These are the most recent questions and topics reported on IELTS.

Since they come from student reports, there may be some small differences in the actual questions.

But it’s still a great place to start your preparation for the IELTS speaking exam!

You can check out recent task 2 IELTS writing here and task 1 IELTS writing here.

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Current Reported IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions and Topics

Study

Are you a student or are you working right now?

What’s your favourite subject?

Why did you choose this major? 

Work

Do you like your job?

What do you find most interesting about your work/job?

Where You Live (Full EBook for this topic here on Patreon.)

Do you live in an apartment or house?

What views can you see through the windows?

What kind of apartment or house do you want to have in the future?

Hometown

Where are you from?

Is your hometown a big city or a small city?

Do you like your hometown?

Friends (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

Question 1: What do you do together with your friends?

Question 2: Do you prefer to have a big or small group of friends?

Question 3: What kinds of people do you like to have as friends?

Question 4: Do you prefer to spend time alone or with friends?

University (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

Question 1: Have you ever attended a university or college?

Question 2: What were the main factors that influenced your decision?

Question 3: Will you study more in the future?

Question 4: What unique opportunities does a university education provide?

Teachers (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

Question 1: Would you ever like to be a teacher?

Question 2: Did you have a favourite teacher at school?

Question 3: Would you say that you were a good student at school?

Question 4: Have you ever had a teacher that you didn’t like?

Concentration (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

Question 1: Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

Question 2: When is it hard to concentrate?

Question 3: What may distract you when you are trying to stay focused?

Question 4: In what situations do you need to concentrate?

Fixing things (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

Question 1: Can you fix things?

Question 2: What can you fix?

Question 3: Do you find it challenging to fix things?

Question 4: Did you ask people to teach you to fix things when you were a child?

Favourite Days (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

Question 1: Which day is your favourite day of the week?

Question 2: Which day is your least favourite day?

Question 3: How do you usually spend your time on your favourite day?

Question 4: Which day of the week is least busy in your country?

Rain

Question 1: Do you prefer rainy or sunny days?

Question 2: What do you do on rainy days?

Question 3: How does rain affect your life in your country?

Question 4: Is there any part of your country where it doesn’t rain much?

Days Off

Question 1: What do you do on your day off?

Question 2: Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends?

Question 3: Do you make plans for your day off?

Question 4: When was the last time you had a few days off?

Language

Question 1: What languages can you speak?

Question 2: Do you think it’s difficult to learn a language?

Question 3: Will you learn other languages in the future?

Question 4: Why did you start to learn English?

Ambition

Question 1: Are you an ambitious person?

Question 2: What are your ambitions in life?

Question 3: Have you ever achieved your ambitions?

Question 4: Are you the kind of person who sticks to your dreams?

Dreams

Question 1: Do you often remember your dreams?

Question 2: Do you share your dreams with others?

Question 3: Do you think dreams have special meanings?

Question 4: Do you like hearing others’ dreams?

Health

Question 1: Do you have any unhealthy habits?

Question 2: In what ways do you try to stay healthy?

Question 3: Do you do any sports?

Question 4: Do you think more about your health now than when you were younger?

Ice Cream

Question 1: Do you like ice cream?

Question 2: Did you eat ice cream when you were a child?

Question 3: Are there shops selling ice cream near where you live?

Question 4: Can you make ice cream yourself?

Bags

Question 1: Do you like bags?

Question 2: Do you have different bags for different occasions?

Question 3: Do you usually carry a bag when you go out?

Question 4: What do you put in your bag?

Wild Animals

Question 1: What’s your favourite wild animal?

Question 2: Are there many wild animals in your country?

Question 3: Have you ever seen wild animals?

Question 4: Where can you see wild animals in your area?

Outer Space

Question 1: Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?

Question 2: Do you want to know more about outer space?

Question 3: Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

Question 4: Do you like science fiction movies? (Why/Why not?)

Staying Up

Question 1: Do you often stay up late?

Question 2: Did you stay up late when you were a kid?

Question 3: What do you do when you stay up late?

Question 4: What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?

Happiness

Question 1: What made you happy when you were little?

Question 2: What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?

Question 3: Can you stay happy all the time?

Question 4: Is it important to be happy?

Weekend

Question 1: How do you usually spend your weekends?

