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2026 IELTS Speaking Questions And Answer

We are showing recent IELTS speaking test questions from the Internet and from visitors who have just taken the test. Its contents cover all speaking question types: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. We organize all questions by test date.

Our main job is to merge duplicate questions and revise obvious errors before showing them. Please don't assume they're real IELTS speaking questions. They are to help candidates with mock speaking test scenarios and prepare answers.

These questions are useful for preparing for the IELTS speaking test. We combine similar topics and provide vocabulary for some hot topics. Mainly, we focus on the latest questions, whose topics usually recur shortly.

Test takers can use this resource to familiarize themselves with the questions and topics before the IELTS speaking test. We list contents in 2 categories: "Recent 30 Questions" and "2024-2026 Questions", and the latter has more than 600 questions that only VIP users can access.

IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 30 Questions
2026-04-28: Part 1
  1. Do you study or work?
  2. What is your major?
  3. What are your plans after your studies?
  4. Do you want to change your major?
  5. Do you prefer to study in the mornings or the afternoons?
  6. Are you looking forward to working?
  7. How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
  8. What changes would you like to see in your school?
Recent Tests:
2026-04-06
2026-03-12
2026-02-23
2026-01-28
2026-01-16
Vocab: Study Sample Answers
2026-04-28: Part 1
  1. What were your favorite activities when you were a child?
  2. Did you prefer to do activities alone or with a group of people when you were a child?
  3. Did you spend more time indoors or outdoors when you were young?
  4. Is your life very different now compared to when you were a child?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-16
2026-02-18
2026-02-03
2026-01-15
2026-01-05
Vocab: Childhood Activities Sample Answers
2026-04-28: Part 1
  1. Do you like getting up early in the morning?
  2. What do you usually do in the morning?
  3. What did you do in the morning when you were little?
  4. Is there any difference between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-25
2026-02-13
2026-01-23
2026-01-12
2026-01-05
Vocab: Morning Sample Answers
2026-04-28: Part 1
  1. Do you have any hobbies?
  2. Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
  3. Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?
  4. Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-06
2026-02-11
2026-01-16
2026-01-07
2025-07-21
Vocab: Hobby Sample Answers
2026-04-28: Part 2
Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting.

You should say:
  • who he/she is
  • how you knew him/her
  • what interesting thing you did
  • and explain how he/she inspired you to do something interesting.
Recent Tests:
2026-03-06
2026-02-23
2023-04-06
Vocab: Inspired Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-28: Part 3
  1. What qualities make a role model?
  2. Do people need encouragement when facing difficulties?
  3. What kind of things can inspire people?
  4. What kinds of jobs need inspiration?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-06
2026-02-23
2023-04-06
Vocab: Inspired
2026-04-28: Part 2
Describe a person who makes plans a lot

You should say:
  • Who he/she is
  • How you knew him/her
  • What plans he/she makes
  • And explain how you feel about this person
Recent Tests:
2026-03-06
2026-02-03
2026-01-21
2026-01-13
2026-01-05
Vocab: Plan Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-28: Part 3
  1. Do you think it's important to plan ahead?
  2. Do you think children should plan their future careers?
  3. Should children ask their teachers or parents for advice when making plans?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-06
2026-02-03
2026-01-21
2026-01-13
2026-01-05
Vocab: Plan
2026-04-28: Part 2
Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use a mobile phone.

You should say:
  • When it was
  • Where it was
  • Why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
  • And how you felt about it
Recent Tests:
2026-03-10
2026-02-09
2026-01-16
2026-01-05
2022-04-12
Vocab: Phone Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-28: Part 3
  1. Do young and old people use phones in the same way?
  2. What are the differences between writing a letter and writing a text message on a cell phone?
  3. Many people find mobile phones annoying at times. Can you give any examples of that?
  4. Do you prefer face-to-face or phone conversations?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-10
2026-02-09
2026-01-16
2026-01-05
2022-04-12
Vocab: Phone
2026-04-24: Part 1
  1. What do you do, work or study?
  2. What work do you do?
  3. Why do you like working for your company?
  4. Is your company good to its employees?
  5. Who helps you the most? And How?
  6. Do you want to change jobs?
Recent Tests:
2026-04-02
2026-03-10
2026-02-23
2026-02-09
2026-01-23
Vocab: Work Sample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 1
  1. Do people in your country often send flowers to others?
  2. Do you know anyone who loves flowers?
  3. Are there many flowers where you live?
  4. What kind of flowers do you know?
  5. Are there any flowers that have special meaning in your country?
  6. Have you planted any flowers?
  7. Have you sent flowers to others?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-04
2026-02-03
2026-01-06
2025-07-31
Vocab: Flowers Sample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 1
  1. Do you have an experience in which you performed well?
  2. Do you have an experience where your teacher thought you did a good job?
  3. Do you often tell your friends when they do something well?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-10
2026-02-11
2026-01-19
2026-01-05
2025-12-12
Vocab: Doing Something Well Sample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 1
  1. Do you often chat with friends?
  2. Do you prefer to chat online or face-to-face?
  3. Do you prefer group chats or individual chats?
  4. What will you do if you disagree with others?
Recent Tests:
2026-02-26
2026-01-25
2026-01-12
2026-01-06
2025-12-18
Vocab: Chatting Sample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 2
Describe a program or app on your computer or phone

You should say:
  • What it is
  • When/how you use it
  • Where you found it
  • And explain how you feel about it
Recent Tests:
2026-03-16
2026-02-20
2026-01-21
2026-01-13
2026-01-05
Vocab: App Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 3
  1. What are the differences between old and young people when using apps?
  2. Why do some people not like using apps?
  3. What apps are popular in your country? Why?
  4. Should parents limit their children's use of computer programs and computer games? Why and how?
  5. Do you think young people are increasingly reliant on these programs?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-16
2026-02-20
2026-01-21
2026-01-13
2026-01-05
Vocab: App
2026-04-24: Part 2
Describe a friend of yours who is good at music/singing.

