2025 · Speaking
2025 IELTS Speaking Questions And Answer
Reported IELTS Speaking Part 1-3 themes for 2025. Practise free topic lists, then unlock sample answers on Pro.
These 2025 IELTS Speaking practice themes are collected from topics discussed by candidates and examiners worldwide, then rewritten as original simulations.
They are not predictions, leaked papers, or a guarantee of what will appear in any test.
Practise under timed conditions, review weak areas, and repeat each task with clearer language and more accurate detail.
We update these lists weekly as common themes change across test regions.
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Hometown
Free samplesPart 1
- Has your hometown changed in recent years?
- What is the best place to relax there?
- Do you expect to live there in the future?
- Where is your hometown?
- What do visitors usually notice there?
Part 2
Describe a quiet place in your hometown
You should say:
- when you last experienced it
- why it matters locally
- where it is
- what people do there
Part 3
- Should old buildings always be protected?
- How can tourism change local communities?
- What makes people feel attached to their hometown?
- How can small towns attract young adults?
- What problems can rapid urban growth create?
Work
Free samplesPart 1
- What skill is important in your job?
- Would you like to change your work routine?
- Do you prefer working alone or with others?
- What kind of work do you do?
- Which part of your working day do you enjoy most?
Part 2
Describe a useful skill you learned at work
You should say:
- what skills are needed
- why it interests you
- what it involves
- where it takes place
Part 3
- Which jobs may change most because of automation?
- What makes someone a good manager?
- Why do people change careers?
- How important is job satisfaction?
- Should employers allow more flexible working?
Weather
Part 1
- How do you usually check the forecast?
- Is the climate in your area changing?
- Would you like to live in a different climate?
- What weather do you enjoy most?
- Does the weather affect your plans?
Part 2
Describe some extreme weather you experienced
You should say:
- what the weather was like
- how you felt about it
- when it was
- where you were
Part 3
- Why do extreme weather events receive so much attention?
- How can communities prepare for severe weather?
- Why are weather forecasts important?
- How does climate influence the way cities are designed?
- Should people change their habits because of climate change?
Sports And Exercise
Part 1
- Did you play team sports as a child?
- Where do people exercise in your area?
- Do you enjoy watching sports competitions?
- How often do you exercise?
- Which sport would you like to learn?
Part 2
Describe a sports event you enjoyed
You should say:
- who is involved
- why it appeals to you
- what it is
- when you do or watch it
Part 3
- What can cities do to encourage active lifestyles?
- Is professional sport too commercial?
- Why do some people find regular exercise difficult?
- Should schools spend more time on sport?
- How do famous athletes influence young people?
Food
Part 1
- Has your taste in food changed?
- When do you usually eat with other people?
- Is there a dish from your country you would recommend?
- What food do you eat regularly?
- Do you enjoy cooking?
Part 2
Describe a food you tried for the first time
You should say:
- who was with you
- why you remember it
- what the food was
- where you had it
Part 3
- Why do food trends spread quickly?
- How can governments encourage healthier diets?
- Why are traditional dishes important?
- How have delivery apps changed eating habits?
- Should schools teach children how to cook?
Friendship
Part 1
- Is it easy for you to make new friends?
- Do you keep in touch with childhood friends?
- What quality do you value in a friend?
- How often do you meet your friends?
- What do you usually do together?
Part 2
Describe a friend you met in an unusual way
You should say:
- what you do together
- why the friendship is important
- who the person is
- how you met
Part 3
- Is it better to have a few close friends or a large group?
- What can different generations learn from friendship?
- Why do friendships sometimes change over time?
- Can online friendships be as strong as face-to-face ones?
- How do people make friends in a new city?
Environment
Part 1
- When do you spend time in nature?
- Have you changed any habits to protect the environment?
- Which environmental problem concerns you most?
- Do you try to reduce waste at home?
- Is recycling convenient where you live?
Part 2
Describe a time you reduced waste
You should say:
- who you were with
- why the experience mattered
- where it is
- what you saw or did there
Part 3
- What can schools teach children about conservation?
- Can economic growth and environmental protection work together?
- How can cities make environmentally friendly choices easier?
- Should companies be responsible for the waste they create?
- Why do some environmental campaigns fail to change behaviour?
Shopping
Part 1
- Do you compare prices before making a purchase?
- Have your shopping habits changed recently?
- Do you prefer large shops or small local stores?
- How often do you shop online?
- What do you usually enjoy buying?
Part 2
Describe a purchase that was better than expected
You should say:
- how you chose it
- why you were pleased with it
- what it was
- where and when you bought it
Part 3
- What makes customers loyal to a particular brand?
- How might shopping change in the next twenty years?
- How has online shopping changed town centres?
- Why do people sometimes buy things they do not need?
- Should advertising to children be more strictly controlled?
Health And Wellbeing
Part 1
- Do you find it easy to relax?
- Has your approach to health changed over time?
- What healthy habit would you like to develop?
- What do you do to stay healthy?
- How important is sleep to you?
Part 2
Describe some useful health advice you received
You should say:
- how often you do it
- why it has helped you
- what the habit or activity is
- when you started it
Part 3
- How has technology changed the way people manage their health?
- Is preventing illness more important than treating it?
- Why is it difficult for some people to maintain healthy habits?
- What should employers do to support workers' wellbeing?
- Should governments regulate unhealthy food more strictly?
Celebrations
Part 1
- Do you prefer large or small celebrations?
- Have celebrations changed since you were a child?
- Is there a celebration you would like to attend?
- What celebrations do you enjoy most?
- How do you usually celebrate your birthday?
Part 2
Describe a public festival you attended
You should say:
- who took part
- why you remember it
- what was celebrated
- where and when it happened
Part 3
- Why do some traditions survive while others disappear?
- Can celebrations help different cultures understand one another?
- Why are public celebrations important to communities?
- How have commercial influences changed traditional festivals?
- Should governments spend money on large public events?