July 2023 IELTS Speaking Exam Questions

Part 1

  • Do you work or study?
  • Where do you live?
  • Why do like the area where you live?
  • How could your area be improved?

Part 2

Describe a popular / well-known person in your country. You should say:

  • Who the person is
  • What he/she has done
  • Why he/she is popular
  • And explain how you felt about this person

 Part 3

  • Do you want to be famous?
  • What qualities does a person need to have in order to become famous?
  • In what ways do famous people influence the public?
  • Do you think more is expected from famous people than from ordinary citizens?

07 July 2023

Part 1 

  • Do most people in your country live in urban areas?
  • Is it common for people to move around a lot in your country?
  • Why do some people choose to stay at one place for the rest of their life?
  • Is it important to travel a lot?

Part 2

Talk about an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions about your work/study. You should say:

  • Who the person is
  • What he/she said
  • How the advice/suggestion affected you
  • And explain how you felt about this person

Part 3

  • When should parents encourage their children?
  • Should parents always encourage their children?
  • Do you believe that negative feedback is more important than positive feedback?
  • What are the best strategies for handling negative comment?

14 July 2023

Part 1 

  • Are there many forests in your country?
  • What threats are posed by deforestation?
  • Are there alternatives to cutting down forests?
  • What can the average citizen do to help deal with this situation?

Part 2

Talk about a person whom you know well who came up with a new idea or invention. Please tell me:

  • Who is that person?
  • Where and when did you meet?
  • What was his/her idea or invention?
  • And explain how you felt about this person.

Part 3

  • How can people make new discoveries or inventions?
  • How do you come up with these innovations?
  • At what age do teenagers learn to form their own opinions and make decisions?
  • Why do they start expressing their opinions at a certain age?

21 July 2023

Part 1 

  • How your family influenced you?
  • In what way is your family important to you?
  • How many people are there in your immediate family?
  • What do you do together with your family?

Part 2

Describe a success of your friend that made you feel proud. You should say::

  • Who this friend was (or is)?
  • What success they had?
  • How your friend celebrated this success?
  • And explain why you were proud of your friend’s success

Part 3

  • Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
  • What do you think of communicating via social media?
  • What’s the difference having younger friends and older friends?
  • Do you think online communication through social media will replace face-to-face communication?