You should say:
  • who he/she is
  • when/Where you listen to his/her music/singing
  • what kind of music/songs he/she is good at
  • and explain how you feel when listening to his music/singing
Recent Tests:
2026-02-26
2026-01-21
2026-01-12
2026-01-05
2025-11-07
Vocab: Music Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 3
  1. Do you think musical talent is a natural gift or something people can develop?
  2. Why do people admire friends who are good at music?
  3. Do you think schools should encourage students to learn music?
Recent Tests:
2026-02-26
2026-01-21
2026-01-12
2026-01-05
2025-11-07
Vocab: Music
2026-04-24: Part 2
Describe something important that has been kept in your family for a long time

You should say:
  • What it is
  • When your family had it
  • How your family got it
  • And explain why it is important to your family
Recent Tests:
2026-03-10
2026-02-06
2026-01-16
2026-01-07
Vocab: Importance Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 3
  1. What things do families keep for a long time?
  2. What's the difference between things valued by people in the past and today?
  3. In your culture, what sorts of things do people often pass down from generation to generation?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-10
2026-02-06
2026-01-16
2026-01-07
Vocab: Importance
2026-04-24: Part 2
Describe a story (e.g. a fairy tale, etc.) you have read recently

You should say:
  • What it is about
  • When you read it
  • Whether you liked it
  • And explain what you have learned from it
Recent Tests:
2026-03-12
2026-02-13
2026-01-28
2026-01-15
2026-01-05
Vocab: Story Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 3
  1. Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime?
  2. Is a good storyline important for a movie?
  3. Do you think films with many celebrities are more likely to be popular?
  4. What films are popular in India right now?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-12
2026-02-13
2026-01-28
2026-01-15
2026-01-05
Vocab: Story
2026-04-24: Part 2
Describe a wild animal that you would like to learn more about.

You should say:
  • what it is
  • when you saw it
  • where you saw it
  • and explain why you want to know more about it.
Recent Tests:
2026-02-26
2026-01-25
2026-01-06
2025-11-25
2025-10-29
Vocab: Wild Animal Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 3
  1. Why are some people more willing to protect wild animals than others?
  2. Do you think it's important to take children to the zoo to see animals?
Recent Tests:
2026-02-26
2026-01-25
2026-01-06
2025-11-25
2025-10-29
Vocab: Wild Animal
2026-04-20: Part 1
  1. Where are you living now?
  2. How long have you lived there?
  3. What do you like most about the place where you live?
  4. Do you think your city has undergone significant changes in recent years?
  5. Do people of different age groups live in your area?
  6. How's your neighborhood?
  7. Are you friends with your neighbors?
  8. What areas in your neighborhood could use improvement?
  9. Do you know any famous people in your local area?
  10. Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-30
2026-03-04
2026-02-18
2026-02-03
2026-01-21
Vocab: Living Sample Answers
2026-04-20: Part 1
  1. Do you keep plants at home?
  2. What plant did you grow when you were young?
  3. Do you know anything about growing a plant?
  4. Do Chinese people send plants as gifts?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-03
2026-01-30
2026-01-15
2025-12-18
2025-11-13
Vocab: Plants Sample Answers
2026-04-20: Part 2
Describe a famous athlete you admire.

You should say:
  • who he/she is
  • what you know about him/he
  • what he/she has achieved
  • and explain why you admire him/her.
Recent Tests:
2026-02-23
2026-02-16
2026-01-16
2024-04-30
Vocab: Athlete Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-20: Part 3
  1. What kinds of exercises do people like to do in your country?
  2. What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
  3. Do you think academic classes should replace PE classes?
  4. How can people know whether a child has a talent for sports?
Recent Tests:
2026-02-23
2026-01-16
2024-04-30
Vocab: Athlete
2026-04-20: Part 2
Describe an occasion when most people were smiling.

You should say:
  • what occasion it was
  • where it was
  • who were you with
  • and explain why people were smiling.
Recent Tests:
2026-03-04
2026-02-18
2026-01-23
2026-01-12
2026-01-05
Vocab: Smile Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-20: Part 3
  1. Why do people smile?
  2. Do you think people who smile more are more friendly?
  3. What's the difference between a fake smile and a genuine smile?
  4. Why do people smile when they take photos?
  5. Who smiles more, men or women?
  6. Do you think people should control their moods?
  7. Do you think people who smile more are more friendly?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-04
2026-02-18
2026-01-23
2026-01-12
2026-01-05
Vocab: Smile
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