe a family member you spend a lot of time with You should say: who this person is what you usually do together what kind of person he/she is and explain why you spend the most time with him/her.	What are the advantages of strong family relationships? How many generations are usually living under one roof in your country? What are the benefits, and drawbacks of a family of several generations living together? Do both parents have equal responsibilities in taking care of their children?

A Person Often in the News

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Describe a person who is often in the news, and who you would like to meet. You should say: who this person is how you know him/her why he/she is often in the news and explain why you would like to meet him/her.	What is the difference between new media and old media? Do you think the contents in the newspapers are reliable? Do you think it’s necessary for people to watch foreign news? How has social media changed how we consume news? What kinds of (famous) people are usually in the news in your country?

The Desired Change to Your Local Area

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Describe a change that could improve your local area. You should say: what the change would be how this change could be made what problems are causing the need for this change and explain how this change would improve your local area	Why do old people not like changes? Do you think it’s important for people to socialize with their neighbours? How do people socialize with their neighbors?

A performance you enjoyed watching

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Describe a performance you enjoyed watching. You should say: what the performance was when and where you watched the performance who was performing (or, who performed) and explain why you enjoyed the performance.	Do you think traditional performances are important? What do you think is the difference between watching a live performance and watching it on TV? How do you think to watch a dance performance or a stage play influences children?

An Important Text Message

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Describe an important text message you received. You should say: who sent the message what was in the message why the person sent the message and explain why the message was important to you.	Why do some people dislike using text messages? Have the ways that people communicated with each other, changed much in the last few decades? Why do people prefer texting as compared to phone calls? Do you think modern technology has any negative influence on communication? What do you think are some of the main differences between written communication and spoken communication?

A uniform you have worn

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Describe a uniform you have worn, (such as a school or company uniform). You should say: what it looked like when and where you needed to wear this uniform who paid for this uniform and explain how you felt about that uniform.	What would you say are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform? In your country, do schools provide similar uniforms to their students? What kinds of professionals need to wear uniforms? Do you think people wear clothes that reflect their personality? Do you think women’s clothes show more variety than men’s clothes?

A Time When Someone Apologized to You

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Describe a time when someone apologized to you. You should say: when this happened what you were doing who apologized to you and explain why they apologized to you.	What kinds of people are most likely to say sorry? In what situations do you think people need to (or, should) apologize? What do you think of those people who don’t apologize very often?

An Article to Help People Improve Their Health

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Describe an article you read in a magazine or on the Internet that could help people improve their health. You should say: when you read it where you read it what it was about and explain why (you think) it could improve people’s health.	How do you think people could become healthier? Are there any differences between the way old people and young people try to stay healthy? Do schools in your country have any special activities to enhance the fitness of students? Do you think people in the future will be doing more exercise and eat healthier than they are today?

A Trip by Public Transport

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Describe a trip you took by public transport. You should say: when it happened what means of transport you took what you did during the trip and explain how you felt about the trip.	Do you think traffic jams would be reduced if people could travel on public transport for free? Why do you think more and more people prefer to travel by plane? What kinds of obstacles do you think some local governments have to face when they develop transportation infrastructure?

A Challenging Thing You Did

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Describe a challenging thing you have done. You should say: when you did it why you did it how you handled this challenge and explain why you thought it was challenging.	What challenges do young people face today? How do (young people) handle difficult or challenging tasks? Which do you think is better, to face these difficulties and challenges alone or to seek the help of others? Do you think people need to be challenged?

A Person Who Taught You

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Describe a person who taught you something important. You should say: who this person was what they taught you how they taught it to you and explain why you think what they taught is important.	In what ways can we encourage others to accept new ideas and things (accept innovation)? Can you suggest how we could make children more interested in learning? Who would you say is more important to the education of a child, the parents or teachers?

A Member of a Team

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Describe a member of a team that you know about. You should say: what team it is what role in the team this person plays and explain why you like him/her	In a team, is it more important to pursue individual development or to achieve team targets? Do you think it’s important for children to join teams to learn to cooperate with others? Do you think disagreements among team members have a great influence on the teamwork? Can you suggest how teamwork could be cultivated in classes at school?

A Job You Would Not Like to Do

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Describe a job you would not like to do. You should say: what the job is how you know about it whether it is an easy or difficult job and explain why you would not like to do it.	How do you think AI (artificial intelligence) will affect people’s work? What would you say are the important factors to consider when choosing a career? That technology will make some people lose their jobs. How do you think this problem should be handled? Would you ever move to work and live in another city? Is it common in your country for people to move to other cities because of work? When young people choose their jobs, which do you think is usually more important, the salary or their interest in the work?

Something Exciting You Did

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Describe something exciting that you did/ Describe an exciting experience you have had. You should say: when you did it where you were when you did it who you did it with and explain why it was exciting for you.	Do people in your country spend a lot of money on celebrating birthdays? Do you think it’s necessary to spend a lot of money on holding a party? Do people in your country usually go out to celebrate traditional festivals with others?

Not Allowed to Use Mobile Phone

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Describe a time when you couldn’t use your mobile phone. You should say: where it was what you were doing at this time when it was and explain why you were not able to use your mobile phone.	Do you think there should be regulations on the use of mobile phones? What do you think of primary school students owning a mobile phone? What (minimum) age do you think is appropriate for owning a cell phone?

Prevented by the Weather

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Describe a time when the weather prevented you from doing something. You should say: what your plan was what weather you were hoping for what happened and explain how you felt when you had to change your plans.	Do people in your country enjoy talking about the weather, as a small chat, when they meet each other? What types of weather do people (in your country) prefer, cold or hot weather? What kinds of people care most about the weather? Would you say weather forecasts are usually accurate?

Something Difficult to Use

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Describe something you bought that was difficult to use at first. You should say: what it was why you bought it how you use it and explain why it was difficult to use at first.	Do you often buy new things? Would you say that advertising makes people buy more news things than they would if there was no advertising? Do you think old(er) people have difficulties using some things that young people do not?

IELTS Speaking Topics 2021

Here are some IELTS speaking cue cards that came in IELTS 2021:

Describe A Successful Small Company or Business that you know	A Sport You Have Learned
Describe your favourite Picture or Photography you like	Describe a useful plant you know about
Describe a favourite song that you like	Describe An Artist or Entertainer You Admire
Things You Want to Buy in the Future	Describe a story popular in your country
Describe someone you consider a good leader	A TV Program that Made You Laugh

IELTS Speaking Cue Card Topics for 2020

Here are some IELTS speaking cue cards that came in IELTS 2020:

Describe a time when you first met someone.	Talk about a famous female leader.
Describe a photograph in your home.	Talk about a business you would like to open.
Describe an occasion when you wake up early.	Talk about a film you would like to discuss with your Friends.
Describe your Favorite Food.	Talk about an advertisement that you remember.
A time when you shifted to a new house or new school.	Talk about your hometown.