FCE Part 1 Speaking

Here are 50 potential questions for Part 1 of the FCE Speaking Test, where candidates are asked general questions about their lives, interests, and experiences. These questions will be updated on a regular basis.

 

Personal Background

  1. Where are you from?
  2. Can you describe your hometown?
  3. How long have you lived in your current city or town?
  4. Do you prefer living in the city or the countryside? Why?
  5. Do you live in a house or an apartment? Can you describe it?
  6. Who do you live with?
  7. What is your favorite thing about your hometown?

Work and Studies

  1. Do you work or study?
  2. What subjects are you studying?
  3. What do you like about your studies?
  4. Is there a subject you find difficult? Why?
  5. What kind of job do you have or would like to have?
  6. Why did you choose your field of study or work?
  7. What skills are important for your job or studies?
  8. Do you prefer working in a team or on your own?

Hobbies and Free Time

  1. How do you usually spend your free time?
  2. Do you enjoy watching movies or TV shows? Why?
  3. What kind of music do you like?
  4. Do you enjoy reading? What’s the last book you read?
  5. What sports do you enjoy playing or watching?
  6. Do you enjoy spending time outdoors?
  7. Do you prefer relaxing at home or going out in your free time?
  8. Do you have a favourite hobby? What is it?
  9. How often do you meet with your friends?
  10. What’s something new you’ve tried recently in your free time?

Travel and Holidays

  1. Have you ever travelled abroad? Where?
  2. What’s your favourite holiday destination? Why?
  3. Do you prefer spending holidays in the mountains or at the beach?
  4. What kind of activities do you enjoy when you’re on holiday?
  5. How do you usually travel when you go on holiday?
  6. Have you ever been on a long journey? How was it?
  7. Do you prefer traveling alone or with others? Why?
  8. What’s the best holiday you’ve ever had?

Daily Life and Routines

  1. What does a typical day in your life look like?
  2. Do you usually have a busy or relaxed schedule?
  3. How do you usually get to school or work?
  4. What do you usually do in the evenings?
  5. How do you spend your weekends?
  6. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
  7. Do you enjoy cooking? What’s your favourite dish?

Technology and Social Media

  1. How often do you use social media?
  2. What do you like about using technology?
  3. Do you think technology makes life easier or more complicated?
  4. How often do you use your phone or computer?
  5. What’s your favorite app or website? Why?
  6. Do you prefer texting or talking on the phone?

Miscellaneous Topics

  1. What is your favourite season of the year? Why?
  2. Do you prefer spending time with family or friends?
  3. What’s your favourite way to relax?
  4. Is there a skill or hobby you’d like to learn in the future?