Education & Arts

IELTS speaking example questions on education and the arts, with IELTS speaking part1 and part3 tasks for comprehensive insight and discussion.

1

Educational Experience

What did you study in university?

Suggested duration: 30 seconds

Do you think education is important?

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What did you study in university?

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What was your favorite subject in school?

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What did you study in university (or school)?

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Which subject did you find most interesting?

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Do you prefer studying alone or with others?

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Would you like to study something new in the future?

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Are you interested in any form of art?

Suggested duration: 30 seconds

Have you ever been to an art gallery or exhibition?

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Is art popular in your country?

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How important do you think art is in education?

Suggested duration: 30 seconds
2

Artistic Expression

Describe a piece of art you like.

  • 1what it is
  • 2where you saw it
  • 3what it represents
  • 4why you like it
Suggested duration: 120 seconds

Describe a cultural or artistic event you attended.

  • 1where and when it took place
  • 2what type of event it was
  • 3who you went with
  • 4why it was memorable
Suggested duration: 120 seconds

Describe a course or subject you found particularly interesting.

  • 1what the course or subject was
  • 2why you chose to study it
  • 3what you learned
  • 4why you found it interesting
Suggested duration: 120 seconds

Describe a teacher who inspired you.

  • 1who the teacher was
  • 2what subject they taught
  • 3how they inspired you
  • 4how you benefited from their teaching
Suggested duration: 120 seconds

Describe a piece of art you like.

  • 1what it is
  • 2where you saw it
  • 3what it represents
  • 4why you like it
Suggested duration: 120 seconds
3

Education & Culture

What role does art play in modern society?

Suggested duration: 60 seconds

Should governments fund art education?

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What role does art play in modern society?

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Should governments fund art education?

Suggested duration: 60 seconds

What are the main differences between studying online and in a traditional classroom?

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How can educational institutions adapt to technological advancements?

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Is it important to preserve traditional art forms in the digital age?

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Should schools place greater emphasis on arts education?

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How can schools better prepare students for the modern job market?

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Should universities focus more on practical training than theory?

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