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Speaking Part 1 — Topic Guide

IELTS Speaking: Shopping

Where you shop, what you buy, online vs in-store, and shopping habits.

6 Part 1 Questions
2 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.

  1. Do you enjoy shopping?
  2. Do you prefer shopping in stores or online?
  3. How often do you go shopping for things other than food?
  4. Do you think people in your country shop too much?
  5. Has the way you shop changed in recent years?
  6. Do you ever buy things you do not really need?
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 Shopping

These Part 2 prompts are linked to the Shopping topic. You get 1 minute to prepare, then speak for 1–2 minutes.