Hobbies & Culture
IELTS speaking questions about personal interests and cultural connections, including IELTS speaking part1 and part2 prompts for varied discussion and exploration.
Personal Interests
What do you like to do in your free time?
What hobbies do you have?
How often do you engage in your hobbies?
Why did you choose these hobbies?
Is there a new hobby you’d like to try?
Are there any cultural traditions your family follows?
What aspect of your culture do you appreciate the most?
Do you enjoy learning about other cultures?
Have you experienced any cultural festivals recently?
Cultural Activities
Describe a hobby that you enjoy doing.
- 1what the hobby is
- 2how you first became interested in it
- 3what equipment or resources are needed
- 4why you find it enjoyable
Describe a hobby you would like to take up in the future.
- 1what the hobby is
- 2what you know about it
- 3why it interests you
- 4how you plan to start
Describe a traditional event or festival in your country.
- 1what it is
- 2how people celebrate it
- 3what its significance is
- 4why it is special to you
Describe a cultural practice or custom that you find interesting.
- 1what it is
- 2how you learned about it
- 3why you find it interesting
- 4what effect it has on people
Traditions & Pastimes
Why do people choose different hobbies?
Do you think hobbies should be taught in schools?
How does globalization affect local cultures?
Is it possible for a culture to remain authentic in a globalized world?
Why do some hobbies become global trends while others remain niche?
Do you think group hobbies have more benefits than solo pursuits?
What role does language play in preserving cultural identity?
Do cultural festivals help in passing traditions to younger generations?