Question 2: What is your favorite part of the weekend?

Question 3: Which do you prefer: Saturdays or Sundays?

Question 4: What did you do last weekend?

Noise

Question 1: Are cities or the countryside noisier?

Question 2: What kinds of noises do you find annoying?

Question 3: What noises do you often hear in your area?

Question 4: Can you study when it is noisy?

Library

Question 1: Do you often go to the library?

Question 2: Did you go to the library when you were a kid?

Question 3: Do you think the library is a good place for reading?

Question 4: Do kids in your country often go to the library?

Jewellery

Question 1: Do you have any jewelry?

Question 2: Are you interested in having any jewelry?

Question 3: What kinds of jewelry would you like to have?

Question 4: How often do people in your country wear jewelry?

Small Businesses

Question 1: Do you know many small businesses?

Question 2: Do you prefer buying things at big companies or small businesses?

Question 3: Have you ever worked at a small business?

Question 4: Have you ever thought about starting your own business?

Chocolate

Question 1: Do you like sweets or chocolate?

Question 2: What’s your favorite flavor?

Question 3: How often do you eat chocolate?

Question 4: When was the first time you ate chocolate?

Schools

Question 1: Where did/do you go to school?

Question 2: Did/Do you go to a good school?

Question 3: What are the differences between your school and other schools?

Question 4: Is there anything you want to change about your school?

Music

Question 1: What kind of music do you like?

Question 2: Are there any differences between the music you listened to in the past and now?

Question 3: Do you prefer listening to music alone or with friends?

Question 4: How much time do you spend listening to music every day?

Keys

Question 1: Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?

Question 2: Have you ever lost your keys?

Question 3: Do you often forget your keys and lock yourself out?

Question 4: Do you think it’s a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbour?

T-shirts

Question 1: Do you usually wear T-shirts?

Question 2: Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?

Question 3: Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?

Question 4: Would you buy a T-shirt as a souvenir on vacation?

Art

Question 1: Do you like art?

Question 2: Do you like visiting art galleries?

Question 3: Do you want to be an artist?

Question 4: Do you like modern or traditional art?

IELTS Speaking Parts 2 & 3

People Topics

Describe a popular/well-known person in your country. (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

You should say:

Who the person is

How you know this person

What this person has done

And explain why they are so popular

Popularity (IELTS Speaking Part 3) (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

Question 1: What qualities can help a person be popular?

Question 2: Are there any popular stars who like helping other people in your country?

Question 3: In what ways do you think popular stars influence teenagers?

Question 4: What are the advantages and disadvantages of being very popular?

Question 5: What kind of people are usually popular in the workplace?

Question 6: Do you think celebrities have more or less freedom?

Describe a helpful person. (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

You can say:

Who the person is

How you know them

What they do to help people

And say when they help you

Helping Others & Volunteering (IELTS Speaking Part 3) (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

Question 1: What motivates people to volunteer and help others in their community?

Question 2: What are the benefits of volunteering for both the individual and the community?

Question 3: How can volunteering and helping others be integrated into schools and workplaces?

Question 4: In what ways can volunteering and helping others be encouraged in society?

Question 5: Do you think it is the responsibility of individuals or governments to provide support to those in need?

Question 6: What skills can be gained from volunteering and helping others, and how can they be useful in personal and professional development?

Describe someone you know who recently moved to new accommodation. (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

You should say:

When and where this person moved

How you know this person

What kind of accommodation he/she moved to

And how this person felt about moving

Moving (IELTS Speaking Part 3) (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

Question 1: How does moving to a new home impact a person’s sense of belonging and community?

Question 2: What are some potential challenges that individuals or families may face when moving to a new home, especially in terms of adjusting to a new neighborhood or city?

Question 3: In what ways can moving to a new home positively or negatively affect an individual’s social life and relationships?

Question 4: What factors should people consider when deciding whether to move to a new home, particularly in terms of their career prospects and job opportunities?

Question 5: How can moving to a new home contribute to personal growth and development, and what are some steps individuals can take to make the transition smoother?

Describe a job you would like to do.

You should say:

What it is

Why you want to do it

If you know someone who does it

And if you will actually do it

Work-life balance (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What kinds of jobs do young people not want to do in your country?

