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    Travel & transport: IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions

    Last updated 2 September 2026

    In short

    Travel & transport is one of the familiar-topic areas the examiner draws on in the first four to five minutes of IELTS Speaking. This page collects 12 real Part 1 questions across 3 topics in this area (travel, getting around, holidays), each with the opener the examiner typically starts from.

    Travel

    The examiner usually opens with something like: "Do you enjoy travelling to new places?"

    • What is the most interesting place you have visited?

    • Do you prefer travelling alone or with others?

    • How do you usually plan a trip?

    • Where would you most like to go next?

    Getting around

    The examiner usually opens with something like: "How do you usually travel around your area?"

    • Do you prefer public transport or getting around another way?

    • Is the transport where you live good?

    • How long does it take you to get to work or college?

    • Has the way you travel changed in recent years?

    Holidays

    The examiner usually opens with something like: "What do you usually like to do on holiday?"

    • Do you prefer a relaxing holiday or an active one?

    • Do you like to go to the same place or somewhere new?

    • Who do you usually go on holiday with?

    • What was your last holiday like?

    Phrases for travel & transport answers

    • The most memorable trip I've ever been on was ...

      Opening a travel anecdote

    • I generally prefer ... to ... when I travel.

      Comparing travel styles or modes

    • What really appeals to me about it is ...

      Explaining the draw of a destination

    • One day I'd love to ...

      Extending into a travel wish

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