Free IELTS Speaking resources for teachers
Give your students more speaking time between lessons. SpeakingIELTS is free, needs no student accounts, and keeps recordings on the student's own device. Use the links below to set specific questions as homework.
Speaking homework in three steps
- Pick a question from the lists below and copy its practice link.
- Students answer under exam timing on their phone or computer and can download their recording.
- Students send you the recording (or play it in class) for feedback using the public speaking criteria.
Ready-made class activities
- Warm-up (5 min): project today's question and have pairs answer the Part 1 questions.
- Cue card relay (15 min): students plan for one minute using a cue card page, then speak for two minutes while a partner times them and ticks off the bullet points.
- Sample answer analysis (15 min): students read a sample answer and highlight linking phrases, tense changes and topic vocabulary, then answer the same card in their own words.
- Self-review homework: students record a full mock and complete the self-evaluation checklist before your next lesson.
Shareable practice links: Part 2 cue cards
Each link opens a timed session with one minute of preparation and two minutes of speaking on that card. The page link includes a sample answer and is printable.
| Cue card | Practice link |
|---|---|
| Describe a beautiful place to visit in your country | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-beautiful-place-to-visit-in-your-country |
| Describe the person in your family who you most admire | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-the-person-in-your-family-who-you-most-admire |
| Describe your favorite shop | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-your-favorite-shop |
| Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-special-occasion-when-you-had-a-really-enjoyable-meal |
| Describe a memorable journey you have made | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-memorable-journey-you-have-made |
| Describe an exciting experience in your life | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-an-exciting-experience-in-your-life |
| Describe a newspaper or magazine you enjoy reading | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-newspaper-or-magazine-you-enjoy-reading |
| Describe an exciting competition or sporting event you have witnessed | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-an-exciting-competition-or-sporting-event-you-have-witnessed |
| Describe a memorable childhood experience | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-memorable-childhood-experience |
| Describe your ideal job or career | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-your-ideal-job-or-career |
| Describe the impact of social media on society | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-the-impact-of-social-media-on-society |
| Describe your favorite hobby or leisure activity | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-your-favorite-hobby-or-leisure-activity |
| Discuss an environmental issue that concerns you and its impact on society | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=discuss-an-environmental-issue-that-concerns-you-and-its-impact-on-soc |
| Describe a memorable sports event or athletic competition you witnessed or participated in | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-memorable-sports-event-or-athletic-competition-you-witnesse |
| Discuss the balance between technological advancements and individual privacy | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=discuss-the-balance-between-technological-advancements-and-individual- |
| Describe the role of music in your culture or society | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-the-role-of-music-in-your-culture-or-society |
| Discuss the importance of art and creativity in society | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=discuss-the-importance-of-art-and-creativity-in-society |
| Discuss the impact of globalization on cultural diversity | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=discuss-the-impact-of-globalization-on-cultural-diversity |
| Describe your fondest childhood memory | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-your-fondest-childhood-memory |
| Describe a book you recently read | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-book-you-recently-read |
| Describe a skill you would like to learn | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-skill-you-would-like-to-learn |
| Describe a time you helped someone | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-time-you-helped-someone |
| Describe a teacher who influenced you | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-teacher-who-influenced-you |
| Describe a piece of technology you find useful | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-piece-of-technology-you-find-useful |
| Describe a film you enjoyed | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-film-you-enjoyed |
| Describe a city you would like to visit | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-city-you-would-like-to-visit |
| Describe a friend you have known for a long time | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-friend-you-have-known-for-a-long-time |
| Describe an important decision you made | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-an-important-decision-you-made |
| Describe a gift you gave to someone | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-gift-you-gave-someone |
| Describe a time when you were late | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-time-you-were-late |
| Describe a park or garden you like to visit | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-park-or-garden-you-like |
| Describe a website or app you use often | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-website-or-app-you-use-often |
| Describe a goal you want to achieve in the future | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-goal-you-want-to-achieve |
| Describe something you learned from an older person | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-something-you-learned-from-an-older-person |
| Describe a traditional festival in your country | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-traditional-festival-in-your-country |
| Describe a time you had to wait for something | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-time-you-had-to-wait-for-something |
| Describe a photograph that you like | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-photograph-you-like |
| Describe a restaurant you enjoy going to | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-restaurant-you-enjoy |
| Describe a time you solved a problem | speakingielts.com/practice/part-2?card=describe-a-time-you-solved-a-problem |
Shareable practice links: Part 1 topics
| Topic | Practice link |
|---|---|
| Work | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=work |
| Studies | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=study |
| Hometown | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=hometown |
| Home | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=home |
| Family | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=family |
| Freetime | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=freetime |
| Food | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=food |
| Weather | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=weather |
| Public Transport | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=public-transport |
| Sport | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=sport |
| Books | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=books |
| Internet | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=internet |
| Routine | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=routine |
| Travel | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=travel |
| Technology | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=technology |
| Social Media | speakingielts.com/practice/part-1?topic=social-media |
Printable materials
Every cue card page and Part 1 topic page has a print button that produces a clean handout without navigation. For a full question bank, print the topics and questions page.
Linking to SpeakingIELTS
If you find the site useful for your students, you are welcome to link to it from your school website, course page or learning platform. Suggested text: “Free timed IELTS Speaking practice: www.speakingielts.com”.
Frequently asked questions
Is SpeakingIELTS free for classroom use?
Yes. All practice modes and resources are free, with no accounts, so students can start immediately on any phone or computer.
Do students need to create accounts?
No. There are no accounts. Practice history and recordings stay in each student's own browser, which keeps things simple for schools and avoids collecting student data.
Can I send students a specific question?
Yes. Every cue card and Part 1 topic has a link that opens a timed practice session on exactly that question. Copy the links on this page into your class chat or learning platform.
Does SpeakingIELTS give band scores?
No. It is a practice tool, not an assessment. Students record answers and can share or play them back for your feedback.