IELTS Speaking question pool
IELTS Speaking questions: May–Aug 2026
The Speaking question pool changes partially every four months. Below is everything test-takers have reported for May–Aug 2026 — each topic links to its full page with the exact questions, sample answers and how the topic was asked in earlier exam periods.
54 Part 1 topics · 102 Part 2 cue cards
Part 1 topics · May–Aug 2026
- AdvertisementsNew · May–Aug 2026Do you often remember advertisements/commercials that you've seen?
- Animals and PetsNew · May–Aug 2026Did you ever want to have an animal as a pet when you were younger?
- ArtNew · May–Aug 2026Did you learn to draw or paint when you were younger?
- Beautiful ViewsNew · May–Aug 2026When you're travelling, do you usually look at the view?
- Being TidyNew · May–Aug 2026Did you have to keep your room tidy when you were a child?
- Books and ReadingNew · May–Aug 2026When do you have most time to read?
- BuildingsNew · May–Aug 2026Is there a building that you would like to visit?
- CarsNew · May–Aug 2026What type of car would you most like to have in the future?
- CinemasNew · May–Aug 2026Did you go to the cinema/movies a lot when you were a child?
- Computers and TabletsNew · May–Aug 2026Can you remember when you first started using a computer or tablet?
- Daily RoutineNew · May–Aug 2026Do you like to do the same things every weekend?
- DreamsNew · May–Aug 2026Would you like to learn more about the subject of dreams?
- EmailNew · May–Aug 2026Do you send a lot of emails?
- EveningsNew · May–Aug 2026How did you spend your evenings when you were younger?
- Feeling BoredNew · May–Aug 2026What do you do to stop yourself feeling bored?
- FoodNew · May–Aug 2026Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
- Free-Time ActivityNew · May–Aug 2026What was your favourite free-time activity when you were a child?
- GlassesDo you wear glasses?
- HeadphonesNew · May–Aug 2026How often do you wear headphones to listen to something?
- Home and AccommodationNew · May–Aug 2026Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- Jokes and ComedyNew · May–Aug 2026Are you good at telling jokes?
- Keeping ThingsNew · May–Aug 2026Have you kept a lot of things from your childhood?
- Lost and FoundNew · May–Aug 2026What would you do if you found something valuable, for example a phone?
- Memory and Remembering ThingsNew · May–Aug 2026Do you remember things easily when you're studying/working?
- MirrorsNew · May–Aug 2026Do you think mirrors are a good way to decorate a room?
- Mobile PhonesNew · May–Aug 2026Do you send many text messages?
- Morning RoutineNew · May–Aug 2026Do you like to get up early in the morning?
- Old BuildingsNew · May–Aug 2026Do you think it's important to look after old buildings?
- Opener (Work or Study)New · May–Aug 2026Do you work or are you a student?
- Parks and GardensNew · May–Aug 2026Was there a park or garden you liked to play in when you were a child?
- Personal TalentsNew · May–Aug 2026What sort of things do you think you're good at?
- Places to Meet FriendsNew · May–Aug 2026Do you prefer to meet just one friend or a group of friends together?
- Presents and GiftsNew · May–Aug 2026What sort of presents/gifts do you prefer to receive?
- Reading CarefullyNew · May–Aug 2026What kinds of things do you have to read carefully in your first language?
- ScienceNew · May–Aug 2026Do you watch science programmes on TV?
- ShoppingNew · May–Aug 2026How often do you go shopping?
- SingingNew · May–Aug 2026Did you do a lot of singing when you were a child?
- SittingNew · May–Aug 2026When you were a child, did you like sitting on the floor?
- Space and Space TravelNew · May–Aug 2026Did/Do you learn about space and the stars at school?
- SportNew · May–Aug 2026Are there any sports you would like to try in the future?
- Stages of LifeNew · May–Aug 2026Are you happy to be the age you are now?
- Street MarketsNew · May–Aug 2026Do you like going to street markets when you're on holiday/vacation?
- StudyNew · May–Aug 2026How do you usually spend your day when you're studying?
- Taking PhotosNew · May–Aug 2026Do you like taking photos of yourself?
- TeachersNew · May–Aug 2026Did/Do you have a favourite teacher at school?
- Team SportsNew · May–Aug 2026Have you ever played a sport in a team?
- The Clothes You Like to WearNew · May–Aug 2026What kinds of clothes do you usually like to wear?
- TravellingDo you like travelling?
- Typing on a KeyboardNew · May–Aug 2026How often do you type on a keyboard?
- WalkingNew · May–Aug 2026Did you go for long walks when you were a child?
- Wearing a WatchNew · May–Aug 2026Have you ever received a watch as a gift?
- WebsitesNew · May–Aug 2026What kinds of websites do you use most often?
- Where You Are Living NowNew · May–Aug 2026What is your home town famous for (today)?
- WorkNew · May–Aug 2026Who helps you most in your work?