Question 2: Who is best at advising young people about choosing a job: teachers or parents?

Question 3: Is money always the most important thing when choosing a job?

Question 4: Do you agree that most people nowadays are under pressure to work longer hours and take less holiday?

Question 5: What is the impact on society of people having a poor work-life balance?

Question 6: Could you recommend some effective strategies for governments and employers to ensure people have a good work-life balance?

Events

Describe an occasion when you received some incorrect information.

You should say:

When it happened

What the information was

How you learned the information was incorrect

And how you felt about the experience.

Information and Misinformation (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Do you think that people are more likely to believe true or false information these days? Why or why not?

Question 2: Have you ever come across a piece of information that you later found out to be false? 

Question 3: In your opinion, what are some of the consequences of misinformation in society?

Question 4: How do you verify the accuracy of information that you come across online?

Question 5: Are there any news sources that you trust more than others?

Question 6: Do you think that schools should teach critical thinking skills to help students better evaluate information? 

Describe a car journey that you went on.

You should say:

Where you went

What you did there

Who you went on the journey with

And say how you felt about the journey

Transport & Driving (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What is the most common mode of transport in your city, and why do people prefer it?

Question 2: Do you think people should be encouraged to use public transport more? Why or why not?

Question 3: Have you ever experienced a serious traffic jam? How did it affect your mood and daily routine?

Question 4: What do you think are the pros and cons of driving a car instead of using public transport?

Question 5: Would you consider buying an electric car in the future? Why or why not?

Question 6: Are there any traffic laws in your country that you think should be changed or improved? If so, which ones and why?

Question 7: Do you think that the government should invest more in public transport systems?

Describe a childhood experience that you enjoyed.

You should say:

Where it was

What you did

Who you were with

And say why you enjoyed it

Memory (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Why are some people forgetful?

Question 2: What kinds of things do people usually forget?

Question 3: What are some techniques people can use to help remember important information?

Question 4: Do you think people can trust their memories?

Question 5: How do you think technology has affected our ability to remember things?

Describe an occasion when you spent time with a child.

You should say:

When and where it was

Who the child was

What you did together

And say how you felt about it

Bringing Up Children (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Do you think that parents should make all decisions for their children?

Question 2: At what age do you think children can be trusted to make their own decisions?

Question 3: What are some of the biggest challenges that parents face when raising children?

Question 4: Do you think that parents today face different challenges than parents did in the past? Why or why not?

Question 5: What do you think are some of the most important things that parents can do to help their children grow up to be responsible and successful adults?

Question 6: In your opinion, what are some of the most effective discipline techniques for children?

Describe an occasion when you got lost and needed help.

You should say:

When and where it was

What happened

How you felt

And say how you found your way

Getting Lost & Directions (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Do you think it’s easy or difficult to find your way in a new city? 

Question 2: Why do some people not like to ask others for directions?

Question 3: Do you prefer using maps or asking locals for directions when you are lost?

Question 4: Have you ever used a navigation app or GPS to find your way in a new place? Did it work well?

Question 5: How do you think technology has changed the way we navigate and find directions?

Describe a traditional festival in your country.

You can say:

What the festival is

When and where it is held

What happens at the festival

And say if you enjoy the festival

Festivals & Traditions (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Do you think that festivals and traditions have an important role in society? Why or why not?

Question 2: Have you ever participated in a festival or tradition from another country? What was it like?

Question 3: What is a traditional food or drink that people typically enjoy during festivals in your country?

Question 4: How have festivals and traditions changed over the years in your country? Do you think they will continue to evolve in the future?

Question 5: Do you think that festivals and traditions are becoming less important in modern society? Why or why not?

Question 6: Are there any traditional festivals that are not celebrated any more in your country? If yes, why?

Describe a water sport you would like to try.

You can say:

What the sport is

Where you would do it

Who you would like to do it with

And say why what you think it would be like

Part 3 Water activities & Water sports (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What do you think are the benefits of participating in water sports?

Question 2: Do you think water sports are safe? Why or why not?

Question 3: What types of water sports are popular in your country? Why do you think they are popular?

Question 4: Would you like to try an extreme water sport like skydiving or bungee jumping into water? Why or why not?

Question 5: How do you think climate change will affect water sports in the future?

Describe an adventure you would like to go on.

