IELTS Speaking question pool
IELTS Speaking questions: Sep–Dec 2026
The Speaking question pool changes partially every four months. Below is everything test-takers have reported for Sep–Dec 2026 — each topic links to its full page with the exact questions, sample answers and how the topic was asked in earlier exam periods.
29 Part 1 topics · 50 Part 2 cue cards
This period's question bank is fully up to date and matches the official set
Part 1 topics · Sep–Dec 2026
- AdvertisementsAre there many advertisements between TV programmes in your country?
- Being TidyDid you have to keep your room tidy when you were a child?
- CarsDo you prefer to drive a car, or to be a passenger?
- Fruit and VegetablesNew · Sep–Dec 2026When you were a child, were there any fruits or vegetables that you didn't like?
- HeadphonesHow often do you wear headphones to listen to something?
- Jokes and ComedyDo you like it when friends tell you jokes?
- Morning RoutineDo you usually get up early in the morning?
- MusicNew · Sep–Dec 2026Did you enjoy listening to music when you were a child?
- Opportunities to Try New ThingsNew · Sep–Dec 2026Did you get many opportunities to try new activities when you were younger?
- Paper and Handwritten LettersNew · Sep–Dec 2026When you were a child, did you like making things out of paper?
- Parks and GardensWas there a park or garden you liked to play in when you were a child?
- PolitenessNew · Sep–Dec 2026When you were a child, how did you learn to be polite?
- Remembering NamesNew · Sep–Dec 2026Do you find it easy to remember people's names?
- Rubbish and RecyclingNew · Sep–Dec 2026Do you usually recycle your rubbish or trash?
- ScienceDid/Do you learn a lot about science at school?
- Secondary SchoolNew · Sep–Dec 2026What did you enjoy most about secondary/high school?
- ShoesNew · Sep–Dec 2026Do you prefer to wear fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
- ShoppingHow often do you go shopping?
- SingingDid you do a lot of singing when you were a child?
- Social MediaNew · Sep–Dec 2026Has anyone ever recommended a social media app or website to you?
- Space and Space TravelDid/Do you learn about space and the stars at school?
- StudyWhat do you enjoy most about your studies?
- TeachersDid/Do you have a favourite teacher at school?
- The Clothes You Like to WearWhat kinds of clothes do you usually like to wear?
- TirednessNew · Sep–Dec 2026What kinds of things make you feel tired?
- Wearing a WatchDo you often wear a watch?
- WebsitesIs there a website that you use a lot in your free time?
- Where You Are Living NowHow long have you been living in this place?
- WorkWhat do you enjoy most about your job?
Part 2 cue cards · Sep–Dec 2026
- A Childhood Friend Who You Remember WellDescribe a childhood friend who you remember well.
- A Crowded Place You Have Been ToNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a time when you went to a crowded place.
- A Film You Didn't LikeNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a time when you watched a film/movie that you didn't like.
- A Happy Person You KnowNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a person you know who you think is very happy.
- A Law to Help the Environment Which You Think Your Country Should HaveDescribe a law to help the environment which you think your country should have.
- A Noisy Place You Have Been ToNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a time you went to a place that was very noisy.
- A Party That Was Held After a Special EventNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a party you went to where you celebrated a special event.
- A Person Who Improved His or Her FitnessNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a person you know who did something to improve his/her health and fitness.
- A Person Who Is Much Older Than You That You AdmireNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a person who is much older than you that you admire.
- A Person Who Taught You a New Skill When You Were a ChildNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a person who taught you a new skill when you were a child.
- A Person You Know Who Did Something Difficult and Was SuccessfulDescribe a person you know who did something difficult and was successful.
- A Person You Know Who Has a Successful BusinessDescribe a person you know about who has a successful business.
- A Person You Know Who Is Good at Learning LanguagesDescribe a person you know who is good at learning languages.
- A Person You Know Who Is Good at Making ThingsNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a person you know who is good at making things (e.g. by hand, by using technology).
- A Person You Know Who Is Popular With OthersNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a person you know who is popular with many people.
- A Person You Know Who Likes Growing Plants in Their Home or GardenDescribe a person you know who likes growing plants in their home or garden.
- A Person You Know Who Likes to Learn About HistoryNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a person you know who likes learning about history.
- A Person in Your Life Who Really Likes Taking PhotosNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a person you know who enjoys taking a lot of photos.
- A Person's Home You Visited That You Liked but Would Not Want to Live InDescribe a person's home you visited that you liked, but would not want to live in.
- A Place You Went to Where You Remember Feeling BoredDescribe a place you went to where you remember feeling bored.
- A Place You Went to on Holiday That You Would RecommendDescribe a place you went to on holiday/vacation that you would recommend.
- A Problem You Had With Some TechnologyDescribe a problem you had with some technology, for example a computer or a phone.
- A Public Building You Enjoy Being InNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a public building you enjoy spending time in (e.g. a library, a sports centre).
- A Short Trip You Often Take but Do Not LikeNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a short journey you often make that you really do not like.
- A Sportsperson You Know Who Did Well in a Sports EventNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a sportsperson you know about who did very well at an event.
- A Story You Like That Has Animals in ItDescribe a story you like that has animals in it (e.g. a book, a children's story, or a film/movie).
- A Tall Building You Like or DislikeDescribe a tall building that you like or dislike.
- A Time When You Changed Your Opinion About Something ImportantDescribe a time when you changed your opinion about something important.
- A Time When You Had to Change a Plan You Had MadeDescribe a time when you had to change a plan you had made.
- A Time When You Had to Get Up Very EarlyDescribe a time when you had to get up very early.
- A Time When You Had to Listen to Someone Talking About a Topic You Were Not Interested InNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a time when you had to listen to someone talking, but you weren't very interested.
- A Time When You Helped Someone With a ProblemNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a time when you helped someone with a problem.
- A Time When You Received Good Service in a Shop or StoreNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe an occasion when you received very good service from a company or shop/store.
- A Time When You Saved Money to Buy Something You WantedNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a time when you saved some money to buy something special.
- A Time When You Watched a Live Sports EventDescribe a time when you watched a live sports event.
- A Time When You Worked With Other People in a GroupDescribe 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 ReplyDescribe 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 ResultDescribe a time you made an important decision and were pleased with the result.
- A Type of Food That You Like to Eat on Special OccasionsDescribe a type of food that you like to eat on special occasions.
- A Well-Organized Person You KnowNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a person you know who is well organised.
- An Activity You Do Routinely but Think Is a Waste of TimeNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe an activity you do regularly that you think is a waste of time.
- An Advertisement With a Famous Person in ItDescribe an advertisement you saw with a famous person in it.
- An Ambition You Have Had for a Very Long TimeDescribe an ambition you have had for a very long time.
- An Enjoyable Evening With Your FriendsNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe an enjoyable evening that you spent with friends.
- An Exciting Book You LikeNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe an exciting book that you enjoyed reading.
- An Interesting Video That You Watched on the InternetDescribe an interesting video that you watched on the internet.
- An Interview With a Famous Person That You WatchedNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe an interview with a famous person that you saw, heard, or read about (e.g. on the news, after a sports event, in an article).
- An Outdoor Place Where You Go to Enjoy NatureNew · Sep–Dec 2026Describe a place where you enjoy spending time in nature.
- Some Local News That People in Your Town or City Were Very Interested InDescribe some local news that people in your town or city were very interested in.
- Someone You Know Who Has Always Wanted to Work in MedicineDescribe someone you know who has always wanted to work in medicine, for example as a doctor, a nurse or a vet.
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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