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2026 IELTS Speaking Questions And Answer

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.

Our main job is to merge duplicate questions and revise obvious errors before showing them. Please don't assume they're real IELTS speaking questions. They are to help candidates with mock speaking test scenarios and prepare answers.

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
2026-04-24: Part 1
  1. What do you do, work or study?
  2. What work do you do?
  3. Why do you like working for your company?
  4. Is your company good to its employees?
  5. Who helps you the most? And How?
  6. Do you want to change jobs?
Recent Tests:
2026-04-02
2026-03-10
2026-02-23
2026-02-09
2026-01-23
Vocab: Work Sample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 1
  1. Do people in your country often send flowers to others?
  2. Do you know anyone who loves flowers?
  3. Are there many flowers where you live?
  4. What kind of flowers do you know?
  5. Are there any flowers that have special meaning in your country?
  6. Have you planted any flowers?
  7. Have you sent flowers to others?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-04
2026-02-03
2026-01-06
2025-07-31
Vocab: Flowers Sample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 1
  1. Do you have an experience in which you performed well?
  2. Do you have an experience where your teacher thought you did a good job?
  3. Do you often tell your friends when they do something well?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-10
2026-02-11
2026-01-19
2026-01-05
2025-12-12
Vocab: Doing Something Well Sample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 1
  1. Do you often chat with friends?
  2. Do you prefer to chat online or face-to-face?
  3. Do you prefer group chats or individual chats?
  4. What will you do if you disagree with others?
Recent Tests:
2026-02-26
2026-01-25
2026-01-12
2026-01-06
2025-12-18
Vocab: Chatting Sample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 2
Describe a program or app on your computer or phone

You should say:
  • What it is
  • When/how you use it
  • Where you found it
  • And explain how you feel about it
Recent Tests:
2026-03-16
2026-02-20
2026-01-21
2026-01-13
2026-01-05
Vocab: App Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 3
  1. What are the differences between old and young people when using apps?
  2. Why do some people not like using apps?
  3. What apps are popular in your country? Why?
  4. Should parents limit their children's use of computer programs and computer games? Why and how?
  5. Do you think young people are increasingly reliant on these programs?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-16
2026-02-20
2026-01-21
2026-01-13
2026-01-05
Vocab: App
2026-04-24: Part 2
Describe a friend of yours who is good at music/singing.

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:
2026-02-26
2026-01-21
2026-01-12
2026-01-05
2025-11-07
Vocab: Music Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 3
  1. Do you think musical talent is a natural gift or something people can develop?
  2. Why do people admire friends who are good at music?
  3. Do you think schools should encourage students to learn music?
Recent Tests:
2026-02-26
2026-01-21
2026-01-12
2026-01-05
2025-11-07
Vocab: Music
2026-04-24: Part 2
Describe something important that has been kept in your family for a long time

You should say:
  • What it is
  • When your family had it
  • How your family got it
  • And explain why it is important to your family
Recent Tests:
2026-03-10
2026-02-06
2026-01-16
2026-01-07
Vocab: Importance Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 3
  1. What things do families keep for a long time?
  2. What's the difference between things valued by people in the past and today?
  3. In your culture, what sorts of things do people often pass down from generation to generation?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-10
2026-02-06
2026-01-16
2026-01-07
Vocab: Importance
2026-04-24: Part 2
Describe a story (e.g. a fairy tale, etc.) you have read recently

You should say:
  • What it is about
  • When you read it
  • Whether you liked it
  • And explain what you have learned from it
Recent Tests:
2026-03-12
2026-02-13
2026-01-28
2026-01-15
2026-01-05
Vocab: Story Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 3
  1. Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime?
  2. Is a good storyline important for a movie?
  3. Do you think films with many celebrities are more likely to be popular?
  4. What films are popular in India right now?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-12
2026-02-13
2026-01-28
2026-01-15
2026-01-05
Vocab: Story
2026-04-24: Part 2
Describe a wild animal that you would like to learn more about.

