Speaking Part 1 — Topic Guide
IELTS Speaking: Hobbies
What you do in your free time, how you started, and how it has changed over time.
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Part 1 Questions
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Part 2 Cue Cards
20–30 s
Per Answer
Part 1 Common Questions
The examiner may ask any of these in a real exam. Aim for 20–30 seconds per answer — give a direct response and add one specific example or reason.
- What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
- Have your hobbies changed since you were a child?
- Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities?
- Is there a hobby you would like to take up in the future?
- Do you think hobbies are important? Why?
- How much time a week do you spend on your hobbies?
Part 1 tip: Don't give one-word answers. Use the question word to structure
your reply — if asked "Do you enjoy…?", answer "Yes, I do, because…" and add a brief example.
Aim for 2–3 sentences.
Part 2 Cue Cards on Hobbies
These Part 2 prompts are linked to the Hobbies topic. You get 1 minute to prepare, then speak for 1–2 minutes.