Preparing for the IELTS Speaking test can be challenging, especially if you don’t know what types of questions may appear in the real exam. To help you prepare effectively, we have compiled 20 of the latest IELTS Speaking questions reported in real exams in 02/2026 from IDP and the British Council.
Practicing these questions will help you become more confident and familiar with common IELTS Speaking topics.
These questions are based on recent test reports from candidates who took the IELTS exam in early 2026.
Latest IELTS Speaking Questions 02/2026 from IDP and the British Council.
1. IELTS Speaking Test 1 (Real Exam 2026)
| Part 1: Ice cream, Wild animal Part 2: Describe a remote/faraway place where you would like to visit. You should say: Where it is How far it is from your living place When and how would you go there And explain why you would like to visit this place. Part 3: Why people like traveling. Why should we have long holidays? Why do some people prefer to stay at home during holidays? |
2. IELTS Speaking Test 2 (Real Exam 2026)
| Part 1: Work or Study (Typing vs. Writing), Art, Food, Accommodation Part 2: Describe a child you know who likes drawing very much (OR Describe a movie you watched). Part 3: Art education for children. Do people prefer foreign movies over local movies? Watching movies at home vs. Cinema theaters. |
3. IELTS Speaking Test 3 (Real Exam 2026)
| Part 1: Hometown, Art, Dream Part 2: Describe an interesting city. Part 3: Sustainable tourism. Benefits of tourism for local areas. Differences in travel preferences between young and old people. Attitudes of locals toward tourists. |
4. IELTS Speaking Test 4 (Real Exam 2026)
| Part 1: Accommodation, Scenery, Reading, Take photo Part 2: Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member. Part 3: Should parents be proud if their children eat food they usually dislike? When do adults feel proud in their career? Should schools and parents reward children with gifts for their achievements? |
5. IELTS Speaking Test 5 (Real Exam 2026)
| Part 1: Study or Work (AI in work), Public space (Parks, headphones), Rules (School rules) Part 2: Describe a creative person (e.g. an artist, a musician) you admire. Part 3:Should children learn to play musical instruments? Benefits? Can painting and drawing make children more creative? Are visual media and news important? |
6. IELTS Speaking Test 6 (Real Exam 2026)
| Part 1: Study or Work, Childhood dreams vs. Current career goals Part 2: Describe a place where you want to go in the future. You should say: Where it is How far it is What you want to do there Part 3: Are you a person who likes to plan ahead? Do young people plan more than older people? Is it good for a destination to have many tourists? |
7. IELTS Speaking Test 7 (Real Exam 2026)
| Part 1: Accommodation, Communication, Shoes Part 2: Describe a long journey you had and would like to take again. Part 3: Why do people like traveling abroad/domestically? Benefits of traveling by plane vs. train. What should people prepare for mental health and practical needs when traveling abroad? |
8. IELTS Speaking Test 8 (Real Exam 2026)
| Part 1: Living city, Benefits of living in your current house, Memory (names), Important documents to read in Vietnam Part 2: Describe a place in a foreign country where you want to work for a short time. You should say: Where it is What kind of work you would do Why you want to work there And explain what difficulties you might face. |
9. IELTS Speaking Test 9 (Real Exam 2026)
| Part 1: School, Buildings, Presents, Films Part 2: Describe a time when you were proud of a family member. You should say: Who the person is What they did When it happened And explain why you felt proud of them. Part 3: What things make parents proud of their children? What are the differences between what makes children and adults proud? Is there a relationship between acting and lying? |
10. IELTS Speaking Test 10 (Real Exam 2026)
| Part 1: Where do you live, Crowded places, Borrowing and lending Part 2: Describe a time you got lost in a city. You should say: When and where it happened How you felt How you found your way And explain what you learned from that experience. Part 3: Do you think it’s important to be able to read maps? Why do some people have a better sense of direction than others? How do people usually make decisions when they are lost? |
