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New IELTS Speaking questions from the UK – August 2025

A heartfelt thank you to M.A., one of our students, for generously sharing the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam in the UK:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where do you currently live?
– Is your neighbourhood suitable for young people?
– If you could change one thing about your city, what would it be?
– Do you enjoy watching films or TV series in your free time?
– What kind of advertisements do you usually notice?
– Have you ever bought something because of an advertisement?
– Do you think children are easily influenced by advertisements?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a TV series you enjoy watching. You should say

– what the name of the series is
– when you started watching it
– what it is about

and explain why you like it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How do advertisements affect children’s behaviour?
– Should parents try to limit their children’s screen time?
– What are some challenges parents face when trying to control technology use?
– How can technology be used in a positive way for children?
– Do you think children should be taught how to use technology at school?
– How has technology changed the way we watch TV and films?

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

Thanks to our thoughtful subscriber F.A., today we are sharing the topics and questions from her recent Academic IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The chart below shows the main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK, in 1997 and 2007.

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)

The international community must take immediate action to ensure all countries reduce their usage of fossil fuels. 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 Australia – August 2025

A big thank you to our subscriber JL, who recently took the IELTS test in Australia and shared the Speaking questions he recalled:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where do you live?
– What would you like to change about the place you live in?
– Do you think it’s a good place for young people to live?
– Do you think it is important to learn history?
– What lessons can we learn from studying history?
– Do you know what your grandparents did for work?
– What kind of job did your grandparent do, and how did they do it?
– Would you be interested in doing that kind of job in the future?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a job you think is difficult. You should say

– what the job is
– what skills or qualities it requires
– why you think it is challenging

and explain whether you would like to try this job yourself.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What kinds of jobs do people find the most challenging these days?
– Do you think physical jobs are more difficult than mental ones?
– Why do some people enjoy difficult jobs?
– Should companies support their employees’ personal development?
– What are the benefits for companies that invest in staff training?
– Do you think people are more likely to stay in a job if they receive personal development opportunities?

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

We’re grateful to our student M.A. for sharing these writing questions after his recent IELTS exam in the UK.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The bar chart below shows the numbers of seals, whales and dolphins recorded in the Strait of Hormuz from 2006 to 2018.

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)

The expansion of multinational companies and increase in globalisation produce positive effects for everyone.

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

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New IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – August 2025

Sincere thanks to T.N. for sharing the Speaking questions he remembered from his IELTS test in Canada:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or are you a student?
– What made you choose this area of study?
– Is there anything you dislike about your field?
– What is your favourite colour?
– Have you ever purchased something mainly because of its colour?
– Do you enjoy wearing clothes in bright or varied colours?
– Have you ever painted your room in a pale colour such as white? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you told someone the truth. You should say:

– who the person was
– what the truth was
– how you felt about telling them the truth

and explain whether you are still in touch with this person.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think telling the truth is always the best approach?
– Why do people sometimes find it easy to lie?
– Are there situations where not telling the truth is more acceptable?
– Can people usually tell when someone is lying?
– How do professionals, like psychologists, detect dishonesty?
– What impact do lies have on relationships and trust?

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Latest IELTS questions from Australia – July 2025 (Academic Module)

We’re thankful to our student R.G for sharing the writing questions from his recent IELTS test in Australia.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The tables below provide information about the hours worked by part- and full-time workers in three countries in Europe in 2002.

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

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that the best way to improve road safety is by increasing the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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New IELTS questions from Oman – July 2025 (Academic Module)

With gratitude to our kind student L.B., we’re sharing the writing questions from her recent IELTS test in Oman.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The graph below provides information about the percentage of women aged 15 – 64 in employment between 2003 and 2009.

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

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that the best way to be successful in life is to get a university education. Others disagree and say that nowadays this is no longer true.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Recent IELTS Speaking questions from Kuwait – July 2025

A warm thank you to A.S., who recently took the IELTS test in Kuwait and shared the Speaking questions he recalled:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where do you currently live?
– What do you like most about your place of residence?
– Would you like to move to a different place in the future? Why or why not?
– Are you interested in space or astronomy?
– Have you ever looked through a telescope?
– Do you think it’s important to learn about stars and planets?
– Do you always carry your keys with you?
– Have you ever lost your keys or been locked out?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a skill you taught to someone. You should say:

– what the skill was
– who you taught it to
– how you taught it

and explain how you felt about teaching this skill.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What kind of things can younger people teach the older generation?
– Do you think learning by observing is more effective than learning through instruction?
– Can anyone learn any skill they set their mind to?
– Why do some people struggle to learn new things?
– What makes a good teacher in your opinion?
– Do you think technology has made it easier for people to teach and learn?

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Latest IELTS test questions from India – July 2025 (Academic Module)

Many thanks to V.S. for sharing the Speaking questions he remembered from his recent IELTS test in India, below:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The diagrams below show the structure of a solar panel and how it can be used to heat air and water.

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

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays young people spend too much of their free time in shopping malls. Some people fear that this may have negative effects on young people and the society they live in. 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 the UK – July 2025

Sincere thanks to L.T. for sharing the Speaking questions from her recent IELTS exam in the UK. Here is what she remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or are you a student?
– What kind of work do you do?
– What do you enjoy about your job or studies?
– Do you usually celebrate your birthday?
– What do people in your country do to celebrate birthdays?
– What kind of birthday celebration do you prefer – quiet or lively?
– What’s the weather like where you live?
– Do you like the weather in your city or would you prefer something different?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a novel you would like to read. You should say:

– what the novel is
– how you heard about it
– what it is about

and explain why you would like to read it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do people in your country enjoy reading novels?
– What types of books are most popular in your country?
– Do you think people read more or less these days? Why?
– How has technology affected the way people read?
– Is it better to read a novel or watch a film based on it? Why?
– Do schools encourage children to read novels? Why or why not?

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