IELTS Speaking Questions - July 2026

Part 1 topics being asked this period

• Work or studies - What do you do? Why did you choose it?Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Hometown - What do you like most about your hometown? Has it changed?Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Technology - How often do you use your phone? Could you live without it?Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Food - What is a typical meal in your country? Do you enjoy cooking?Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Weather - What kind of weather do you prefer? Does weather affect your mood?Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Friends - Do you prefer a few close friends or many acquaintances?Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Sleep - Do you think you sleep enough? Do you remember your dreams?Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Music - What kind of music do you listen to? Has your taste changed?Practise this with the speaking simulator →

Part 2 cue cards in rotation

• Describe a person who has inspired you. You should say: - who this person is - how you know them - what they have done - and explain why they inspire you.Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Describe a book you have recently read. You should say: - what the book was - why you chose to read it - what it was about - and explain whether you would recommend it.Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Describe a piece of technology you find useful. You should say: - what it is - how you use it - how often you use it - and explain why it is so useful to you.Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Describe a gift you gave to someone. You should say: - what the gift was - who you gave it to - why you chose it - and explain how the person reacted.Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Describe a goal you want to achieve in the future. You should say: - what the goal is - when you set it - what you are doing to achieve it - and explain why it matters to you.Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Describe a foreign country you would like to visit. You should say: - which country it is - what you know about it - what you would do there - and explain why you want to go.Practise this with the speaking simulator →

Part 3 follow-up questions

• Do you think role models are important for young people? Why?Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• How has technology changed the way people read?Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Should governments regulate how companies use technology?Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Is gift-giving becoming too commercial in modern society?Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Do you think people set different goals now than in the past?Practise this with the speaking simulator →
• Why do some people prefer to travel abroad rather than in their own country?Practise this with the speaking simulator →