Speaking Topics
Talk about an event from the past that you would like to relive. Describe the original event and say why you would like to relive it.
Culture
Talk about an important national holiday in your home country. Describe it and explain why it is important.
Culture
When have you been happily surprised by something? Describe the experience and say why the surprise was a happy one for you.
Experience
Talk about a difficulty you have overcome in your life. Describe the experience and say why it was difficult to overcome.
Experience X Difficult
What custom from your home country are you most fond of? Describe the custom and explain why you are fond of it.
Favorite
What is your favorite book or movie? Describe it and say why it is your favorite.
Favorite
What is your favorite season of the year? Describe the season and explain why you like it so much.
Favorite
What is your favorite style of clothing? Describe it and explain why it is your favorite.
Favorite
What is your favorite way of getting around? Describe it and explain why it is your favorite means of transportation.
Favorite X Travel
What is your favorite kind of food? Describe it and explain why it is your favorite.
Food
Where do you most like to go to eat out? Describe this place and say why you like it most.
Food
Talk about a positive experience with learning or using English. Describe the experience and say why it was a positive one.
Learning
What is your most useful study aid? Describe it and explain why it is useful in helping you to study.
Learning
What was your favorite subject at school? Describe it and explain why this subject was your favorite one.
Learning
Describe a resource that helped you to do something better than before. Describe it and explain why it was helpful to you.
Learning Tool
Name a place in your country you would recommend others to visit. Describe this place and explain why you would recommend it.
Place
Think of a place that makes you feel relaxed and peaceful. Describe it and explain why it is relaxing and peaceful for you.
Place
What is your favorite place to visit on weekends? Describe it and explain why it is your favorite place to go.
Place
Where is a good place to have fun in your city or town? Describe this place and explain why it is fun.
Place
Where is your favorite place to study? Describe this place and say why it is a good place for you to study.
Place
Where would you like to go to spend a vacation? Describe this place and say why you would like to holiday there.
Place
Where would you most like to live? Describe this place and explain why you would like to live there.
Place
Which place has fond memories for you? Describe this place and explain why it is memorable to you.
Place
What is your most important possession? Describe it and say why it is so important.
Possession
Talk about something you and your family enjoy doing together. Describe it and explain why you all enjoy it.
Recreation
What is your favorite recreational activity? Describe it and say why you enjoy doing it.
Recreation
Talk about a time when you experienced success. Describe the experience and say why it was a success for you.
experience
Talk about an experience in your life that made you feel embarrassed. Describe it and say why it was embarrassing.
experience
What is your happiest childhood memory? Describe it and give reasons to explain why it is your happiest memory.
experience X childhood
Who do you feel close to in your family (or extended family)? Describe this person and say why you feel close to him/her.
People
Who is an important person in your country? Describe this person and explain why he/she is important.
People
Who is the most intelligent person you know? Describe the person and say why you think he/she is intelligent.
People
Who is your best friend? Describe this person and say why he/she is your best friend.
People
Describe a person from your country's history. Why do you think this person was important?
People
Name a famous or influential figure who has inspired you. Describe this person and say why he/she has been inspirational to you.
People
Name a person whom you truly admire. Describe the person and say why you admire him/her.
People
Talk about a person in your life who has inspired you. Describe the person and explain why you found him/her inspirational.
People
Talk about a teacher who had a positive influence on you. Describe this person and explain why he/she was so influential to you.
People
Which person are you most likely to go to with a personal problem? Describe this person and say why you would go to him/her in particular.
People
Talk about an interesting tourist attraction you have been to. Describe it and say why it was interesting.
Travel/ Place
