Speaking Part 1 — Topic Guide
IELTS Speaking: Technology
Phones, computers, and apps you use, and how technology has changed daily life.
6
Part 1 Questions
6
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.
- How important is technology in your daily life?
- What technology do you use most often?
- Do you think you spend too much time on your phone?
- How has technology changed the way you study or work?
- Do you think technology makes people less social?
- What piece of technology could you not live without?
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 Technology
These Part 2 prompts are linked to the Technology topic. You get 1 minute to prepare, then speak for 1–2 minutes.
Describe a piece of technology you find useful
what the technology is
how often you use it
Describe a website you use often
what the website is
how often you use it
Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
when and where it happened
why you were not allowed
Describe a program or app on your phone that you find very useful
what the app is
how often you use it
Describe a piece of technology you find difficult to use
what the technology is
when you have to use it
Describe a time when your computer or phone stopped working
when it happened
what you were doing at the time