IELTS Speaking Topics January to April 2024

Latest IELTS Speaking Questions January to April 2024

This is a list of the current IELTS Speaking Topics for January to April 2024. More questions and topics will be added as students take their tests. More topics will be added as they are reported, so watch this space!

Please remember, these questions are reported by students after their test, so although the topic will be correct, there may be some slight grammar errors.

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Part 1 Questions

Parts 2 & 3 Questions

Latest IELTS Speaking Parts 2 and 3

Part 2
Describe a movie/film that you felt strongly about
You should say:
What it is about
When you watched it
Where you watched it
And explain why you felt strongly about it

Part 3

  1. Do most people prefer to watch movies at home or in a cinema? Why?
  2. What are the advantages of going to the cinema with friends?
  3. Is going to the cinema still popular?
  4. What kind of movies do you think needs to be seen in the cinema to be fully appreciated?
    5.What can cinemas do to attract more audiences?
  5. Do you think people can learn new cultures through movies?

Part 2
Describe a trip you were looking forward to but was delayed
You should say:
Where you planned to travel to
Why you were looking forward to it
Why it had to be delayed
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

  1. What are the main means of transport in your country?
    2.What can the government do to improve transport in your country?
  2. Do you think travelling was better in the past than it is now?
  3. Do you think that tourist attractions help people learn about new cultures?
  4. What difficulties do people often face when travelling?
  5. Do you think technology makes travelling more difficult?

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Part 2
Describe a time you were very busy
You should say:
When it happened
Where you were
What you did
And explain why you were busy

Part 3

  1. Are you often busy?
  2. What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy?
  3. Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
  4. What kind of pressure people may experience at work?
  5. How does technology help with time management?
  6. Does technology distract people?

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Part 2
Describe a useful skill that you learned as a teenager
You should say:
What the skill is
When and how you learned it
Who you learned it from
Why you learned it
And explain how you felt about learning it

Part 3

  1. Where do children learn skills in your country?
  2. What are the differences between learning skills on your own and from others?
    3.What important skills should a child learn?
  3. What skills do you think teenagers should have?
  4. Who should teach teenagers skills?
    6.What are the differences between children learning skills and adults learning skills?

Part 2
Describe a time you bought something from a street (or outdoor) market
You should say:
When it was
Where the market was
What you bought
And how you felt about it

Part 3

  1. What kinds of markets are there in your country?
  2. Do you think small markets will disappear in the future?
  3. Have people’s shopping habits changed in recent years?
  4. What are the differences between shopping in street markets and big shopping malls?
  5. Do you think the goods sold at discount stores do not have good value or quality?
  6. Why do some people like to buy expensive goods?

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Part 2
Describe a time you had to finish something quickly
You should say:
What it was
When it happened
How you finished it
Why you had to finish it quickly
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

  1. On what occasions do people have to do things in a hurry?
  2. Why do some people spend a long time on having a meal?
  3. Would people feel more satisfied if they finished doing something quickly?
  4. What kinds of jobs need to be done quickly?
  5. What are some examples of work that needs to be done quickly?
  6. What might make some people more productive than others in completing tasks?

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Part 2
Please describe a time when you picked up an item that someone else lost
You should say:
What the item was
When and where you found it
What you did after finding it
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

  1. What kind of people tend to lose things more often than others?
  2. What kind of things do people often lose?
    3.Why do some people find lost things easier than others?
  3. What do you think are the reasons why some people pick up lost things and don’t give them back?
  4. Should parents teach their children to return things lost by others?
  5. Why do some people enjoy collecting antiques or second-hand items?

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Part 2
Describe an occasion when you heard someone complaining about something in a restaurant/store or other business places
You should say:
When and where it happened
What he/she complained about
What the result was
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

  1. How do companies train their staff to deal with complaints?
  2. What do people usually complain about?
  3. How do most people complain, in writing or by other methods?
  4. How do people often respond to poor customer service?
  5. How would you react if you received a poor service at a restaurant?
  6. Who are more likely to make complaints, older people or younger people?

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Part 2
Describe an outdoor activity you did
You should say:
What the activity was
When and where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain why you enjoyed it

Part 3

  1. Is having outdoor activities important to people?
  2. Do people go outdoors more or less now than in the past?
  3. What can people do outdoors besides exercising?
  4. When do people usually go outdoors to get close to nature?
  5. What can people do to get close to nature?
  6. Do people like doing outdoor activities in the winter time?

Part 2
Describe a uniform you wear (e.g. at school, at work)
You should say:
Where you wear the uniform
How long you need to wear it
What it looks like
Who bought it for you
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

  1. Why should students wear uniforms?
  2. Why should people at work wear uniforms?
  3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
  4. Can people tell a person’s personality by his or her clothes?
  5. On what occasion should people wear uniforms?
  6. Should companies ask for employees’ opinions about the design of uniforms?

