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IELTS Speaking Questions & Answers
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IELTS Speaking Questions 2025 And Answer Hints
IELTS Speaking Online PracticeWe are showing recent IELTS speaking test questions, which are from the Internet and our 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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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 30 Questions
2025-10-02: 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?
2025-10-02: Part 1
- Have you ever sent a thank-you card to others?
- Do people in your country often express gratitude by saying 'thank you'?
- On what occasions do people typically say 'thank you'?
Recent Tests:
2025-08-14
2025-07-03
2025-06-03
2025-05-22
2025-05-08
Sample Answers2025-07-03
2025-06-03
2025-05-22
2025-05-08
2025-10-02: Part 1
- Do you have an experience where you did something well?
- Do you have an experience where your teacher thought you did a good job?
- Do you often tell your friends when they do something well?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-02
2025-10-02: Part 1
- Are you good at art?
- Did you learn art at school when you were a child?
- What kind of art do you like?
- Is art popular in your country?
- Have you ever been to an art gallery?
- Do you think children can benefit from going to art galleries?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-09
2025-03-06
2025-01-16
Sample Answers2025-03-06
2025-01-16
2025-10-02: Part 1
- Are there any rules for students at your school?
- Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
- Do you have a teacher who does their job very well?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
Sample Answers2025-09-03
2025-10-02: Part 1
- Do you usually spend time by yourself?
- How do you usually spend your time by yourself?
- Do you enjoy spending time alone?
Recent Tests:
2025-08-27
2025-07-21
2025-05-20
2025-05-05
Sample Answers2025-07-21
2025-05-20
2025-05-05
2025-10-02: Part 2
Describe a person who cares about protecting the environment.
You should say:
You should say:
- who the person is
- How you know about him/her
- What he/she does to protect the environment
- And explain how you feel about this person.
Recent Tests:
2025-08-27
2025-07-18
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2019-05-28
Vocabulary: Environment Timing PracticeSample Answers2025-07-18
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2019-05-28
2025-10-02: Part 3
- What can people do to protect the environment?
- Do you think it's important to protect the environment?
- What are the main environmental problems in your country?
- Can scientists do anything about the environment?
- Should children be given knowledge about protecting the environment in school?
- Do you think industries should take responsibility for the pollution they cause?
- Do you think nations must cooperate to protect the environment? Why?
Recent Tests:
2025-08-27
2025-07-18
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2019-05-28
Vocabulary: Environment 2025-07-18
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2019-05-28
2025-10-02: Part 2
Describe a good friend who is important to you.
You should say:
You should say:
- who he/she is
- how/where you got to know him/her
- how long you have known each other
- and explain why he/she is important to you.
2025-10-02: Part 3
- Do you think children should have a few close friends or many?
- Do you think that can replace a child's relationship with friends with other people, like parents or other family members?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2025-09-02
2025-10-02: Part 2
Describe a traditional story from your country.
You should say:
You should say:
- what the story is
- how you knew it
- when you knew it
- and explain why you like it
2025-10-02: Part 3
- Do you think traditional stories are important for children?
- How do people usually learn traditional stories in your country?
- Are traditional stories still popular today?
- Should schools teach traditional stories to students?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-09-03
2025-10-02: Part 3
- Why do people like visiting places with trees or forests?
- Are natural views better than city views?
- Do all people need some nature?
- Are people hard-wired to protect the environment?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-23
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2025-10-02: Part 2
Describe a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit (e.g., a forest, an oasis).
You should say:
You should say:
- where it is
- how you knew this place
- what it is like
- and explain why you would like to visit it.
2025-10-02: Part 2
Describe a wild animal that you would like to learn more about.
You should say:
You should say:
- what it is
- when you saw it
- where you saw it
- and explain why you want to know more about it.
2025-10-02: 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?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2025-09-02
2025-09-23: 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?
2025-09-23: Part 1
- Do you often go out in the evenings?
- What do you like to do when you go out?
- Do people in your country go out a lot?
- Do you prefer going out on your own or with friends?
- Where do most young people like to go out in your country?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-02
2025-09-23: Part 1
- What kinds of advertisements do you watch?
- Where can you see advertisements?
- Have you ever bought something because of its advertisements?
- Do you watch advertisements from beginning to end?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-09
2025-03-13
2025-01-16
Sample Answers2025-03-13
2025-01-16
2025-09-23: Part 1
- How often do you go to a museum?
- Did you visit a museum when you were a child?
- What museums are there in your country?
- Do you prefer to visit a museum alone or with friends?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-09
2021-08-12
Sample Answers2021-08-12
2025-09-23: Part 2
Describe a person you disliked at first but ended up being friends with.
You should say:
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- How you knew him/her
- Why you disliked him/her at first but changed your mind
- And explain how you feel about the experience
2025-09-23: Part 3
- What do you think of making friends online?
- Is it a good idea to make friends who are much older than you?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-03
2025-08-22
2025-07-08
2025-05-19
2025-05-05
2025-08-22
2025-07-08
2025-05-19
2025-05-05
2025-09-23: Part 2
Describe a friend of yours who is good at music/singing.
You should say:
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:
2025-09-19
2025-09-09
2025-09-02
Timing Practice2025-09-09
2025-09-02
2025-09-23: Part 3
- Do you think musical talent is a natural gift or something people can develop?
- Why do people admire friends who are good at music?
- Do you think schools should encourage students to learn music?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-19
2025-09-09
2025-09-02
2025-09-09
2025-09-02
2025-09-23: Part 3
- Do young people enjoy participating in sports?
- What are the benefits of sports for children?
- Is it necessary to build a public sports space?
Recent Tests:
2025-08-22
2025-09-02
2025-07-03
2025-05-22
2023-04-14
Vocabulary: Sports 2025-09-02
2025-07-03
2025-05-22
2023-04-14
2025-09-23: Part 2
Describe a popular place for sports (e.g., a stadium) that you have been to
You should say:
You should say:
- where it is
- when you go there
- what you do there
- and explain how you feel about this place.
Recent Tests:
2025-08-22
2025-09-02
2025-07-03
2025-05-22
2023-04-14
Vocabulary: Sports Timing PracticeSample Answers2025-09-02
2025-07-03
2025-05-22
2023-04-14
2025-09-19: Part 2
Describe a special dinner you enjoyed.
You should say:
You should say:
- what you ate
- with who
- what you were talking about
- and explain why it was enjoyable.
2025-09-19: Part 3
- Do you think eating together is vital for families?
- How have people’s eating habits changed in your country over the years?
- Do you think traditional food will disappear in the future?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-09
2020-10-29
2020-10-29
2025-09-19: Part 2
Describe an occasion when you lost your way.
You should say:
You should say:
- where you were
- what happened
- how you felt about it
- and explain how you found your way.
2025-09-19: Part 3
- Why do some people get lost more easily?
- Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
- Do you think it is important to prepare before traveling to new places?
- How can people find their way when they are lost?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-02
2023-11-16
2023-11-16
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