Free IELTS Speaking practice card: Hobbies & Leisure Activities

Hobbies & Leisure Activities

Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.

  • Topic: Work or Studies
    • Do you work or are you a student?
    • How much free time do you have each week?
    • Is it important to have hobbies outside of work/studies?
  • Topic: Hobbies
    • What hobbies did you have as a child?
    • What hobbies do you have now?
    • Is there a hobby you would like to take up in the future?
  • Topic: Leisure Time
    • What do you usually do in your free time?
    • Do you prefer indoor or outdoor leisure activities?
    • How do you balance work/studies with leisure activities?

Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe a hobby you enjoy doing with other people.
You should say:

  • What the hobby is
  • Who you do it with
  • Where you usually do it
    and explain why you enjoy sharing this hobby with others.

Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).

  • Why are hobbies important for people’s well-being?
  • How have leisure activities changed over the past few decades?
  • What are the benefits of group hobbies compared to individual ones?
  • Why do some people struggle to find time for hobbies?
  • Do you think modern technology has created new types of hobbies?
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