You should say:
  • what it is
  • when you saw it
  • where you saw it
  • and explain why you want to know more about it.
Recent Tests:
2026-02-26
2026-01-25
2026-01-06
2025-11-25
2025-10-29
Vocab: Wild Animal Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-24: Part 3
  1. Why are some people more willing to protect wild animals than others?
  2. Do you think it's important to take children to the zoo to see animals?
Recent Tests:
2026-02-26
2026-01-25
2026-01-06
2025-11-25
2025-10-29
Vocab: Wild Animal
2026-04-20: Part 1
  1. Where are you living now?
  2. How long have you lived there?
  3. What do you like most about the place where you live?
  4. Do you think your city has undergone significant changes in recent years?
  5. Do people of different age groups live in your area?
  6. How's your neighborhood?
  7. Are you friends with your neighbors?
  8. What areas in your neighborhood could use improvement?
  9. Do you know any famous people in your local area?
  10. Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-30
2026-03-04
2026-02-18
2026-02-03
2026-01-21
Vocab: Living Sample Answers
2026-04-20: Part 1
  1. Do you keep plants at home?
  2. What plant did you grow when you were young?
  3. Do you know anything about growing a plant?
  4. Do Chinese people send plants as gifts?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-03
2026-01-30
2026-01-15
2025-12-18
2025-11-13
Vocab: Plants Sample Answers
2026-04-20: Part 1
  1. What gift have you received recently?
  2. Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?
  3. Have you ever received a great gift?
  4. What do you consider when choosing a gift?
  5. Do you think you are good at choosing gifts?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-10
2026-02-06
2026-01-16
2026-01-06
2024-04-26
Vocab: Gift Sample Answers
2026-04-20: Part 1
  1. What kind of food do you like?
  2. What is your favorite food?
  3. Do you like eating out or cooking at home?
  4. Is there any food you dislike?
  5. Do you think your eating habits are healthy?
Recent Tests:
2026-02-26
2026-01-28
2026-01-15
2026-01-06
2026-01-05
Vocab: Food Sample Answers
2026-04-20: Part 2
Describe a famous athlete you admire.

You should say:
  • who he/she is
  • what you know about him/he
  • what he/she has achieved
  • and explain why you admire him/her.
Recent Tests:
2026-02-23
2026-02-16
2026-01-16
2024-04-30
Vocab: Athlete Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-20: Part 3
  1. What kinds of exercises do people like to do in your country?
  2. What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
  3. Do you think academic classes should replace PE classes?
  4. How can people know whether a child has a talent for sports?
Recent Tests:
2026-02-23
2026-01-16
2024-04-30
Vocab: Athlete
2026-04-20: Part 2
Describe one of your friends who learned a skill from someone (not a teacher)

You should say:
  • Who he/she is
  • What skill he/she learned
  • How he/she learned
  • And explain whether it would be easier to learn from a teacher
Recent Tests:
2026-02-23
2026-01-12
2026-01-06
Vocab: Skill Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-20: Part 3
  1. Is it necessary to keep learning after graduating from school?
  2. Should teachers make learning in their classes fun?
  3. Do you think there are too many subjects for students to learn?
  4. Is it better to focus on a few subjects or to learn many subjects?
  5. Do you think enterprises should provide employee training?
  6. Do you think it is good for older adults to continue learning?
Recent Tests:
2026-02-23
2026-01-12
2026-01-06
Vocab: Skill
2026-04-20: Part 2
Describe an occasion when most people were smiling.

You should say:
  • what occasion it was
  • where it was
  • who were you with
  • and explain why people were smiling.
Recent Tests:
2026-03-04
2026-02-18
2026-01-23
2026-01-12
2026-01-05
Vocab: Smile Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-20: Part 3
  1. Why do people smile?
  2. Do you think people who smile more are more friendly?
  3. What's the difference between a fake smile and a genuine smile?
  4. Why do people smile when they take photos?
  5. Who smiles more, men or women?
  6. Do you think people should control their moods?
  7. Do you think people who smile more are more friendly?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-04
2026-02-18
2026-01-23
2026-01-12
2026-01-05
Vocab: Smile
2026-04-14: Part 1
  1. Where is your hometown?
  2. What do you like about your hometown?
  3. Is it a good place for young people?
  4. How long have you been living there?
  5. Do you like living there?
  6. Is there anything you dislike about it?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-25
2026-03-06
2026-02-20
2026-02-06
2026-01-25
Vocab: Hometown Sample Answers
2026-04-14: Part 1
  1. Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
  2. When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
  3. How do you improve your typing?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-10
2026-02-26
2026-02-06
2026-01-23
2026-01-12
Vocab: Typing Sample Answers
2026-04-14: 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.
Recent Tests:
2026-02-23
2026-01-23
2025-12-23
2025-11-20
2025-10-24
Vocab: Power Off Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-14: Part 3
  1. How dependent are people today on electricity?
  2. What would life be like without electricity?
  3. Do you think governments should invest more in renewable energy?
Recent Tests:
2026-02-23
2026-01-23
2025-12-23
2025-11-20
2025-10-24
Vocab: Power Off
2026-04-14: 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
Recent Tests:
2026-03-03
2026-02-06
2026-01-23
2026-01-15
2026-01-05
Vocab: Website Vocab: App Timing PracticeSample Answers
2026-04-14: Part 3
  1. Do you think it is a good idea for children to wear second-hand clothes? Why or why not?
  2. What do people usually do with unwanted clothes or household items where you live?
  3. How can recycling and reusing items help reduce waste?
  4. What more can governments and individuals do to better manage waste?
Recent Tests:
2026-03-03
2026-02-06
2026-01-23
2026-01-15
2026-01-05
Vocab: Website
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