IELTS Speaking Part 1 topic

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Internet

Internet questions mix personal habits with mild opinions. Give specific examples of how you use it, and be ready to discuss advantages and risks.

Practise internet questions now

Internet questions

Do you use The Internet?
Are children allowed to use The Internet at school in your country?
Do you think that The Internet is useful for study?
Have you ever used The Internet to buy something?
Are there any dangers of buying things online?

Sample answers

Do you use The Internet?

Yes, all the time, probably too much! I use it for work, for staying in touch with friends, and for practically everything else, from checking bus times to learning new recipes.

Are there any dangers of buying things online?

Yes, there are a few. The obvious one is fraud: fake websites that take your money and never send anything. There's also the risk of your card details being stolen, so I only buy from well-known sites and avoid public Wi-Fi when paying.

Original examples written for SpeakingIELTS. Notice the pattern—a direct answer, then a reason or detail—and use your own true information. Do not memorise them.

Useful words and phrases

probably too much
stay in touch with
practically everything
fake websites
card details
I only buy from well-known sites

Common mistakes

Answering "yes, I use it" and stopping.
Being too general ("it is useful for many things"); name the things.
Writing "The Internet" with a capital T is fine, but say "online" more often; it sounds natural.

Practise it now

Answer each question above aloud in 20–30 seconds, or start a timed session that begins with internet and adds two other random topics, just like the real test. Record yourself, listen once, and check your answers with the self-evaluation checklist.

Start a timed Part 1 session