IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Travel - Sample Questions and Tips

Published November 12, 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 travel.

Sample Questions

  • Do you like travelling?
  • Where did you last go?
  • Do you prefer to travel alone or with others?
  • Where would you like to go next?

Ideas to Include

Mention transport, culture and experiences.

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.