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.
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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
2026-05-20: Part 1
- Where are you living now?
- How long have you lived there?
- What do you like most about the place where you live?
- Do you think your city has undergone significant changes in recent years?
- Do people of different age groups live in your area?
- How's your neighborhood?
- Are you friends with your neighbors?
- What areas in your neighborhood could use improvement?
- Do you know any famous people in your local area?
- Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?
2026-05-20: Part 1
- Do you have a favorite teacher?
- Do you remember your teachers from primary school?
- Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
- What kind of teacher do you prefer?
2026-05-20: Part 1
- Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror?
- Have you ever bought mirrors?
- Do you usually take a mirror with you?
- Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?
2026-05-20: Part 1
- Do you like reading?
- Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
- When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
- Do you often read books? When?
- Are your reading habits now different from before?
- Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
- Which one do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
2026-05-20: Part 2
Describe a tall building in your city that you like or dislike.
You should say:
- what it is
- where and when you saw it
- how it looks like
- and explain why you like or dislike it.
2026-05-20: Part 3
- Why do some people like to live in tall buildings nowadays?
- Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future?
- What are the disadvantages of living in a tall building?
- What types of buildings are the most popular in your country today?
2026-05-20: Part 2
Describe a successful business person you admire.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you knew him/her
- what business he/she does
- and explain why he/she is successful.
2026-05-20: Part 3
- What factors lead to success?
- What do people need to sacrifice for success?
- Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?
- What do you think of family businesses?
2026-05-20: Part 2
Describe your favorite childhood friend.
You should say:
- who he/she is
- where you met each other
- what you often did together
- and explain what made you like him/her.
2026-05-20: Part 3
- Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why?
- How important is childhood friendship to children?
- What do you think of online social media?
- Do you think online social media will replace face-to-face communication?
- What's the difference between having younger friends and older friends?
- Has technology changed people's friendships? How?
2026-05-20: Part 2
Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in.
You should say:
- what the news is
- where you heard or read the news
- who was involved
- and explain why it is interesting to you.
2026-05-20: Part 3
- Why do people like to read the local news?
- What are the different news sources today?
- How do we identify if the news from the Internet is reliable?
2026-05-20: Part 2
Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country.
You should say:
- What law it is
- What changes this law brings
- Whether this new law will be popular
- How you came up with the new law
- And explain how you feel about this.
2026-05-20: Part 3
- What rules should students follow at school?
- Do people in your country usually obey the law?
- What kinds of behavior are considered as good behavior?
- Do you think children can learn about the law outside of school?
- What are the benefits of obeying rules?
- How can parents teach children to obey rules?
2026-05-20: Part 2
Describe a traditional celebration in your country.
You should say:
- what it is
- when it is held
- how it is celebrated
- and explain how you feel about this celebration.
2026-05-20: Part 3
- Are there any festivals that have already disappeared in your country?
- Why do you think people still celebrate some traditional festivals?
- Why should children learn about traditions?
- Are there any particular music or snacks involved in celebrating traditional festivals?
2026-05-18: Part 1
- Where is your hometown?
- What do you like about your hometown?
- Is it a good place for young people?
- How long have you been living there?
- Do you like living there?
- Is there anything you dislike about it?
2026-05-18: Part 1
- Do you own a car?
- How often do you use the car?
- Do you think it is necessary to learn how to drive?
- Are there a lot of traffic jams in your city?
2026-05-18: Part 1
- Do you use headphones?
- What type of headphones do you use?
- When would you use headphones?
- In what conditions won't you use headphones?
2026-05-18: Part 1
- What kinds of things make you laugh?
- Do you like making other people laugh?
- Do you think it is important to have a sense of humor?
- Did you watch any funny programs or films recently?
2026-05-18: Part 1
- What type of clothes do you like to wear?
- Do you prefer casual clothes or bright clothes?
- How much time do you spend choosing clothes every day?
- Did you choose your clothes when you were young?
2026-05-18: Part 2
Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went out at your home.
You should say:
- when it happened
- how long it lasted
- what you did during that time
- and explain how you felt about.
2026-05-18: Part 3
- How dependent are people today on electricity?
- What would life be like without electricity?
- Do you think governments should invest more in renewable energy?
2026-05-18: 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.
2026-05-18: Part 3
- Why are some people more willing to protect wild animals than others?
- Do you think it's important to take children to the zoo to see animals?
2026-05-18: Part 2
Describe a time when you worked in a group.
You should say:
- What you did
- Who you worked with
- What problems you faced
- And explain why you worked in the group
2026-05-18: Part 3
- Why do some people prefer to work by themselves?
- What should a leader do to make team members want to follow him or her?
- Should students learn to do group work?
- What group tasks are there in schools?
2026-05-15: Part 1
- Do you live in a house or a flat?
- Which is your favorite room?
- Can you describe it?
- If you could improve one thing in your home, what would it be?
- How long have you lived there?
- What do you like the most about it?
- Can you describe the view from your windows?
- Do you plan to live there in the future?
2026-05-15: Part 2
Describe a kind of food that you eat at special occasions.
You should say:
- What it is
- What occasion it was
- Why you would the to eat it
- How you feel about it.
2026-05-15: Part 3
- Why do people eat special food on special occasions or festivals?
- How is festival food different from daily meals?
- Why is it important to have a special meal?
- How has people's diet changed compared to the past?