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New IELTS Speaking questions from Saudi Arabia – October 2025

A special thanks goes to O.H., who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and kindly provided the Speaking questions he remembered from his exam:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you live in a house or a flat?
– How long have you lived there?
– Do you live alone or with other people?
– What do you like most about your home?
– What changes would you like to make to your room?
– Is your neighbourhood a good place to live?
– Do you think the environment around your home affects your mood?
– Let’s talk about art. Do you enjoy drawing or painting?
– Did you study art at school?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a comedy movie you watched at the cinema with a friend. You should say:

– what the movie was
– who you watched it with
– what it was about

and explain why you found it funny.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do people enjoy watching comedy films?
– What makes something funny to one person but not to another?
– Why do some cartoons attract both children and adults?
– Do you think humour is important in daily life?
– How does social media influence people’s sense of humour?
– Do you think comedians and artists have an impact on young people today?

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New IELTS Speaking questions from India – October 2025

We’re grateful to A.R., who recently sat the IELTS exam in India, for sharing the Speaking questions he recalled from her test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

-Where were you born?
-Do you work or are you a student?
-Do you usually stay up late at night?
-What do you normally do when you stay up late?
-How do you feel the next morning if you go to bed late?
-Do you think staying up late affects your productivity?
-Do you make to-do lists to organise your day?
-Do you write lists before going shopping or doing household tasks?
-How do you feel when you manage to complete everything on your list?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a person who wears unusual or strange clothes. You should say:

– who the person is
– what kind of clothes they wear
– where and when you saw them

and explain how you felt when you saw them.

Part 3 (Discussion)

-Do you notice what other people wear?
-What types of clothes do people in your country usually prefer?
-What kind of clothes are suitable for work or formal occasions?
-How do clothing styles differ between younger and older generations?
-Do you think fashion influences people’s confidence?
-How has globalisation affected the way people dress in your country?

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New IELTS questions from Australia – October 2025 (Academic Module)

We deeply appreciate P.D. for kindly sharing the Writing tasks from a recent IELTS test held in Australia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The graph below shows the unemployment levels in Ireland and the number of people leaving the country between 1988 and 2008.

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

* Note: this isn’t the actual graph given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that educating children at home provides more benefits than sending them to school. Do the advantages of home-schooling outweigh the disadvantages?

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New IELTS Speaking questions from the USA – October 2025

Thanks to M.K., who recently took the IELTS test in the USA, today we’re sharing the Speaking questions she remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where do you live?
– What kind of place is it?
– Do you like living there?
– What age group do most people in your area belong to?
– How long have you lived there?
– What kind of music do you like listening to?
– Has your taste in music changed over the years?
– Is your taste in music similar to or different from that of your friends or family?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a piece of good news you heard from someone close to you. You should say:

– what the news was
– who told you about it
– how you felt when you heard it

and explain why this news was important to you.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think the news shared on social media is mostly positive or negative?
– How do news stories on social media affect people’s emotions and behaviour?
– Why do you think negative news spreads faster than positive news?
– Should people rely on social media as their main source of news?
– How can we identify whether news online is true or false?
– Do you think traditional news sources are more reliable than online ones?

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Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – October 2025

The following Speaking questions were remembered and shared by our wonderful student Y.M., who recently took the IELTS test in Canada:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you like to do things well?
– What kinds of things do you try to do perfectly?
– How do you feel when you do something successfully?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Which part of your home do you like the most?
– Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
– What do you usually do in your free time?
– Do you prefer spending your free time alone or with others?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you set a goal and achieved it. You should say:

– what the goal was
– when you set it
– what you did to achieve it

and explain how you felt when you achieved it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why is it important for people to set goals in life?
– What kinds of goals do people usually set for themselves?
– Why do some people achieve their goals more easily than others?
– How can failure help people become more successful?
– Do you think success means the same thing to everyone?
– How has the idea of success changed in today’s society?

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Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Oman – October 2025

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Our appreciation goes to K.F. for kindly sharing the Speaking questions from her recent IELTS test in Oman:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or are you a student?
– Why did you choose your current field of work or study?
– What do you enjoy most about it?
– Do you use any gadgets in your daily life?
– Which gadget do you use most often?
– How have gadgets changed the way people live?
– Are there any gadgets you find unnecessary?
– Do you think people rely too much on technology nowadays?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you saw something beautiful in the sky, such as a sunrise, sunset, fireworks display, or something else. You should say:

– what you saw
– when and where you saw it
– who you were with

and explain how you felt when you saw it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do people like to look at the sky?
– What natural phenomena in the sky do people find most fascinating?
– Do people in your country enjoy watching events like fireworks or meteor showers?
– How has technology helped us understand the sky better?
– Do you think light pollution affects how much people can enjoy the night sky?
– Should more effort be made to protect the natural view of the sky?

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New IELTS questions from the UK – October 2025 (Academic Module)

We are truly grateful to Z.F. for sharing the writing tasks from the most recent IELTS exam in the UK, below:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The tables below show the number of exchange students from a university in Europe going to a university in Australia, and the number of exchange students from a university in Australia going to universities in Europe, in the years 2007 and 2009.

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

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many countries, companies hire more men than women for certain positions. Some people believe that employers should be required to recruit equal numbers of men and women in every field.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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New IELTS Speaking questions from Australia – October 2025

The following Speaking questions were shared by our kind student L.P., who just took the IELTS test in Australia:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– How many languages can you speak?
– When did you start learning your first foreign language?
– Do you think it’s difficult to learn a new language?
– What language would you like to learn in the future?
– How do people in your country usually learn foreign languages?
– Does it often rain in your hometown?
– How do you usually feel when it rains?
– What do people in your hometown do on rainy days?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you heard or received incorrect information. You should say:

– when it happened
– what the incorrect information was
– how you found out it was wrong

and explain how you felt and what you did about it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do people need information in their daily lives?
– Why do some people find it hard to trust information they find online?
– Do you think people can easily tell whether information is true or false nowadays?
– What are some reliable sources of information in your country?
– How can schools help students learn to check the accuracy of information?
– Do you think misinformation can have serious effects on society?

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Latest IELTS questions from Saudi Arabia – October 2025 (Academic Module)

Our sincere thanks to Y.A. for contributing the writing tasks from the latest IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The line graph below shows the percentage of people using mobile and fixed-line phones in Africa between 1994 and 2004.

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

* Note: this isn’t the original graph given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. This has a negative impact on families, individuals, and society.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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New IELTS Speaking questions from Dubai, UAE – October 2025

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to F.S., a student in Dubai, UAE, for generously sharing the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS test.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– Do you live in a flat or a house?
– Is your place shared with anyone?
– What would you like to change about your current home?
– What do you usually do at home to relax?
– Do you think it’s better to live in the city or in the countryside?
– Have you ever moved to a new place?
– What is your favourite room in your home and why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a friend you dislike. You should say:

– who this person is
– how you became friends
– what things you dislike about them

and explain how this has affected your friendship.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do you think friendships are important?
– Is it important to have friends of different ages, such as older and younger friends?
– Can friends replace family in people’s lives?
– How do friendships change as people get older?
– Do you think social media has changed the way people make friends?
– What qualities make a friendship last for a long time?

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