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Latest IELTS questions from Australia – October 2025 (General Training)

We are grateful to our lovely student, T.F., for sharing the writing tasks from her recent IELTS exam in Australia.

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently read a book and noticed that it contains some incorrect information. Write a letter to the author of the book. In your letter:

– explain how you found out the information was wrong
– describe the incorrect information
– explain why it is important to correct the mistake

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many parts of the world, the proportion of older people is increasing. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages for society?

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

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New IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – October 2025

Big thanks to our student R.M. for passing along the Speaking questions from his latest IELTS exam in Canada, below:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Can you describe your home a little?
– What do you like about the place where you live now?
– Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
– Have you ever lost your phone before?
– How did you feel when it happened?
– Would you like to replace your phone with a new one soon?
– Do you think phones are too expensive these days?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you said “thank you” to someone. You should say:

– who the person was
– what you were thanking them for
– how you expressed your gratitude

and explain how you felt after saying “thank you”.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think people today express gratitude as much as they should?
– Is it important for society as a whole to encourage people to say “thank you”?
– How do people in your country usually show appreciation?
– Do you think saying “thank you” is becoming less common in modern life? Why?
– How can schools or families teach children to be more thankful?
– Do you think gratitude is expressed differently across cultures?
– In what ways does showing gratitude strengthen relationships in society?

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IELTS test in Kuwait – September 2025 (General Training)

A big thank you to W.H. for sharing the writing questions from his recent IELTS exam in Kuwait:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently had dinner at your friend’s house and would now like to invite him/her to your favourite restaurant to return the favour.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

– thank your friend for the dinner you had at his/her house
– explain why you would like to take him/her to your favourite restaurant
– say when you would like to go

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people who are born in rural areas move to big cities when they grow older. Do you think this is a positive or a 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 – September 2025

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We would like to thank our student A.H for sharing the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS test in Oman, below:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What type of colors do you like?
– Do you prefer bright colors or dark colors?
– What type of TV series do you usually watch?
– Do you like watching TV alone or with other people?
– How much time do you usually spend watching TV each day?
– Do you read magazines?
– What type of magazines do you enjoy reading?
– Do you usually read magazines alone or share them with others?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a newspaper or magazine you like reading. You should say:

– what it is called
– what it is about
– how often you read it

and explain why you enjoy reading it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think young people today are interested in newspapers and magazines? Why or why not?
– What skills do you think a journalist needs to have?
– Do you think journalists should always tell the truth in the news?
– How much responsibility do you think journalists have toward the public?
– Do you think watching the news is important even if the stories don’t affect you directly?
– How has the way people read news changed in recent years?

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Latest IELTS questions from the UK – September 2025 (General Training)

We’d like to thank our dedicated student, S, who recently sat for the IELTS exam in the UK, for allowing us to share these writing tasks:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your friend and his/her family are planning to move to your hometown. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

– describe your family house and its surroundings
– recommend some good schools for his/her children
– suggest ways for the family to meet new people in the community

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that paying workers according to what they sell or produce is the best way to motivate them to work harder. 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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New IELTS Speaking questions from Germany – September 2025

We are grateful to our student H.A. for sharing the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS test in Germany:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– Where do you work?
– Why did you choose to work with children?
– Do you have any regrets about your choice?
– What do you like most about your work or studies?
– What do you find most challenging about your work or studies?
– Can you describe your room?
– Do you like redecorating your room?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a recent development in your city that has made life more comfortable and that you are happy about. You should say:

– what the development was
– when it happened
– how it improved life

and explain why you are satisfied with it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What kind of leisure facility is suitable for both children and the elderly?
– Why does the government spend tax money on building sports centres?
– Why should the government, not private companies, control building rules?
– Do you think public facilities in your city are well maintained?
– How can governments decide which facilities to build first?
– Should local people have a say in the planning of new developments?

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New IELTS questions from the UAE – September 2025 (Academic Module)

Thanks to the generous contribution of H.B, today we are sharing the writing tasks from a recent IELTS exam in the UAE:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The graph below shows the percentage of unemployed people aged 15-24 in five European countries, compared with the overall unemployment rate in those countries.

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)

In many countries, more and more shops remain open until late every day of the week.

Is it a positive or negative development for both the local community and shoppers?

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New IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – September 2025

Our wonderful student L.K., recently took the IELTS exam in Canada and kindly shared the Speaking questions she remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Are there many children in the area where you live?
– Do you prefer traditional art or modern art?
– Why do you like traditional art?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of traditional and modern art?
– Do you like chocolate? Why?
– Why don’t you like it?
– Why is chocolate so popular?
– Do you think people in your country eat too much chocolate?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a gift you have received. You should say:

– what the gift was
– who gave it to you
– on what occasion they gave it to you

and explain how you felt when you received it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do some people become greedy and want everything for themselves?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of personality trait?
– What effect does this behaviour have on the people around them?
– How can society encourage people to be less materialistic?
– Why are teenagers often attracted to unusual things like odd jewellery or tattoos?
– Do you think schools or parents should guide teenagers about these interests?

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

A lovely IELTS test taker took the IELTS test in Australia and shared the Writing Tasks 1 and 2 he remembered:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The graph below shows the different types of transport used by tourists in a particular country between 1989 and 2009.

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)

In many countries, more and more shops remain open until late every day of the week.

Is it a positive or negative development for both the local community and shoppers?

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New IELTS Speaking questions from Saudi Arabia – September 2025

Our lovely student M.H. recently sat for the IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia and shared the Speaking questions he remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you enjoy learning about space and stars?
– Have you ever studied astronomy at school?
– Why do some people find this subject interesting?
– Why do others find it difficult or boring?
– Do you think space exploration is dangerous? Why?
– Would you like to travel to space one day?
– Do you often watch films about space?
– How do you usually learn new things about science?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe some good news you received. You should say:

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

and explain how you felt when you heard the news.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think it is good to share good news with others? Why or why not?
– Are you the kind of person who shares your good news?
– Why do some people hesitate to share their good news?
– Do you think social media should report both good and bad news, or only good news?
– In what ways do people celebrate good news in your country?
– How does hearing good news from others affect us?

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