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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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
2026-08-28: 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?
2026-08-28: Part 1
- Do you have any hobbies?
- Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
- Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?
- Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
2026-08-28: Part 1
- What's your favorite animal? Why?
- Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?
- Have you ever had a pet before?
- What is the most popular animal in your country?
2026-08-28: Part 2
Describe a plan that you have changed recently
You should say:
- when this happened
- what made you change the plan
- what the new plan was
- and how you felt about the change
2026-08-28: Part 3
- Do people often change their plans in your country?
- Is it important for people to make plans?
- Why do some people dislike changes in plans?
Recent Tests:
2026-06-30
2026-06-03
2026-05-12
2026-05-07
Vocab: Plan 2026-08-28: Part 2
Describe a live sports match that you have watched.
You should say:
- what it was
- why you watched it
- what it was like
- and how you felt about it
2026-08-28: Part 3
- Do you think children should be involved in sports competitions?
- What kind of sports competitions do people watch in your country?
- Why do some people enjoy watching live sports?
- Do you prefer watching live sports or watching them on TV?
Recent Tests:
2026-07-03
2026-05-28
2026-05-15
2026-05-08
Vocab: Sport 2026-08-28: Part 2
Describe a person who works in a successful company.
You should say:
- who he/she is
- what he/she does in the company
- what business the company does
- and explain why you think it is a successful company
2026-08-28: Part 3
- What qualities do employees need to succeed in a big company?
- Why do some companies become more successful than others?
- Do young people today prefer working for large companies or small businesses?
- Is salary the most important factor when choosing a job?
2026-08-20: 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?
2026-08-20: Part 1
- Do you like shopping?
- Do you compare prices when you shop? Why?
- Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?
- Do you think expensive products are always better than cheaper ones?
2026-08-20: Part 1
- Do you like singing? Why?
- Have you ever learned how to sing?
- Who do you want to sing for?
- Do you think singing can bring people happiness?
2026-08-20: 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?
2026-08-20: Part 1
- Have you ever learned about outer space and stars?
- Are you interested in films about outer space and stars?
- Do you want to go into outer space in the future?
2026-08-20: Part 2
Describe a friend of yours who loves drawing/painting
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- How you knew him/her
- How often he/she draws/paints
- And explain why you think he/she loves drawing/painting
2026-08-20: Part 3
- What is the right age for a child to learn drawing?
- Why do most children draw more often than adults do?
- Why do some people visit galleries or museums instead of viewing artworks online?
- Do you think galleries and museums should be free?
- How do artworks inspire people?
Recent Tests:
2026-07-03
2026-06-08
2026-05-26
2026-05-08
2026-03-30
Vocab: Drawing 2026-08-20: 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.
2026-08-20: 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?
2026-08-20: 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.
2026-08-20: 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?
2026-08-20: 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.
2026-08-20: 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?
2026-08-17: Part 1
- Do you study or work?
- What is your major?
- What are your plans after your studies?
- Do you want to change your major?
- Do you prefer to study in the mornings or the afternoons?
- Are you looking forward to working?
- How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
- What changes would you like to see in your school?
2026-08-17: Part 1
- When did you start to learn science?
- Is there any technology you find helpful in daily life?
- Do you think science classes are necessary?
- Which science subject interests you?
2026-08-17: Part 2
Describe a meal you had with your friends.
You should say:
- when and where you had the meal
- who you were with
- what food you ate
2026-08-17: Part 3
- Do people in your country prefer to eat at home or in restaurants?
- What would you say the benefits and drawbacks of eating in a restaurant are?
- What do people usually cook for special festivals in your country?
- With more and more people having their meals delivered, will people still cook at home?
- What do you think about the impact of technology on the food industry?
- Is technology beneficial in agriculture? Why?
Recent Tests:
2026-07-16
2026-06-10
2026-05-03
2026-03-25
2026-02-03
Vocab: Meal 2026-08-17: Part 2
Describe a place you would like to visit in your free time.
You should say:
- where it is
- what you will do there
- how long you will stay there
- and explain why you would like to visit it.
2026-08-17: Part 3
- Why do people enjoy visiting new places?
- Do young people and old people like visiting the same kinds of places?
- What are the benefits of traveling with family?
- Do you think tourism will become more popular in the future?
2026-08-17: Part 2
Describe a website or app you have used to buy or sell second-hand or recycled items
You should say:
- what the website or app is
- what kind of items it offers
- how you used it
- and explain why you found it useful
2026-08-17: Part 3
- Do you think it is a good idea for children to wear second-hand clothes? Why or why not?
- What do people usually do with unwanted clothes or household items where you live?
- How can recycling and reusing items help reduce waste?
- What more can governments and individuals do to better manage waste?
Recent Tests:
2026-06-22
2026-05-26
2026-05-07
2026-04-14
2026-03-03
Vocab: Website