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IELTS Speaking Questions & Answers
Describe A Wild Animal That You Would Like To Learn More About IELTS Speaking Part 1: Growing Vegetables Describe A Friend Of Yours Who Is Good At Music Or Singing IELTS Speaking Part 1: Saying Thank You Describe A Trip You Would Like To Take Again IELTS Speaking Part 1: Spending Time Describe A Person You Know Who Runs A Family Business
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IELTS Speaking Questions 2025 And Answer Hints
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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 30 Questions
2025-11-25: 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?
2025-11-25: Part 1
- How frequently do you buy shoes?
- Where do you usually buy shoes?
- What is your favorite type of shoes?
- Why do some people have too many shoes?
- Have you ever bought shoes online?
- Do you like wearing comfortable shoes or good-looking ones?
- Are people willing to buy expensive shoes?
- When was the last time you purchased new shoes?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-24
2025-09-19
2025-09-02
2022-04-06
Sample Answers2025-09-19
2025-09-02
2022-04-06
2025-11-25: 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?
2025-11-25: Part 1
- Do you like making a list when you go shopping?
- Do you like making lists when you're working or studying?
- Why do some people hate making lists?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-21
2025-08-27
2025-07-08
2025-05-20
2021-04-26
Sample Answers2025-08-27
2025-07-08
2025-05-20
2021-04-26
2025-11-25: Part 2
Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted.
You should say:
You should say:
- When it happened
- Who gave it to you
- What it was
- And explain why you wanted it so much
Recent Tests:
2025-10-21
2025-08-14
2025-07-03
2025-05-22
2023-08-11
Vocabulary: Gift Timing PracticeSample Answers2025-08-14
2025-07-03
2025-05-22
2023-08-11
2025-11-25: Part 3
- How should bosses reward employees?
- What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
- Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
- Do you think shopping is good for a country's economy?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-21
2025-08-14
2025-07-03
2025-05-22
2023-08-11
Vocabulary: Gift 2025-08-14
2025-07-03
2025-05-22
2023-08-11
2025-11-25: 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
2025-11-25: 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:
2025-10-24
2025-10-02
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-10-02
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-11-25: 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.
2025-11-25: 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:
2025-10-29
2025-10-02
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2025-10-02
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2025-11-20: 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?
2025-11-20: 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:
2025-10-21
2025-09-19
2025-09-09
2025-09-03
Sample Answers2025-09-19
2025-09-09
2025-09-03
2025-11-20: 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:
2025-10-29
2025-09-23
2025-09-09
2025-03-13
2025-01-16
Sample Answers2025-09-23
2025-09-09
2025-03-13
2025-01-16
2025-11-20: Part 1
- Is the city where you live crowded?
- Is there a crowded place near where you live?
- Do you like crowded places?
- Do most people like crowded places?
- When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2024-08-02
Sample Answers2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2024-08-02
2025-11-20: 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.
2025-11-20: 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?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-24
2025-10-08
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-10-08
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-11-20: 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:
2025-10-02
2025-08-27
2025-07-18
2025-05-13
2019-05-28
Vocabulary: Environment Timing PracticeSample Answers2025-08-27
2025-07-18
2025-05-13
2019-05-28
2025-11-20: 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:
2025-10-02
2025-08-27
2025-07-18
2025-05-13
2019-05-28
Vocabulary: Environment 2025-08-27
2025-07-18
2025-05-13
2019-05-28
2025-11-20: 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.
2025-11-20: 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:
2025-10-21
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2021-12-10
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2021-12-10
2025-11-13: 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?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-21
2025-09-19
2025-09-02
2025-08-19
2025-08-14
Sample Answers2025-09-19
2025-09-02
2025-08-19
2025-08-14
2025-11-13: Part 1
- Do you keep plants at home?
- What plant did you grow when you were young?
- Do you know anything about growing a plant?
- Do Chinese people send plants as gifts?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-21
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2019-12-22 (Australia)
Sample Answers2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2019-12-22 (Australia)
2025-11-13: 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.
2025-11-13: 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:
2025-10-21
2025-09-19
2025-09-09
2020-10-29
2025-09-19
2025-09-09
2020-10-29
2025-11-13: 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.
2025-11-13: 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:
2025-10-14
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-11-13: Part 2
Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the Internet.
You should say:
You should say:
- wWhat it was
- Where you read it
- Why you read it
- And how you felt about it
2025-11-13: Part 3
- Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?
- How can you tell whether a website is reliable?
- What activities can the school organize to keep children fit?
- What can governments do to improve people's health?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-08-19
2025-06-03
2025-05-13
2020-07-12
2025-08-19
2025-06-03
2025-05-13
2020-07-12
2025-11-13: 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.
2025-11-13: 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:
2025-10-14
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
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