IELTS Speaking · Part 3

IELTS Speaking Part 3 discussion questions

In short

Part 3 is a 4–5 minute discussion of the abstract ideas behind your Part 2 topic. The examiner asks you to give opinions, compare, weigh pros and cons, and speculate. Explore 28 themes below — each groups real questions from concrete to abstract and shows how to answer every question type.

Reading and learning8 questions Education and schools8 questions Work and careers8 questions Skills and success8 questions Technology and society8 questions The internet and information8 questions Social media and communication8 questions Media and news8 questions Travel and tourism8 questions Culture and tradition8 questions Festivals and celebrations8 questions Food and diet8 questions Health and fitness8 questions Environment and conservation8 questions Nature and wildlife8 questions Cities and urban life8 questions Housing and community8 questions Transport and traffic8 questions Shopping and consumerism8 questions Money and finance8 questions People and relationships8 questions Family and upbringing8 questions Childhood and memories8 questions Art and creativity8 questions Music and performance8 questions Sport and competition8 questions Leisure and relaxation8 questions Goals and the future8 questions

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