Free IELTS Speaking Practice Tests - Part 1, 2, 3

The IELTS speaking mock test includes questions of IELTS speaking part 1, part 2, and part 3. Practicing with the given speaking mock test will help you understand the pattern and the actual IELTS test. 

The IELTS speaking test is a face-to-face discussion with a certified examiner, lasting between 11 and 14 minutes. It is designed to be interactive and resemble a real-life conversation.

The test consists of three parts:

• Part 1: Introduction - You will answer questions about yourself, your family, and your personal experiences.
• Part 2: Candidate Task Card - You will be given a specific topic to speak about, which will be introduced by the examiner on the day of the test.
• Part 3: Discussion - You will engage in a longer discussion with the examiner, expanding on the topic from Part 2.

There is only one version of the IELTS Speaking test for both the Academic and General Training modules. Since the questions and topics are the same for both, all practice materials provided here are suitable regardless of which IELTS test you are taking. Here, we have given 12 IELTS Speaking mock tests and example answers for free which you can use for practice and also assess your skills. Each mock test is based on different IELTS speaking topics such as internet, cooking, crime, transportation, computer, culture, etc.

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IELTS Speaking Mock Test 1

Topic: Internet

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview

• How important is the internet to you?
• How often do you use the internet?
• What are your favourite websites?
• Do you use apps?
• Do you think you use the internet too much?
• How will the internet develop in the future?
• Are there any negative things about the internet?

Part 2 - Candidate Task Card

Describe the most important benefit of the internet.

You should say:

• What it is?
• Why do you prefer it?
• How people/students can take advantage of this benefit?
• Explain the importance of it in your country.

Part 3 - Topic Discussion

• Do most people have a computer at home in your country? What do most people use it for?
• Do you think all the information on the internet is true?
• How can people find reliable information on the internet?
• How has the internet changed the way we live?
• How has the internet changed the way we work?
• Do you think the internet is safe for children to use unsupervised?

Answers for IELTS Speaking Mock Test 1

IELTS Speaking Mock Test 2

Topic: Cooking

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview

• What are some of the things that you can cook?
• Do you like cooking?
• How often do you cook?
• Do you think it’s imperative for everyone to know how to cook well?
• Who taught you to cook?
• Who is the best cook you know?
• What dishes are you best at cooking?

Part 2 - Candidate Task Card

Describe someone you know who is a good cook.

You should say:

• Who this person is?
• How do you know him or her?
• What kinds of foods does she/he cooks?
• Explain why this person is good at cooking.

Part 3 - Topic Discussion

• Describe what you think is a healthy diet.
• Is it essential to you to eat healthy food?
• Is the food that people eat today in your country different from the food that people used to eat in the past? (if yes, in what ways has it changed?)
• How do you think the way we eat will change in the future?
• More and more people are becoming overweight nowadays. What do you think might be the causes of this?

Answers for IELTS Speaking Mock Test 2

IELTS Speaking Mock Test 3

Topic: Crime

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview

• In your country, what do you see as the most typical crime?
• Do you think the police in your nation should be more or less strict?
• Is it secure to travel to your country?
• Tell me, have you ever witnessed a crime?
• How can police best ensure the safety of communities?

Part 2 - Candidate Task Card

Describe a crime you were involved in.

You should say:

• When it was?
• What crime it was? 
• Why did you get involved?
• How did you feel?

Part 3 - Topic Discussion

• Do you think criminals can change?
• Does your country have a big organized crime group like the mafia?
• Can you tell if a kid will grow up to be a criminal?
• Is shoplifting common in your country?
• How can law enforcement most effectively maintain order in residential areas?

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IELTS Speaking Mock Test 4

Topic: Transportation

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview

• What’s the widely-used means of transportation in your hometown?
• How often do you take buses?
• Can you compare the benefits/advantages of planes and trains?
• Is driving to work popular in your country?
• Do you think people will drive vehicles more in the future?
• Would you ride bikes or any other vehicle to work in the future?
• What will become the most popular means of transportation in a country like India?

Part 2 - Candidate Task Card

Describe a visit that you made using public transport.

You should say:

• When have you travelled?
• Where have you travelled?
• What was the purpose of your travel?
• How did you feel about it?