You can say:

What the adventure is

Where you would go

Who you would like to go with

And say why it would be an interesting experience

Accommodation (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Do you think adventures are important in life? Why or why not?

Question 2: What do you think are the benefits of going on an adventure?

Question 3: Would you prefer to go on an adventure alone or with a group? Why?

Question 4: Are there any risks associated with going on an adventure? If yes, what are they?

Question 5: Do you think that people should take more risks in their lives and go on adventurous trips? Why or why not?

Question 6: What advice would you give to someone who is planning an adventure for the first time?

Places

Describe a new shop that opened in your city / area.

You should say:

Where it is

What it sells

Whether you think it will be successful

And say if you would shop there or not

Shops (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Do you think shopping centers and malls are still popular these days? 

Question 2: How often do you go shopping for clothes? 

Question 3: What is your opinion about online shopping? Do you think it is better than going to a store? Why or why not?

Question 4: Do you think shopping can be addictive? 

Question 5: How do you think shopping habits have changed in recent years?

Question 6: Do you think shopping can be a waste of time and money?

Describe a place you would like to visit in the future.

You should say:

Where it is

What it’s like

How you would travel there

And say why you want to visit that place

Travelling (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What kind of places are popular to visit in your country?

Question 2: Do you prefer to travel alone or with others? Why?

Question 3: Have you ever experienced any problems when traveling? What happened?

Question 4: Do you think it’s important to learn about the culture of the places you visit? Why or why not?

Question 5: How do you think technology has changed the way people travel?

Question 6: Why do you think so many younger people travel these days?

Describe a crowded place you went to.

You can say:

Where the place was

When you went there

How many people were there

And how you felt about the experience

Crowded places (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Are you comfortable being in crowded places?

Question 2: What are some crowded places in your city that you avoid going to?

Question 3: Do you think crowded places are becoming more common in modern society? Why or why not?

Question 4: What are some potential dangers of being in crowded places?

Question 5: What measures do you think can be taken to make crowded places safer and more comfortable for people?

Question 6: Do you think cities should limit the number of people who can visit popular tourist attractions or shopping areas to avoid overcrowding? Why or why not?

Describe an ideal house or apartment.

You can say:

What kind of accommodation it is

Where it is

What it would look like

And say why it would be ideal

Accommodation (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What are the most important features of an ideal accommodation for you?

Question 2: What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city center versus living in the suburbs?

Question 3: How do you think technology will change the way we find and rent/buy accommodation in the future?

Question 4: What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of living in a shared house or apartment?

Question 5: How do you think the current state of the housing market affects young people looking for accommodation?

Question 6: Do you think it’s important to decorate your living space? Why or why not?

Objects

Describe a book you have read many times.

You should say:

What the book is and what it is about

Who it was written by

How often you read it

And say why you enjoy reading it

Reading (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Do you think it’s important for children to read books? Why or why not?

Question 2: Do you think reading books is better than watching movies? Why or why not?

Question 3: What benefits do you think reading books has for individuals?

Question 4: Do you think reading books can help people learn more about different cultures? Why or why not?

Question 5: Do you think people should read books that are difficult or challenging to understand? Why or why not?

Describe an invention.

You should say:

What it is

How it is used

Who created it / when it was invented

And say why this invention is important

Inventions (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What invention do you think has had the greatest impact on people’s lives in your country?

Question 2: Do you think technology has improved our quality of life? Why or why not?

Question 3: What invention do you wish had never been invented and why?

Question 4: What invention would you like to see in the future?

Question 5: Have you ever invented something yourself? If so, what was it?

Question 6: How do you think technology and inventions will change the way we live in the future?

Describe a game you enjoyed playing when you were younger.

You should say:

What it was

Where and when you played it

How you played it

And say why you enjoyed playing it

Games (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Are games important for children’s development? Why or why not?

Question 2: What is the most popular game in your country? Why do you think it is so popular?

Question 3: Do you think games can help people relax and relieve stress? Why or why not?

Question 4: Have you ever played a video game that you became obsessed with? What was it and why did you like it?

Question 5: Do you think playing games is a waste of time, or do you think there are benefits to playing them?

Question 6: Have you ever learned anything from playing a game, such as a new skill or knowledge about a particular subject?

Describe a piece of clothing you wear often.

