IELTS Speaking Part 1

IELTS Speaking Part 1 is the first part of the IELTS Speaking test.

It lasts 4–5 minutes, and the examiner asks you short questions about familiar topics such as your home, family, work, studies and hobbies.

This page gives you a random Part 1 question to practise with, just like in the real exam.

Read the question, then answer out loud in two or three sentences.

Don’t just say “yes” or “no”: give a reason or an example to show your fluency and vocabulary.

When you’re ready, refresh the page for a new question.

Part 1

Do you think schools should teach life skills?

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