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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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
2026-09-22: 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?
2026-09-22: Part 1
- How do you usually deal with your household garbage?
- Do you sort your garbage before throwing it away?
- What do you do when you see garbage on the street?
- Did you learn about recycling when you were a child?
2026-09-22: Part 1
- When did you start to use social media?
- Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
- What do people do on social media?
2026-09-22: Part 1
- Are you a punctual person?
- Do you think being on time is important?
- How do you feel when others are late?
- How do you remind yourself to be on time?
- Why are some people consistently late?
2026-09-22: Part 1
- Are you a polite person?
- Do you think people should be polite?
- Who taught you to be polite?
- Have people become less or more polite over time?
2026-09-22: Part 2
Describe a happy person you know.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What traits or qualities this person has
- Why you think this person is so happy
- And explain how you feel about this person
2026-09-22: Part 3
- Do you talk about this person often?
- What do you think makes a person truly happy in life?
- Do you think money is necessary to be happy?
- Is happiness more important than success in a career?
- How can a person's mood affect the people around them?
2026-09-22: Part 2
Describe a person you know who is interested in history.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- What kind of history this person is interested in
- And explain why this person likes history
2026-09-22: Part 3
- Should children start learning history from a young age?
- At what age should children start learning history?
- Who can teach children about history before they go to school?
- Do you think it is important to learn how people lived in the past?
- Should people learn ancient history before learning modern history?
2026-09-22: 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.
2026-09-22: 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?
2026-09-22: Part 2
Describe a time when you worked in a group.
You should say:
- What you did
- Who you worked with
- What problems you faced
- And explain why you worked in the group
2026-09-22: Part 3
- Why do some people prefer to work by themselves?
- What should a leader do to make team members want to follow him or her?
- Should students learn to do group work?
- What group tasks are there in schools?
2026-09-15: 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 studying in the morning or afternoon?
- 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?
2026-09-15: Part 1
- Do you often talk to older people?
- Who do you usually talk to among older people?
- What do you usually talk about with older people?
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Sample Answers2026-09-15: Part 1
- Do you wear a watch?
- Have you ever gotten a watch as a gift?
- Why do some people wear expensive watches?
- Do you think a watch is essential? Why?
2026-09-15: 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?
2026-09-15: Part 1
- Do you ever write paper letters?
- Did you receive any handwritten letters when you were a child?
- Do you prefer handwritten letters, instant messaging, or texting?
- Do you prefer writing letters or sending emails?
- Do you think paper letters will completely disappear in the future?
2026-09-15: Part 2
Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time.
You should say:
- What the activity is
- When you usually do it
- Why you think it is a waste of time
- And explain whether you will continue doing it in the future.
2026-09-15: Part 3
- What kinds of decisions do people have to make every day?
- Why do some people like to have a daily routine?
- What kinds of things make people feel pressured?
- Do you think being under stress can help people make decisions more quickly?
2026-09-15: Part 2
Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- When you met him or her
- Why you want to know more about him or her
- And explain how you feel about him or her.
2026-09-15: Part 3
- What can we do to leave a good impression on people we meet for the
- first time?
- What should we not talk about when meeting someone for the first time?
- How do people make friends in your country?
- On what occasions do people like to make friends?
- Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?
- What qualities make true friends?
2026-09-15: Part 2
Describe a person in your life who really likes taking photos.
You should say:
- Who he or she is
- When and where does he or she take photos
- Why you think he or she likes taking photos
- And explain how you feel about him or her
2026-09-15: Part 3
- What kinds of photos do people usually enjoy taking?
- Do you think it is acceptable to take photos anywhere?
- Some people don't mind including strangers in their photos. What's your view on this?
- Why do some people enjoy taking photos while others rarely do?
- Why do so many people choose to share their photos on social media?
Recent Tests:
2026-09-10
2026-09-01
2026-09-15: 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
2026-09-15: 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:
2026-09-07
2026-08-28
2026-06-30
2026-06-03
2026-05-12
Vocab: Plan 2026-09-11: Part 2
Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g., a doctor or a nurse)
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- What he/she does
- Why he/she chose this career
- Explain how you feel about him/her.
2026-09-11: Part 3
- Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?
- Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?
- Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?
- Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid skills?
Recent Tests:
2026-08-06
2026-06-16
2026-05-14
2026-05-08
2025-04-15
Vocab: Medical 2026-09-11: Part 2
Describe someone older than you whom you admire.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what he or she does
- what he or she is like
- and explain why you admire this person so much.
2026-09-11: Part 3
- What can young people learn from older generations?
- What can older people learn from younger people?
- Do you think there is a big generation gap between young and older adults nowadays?
- What role do older adults play in a traditional family?
- How has the status or role of older adults changed compared to the past?