Part 2
Describe an occasion when you used a map (e.g. a paper map, an electronic map) that was useful
You should say:
When and where you used the map
What it was like How useful it was
Why you used it
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

  1. What do people usually do when they get lost?
  2. What are the differences between paper and digital maps?
  3. What do you think of in-car GPS navigation systems?
  4. What do people often do with a map?
  5. Why do some people prefer to use a paper map?
  6. How does learning to read a map help you learn more about your country?

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Part 2
Describe an unusual holiday/vacation you had
You should say:
When and where you went
Who you went with
What you did there
And explain why it was unusual

Part 3

  1. Do you think people in your country have long enough holidays?
  2. Which holidays are popular in your country?
  3. Are there any popular places for holidays in your country?
  4. What are the differences between old and young people when spending their holidays?
  5. Do you think having holidays help people learn other countries’ cultures?
  6. Why do some people dislike holidays?

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Part 2
Describe a time when you helped someone
You should say:
Where you helped him/her
Why you helped
How you helped
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1.Should people be very kind when they help others?

  1. Should children be taught to be kind to others?
    3.Should parents help their kids with their homework?
  2. What kind of advice should parents give to their children?
  3. Should parents give children advice? Why?
  4. Can kids provide any help to parents?

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Part 2
Describe a job that you would not like to do
You should say:
What it is
How you know about the job
Whether the job is difficult or not
And explain why you would not like to do it

Part 3

  1. What kind of jobs do young Chinese people like to do?
  2. Do young Chinese people prefer to choose an interesting job or a job with a high salary?
  3. Do you think it is easier to get a job now than in the past?
  4. ls it important to be successful in a job?
  5. Do you think AI will take over many jobs?
  6. Can Al improve people’s lives? If so, how?

Part 2
Describe something you do to help you study or work
You should say:
What it is
How you learn it
When you do it
And how you feel about the method

Part 3

  1. Do you think everyone’s routine is different?
  2. Which jobs need a morning routine?
  3. ls a daily routine important?
  4. How do people organize their routines after getting up in the morning and after work?
  5. Do you think children need to have a routine too?
  6. Do you think routine is important for companies?

Part 2
Describe a public facility (e.g. a museum, a library) that has been renovated and improved
You should say:
What the facility is
When it was renovated and improved
What has been renovated and improved
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

  1. What are the benefits of public facilities?
  2. Why are some public transport methods popular, such as the subway?
  3. Why are some public transport methods unpopular?
  4. What kind of transport do young people and old people prefer?
  5. Do you think people would feel happier when they are in a park or a coffee shop? Why?
  6. Is a public park necessary in every area? Why?

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Part 2
Describe an interesting conversation you had with a very old person
You should say:
Who this person is
When and where you had the conversation
What you talked about
And explain why you think it was interesting

Part 3

  1. How do people have a conversation with an elderly person?
  2. What can young people learn from old people?
  3. Do you think old people can work better than young people?
  4. What are the advantages of having people of different ages living in the same house?
  5. Has old people’s life quality improved when compared to the past?
  6. Do old people share the same interests as young people?

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Part 2
Describe a person who is good at making people feel welcome in his/her home
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
How he/she makes you feel welcome
And explain why you think he/she is good at making people feel welcome

Part 3

  1. Do people in your country often invite others to their homes? Why?
  2. What do you think of serving food to visitors?
    3.What kind of people do you think are more likely to invite others to their homes?
  3. Who are more likely to invite others to their homes, people in the countryside or people in the city?
  4. Are tourist attractions in the countryside more popular than those in the cities?
  5. What facilities are there in the tourist attractions in your country?

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Part 2
Describe a long-term goal you would like to achieve
You should say:
How long you have had this goal
What the goal is
How you will achieve it
And explain why you set this goal

Part 3

  1. What goals should a society have?
  2. Do people need to have goals?
  3. What goals do people at your age have?
  4. Is it necessary to give advice to children?
  5. What goals do young people usually have?
  6. What should people do to achieve their goals?

Part 2
Describe a useful object in your home that you cannot live without
You should say:
What it is
How long you have had it
What you can do with it
How often you use it
And explain why you cannot live without it

Part 3
1.What equipment do you find difficult to use?

  1. What can you do with a laptop?
  2. What are the benefits of using technology in the workplace?
  3. Why do some people in the workplace dislike technology?
  4. Why do people buy a lot of household appliances?
  5. What do people often do with electronic devices?

