IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Holidays - Sample Questions and Tips

Published July 6, 2025 · 6 views

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

Sample Questions

  • What is your favourite holiday or festival?
  • How do people celebrate it?
  • Do you prefer staying home or going away?
  • What did you do last holiday?

Ideas to Include

Describe traditions and food.

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.