You should say:

What it is

What it looks like

How you got it

And say why you wear it so often

Clothing & Fashion (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Do you think that fashion trends are important? Why or why not?

Question 2: Do you think you can talk about someone’s personality based on their fashion choices?

Question 3: Have you ever worn an outfit that you later regretted? What was it and why did you regret it?

Question 4: What kind of clothing do you think is appropriate for occasions like job interviews or weddings?

Question 5: Do you think that people dressed more formally nowadays compared to the past?

Question 6: Do you think that people should be judged based on their clothing choices? Why or why not?

Describe an interesting job.

You can say:

What the job is

How you learned about this job

What skills this job requires

And say if you would like to do this job

Careers & Jobs (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What kind of job do you think will be popular in the future? Why?

Question 2: What do you think are the benefits of having a steady job?

Question 3: Do you think it’s better to work for a big company or a small company? Why?

Question 4: What do you think are the most important skills for getting a good job?

Question 5: Do you think it’s important to have a job that you love or a job that pays well? Why?

Question 6: Do you think it’s better to work in the private sector or the public sector? Why?

Describe an expensive gift you would like to buy

You can say:

What the gift is

Who you would buy it for

Where you would buy it

And why you would like to buy it

Money (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What is your opinion about the role of money in people’s lives?

Question 2: Do you think it is more important to save or to spend money? Why?

Question 3: In your country, what is the most popular way people save their money?

Question 4: Do you think money can buy happiness?

Question 5: What are some ways people waste their money?

Question 6: How do you think people’s attitudes towards money have changed over the years?

Describe an important decision you made

You can say:

What the decision was

Where you were

How you made the decision

And say why it was difficult to make

Making decisions (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: How do you usually make important decisions in your life?

Question 2: Do you think it’s important to listen to other people’s opinions before making a decision? Why or why not?

Question 3: Do you think it’s better to make decisions based on logic or emotions? Why?

Question 4: What factors do you consider when making a big purchase decision, such as buying a car or a house?

Question 5: Have you ever regretted a decision you made? Can you describe what happened and why you regretted it?

Question 6: In your opinion, what are some of the most important things to consider when making a decision that will affect other people, such as a family or a team?

Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again.

You can say:

What type of movie it was

What it was about

Where you watched it

And explain why you would like to watch it again

Movies (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Where do people normally watch movies?

Question 2: What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?

Question 3: Are actors or actresses important to movies? Why?

Question 4: Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies nowadays?

People

Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with

You should say:

What party it was

How you met this person

What you talked about

And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her

Talking to People (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Where do young people like to meet?

Question 2: What do young people talk about when they meet up?

Question 3: Do you think people should be honest when talking with friends?

Question 4: In what situations would people be willing to get to know new people?

Question 5: On what occasions do people talk with strangers?

Question 6: On what occasions should one remain silent?

Describe a character from a film.

You should say:

What character it is

Who acted the character

When you saw the film

And explain whether you like this character

Films (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Is it interesting to be an actor/actress?

Question 2: What can children learn from acting?

Question 3: Why do children like special costumes?

Question 4: What are the differences between actors/actresses who earn much and those who earn little?

Question 5: What are the differences between acting in a theatre and in a film?

Describe an old person who is interesting.

You should say:

Who this person is

How you know this person

What you do with this person

And explain why you think this person is interesting

Old People(IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What can old people teach young people？

Question 2: Do old people share the same interest with young people?

Question 3: Do you think old people should live with their family?

Question 4: Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?

Question 5: Do you think people are more selfish or self-centered now than in the past?

Question 6: What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?

Describe someone you would like to study or work with.

You should say:

Who the person is

How long you have known the person

What you have done together

And explain why you would like to work/study with the person

Working With People (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What kinds of people do you like to work with?

Question 2: What matters most about a colleague’s personality?

Question 3: Which one is more important to you at work, development in work related skills or the recognition from your supervisors?

Question 4: Do you think managers can be friends with their subordinates?

Question 5: Why should children be kind to their classmates?

Question 6: Can children choose their desk mate?

Describe an unusual meal you had.

You should say:

When you had it

Where you had it

Whom you had it with

And explain why it was unusual

Food (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?

Question 2: Do young people like to spend time with their families or friends?

