B2 Upper-intermediate
Speaking
IELTS · Part 1
IELTS — Part 1 interview
Travel
About 3 minutes
4 questions
IELTS — Part 1 interview: Weekends and Outdoor Places
About this practice test
Build B2 English speaking for IELTS Part 1 through questions about weekends, nearby outdoor places and changes in how you spend free time.
What you’ll practice
Speaking naturally
Answer familiar questions in your own words.
Developing your ideas
Give a reason or example to support your answer.
Listening back
Record an answer and notice what you can improve.
What to expect:
4 spoken questions from Emma, your practice examiner. Follow the task and record each answer for up to 30 seconds. Practising is free. Sign in and choose feedback for 25 coins. This practice does not give an IELTS band score.
The 3-minute practice timer includes preparation, answers and an allowance for question audio. It starts when you start the practice.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.
- Practice level
- B2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Speaking response
How to approach this practice
Read the question or cue card and think of a relevant experience or opinion. Use short notes rather than memorising a script.
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Question 1 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
What do you usually look forward to at the weekend?
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Question 2 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Is there an outdoor place near your home that you enjoy visiting?
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Question 3 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Do you prefer making weekend plans in advance?
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Question 4 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
How has the way you spend weekends changed since you were younger?
What to review next
Listen back to your recording. Check that you answered the question, developed your ideas and spoke clearly. Record a second response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.