Part 3 - Topic Discussion

• How easy is it to travel around your country?
• Which method of travel do you consider the safest? Why?
• Has travel become safer in recent years than that was in the past?
• What are the pros and cons of low-cost air travel?
• How do you think people will travel in the future?
• Should the government in a country focus more on rail transport or road transport? Why?
• What changes would you like to see in the transport system? 

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IELTS Speaking Mock Test 5

Topic: Computer

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview

• What do you use a computer for?
• What was your impression when you used a computer for the first time?
• How did you learn to use a computer?
• Have computers changed your life in any way (if yes, How?)?
• Are computers used much in your country?
• Do you think computers are helpful in everyday life (how)?
• Computers are now used a lot in education. What do you think of this?

Part 2 - Candidate Task Card

Describe something enjoyable you can do on a computer.

You should say

• What it is.
• What equipment or software do you need to do that?
• How often do you do it.
• Explain why you enjoy doing this on a computer.

Part 3 - Topic Discussion

• Do you think computers help society?
• Do you think computers are bad for health?
• Do you think computers have changed the world?
• What do you mostly do on a computer?
• How do you interact with your friends?

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IELTS Speaking Mock Test 6

Topic: Culture

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview

• What role does culture play in your life?
• What kinds of cultures exist in your home country?
• Do people like learning about their culture and traditions?
• Do foreigners respect the cultures of their host countries?
• Which culture do you represent?
• How do you feel about different cultural groups?
• Do you like to dress in ethnic clothing?

Part 2 - Candidate Task Card

Describe a culture in your country.

You should say:

• What is it?
• Who takes part in it?
• What activities there are?
• And explain how you feel about it.
• Give one model answer for the question as you write in the cue card

Part 3 - Topic Discussion

• Do you think it's important to understand other cultures?
• What are the advantages of learning about other cultures?
• What, in your opinion, is the best way to learn about another culture?
• Do you believe that learning a foreign language can help you understand other cultures?
• Do you think it's better to learn a foreign language abroad or in your own country?
• What is your take on the term "globalization"?
• Do you think globalization is beneficial?

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IELTS Speaking Mock Test 7

Topic: Colour

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview

• What’s your favourite colour?
• Are there any colours you dislike (Why?)
• Are colours important to you?
• Were colours important to you when you were a child?
• Are there any colors that have a special meaning in your country?
• What color would you choose to paint the walls of your room?
• Do you think different types of people like different colors?

Part 2 - Candidate Task Card

Describe your favorite color.

You should say:

• What color it is?
• What is the significance of this color?
• How did you start liking it?
• and explain why this is your favorite color.

Part 3 - Topic Discussion

• What colours do Indian people like?
• Why don’t people wear clothes in catchy colours in the workplace?
• Is men or women better at choosing a colour scheme for their house?
• Are colours important in business?
• What colours are suitable for food products?
• Should course books have coloured pictures? Why?

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IELTS Speaking Mock Test 8

Topic: Historical Place

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview

• Do you like history (to learn about)?
• What historical event do you find most interesting?
• Do you think history is important?
• Do you like to watch programs on TV about history?
• Do you think you can really learn history from films and TV programs?
• Do you think the Internet is a good place to learn about history?

Part 2 - Candidate Task Card

Describe a historical place that you know about:

You should say:

• What the place is?
• Where is it located? 
• What is the historical meaning of the place?
• Describe your experience of the place.

Part 3 - Topic Discussion

• How do you feel about the preservation of historic structures in your country?
• Think it's important for a community to have a cool historical landmark nearby? How so?
• In your opinion, what do you think the future holds for landmarks and old structures? Why?
• When you were in school, what methods were used to teach you about the past?
• Can people learn history outside of school? How?
• Will history be taught in the future? Why?

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IELTS Speaking Mock Test 9

Topic: Business

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview

• Why do some of them decide to set up their own businesses?
• What are some of the challenges/dangers that come while starting a business?
• What are some of the important things you must do when running your own business that might not appeal to everyone?
• Why do certain people open their own businesses?
• What qualities or traits does a small business owner need to have?

Part 2 - Candidate Task Card

Describe a small business that you would like to own/open

You should say

• What would this business be?
• How would you start/open this business?
• How would you run this business?
• Explain why you would like to run this kind of business.

Part 3 - Topic Discussion

• What challenges and difficulties do people face when they try to open a small business?
• How can small businesses benefit the people in their community?
• What kinds of small businesses are the most popular in China?
• How have small businesses changed in recent years in China?
• How do you think small businesses will change in the future in China?