Part 2
Describe a time when someone who did quite well in a team (e.g. schoolwork or a community)
You should say:
Who this person is
When you worked together
What he/she did in the team
And explain why you think he/she was a great team player

Part 3

  1. What qualities should a leader have?
  2. What should people do without a good team leader?
  3. Does a team’s best player make a good leader?
  4. Why do some people dislike teamwork?
  5. Do you think young people are good team players?
  6. What are the advantages of working as part of a team?

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Part 2
Describe an interesting activity that you remember enjoying most in your primary school
You should say:
What the activity was
How often you did the activity
Who you did it with
And explain why you enjoyed doing it

Part 3

  1. What activities do children often do in your country?
  2. At what time do children often have activities?
    3.What are the differences between activities at home and at school?
  3. Why do some people like to participate in activities?
  4. What activities do people do in their free time?
  5. Does technology affect children’s activities? If so, how?

Part 2
Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What he/she usually talks about
And explain how you felt about him/her

Part 3

  1. What communication skills does a talkative person have?
  2. Is it good to be talkative?
  3. How should parents encourage their children to talk more?
  4. How should people encourage children to express themselves when being asked questions that they are afraid to answer?
  5. On what occasion do you think a child should talk less than usual?
  6. What jobs need employees to be talkative?

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Part 2
Describe a time when some people near you made a lot of noise
You should say:
When and where it happened
Who made the noise
How you reacted to the noise
And explain how you felt about the noise

Part 3

  1. What kinds of places should be noise-free?
  2. On what occasions do people need to be quiet?
  3. Can people bring children to these noise-free places?
  4. Why can’t people make noise in places like libraries and museums?
  5. What public morals should people follow in your country?
  6. Do you think we should allow children to make noise in public places?

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Part 2
Describe a place you would like to go to relax
You should say:
Where it is
When you would like to go there
What you would do there
And explain why you would like to go to this place to relax

Part 3

  1. Do people have enough places to relax in your country?
  2. What do people usually do when they are relaxed?
  3. Is physical activity good for relaxation?
  4. Do you think that spending time in front of a screen helps people relax?
  5. Do people have to spend a lot of money to relax?
  6. Do people nowadays have more ways to relax than in the past?

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Latest IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions

Celebrity news
Part 1

  1. Who is your favourite celebrity in your country?
  2. What kind of famous people do you often see in the news?
  3. Do you pay attention to famous people in the news?
  4. Do you believe that the news about famous people in the media is true?
  5. Would you like to be a famous person in the news?

Money
Part 1

  1. Do you prefer to save money or spend money?
  2. How do you save money?
  3. What do you think about payment apps or mobile payments?
  4. Do you use a credit card to buy things?
  5. Do you think cash will still be popular in the future?

Singing
Part 1

  1. Do you like singing? Why?
  2. Have you ever learnt how to sing?
  3. Who do you want to sing for?
  4. Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?

Memory
Part 1

  1. Are you good at memorising things?
  2. Have you ever forgotten something important?
  3. What do you need to remember in your daily life?
  4. How do you remember important things?

Advertisement
Part 1

  1. Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child?
  2. Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport?
  3. Do you like advertisements?
  4. What kind of advertising do you like?

Video games
Part 1

  1. Do you play video games?
  2. Would you watch others play video games?
  3. Do you think people spend too much time playing video games?
  4. Do you prefer playing video games alone or with others?

Feeling bored
Part 1

  1. Do you often feel bored?
  2. When would you feel bored?
    3.What do you do when you feel bored?
  3. Do you think childhood is boring or adulthood is boring?

Crowded places
Part 1

  1. Is the city where you live crowded?
  2. Is there a crowded place near where you live?
  3. Do you like crowded places?
  4. Do most people like crowded places?
  5. When was the last time you were in a crowded place?

Collecting things
Part 1

  1. Do you collect things?
  2. Are there any things you keep from childhood?
  3. Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?
  4. Where do you usually keep things you need?

Cakes
Part 1

  1. Do you like to eat cakes or other sweet foods?
  2. Did you like to eat cakes as a child?
  3. Can you make cakes?
  4. Are there any traditional Chinese cakes?
  5. Do you like to have some desserts after meals?

Colours
Part 1

  1. What’s your favorite colour?
  2. What’s the colour you dislike? Why?
  3. What colours do your friends like most?
  4. What colour makes you uncomfortable in your room?

Social media
Part 1

  1. When did you start using social media?
  2. Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
  3. Do your friends use social media?
  4. What do people often do on social media?

Sunglasses
Part 1

  1. Do you often wear sunglasses?
  2. Do you spend a lot of money on sunglasses?
  3. Do you give sunglasses as gifts?
  4. Have you ever lost your sunglasses?