IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Food - Sample Questions and Tips

Published March 23, 2025 · 4 views

Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test lasts four to five minutes. The examiner asks short questions about familiar topics such as food.

Sample Questions

  • What is your favourite food?
  • Do you cook?
  • Is food in your country healthy?
  • Do you prefer eating at home or in restaurants?

Ideas to Include

Mention ingredients, taste and traditions.

How to Answer

  1. Answer the question directly in the first sentence.
  2. Add a reason using because or since.
  3. Give a short example or detail.
  4. Keep your answer to two or three sentences.

Tip

Do not memorise answers. Speak naturally and keep eye contact with the examiner.