Speaking Part 1 — Topic Guide
IELTS Speaking: Photography
Taking photos, photos of your childhood, photo albums vs digital, and being photographed.
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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.
- Do you enjoy taking photographs?
- What kind of photos do you like to take?
- Do you prefer taking photos on a camera or a phone?
- Do you ever look back at old photos?
- Has social media changed the way people take photos?
- Do you think photography is a skill or something anyone can do?
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 Photography
These Part 2 prompts are linked to the Photography topic. You get 1 minute to prepare, then speak for 1–2 minutes.