Speaking Part 1 — Topic Guide
IELTS Speaking: Hometown
Questions about where you live or grew up, what makes it special, and how it has changed.
6
Part 1 Questions
5
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.
- Where are you from originally?
- Do you enjoy living in your hometown?
- What do you like most about your hometown?
- Has your hometown changed much over the years?
- Would you like to move away from your hometown in the future?
- What is your hometown famous for?
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 Hometown
These Part 2 prompts are linked to the Hometown topic. You get 1 minute to prepare, then speak for 1–2 minutes.
Describe a quiet place you like to spend time in
where this place is
what it looks like
Describe a historical building in your country
what the building is
where it is
Describe a public place that you think needs improvement
what the place is
how often you go there
Describe an important river, lake or sea in your country
what it is and where it is
why it is important
Describe a place you visited that had been affected by pollution
where the place was
when you visited it