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SELT Speaking Questions

Original practice questions for SELT speaking preparation, organised by level, for SELT preparation, with a focus on common speaking and communication skills. Official formats vary by approved provider.

The SELT speaking test is a real, natural conversation with an examiner, not a scripted quiz, but the topics it covers are consistent and predictable enough to prepare for properly. Below are genuine practice questions organised by level, the same style your examiner will actually use.

πŸ’‘ Before you start: practise saying your answers out loud, not just thinking them. For structured, level-by-level explanations of the grammar these answers need, see our free grammar guides, and for guided one-to-one practice, our AI Speaking Coach offers a SELT-specific practice mode.

Personal Information

  • What is your name?
  • Where are you from?
  • How old are you?
  • What is your address?
  • Are you married? Do you have children?

Daily Life

  • What do you usually do every day?
  • What time do you get up?
  • What do you eat for breakfast?
  • Do you like your house? Why?

Family

  • Tell me about your family.
  • Do you have brothers or sisters?
  • Who do you live with?
Full A1 SELT Guide β†’

Work and Study

  • Do you work? What is your job?
  • What do you do at work every day?
  • Are you studying anything at the moment?

Hobbies and Free Time

  • What do you like doing in your free time?
  • Do you play any sports?
  • What kind of music do you like?

Past Experiences

  • What did you do last weekend?
  • Have you ever travelled abroad? Where did you go?
Full A2 SELT Guide β†’

Life in the UK

  • How long have you lived in the UK?
  • What do you like most about living here?
  • What was difficult when you first arrived?

Opinions

  • What do you think about social media?
  • Do you prefer living in a city or the countryside? Why?
  • What changes would you like to see in your local area?

Future Plans

  • What are your plans for the next few years?
  • Would you like to change your job in the future?
Full B1 SELT Guide β†’

Workplace & Career

  • Describe a challenge you have faced at work and how you dealt with it.
  • What skills do you think are most important in your profession?
  • How has your career developed since you started working?

Abstract & Complex Topics

  • What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of remote working?
  • How do you think technology has changed the way people communicate?
  • What is your opinion on work-life balance in your industry?
Full B2 SELT Guide β†’
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