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Latest IELTS questions from Canada – November 2025 (General Training)

A big shout out to J.S. for kindly sharing the Writing questions he remembered from his latest IELTS exam in Canada:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently enrolled in a training course and would like to tell your friend about it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

– explain what the course is about
– give details about when and where it will take place
– describe why you decided to take this course.

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people nowadays take photos of their daily experiences and share them on social media. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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

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Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Oman – November 2025

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Our sincere appreciation goes to A.N. for sharing the Speaking questions he remembered from his recent IELTS test in Oman.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you often stay up late at night?
– What are some reasons you stay up late?
– How do you usually feel the next day if you go to bed late?
– Do you think staying up late affects your productivity?
– Do you prefer working or studying at night or in the morning?
– Did you also stay up late when you were younger?
– What activities usually keep you awake at night?
– How important do you think sleep is for your daily routine?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an object that you found beautiful. You should say:

– what the object was
– where and when you saw it
– what it looked like

and explain why you found it beautiful.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do people create beautiful things?
– What makes something beautiful to one person but not to another?
– Do you think people appreciate beauty more now than in the past?
– How does culture influence what people consider beautiful?
– Do you think people care too much about appearance and beauty today?
– Is creating beautiful things more important than creating useful things?

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New IELTS questions from Saudi Arabia and Lebanon – November 2025 (Academic Module)

Our kind students took their IELTS exams in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon and remembered the following writing tasks:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The maps below show the layout of a public library five years ago and the layout as it is now.

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

* Note: these aren’t the original maps given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays, people tend to throw away old items and buy new ones instead.

Why do people behave in this way? What problems does this cause for individuals and society?

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New IELTS questions from Germany – November 2025 (Academic Module)

Our appreciation goes to M.T. for sharing the writing tasks from her recent IELTS exam in Germany:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The charts below show how often people of different age groups in Australia watched videos online.

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

* Note: these are not the original charts given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Although scientists have been warning us about climate change for decades and advising that we should reduce our energy consumption, many people still do not change their lifestyle or habits.

Why do you think this is the case? What can be done to encourage people to make changes?

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Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Taiwan – November 2025

Our sincerest thanks to Y.S. for sharing the Speaking questions she recalled from her very recent IELTS exam in Taiwan:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where is your hometown?
– What do you like most about your hometown?
– Has your hometown changed much in recent years?
– Would you like to live there in the future?
– Do people in your hometown often wear jewellery?
– Do you like wearing jewellery?
– What kind of jewellery do you usually wear?
– Do you think jewellery is a good gift for others?
– Have you ever bought jewellery for someone else?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a meal you tried for the first time. You should say:

– what the meal was
– when and where you had it
– who you were with

and explain how you felt when you tried it for the first time.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How have people’s eating habits changed over time?
– Why do some people enjoy cooking while others do not?
– Do you think it’s important for children to learn how to cook?
– How does technology affect the way people prepare meals today?
– What role do traditional dishes play in your country’s culture?
– Do you think people will cook at home less in the future?

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New IELTS Speaking questions from the UK – November 2025

We truly appreciate R.A. for sharing the Speaking questions he recalled from his most recent IELTS exam in the UK:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where is your hometown?
– What do you like most about your hometown?
– Has your hometown changed much over the years?
– Would you like to live there in the future?
– Do you like flowers?
– Do you grow any flowers at home?
– On what occasions do people give flowers in your country?
– What kind of food do you like to eat?
– Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?
– What is a traditional dish in your country?
– Do you enjoy trying food from other countries?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you saw a child misbehaving in public. You should say:

– when and where it happened
– what the child was doing
– how others reacted

and explain how you felt about the situation.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How should parents teach children good behaviour?
– What role does discipline play in raising children?
– Do you think children today behave differently from those in the past?
– Should teachers be responsible for teaching good manners at school?
– What influence do modern lifestyles have on parenting?
– Do you think children learn more from parents’ behaviour or from what they are told?

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New IELTS Speaking questions from the UK – October 2025

We truly appreciate R.A. for sharing the Speaking questions he recalled from his most recent IELTS exam in the UK:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where is your hometown?
– What do you like most about your hometown?
– Has your hometown changed much over the years?
– Would you like to live there in the future?
– Do you like flowers?
– Do you grow any flowers at home?
– On what occasions do people give flowers in your country?
– What kind of food do you like to eat?
– Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?
– What is a traditional dish in your country?
– Do you enjoy trying food from other countries?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you saw a child misbehaving in public. You should say:

– when and where it happened
– what the child was doing
– how others reacted

and explain how you felt about the situation.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How should parents teach children good behaviour?
– What role does discipline play in raising children?
– Do you think children today behave differently from those in the past?
– Should teachers be responsible for teaching good manners at school?
– What influence do modern lifestyles have on parenting?
– Do you think children learn more from parents’ behaviour or from what they are told?

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Latest IELTS questions from the USA – November 2025 (General Training)

We’re grateful to J.N. for kindly providing the Writing questions he remembered from his latest IELTS exam in the USA:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

One of the machines at your company has stopped working properly. Your manager has asked you to contact a local engineer to get it repaired as soon as possible.

Write a letter to the engineer. In your letter:

– describe the problem with the machine
– explain why it is urgent to have it fixed
– suggest a suitable time for the engineer to visit your workplace.

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that learning about the history and culture of a country is essential when moving there, while others think it is not necessary.

Discuss both these 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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Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Dubai, UAE – November 2025

Our appreciation goes to R.N. for sharing the Speaking questions he recalled from his recent IELTS test in Dubai, UAE:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you enjoy growing plants?
– Have you ever grown any plants at home?
– Where did you learn how to grow plants?
– Do you think it’s easy to take care of plants?
– Where do children in your country usually learn about wildlife?
– Why do you think children are interested in animals and nature?
– Did you learn about animals when you were a child?
– Do you think people nowadays spend enough time in nature?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a wild animal you would like to learn more about. You should say:

– what animal it is
– where it lives
– what you know about it so far

and explain why you would like to learn more about this animal.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why is it important to protect animals and their natural habitats?
– What challenges do people face when trying to protect wildlife?
– Why do you think some animals, like tigers or elephants, receive more attention than others?
– Should we focus on protecting all species equally?
– How can governments and individuals help protect endangered animals?
– Do you think zoos play a positive or negative role in protecting animals?

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New IELTS questions from Canada – November 2025 (Academic Module)

Many thanks to M.R. for sharing the writing tasks from a recent IELTS exam in Canada:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The charts below show how often people of different age groups in Australia watched videos online.

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

* Note: these are not the original charts given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The use of mobile phones and computers for communication has affected our reading and writing skills.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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