IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Shopping - Sample Questions and Tips

Published June 25, 2026 · 4 views

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

Sample Questions

  • Do you like shopping?
  • Do you shop online?
  • Who do you usually shop with?
  • What was the last thing you bought?

Ideas to Include

Compare online and in-store shopping.

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.