About IELTS Speaking Part 1 practice

Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test is a four-to-five-minute interview about familiar subjects such as your hometown, work or studies, hobbies, and daily life. This practice mode gives you an introduction plus three random topics, with a 30-second target per answer. Aim for two to four natural sentences: answer directly, then add a reason, a detail, or a short example.

How the practice works

Choose whether to record before you begin. If you record, audio stays in your browser and is never uploaded. After each answer you can play back your recording and choose one focus for the next question, such as fewer pauses or more developed ideas. SpeakingIELTS does not predict band scores; use the self-evaluation checklist to review your answers, browse all IELTS Speaking topics and questions, or read about the free IELTS mock test.