Question 3: What do you think are the benefits of having dinner together?

Question 4: Do you think people are less willing to cook meals by themselves these days compared to the past?

Question 5: Do people in your country socialize in restaurants? Why?

Question 6: Do people in your country value food culture?

Describe a historical period you would like to know more about.

You should say:

When it was

What you are interested in

What you have known

And explain why you would like to know more

History (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Should everyone know history?

Question 2: In what ways can children learn history?

Question 3: Is it hard to protect historical buildings?

Question 4: How do you learn history?

Question 5: How can we protect old buildings?

Question 6: What’s the difference between history taught in primary school and the history taught in high school?

Question 7: Why do some people have no interest in history?

Describe a sport you enjoyed when you were young.

You should say:

What it was

Where you did it

Who you did it with

And explain why you enjoyed it

Breaks (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Is it important to have a break during work or study?

Question 2: What sports do young people like to do now?

Question 3: Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?

Question 4: Can most people balance work and life in China?

Question 5: What activities do children and adults do nowadays?

Question 6: Do adults and children have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?

Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative something.

You should say:

Who you taught

What you taught

How the result was

And explain how you felt about the experience

Learning (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What practical skills can young people teach old people?

Question 2: What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?

Question 3: How can young people teach old people skills?

Question 4: How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?

Question 5: Do you think ‘showing’ is a better way than ‘telling’ in education?

Question 6: Do people in your country like to watch videos to learn something?

Describe the first day you went to school that you remember.

You should say:

When it happened

How you felt about the experience

Where the school is

And explain why you still remember the experience

Change (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What are the reasons for job change?

Question 2: Are big companies better than small companies? Why?

Question 3: What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along with changing jobs?

Question 4: What would parents prepare for their kids when they first go to school?

Question 5: How do children socialize with each other?

Question 6: Is socialisation important for children?

Describe something that you did with someone/a group of people.

You should say:

What it was

Who you did it with

How long it took you to do this

And explain why you did it together

Neighbours (IELTS Speaking Part 3) (Get the full EBook for this speaking topic on Patreon.)

Question 1: How do you get along with your neighbors?

Question 2: How do neighbours help each other?

Question 3: How do children learn to cooperate with each other?

Question 4: What can parents do with their children to make them happy?

Question 5: What are the benefits of boys and girls playing together?

Question 6: How can children improve their social skills?

Describe something you did that made you feel proud.

You should say:

What it was

How you did it

How difficult it was

And explain why you felt proud of it

Goals (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Which is more important, personal goals or work goals?

Question 2: Have your life goals changed since your childhood?

Question 3: Does everyone set goals for themselves?

Question 4: What kinds of rewards are important at work?

Question 5: Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?

Question 6: What makes people feel proud of themselves?

Describe a time when you missed or were late for a meeting.

You should say:

When it happened

What happened

Why you missed/were late for it

And explain how you felt about this experience

Being on Time (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Are you a punctual person?

Question 2: Do you think it is important to be on time?

Question 3: Do you always avoid being late?

Question 4: Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?

Question 5: Why do people miss important events?

Question 6: Are people in your country often late for meetings?

Describe an advertisement you don’t like.

You should say:

Where and when you first saw it

What type of advertisement it is

What product or service it advertises

And explain why you don’t like it

Advertising (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What are the most advertised products in your country?

Question 2: Which one is more effective, newspaper advertising or online advertising?

Question 3: How has advertising changed in recent years?

Question 4: Should ads be regulated?

Question 5: Is advertising manipulative?

Describe a time when you made a complaint and you were satisfied with the result.

You should say:

What the issue was

When did this happen

How you filed the complaint

And explain how the issue was resolved

Complaining (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What do people often complain most about?

Question 2: Can complaining help solve problems?

Question 3: Do young people complain more?

Question 4: Is it important for companies to deal with complaints from customers?

Question 5: Why do most companies in your country refuse to deal with complaints?

Question 6: What other measures should you take to solve problems rather than complain?

Describe a daily routine that you enjoy.

You should say:

What it is

Where and when you do it

Who you do it with

And explain why you enjoy it

Routines (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Should children have learning routines?

Question 2: What are the advantages of children having a routine at school?

Question 3: Does having a routine make kids feel more secure at school?

