IELTS Part 3 Discussion Topics

Discussion Practice

We've listed below some example Part 3 discussion topics and questions for you to try. Before you try any of them check out our growing functional language and vocabulary lists on the right to see if there's any useful langauge you can use in your discussion.

IELTS Discussion Topics

Education

• Do we push our children too hard at school?
  
• Should we make it easier for everyone to get to university?
• Is it better to learn skills on the job or at a college?
• Is it true to say that our time at school is the happiest time of our lives?
• Is school a good preparation for work?

Food

• Are our diets less healthy compared to our parents' generation?
  
• How could we encourage children to eat healthier food?
• What makes eating out in restaurants a special occasion?
• Is it important that the whole family sit down together for dinner?
• How would you describe the food of your country?

Health

• Do people take care of themselves well enough?
  
• Should medicine be free for those who need it?
• What are the benefits of taking regular exercise?
• How could companies encourage their employees to keep fit?
• Are certain sports more appropriate for the whole family?

Leisure

• Is it important for people to have a hobby or interest?
  
• What's the best way to rewind after a busy day at work?
• Do we spend too long on computers and not enough time face-to-face with people?
• Do people in general make the most of their free time?
• Have people's hobbies changed much over the years?

Technology

• Which invention do you think made the biggest impact on our lives?
  
• Do the younger and older generations have different attitudes towards technology?
• Is the Internet always the best source of information?
• In general, does technology make our lives better?
• How do you use technology to keep in touch with people?

Travel

• Is it true that travel broadens the mind?
  
• What's the best way to travel if you want to experience a different country?
• Should people take fewer flights in order to safeguard the environment?
• Are countries losing their cultural differences?
• Is it better to travel alone or with friends?

Work

• Are some jobs under threat in the future?
  
• Do we work to live or live to work?
• Do women get a fair deal in the workplace?
• Should a company invest in training their staff?
• Is it important thet we enjoy doing the job we have?

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