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Recent IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – March 2025

Thanks to our very thoughtful student, here are the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam in Canada:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can you tell me about your hometown?
– What is your hometown famous for?
– How do you usually start your mornings?
– What time do you usually go to bed?
– Do you follow a strict sleep schedule? Why or why not?
– How do you usually spend your weekends?
– Has your weekend routine changed over the years?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe someone you follow on social media. You should say:

– who the person is
– what kind of content they post
– why you started following them

and explain why you find them interesting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What social media platforms are most popular in your country?
– How has the way people get information changed over the years?
– Do you think technology has spread quickly in your country? Why or why not?
– How has social media influenced people’s lives?
– Do you think traditional media like newspapers and radio will become obsolete? Why?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of getting news from social media?

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New IELTS questions from Canada – March 2025 (General Training)

Our kind subscriber MH has taken the IELTS test in Canada and remembered the following writing questions:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently won a competition organised by a newspaper, but you have not yet received your prize. Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter:

– Describe the competition you participated in.
– Explain what prize you were expecting to receive.
– Request the newspaper to take action regarding the issue.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people prefer to spend their free time with friends of the same age group, while others enjoy socialising with people of all ages.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Recent IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – February 2025

Shared by a very kind and supportive student, here are the Speaking questions from her recent IELTS exam in Canada:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– How should I address you?
– Where are you living right now?
– Do you think your city is a good place for young people? Why or why not?
– What improvements or changes would you like to see in your city?
– Do you spend time with teenagers? Why or why not?
– How often do you interact with teenagers?
– Why do you think people are interested in knowing what teenagers are doing?
– What are some popular places for teenagers to go out in your city?
– Why do people prefer to go out on their days off?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when a friend surprised you. You should say

– when it happened
– where it took place
– what the surprise was

and explain what you did afterwards.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Where do people often meet others by surprise?
– Is it good to meet people unexpectedly? Why or why not?
– Do people meet more or less often with friends nowadays?
– Is it better to plan a meeting with friends than to meet unexpectedly? Why?
– Where do people usually prefer to go when they meet up?
– How do you feel when someone surprises you with a visit at home?

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Latest IELTS questions from Dubai, UAE – February 2025 (Academic Module)

Our thoughtful subscribers from the UAE and Oman got these writing tasks in their recent IELTS exams. The writing tasks were the same in the two countries:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The diagrams below show the layout of a preschool classroom in 2010 and now.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this is not the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that an efficient public transport system is the most important factor in the development of a modern city. Others argue that other services should take priority.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

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IELTS Speaking questions from the UAE – February 2025

Our lovely student W has just taken IELTS in Dubai, UAE and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where are you from?
– Do you like the place where you live? Why?
– Would you recommend it to other people?
– Do you like meeting new people?
– When was the last time you met someone new?
– Did you work in a group when you were a child?
– Did you enjoy working in a group as a child?
– What did you learn from working in a group?
– Do you prefer working in a team or working individually now?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a cultural place you would like to visit, such as a museum. You should say:

– what the place is
– where it is located
– why you want to visit it

and explain how this place is related to culture.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How can people learn about culture through places like museums and cultural sites?
– Do you think it’s a good idea to let people visit museums for free? Why or why not?
– What are some ways to encourage people to learn about their culture?
– Should schools teach students about culture?
– What effect does culture have on our daily lives?
– In what ways can culture affect our future?

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Latest IELTS questions from the UK – February 2025 (Academic Module)

Thanks to our kind student PH, here are the writing questions from her recent Academic IELTS exam in the UK:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The charts below illustrate the percentage of time that male and female students spend on five different types of websites.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this is not the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some believe that individuals living in the 21st century generally have a better quality of life compared to people from previous centuries.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

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New IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – February 2025

Our subscriber AP has just taken the IELTS test in Canada and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– How should I address you?
– Do you work or study?
– What motivates you in your work or studies?
– How do you stay organised in your daily tasks?
– Do you like taking photos? Why or why not?
– Do you own a camera or do you use your phone for taking pictures?
– Have you ever considered becoming a professional photographer?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a famous city you would like to visit. You should say:

– what city it is
– where it is located
– why this city is well known

and explain why you would like to visit this city.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do people like visiting famous cities?
– What are some advantages and disadvantages of living in a famous city?
– How does tourism impact well-known cities?
– Do you think cities should preserve their historical areas? Why or why not?
– How has modern technology changed the way people explore new cities?
– What can governments do to make cities more tourist-friendly?

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New IELTS questions from Canada – February 2025 (General Training)

Our subscriber AP recently took the IELTS test in Canada and remembered the following writing questions:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are attending part-time classes at a school but will be absent for a few days. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter:

– Explain why you are taking part-time classes.
– Describe the reason for your absence.
– Explain how you plan to keep up with the missed lessons.

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that senior managers should be warm and friendly toward their employees. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Recent IELTS Speaking questions from Taiwan – February 2025

When YL took the IELTS test in Taiwan earlier this week, he was asked the following questions in his speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where do you currently live?
– How long have you been living there?
– What do you like most about your home?
– Is there anything you would like to change about where you live?
– Do you enjoy reading stories? Why or why not?
– What kind of stories do you like to read?
– Do you prefer reading stories in books or online?
– Have you ever written a story yourself?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a special occasion that you celebrated. You should say:

– what the occasion was
– when and where it took place
– who was there

and explain why this occasion was special for you.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How do people in your country usually spend their leisure time?
– Do you think people have more or less free time now compared to the past? Why?
– What are the benefits of having hobbies and leisure activities?
– How has technology changed the way people spend their free time?
– Do you think leisure activities should always be productive? Why or why not?
– Should schools and workplaces encourage people to have more leisure time?

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Recent IELTS Speaking questions from the UK – February 2025

Our student MV took the IELTS test in the UK earlier this week and was asked the following questions in his speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you enjoy reading about history? Why or why not?
– What can people learn from studying history?
– Do you think history should be a compulsory subject in school?
– What kind of books or materials do you use to learn about history?
– What were your favorite pastime activities during childhood?
– Did you prefer indoor or outdoor activities as a child? Why?
– Have your hobbies changed since childhood? If so, how?
– Do you think children today have different hobbies compared to when you were young?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe your favorite TV show. You should say:

– what the show is
– who introduced it to you
– how you first discovered it

and explain why you enjoy watching this show.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How important is advertising in the movie and TV industry?
– How has advertising in the entertainment industry changed over the years?
– Do you think advertisements influence people’s choices when selecting a movie or TV show?
– Do children and older people prefer the same types of TV shows? Why or why not?
– How has the rise of streaming platforms changed the way people watch TV?
– Should advertisements be regulated more strictly when targeting children?

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