Part 2 cue cards · May–Aug 2026
- A Bicycle, Motorbike or Car Trip That You Think Would Be InterestingNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a bicycle, motorbike or car trip that you think would be interesting
- A Change You Made in Your Daily Life That Saved You TimeNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a change you made in your daily life that saved you a lot of time
- A Child You Know Who Enjoys Painting or DrawingNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a child you know who enjoys painting or drawing
- A Childhood Friend Who You Remember WellNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a childhood friend who you remember well
- A City That You Really Enjoyed VisitingNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a city that you really enjoyed visiting
- A Competition You Would Like to Take Part InNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a competition, for example music, cooking, or sport, you would like to take part in
- A Difficult Decision You Made That Had a Very Good ResultNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a difficult decision you made that had a very good result
- A Family Member You Might Like to Work With in the FutureNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a family member you might like to work with in the future
- A Famous City You Find InterestingNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a famous city that you find interesting
- A Famous Person You Would Like to MeetNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a famous person you would like to meet
- A Film You Enjoyed WatchingNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a film/movie you enjoyed watching
- A Friend You Enjoy Talking WithNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a friend you enjoy talking with
- A Gift You Would Like to Buy for a FriendNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a gift you would like to buy for a friend
- A Law to Help the Environment Which You Think Your Country Should HaveNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a law to help the environment which you think your country should have
- A Lesson You Remember WellNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a lesson that you remember well
- A Long Walk You EnjoyedNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a long walk that you enjoyed
- A Person Who Is Much Older Than You That You Would Like to Meet in PersonDescribe a person who is much older than you that you would like to meet in person.
- A Person Who You Think Is Good at Planning ThingsNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person who you think is good at planning things (e.g. trips, weddings)
- A Person You Enjoy Spending Time WithNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person that you enjoy spending time with
- A Person You Follow Regularly on Social Media or Other MediaNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person you follow regularly on social media or other media
- A Person You Helped to Improve His or Her FitnessDescribe a person you helped to improve his/her fitness.
- A Person You Know Who Did Something Difficult and Was SuccessfulNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person you know who did something difficult and was successful
- A Person You Know Who Does a Job Useful to SocietyNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person you know who does a job which is useful to society
- A Person You Know Who Encourages People to Look After the Natural WorldNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person you know about who encourages people to look after the natural world (e.g. plants, animals, insects and so on)
- A Person You Know Who Enjoys Helping Other PeopleNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person you know who enjoys helping other people
- A Person You Know Who Has a Successful BusinessNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person you know who has a successful business
- A Person You Know Who Is Good at Learning LanguagesNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person you know who is good at learning languages
- A Person You Know Who Learned Something New Without a TeacherNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person you know who learned something new without a teacher
- A Person You Know Who Likes Growing Plants in Their Home or GardenNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person you know who likes growing plants in their home or garden
- A Person You Recently Met and Want to Know BetterNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person you only met recently who you would like to get to know better
- A Person's Home You Visited That You Liked but Would Not Want to Live InNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a person's home you visited that you liked, but would not want to live in
- A Piece of Technology (Not a Phone) That You Would Like to OwnNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a piece of technology - not a phone - that you would like to own
- A Place You Go to That You Think Is Very Good for ShoppingNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a place you go to that you think is very good for shopping
- A Place You Have Visited (Not Your Hometown) That You Would Recommend as a Good Place to LiveNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a place you have visited, not your hometown, that you would recommend as a good place to live
- A Place You Like Going to That Is QuietNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a quiet place where you like to spend time
- A Place You Went to Where You Remember Feeling BoredNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a place you went to where you remember feeling bored
- A Place You Went to on Holiday That You Would RecommendNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a place you went to on holiday/vacation that you would recommend
- A Place in Another Country Where You Would Like to Work for a Short TimeNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a place in another country where you would like to work for a short time
- A Place in the Countryside You Enjoyed VisitingNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a place in the countryside that you enjoyed visiting
- A Problem You Had With Some TechnologyNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a problem you had with some technology, for example a computer or a phone
- A Program or App That You Like Using on Your Computer or PhoneNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a program or app that you like using on your computer or phone
- A Recent Positive Change You Made in Your LifeNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a change you made in your life recently that was positive
- A Rule You Dislike and Would Like to ChangeNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a rule (e.g. at school or work) you dislike and would like to change
- A Situation When You Gave Advice to SomeoneNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a situation when you gave advice to someone
- A Situation When You Had to Spend a Long Time in a Traffic JamNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a situation when you had to spend a long time in a traffic jam
- A Song You Think Is InterestingNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a song that you think is interesting
- A Special Day Out That Didn't Cost MuchNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a special day out which didn't cost very much
- A Story Someone Told You That You Remember WellNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a story someone told you that you remember well
- A Story You Like That Has Animals in ItNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a story you like that has animals in it (e.g. a book, a children's story, or a film/movie)
- A TV or Online Programme That You Enjoy WatchingNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a TV or online programme/show that you enjoy watching
- A Tall Building You Like or DislikeNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a tall building you like or dislike
- A Time When Someone Asked You for Your OpinionNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when someone asked you for your opinion
- A Time When Someone You Know Found a Clever Solution to a ProblemNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when someone you know found a clever solution to a problem
- A Time When Something in Your Home Broke and You Tried to Repair ItNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when something in your home broke and you tried to repair it
- A Time When You Changed Your Opinion About Something ImportantNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you changed your opinion about something important
- A Time When You Couldn't Use Your PhoneNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you couldn't use your phone
- A Time When You Encouraged Someone to Do Something They Didn't Want to DoNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that he/she didn't want to do
- A Time When You Felt Very Proud of Something a Family Member DidNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you felt very proud of something a family member did
- A Time When You Gave Advice to Someone Who Had a ProblemDescribe a time when you gave advice to someone who had a problem.