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IELTS Speaking Mock Test 10

Topic: Pets

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview

• Why do some people keep pets at home?
• Have you ever had a pet before?
• Do you like to visit zoos?
• What is your country's most popular animal?
• What sort of animals do you want as pets?

Part 2 - Candidate Task Card

Describe a pet that you or someone you know once had.

You should say:

• What kind of pet it was?
• What kind of care is needed?
• What you liked/dislike about this pet?
• and say whether this is a popular type of pet or not.

Part 3 - Topic Discussion

• Why is having a pet a positive experience?
• How can pets make you happy and improve your life?
• How do pets bring happiness?
• Why are pets important in our life?
• Is spending time with pets a hobby?

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IELTS Speaking Mock Test 11

Topic: Role Model

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview

• What type of people influence the young in your country?
• Why it is important to have role models in our life?
• Do you think the education system in your country influences young people’s behaviour?
• What types of people (parents, teachers, friends, etc.) are best to influence young people’s behaviour?
• What do you think young people will be most influenced by in the future?

Part 2 - Candidate Task Card

Describe a person who has been an important influence in your life.

You should say:

• who the person is?
• how long have you known him/her?
• what qualities this person has?

Part 3 - Topic Discussion

• Which types of people become role models in your society?
• Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?
• What happens when young people lack good role models?
• What standards of behaviour should teachers set?
• What benefits does a famous person get that ordinary people cannot?

Answers for IELTS Speaking Mock Test 11

IELTS Speaking Mock Test 12

Topic: Parenting

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview

• Do you think that your parents did the best parenting possible?
• How much time did your parents spend with you when you were a child?
• What was the best advice that your parents gave you when you were a child?
• Do you think parenting is an easy task?
• Are your parents your role model in life? 

Part 2 - Candidate Task Card

Describe someone who is a good parent:

You should say:

• Who the parent is? 
• How do you know the parent?
• What the parent looks like?
• And explain why you think the parent is good.

Part 3 - Topic Discussion

• How much time do parents spend with their children in your country? Do you think that is enough?
• How important do you think spending time together is for the relationships between parents and children? Why?
• Have relationships between parents and children changed in recent years? Why do you think that is?
• How parents can supervise their children's free-time activities?
• Should parents monitor what their young children do online? Why?

Answers for IELTS Speaking Mock Test 12

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How to answer the IELTS speaking mock test?

• The IELTS Speaking Mock test should be practiced just like you sit for an IELTS speaking test.
• You can take the help of someone to ask you these questions and to check the time you speak.
• The total time of the speaking test is only 11-14 minutes. Your study partner can help you keep track of the time as you speak.
• Performing the IELTS speaking mock test with someone’s help also gives you a sense of the actual test and gives you the confidence to speak in front of the examiner.
• You can practice one IELTS speaking mock test a day for 12 days, so you get consistent practice and scope for improvement.

If you want to crack the speaking test with a high band score, you can check our IELTS Speaking tips suggested by experts.

Resources of IELTS Speaking

• IELTS Speaking Part 1
• IELTS Speaking Part 2
• IELTS Speaking Part 3
• Idioms for IELTS Speaking
• Phrases for IELTS Speaking
• Linking Words for IELTS Speaking

FAQs - IELTS Speaking Mock Test

1. How do I practice for the IELTS Speaking test?

Practice without memorizing any answers. You can use simple language as you use during normal conversations. Learn to speak with decent pronunciation and vocabulary. You can refer to the IELTS speaking vocabulary to get more words for the mock test.

2. How can I get 8.5 in IELTS Speaking?

Understand the test format for the speaking test and the types of questions asked. Know about the IELTS Speaking band descriptors for the scoring criteria and prepare accordingly. 

3. Should I speak for complete 2 minutes in part 2 of Speaking?

Yes, you have to speak for the full 2 minutes. Sometimes the examiner will ask you to stop while you speak. If the examiner is convinced of your skills they will stop you early and will move on to part 3.

4. How long will it take to complete an IELTS speaking mock test?

The IELTS speaking test usually takes less than 15 minutes to complete. You must be able to complete the mock test within that time. For the part 2 question, you can take 1 minute for preparation before you answer the question.

5. Does the IELTS speaking question repeat?

The topics in the IELTS speaking test can be repeated. But the questions asked in the test can change. You may not get the same questions asked in the previous test paper.