40 IELTS Speaking topics

• Describe a teacher who has had a strong influence on you.
• Describe a piece of technology that you find very useful.
• Describe a natural place you have visited that impressed you.
• Describe a job that you would like to do in the future.
• Describe a memorable trip you have taken.
• Describe a healthy habit you would like to develop.
• Describe an advertisement that you remember well.
• Describe a city you would like to live in.
• Describe a home you would like to live in one day.
• Describe a person you know who is very good at their job.
• Describe a hobby that you started recently.
• Describe a song or piece of music that has special meaning for you.
• Describe a sporting event you watched or took part in.
• Describe a memorable meal you had with other people.
• Describe something you bought that you were very happy with.
• Describe a time when the weather changed your plans.
• Describe a journey you made that took longer than expected.
• Describe a friend who has had a positive influence on you.
• Describe a museum, gallery or exhibition you have visited.
• Describe a book that you would recommend to others.
• Describe something you do to reduce waste in your daily life.
• Describe a special celebration you attended.
• Describe a healthy habit you would like to develop.
• Describe a piece of technology at home that makes your life easier.
• Describe an older person you admire.
• Describe an occasion when you gave someone a hand.
• Describe a skill you picked up through the internet.
• Describe a present you gave to someone that they really appreciated.
• Describe a time when you felt completely rested and refreshed.
• Describe a place you have been to that was extremely noisy.
• Describe a time when you were late for something important.
• Describe a neighbour who made a good impression on you.
• Describe an old building in your country that you find interesting.
• Describe a website or app that you use almost every day.
• Describe a photograph or painting that you would like to keep for a long time.
• Describe a river, lake or stretch of sea that you enjoy spending time near.
• Describe a form of public transport that you use or have used regularly.
• Describe a rule that you did not agree with.
• Describe a national holiday or festival that is important in your country.
• Describe a time when you saw something old being reused in a creative way.

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