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IELTS Speaking Questions & Answers
Describe A Special Dinner You Enjoyed IELTS Speaking Part 1: Going Out Describe A Trip You Would Like To Take Again Describe A Person You Know Who Runs A Family Business Describe An Incident Or Situation When Someone Apologized To You Describe A Good Friend Who Is Important To You Describe A Wild Animal That You Would Like To Learn More About
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IELTS Speaking Questions 2025 And Answer Hints
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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 30 Questions
2025-09-11: Part 1
- What do you do, work or study?
- What work do you do?
- Why do you like working for your company?
- Is your company good to its employees?
- Who helps you the most? And How?
- Do you want to change jobs?
2025-09-11: 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:
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-11: 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:
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-11: Part 1
- Have you borrowed books from others?
- Have you ever borrowed money from others?
- Do you like lending things to others?
- How do you feel when people fail to return items they borrow from you?
2025-09-11: 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:
2025-09-03
Sample Answers2025-09-11: Part 1
- Have you ever worked with old people?
- Are you comfortable working with people who are older than you?
- What are the advantages of working with older adults?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-11: Part 2
Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went out at your home.
You should say:
You should say:
- when it happened
- how long it lasted
- what you did during that time
- and explain how you felt about.
2025-09-11: 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?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-03
2025-09-11: Part 2
Describe a person you know who runs a family business.
You should say:
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you knew him/her
- what family business he/she does
- and explain why he/she runs the family business.
2025-09-11: Part 3
- Do you think family businesses are common in your country?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of running a family business?
- Do you think family businesses will still be important in the future?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-03
2025-09-11: Part 3
- Do you think everyone is born with a natural talent?
- How important is it for children to discover their talents at an early age?
- Should schools help students find and improve their natural talents?
- Do parents play a bigger role than teachers in developing a child’s talent?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-03
2021-12-10
2021-12-10
2025-09-11: Part 2
Describe a natural talent (sport, music, etc.) you want to improve.
You should say:
You should say:
- what is it
- when you discovered it
- how you want to improve it
- and explain how you feel about it.
2025-09-11: 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
2025-09-11: 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:
2025-09-03
2025-09-11: Part 2
Describe a trip you would like to take again.
You should say:
You should say:
- where you will go again
- when you think it will be again
- what preparation you need for that trip
- and explain why you would like to take again.
2025-09-11: Part 3
- Do you think people enjoy returning to the same places, or do they prefer exploring new destinations?
- How has tourism changed compared to the past in your country?
- Do you think traveling frequently makes people wiser? Why or why not?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-03
2025-09-09: 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?
2025-09-09: 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:
2025-03-13
2025-01-16
Sample Answers2025-01-16
2025-09-09: 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:
2021-08-12
Sample Answers2025-09-09: Part 1
- Do you like growing vegetables?
- Should schools teach students how to grow vegetables?
- Do many people grow vegetables in your city?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-03
Sample Answers2025-09-09: Part 3
- Do you think people in your country apologize often?
- Why do some people find it hard to apologize?
- Do you think children should be taught to apologize from a young age?
Recent Tests:
2020-06-24
2025-09-09: Part 2
Describe an incident/situation when someone apologized to you.
You should say:
You should say:
- what happened
- who apologized to you
- how you reacted
- and explain how you felt after the incident.
2025-09-09: 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.
2025-09-09: 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:
2020-10-29
2025-09-09: 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
2025-09-09: 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:
2025-09-02
2025-09-03: 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.
2025-09-03: 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?
2025-09-03: Part 2
Describe a time when it was important to tell your friend the truth.
You should say:
You should say:
- who your friend is
- what the truth was
- what your friends' reaction was
- and explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth.
2025-09-03: Part 3
- Do you think we should always tell the truth?
- Should I tell the truth even if it hurts someone?
- In what kind of situations should people not tell the truth?
- How do you know when others are telling lies?
- Do you think there are times when it's suitable to tell a smaller lie, a lie with good intentions(or a white lie)?
Recent Tests:
2021-08-30
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