IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Music - Sample Questions and Tips

Published September 20, 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 music.

Sample Questions

  • What kind of music do you like?
  • Do you play any instrument?
  • When do you listen to music?
  • Has your taste changed?

Ideas to Include

Mention artists, moods and memories.

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.