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
2026-04-02: 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?
2026-04-02: Part 1
- Do you often remember your dreams?
- What was your dream when you were a child?
- Are you interested in others' dreams?
- Do you want to realize your dreams?
- Do you consider yourself ambitious?
2026-04-02: 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?
2026-04-02: 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?
2026-04-02: Part 2
Describe a famous person you would like to meet.
You should say:
- who he/she is
- how you knew him/her
- how/where you would like to meet him/her
- and explain why you would like to meet him/her
2026-04-02: Part 3
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous child?
- What can today's children do to become famous?
- What can children do with their fame?
- Do people become famous because of their talent?
2026-04-02: Part 2
Describe a foreign country you would like to stay or work in for a short period of time
You should say:
- Which country is
- Where you got to know this country
- What you will do there
- And explain why you will stay or work there just for a short period of time
2026-04-02: Part 3
- What kind of job is easy to get in a foreign country?
- What are the benefits of working abroad?
- Why do some people not want to work overseas?
- Do Indian parents encourage their children to work abroad?
- Should young people work abroad?
2026-04-02: Part 2
Describe a time when it was important to tell your friend the truth.
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.
2026-04-02: 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:
2026-03-10
2026-01-23
2026-01-16
2026-01-07
2025-12-03
Vocab: Truth 2026-03-30: 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?
2026-03-30: Part 1
- Are you currently enjoying your stage of life?
- During which stage of your life were you the happiest?
- What are your plans for the next stage of your life?
- Which stage of your life do you consider the most important?
2026-03-30: Part 1
- Can you fix things?
- What kinds of things can you fix?
- Have you ever asked people to teach you to fix things?
- Do you think fixing things is a necessary skill?
2026-03-30: 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?
2026-03-30: 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
2026-03-30: 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:
2026-03-03
2026-02-11
2026-01-25
2026-01-13
2026-01-05
Vocab: Drawing 2026-03-30: Part 2
Describe an occasion when you lost your way.
You should say:
- where you were
- what happened
- how you felt about it
- and explain how you found your way.
2026-03-30: 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:
2026-02-03
2026-01-06
2025-11-07
2025-10-08
2025-09-19
Vocab: Lost 2026-03-30: Part 2
Describe your perfect job.
You should say:
- What it is
- How you knew it
- What it is like
- And explain why you think it is perfect.
2026-03-30: Part 3
- What jobs do children want to do when they grow up?
- What should people consider when choosing jobs?
- Is salary the main reason people choose a certain job?
2026-03-25: 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?
2026-03-25: 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?
2026-03-25: Part 2
Describe a person you know who runs a family business.
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.
2026-03-25: 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:
2026-02-13
2026-01-16
2025-12-12
2025-11-13
2025-10-14
Vocab: Business 2026-03-25: 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
2026-03-25: 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?
- More and more people are having their meals delivered, so would people cook at home?
- What do you think about the impact of technology on the food industry?
- Is technology beneficial in agriculture? Why?
2026-03-25: Part 2
Describe a shopping mall
You should say:
- What its name is
- Where it is
- How often you visit it
- And what you usually buy at the mall
2026-03-25: Part 3
- How have people's shopping habits in your country changed over time?
- What type of shopping centres are popular these days?
- Some large shopping malls are replacing traditional markets. Is this a good trend?
- Why do people buy things they don't need?
- What type of shopping establishment do young people in your country prefer, large markets or small traditional markets?
2026-03-16: Part 2
Describe a piece of technology (not a phone) that you would like to own
You should say:
- What it is
- How much it costs
- What you will use it for
- And explain why you would like to own it
2026-03-16: Part 3
- What are the differences between the technology of the past and that of today?
- How has modern technology changed the way people work or study in your country?
- Do you think people rely too much on technology these days? Why or why not?
- What kinds of technology are most popular among young people compared to older generations?
- In your opinion, should schools spend more money on technology or on teachers? Why?