- A Time When You Had to Change a Plan You Had MadeNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you had to change a plan you had made
- A Time When You Had to Get Up Very EarlyNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you had to get up very early
- A Time When You Had to Pay More Than You Expected for SomethingNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you had to pay more than you expected for something
- A Time When You Helped a ChildNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you helped a child
- A Time When You Received Something for FreeNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you received something without having to pay for it (e.g. a free ticket, a free service, a free product)
- A Time When You Used a Phone to Do Something ImportantNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you used a phone to do something important
- A Time When You Watched a Live Sports EventNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you watched a live sports event
- A Time When You Were BusyNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you were busy
- A Time When You Were Preparing for a Happy EventNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you were preparing for a happy event
- A Time When You Worked With Other People in a GroupNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you worked with other people in a group
- A Time When You Wrote a Message and Had to Wait a Long Time for a ReplyNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time when you wrote a message, email or letter to someone, but you had to wait a long time for the person to reply
- A Time You Made an Important Decision and Were Pleased With the ResultNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time you made an important decision and were pleased with the result
- A Time You Needed to Use Your ImaginationNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time you needed to use your imagination
- A Time You Remember Being in a New PlaceNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a time that you remember being in a new place
- A Toy You Often Played With as a ChildNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a toy that you often played with as a child
- A Traditional Product Made in Your Country That You LikeNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a traditional product made in your country which you like
- A Type of Food That You Like to Eat on Special OccasionsNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a type of food that you like to eat on special occasions
- A Useful Skill You Learned From an Older PersonNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person
- A Well-Known Person in Your Country Who Is Very PopularNew · May–Aug 2026Describe a well-known person in your country who is very popular
- An Advertisement With a Famous Person in ItNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an advertisement with a famous person in it
- An Ambition You Have Had for a Very Long TimeNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an ambition you have had for a very long time
- An Ambition You Haven't Achieved YetNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an ambition you haven't achieved yet
- An Event You Went to That Had Some Music That You Didn't EnjoyNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an event you went to that had some music that you didn't enjoy
- An Important Event in Your Life That You CelebratedNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an important event in your life that you celebrated
- An Important River, Lake, or Area of Water in Your CountryNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an important river, lake or area of water in your country
- An Interesting Discussion You Had With FriendsNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an interesting discussion that you had with friends
- An Interesting NeighbourNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an interesting neighbour
- An Interesting Video That You Watched on the InternetNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an interesting video that you watched on the internet
- An Invention That Has Changed the World in a Good WayNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an invention which you think has changed the world in a good way
- An Item of Clothing Someone Gave YouNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you
- An Occasion When Someone Said Something Positive About Work You DidNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an occasion when somebody said something positive about some work that you did
- An Occasion When You Had a Special CakeNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an occasion when you had a cake that was special
- An Occasion When You Lost Something in a Public PlaceNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an occasion when you lost something in a public place
- An Occasion You Remember When You Saw a Lot of People SmilingNew · May–Aug 2026Describe an occasion you remember when you saw a lot of people smiling
- Some Local News That People in Your Town or City Were Very Interested InNew · May–Aug 2026Describe some local news that people in your town or city were very interested in
- Someone You Know Who Has Always Wanted to Work in MedicineNew · May–Aug 2026Describe someone you know who has always wanted to work in medicine, for example as a doctor, a nurse or a vet
- Something That Helps You Concentrate on Work or StudyNew · May–Aug 2026Describe something that helps you to concentrate on work/study
- Something That Surprised You and Made You HappyNew · May–Aug 2026Describe something that surprised you and made you happy
- Something You Can't Live Without (Not a Phone or Computer)New · May–Aug 2026Describe something you can't live without-not a mobile/cell phone or computer
- Something You Did That Helped You Learn Another LanguageNew · May–Aug 2026Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language
- Something You Do That Is Important for Keeping Fit and HealthyNew · May–Aug 2026Describe something you do that you think is important for keeping fit and healthy
- The Kind of House or Apartment You Would Like to Live InNew · May–Aug 2026Describe the kind of house or apartment you would like to live in
- The Perfect Job for YouNew · May–Aug 2026Describe the perfect job for you
Part 3 questions
Part 3 questions have no topic of their own — they follow the Part 2 card. The full Part 3 pool, grouped under each cue card with sample answers, lives on one page.
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