Recent IELTS Speaking topics

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July 2026

  • · Test-taker recall

    Part 3 Topic: PLANT - Are there many people growing their vegetables now? Do you think it's a good idea to let kids learn how to plant? What do you think of the job of a farmer? What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?

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  • · Test-taker recall

    Part 2 Topic: PLANT - Describe a person who loves to grow plants (e.g., vegetables, flowers) at home or in the garden. You should say: who this person is, what he/she grows, where he/she grows them, and explain why he/she enjoys growing plants.

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  • · Test-taker recall

    Part 1 Topic: HOMETOWN - Where is your hometown? What do you like about your hometown? Is it a good place for young people? How long have you been living there? Do you like living there? Is there anything you dislike about it?

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May 2026

  • Kuwait· Test-taker recall

    Recent IELTS Speaking questions from Kuwait May 2026. Part 1: Questions about your work or studies, and your favorite food. Part 2: Describe a book you recently read. Part 3: Discussion about reading habits and the importance of books in society.

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  • Taiwan· Test-taker recall

    Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Taiwan May 2026: Test takers reported questions about describing a time when you helped someone, talking about your favorite season, and discussing whether people should help strangers. Part 2 included 'Describe a time when you received good news.'

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  • Kuwait· Test-taker recall

    Recent IELTS Speaking questions from Kuwait May 2026: Part 1 included questions about daily routines and favorite foods. Part 2 cue card: Describe a time you received good news. Part 3 follow-ups discussed the impact of news on people's lives and how people share news nowadays.

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  • Taiwan· Test-taker recall

    Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Taiwan May 2026: Test takers reported being asked about their hometown, favorite season, and a time they helped someone. Part 2 cue card: Describe a book you recently read. Part 3 follow-ups included questions about reading habits and the importance of books in education.

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April 2026

  • UK· Test-taker recall

    Latest IELTS Speaking questions from the UK April 2026: Part 1: Questions about daily routine and transport. Part 2: 'Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision.' Part 3: Discussion about decision-making and its impact on life.

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  • UK· Test-taker recall

    Latest IELTS Speaking questions from the UK April 2026: Part 1 questions about hobbies and weekends. Part 2 cue card: Describe a place you would like to visit. Part 3 follow-ups about tourism and the effects of travel on local communities.

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