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IELTS Speaking Questions & Answers
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 IELTS Speaking Part 1: Stay Up Late
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IELTS Speaking Questions 2025 And Answer Hints
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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 30 Questions
2025-10-14: 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?
2025-10-14: Part 1
- Have you ever spoken with someone you don't know in a public place?
- Do you wear headphones in public places?
- Would you like to see more public places near where you live
Recent Tests:
2025-09-23
2025-09-17
2025-09-09
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-17
2025-09-09
2025-09-02
2025-10-14: 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:
2025-10-02
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-11
2025-09-02
2025-10-14: 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:
2025-09-23
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-11
2025-09-02
2025-10-14: 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:
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2024-08-02
Sample Answers2025-09-02
2024-08-02
2025-10-14: 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?
2025-10-14: 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.
2025-10-14: 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:
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-09-03
2025-10-14: 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
2025-10-14: 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:
2025-09-23
2025-09-19
2025-09-09
2025-09-02
2025-09-19
2025-09-09
2025-09-02
2025-10-14: Part 3
- At what age do you think children can make decisions by themselves?
- What decisions can children make by themselves?
- What decisions do you often discuss with your friend?
- How do you feel about seeking advice from friends?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-03
2025-08-14
2025-06-09
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2025-08-14
2025-06-09
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2025-10-14: Part 2
Describe an interesting decision that you and your friend made together.
You should say:
You should say:
- When and why you made the decision
- What the decision was about
- Why you made the decision together
- And explain why you think it was interesting.
2025-10-14: Part 2
Describe someone you know who loves growing plants (e.g., vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc.)
You should say:
You should say:
- who this person is
- what he/she grows
- where he/she grows them
- and explain why he/she enjoys growing plants.
2025-10-14: Part 3
- Are there many people growing their vegetables now?
- Do you think it's a good idea to let kids learn how to plant?
- What do you think of the job of a farmer?
- What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-03
2025-08-06
2025-06-09
2025-05-05
2023-04-11
2025-08-06
2025-06-09
2025-05-05
2023-04-11
2025-10-14: 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.
2025-10-14: 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:
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-09-03
2025-10-14: 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.
2025-10-14: 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:
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2021-08-30
2025-09-03
2021-08-30
2025-10-08: 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?
2025-10-08: Part 1
- Are you busier now than when you were a child?
- When was the last time you were busy?
- Do you prefer to be busy?
- Would you be busier in the future?
Recent Tests:
2025-08-06
2025-06-09
2025-05-19
2025-05-09
2025-05-05
Sample Answers2025-06-09
2025-05-19
2025-05-09
2025-05-05
2025-10-08: Part 1
- How often do you take a break?
- Why do you need to take a break?
- What do you usually do when you are resting?
- Do you take a nap when you rest?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2020-07-31
Sample Answers2025-09-03
2020-07-31
2025-10-08: 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:
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-02
2025-10-08: 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.
2025-10-08: 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:
2025-09-17
2025-09-09
2020-06-24
2025-09-09
2020-06-24
2025-10-08: 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.
2025-10-08: 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:
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-09-03
2025-10-08: 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
2025-10-08: Part 3
- Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?
- How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?
- What activities can the school organize to keep children fit?
- What can governments do to improve people's health?
Recent Tests:
2025-08-19
2025-06-03
2025-05-13
2025-05-05
2020-07-12
2025-06-03
2025-05-13
2025-05-05
2020-07-12
2025-10-08: Part 2
Describe an occasion when you lost your way.
You should say:
You should say:
- where you were
- what happened
- how you felt about it
- and explain how you found your way.
2025-10-08: 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:
2025-09-19
2025-09-02
2023-11-16
2025-09-02
2023-11-16
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