Question 4: How do people’s routines differ on weekdays and weekends?

Question 5: What daily routines do people have at home?

Question 6: What are the differences between people’s daily routines now and in the last 15

year?

Places

Describe another city you would like to stay for a short time.

You should say:

Where the city is

Whom you will go there with

What you will do there

And explain why you will stay there just for a short time

Cities (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Why do people sometimes go to other cities?

Question 2: Why are historical cities popular?

Question 3: Why do places with historical sites develop the tourism industry more actively?

Question 4: Do you think tourists may come across bad things in other cities?

Question 5: Do most people like planned travelling?

Question 6: Why is the noise pollution worse in tourism cities than in other cities?

Describe your favourite place in your house where you can relax.

You should say:

Where it is

What it is like

What you enjoy doing there

And explain how you feel relaxed at this place

Relaxing (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Why is it difficult for some people to relax?

Question 2: What are the benefits of doing exercise?

Question 3: Do people in your country exercise after work?

Question 4: Where do people spend most of their time in their home?

Question 5: Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children how to

relax?

Question 6: Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?

Describe a noisy place you have been to.

You should say:

What it is

When you went there

What you did there

And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place

Noise (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Do you think it is good for children to make noise?

Question 2: Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?

Question 3: What kinds of noises are there in our life?

Question 4: Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?

Question 5: How would people usually respond to noises in your country?

Question 6: How can people consider others feelings when chatting in public?

Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.

You should say:

Where the place is

When you visited there

Why the air was not good

And explain how you felt about the place

Pollution (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: In what ways can air pollution be reduced effectively?

Question 2: What kinds of pollution are serious in your country?

Question 3: What can individuals do to protect our environment?

Question 4: Do you think individuals should be responsible for pollution?

Question 5: Why is there a need to involve the government in environmental protection?

Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g. shopping mall,

park …).

You should say:

What the development is

When/Where you noticed it

How long it took to complete it

And explain how you felt about it

Transportation (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What transportation do you use the most?

Question 2: Is public transportation popular in your country?

Question 3: What can be improved in public transport services?

Question 4: What leisure facilities can be used by people by all ages?

Question 5: Do you think young people in your country like to go to the cinema?

Objects

Describe a website you often visit.

You should say:

What the website is

How you knew this website

What the website contains

And explain why you think it is useful

Websites (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What kinds of websites are most popular in your country?

Question 2: Why do people like to read the news on the internet instead of on TV?

Question 3: How do these social media websites affect society?

Question 4: Why do many websites have advertisements?

Question 5: Is the library still necessary? Why?

Describe a piece of technology that you feel is difficult to use.

You should say:

When you got it

What you got it for

How often you use it

And explain how you feel about it

Technology (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What technology do people currently use?

Question 2: Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?

Question 3: Why are people so keen on buying an iPhone even though they haven’t changed much from one to the next?

Question 4: Does technology deeply affect people’s lives?

Question 5: Is there any difference between technology in cities and in small towns?

Question 6: Do you agree that men are more obsessed with new technology than women?

Question 7: How to teach older generations to use new technology?

Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well.

You should say:

What it was

When you heard it

And explain how you felt about it

Social Media (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Is it good to share something on social media?

Question 2: Should the media only publish good news?

Question 3: How does social media help people access information?

Question 4: What kind of good news do people often share in the community?

Question 5: Do most people like to share good news with others?

Question 6: Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

Describe a gift you got.

You should say:

What it is

How you got it

What you did

And explain how you felt about it

Gifts (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: Should employees have their own goals?

Question 2: How should bosses reward employees?

Question 3: What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?

Question 4: Why do we like receiving gifts?

Question 5: On what occasions do people in your country give gifts?

Question 6: What kinds of gifts would men; women and children generally like to receive?

Describe something you would like to learn in the future.

You should say:

What it is

How you would like to learn it

Why you would like to learn it

And explain whether it’s difficult to learn it

Studying (IELTS Speaking Part 3)

Question 1: What’s the most popular thing to learn nowadays?

Question 2: At what age should children start making their own decisions? Why?

Question 3: Which influences young people more when choosing a course, income or interest?

Question 4: Do young people take their parents’ advice when choosing a major?

Question 5: Besides parents, who else would people take advice from?

Question 6: Why do some people prefer to study alone?