IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Friends - Sample Questions and Tips

Published June 16, 2026 · 5 views

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

Sample Questions

  • Do you have many friends?
  • How do you meet new people?
  • How often do you see your friends?
  • What makes a good friend?

Ideas to Include

Mention trust, shared interests and keeping in touch.

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.