Latest IELTS Speaking Question Bank September to December 2026

Rubbish & Recycling

• 1. Is waste sorting common in your country?
• 2. Did you recycle when you were a kid?
• 3. What do you do when you see rubbish on the street?
• 4. How do you recycle things like paper and plastic?

Tiredness

• 1. Do you often feel tired?
• 2. When would you feel tired?
• 3. What do you do when you feel tired?
• 4. Do you think you get enough rest?
• 5. What makes you tired?

Handwritten Letters & Paper

• 1. Have you made any crafts with paper?
• 2. What did you like to do with paper as a child?
• 3. Do you still write physical letters?
• 4. Do people still keep handwritten letters today?
• 5. Do you carry paper and pens with you when you go out?

Travelling

• 1. How often do you travel?
• 2. What do you usually do when you travel?
• 3. Do you prefer sitting by the window when you travel?
• 4. Did you ever go on a long journey with your family when you were a child?
• 5. Would you like to travel to another country in the future?

Shoes

• 1. Do you like buying shoes? How often?
• 2. Do you ever buy shoes online?
• 3. How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
• 4. Do you prefer comfortable shoes, or fashionable shoes?
• 5. What kind of shoes do you like the most?

Name

• 1. Is it easy for you to remember people's names?
• 2. How do you remember people's names?
• 3. How do you feel when people can't remember your name?
• 4. Do you often forget people's names?

Famous Person Interview

Describe a time you watched a famous person being interviewed. You should say:

• Who the famous person was
• What the interview was about
• When and where you watched the interview
• And explain how you felt about the interview

1. What kinds of people are frequently interviewed?
2. What kinds of things do famous people often say in an interview?
3. What can we do to get a job interview?
4. What should people do to prepare for a job interview?
5. Why do we need to attend interviews when applying for jobs?
6. What should people wear to a job interview?

Saving Money

Describe a time when you saved money to buy something special. You should say:

• What the special thing was
• Why you wanted to buy it
• How you saved money for it
• And explain how you felt after buying it

1. Should schools teach children how to manage money from a young age?
2. Should parents teach their children to spend money freely or to save money?
3. Do you think it is easier to teach teenagers how to manage money when they are around 16 or 17 years old?
4. Is it easier to spend money or save money?
5. What kind of things do people usually save money for?
6. Should people give their time to charity, or just their money?

A Popular Person

Describe a popular person. You should say:

• Who this person is
• What kind of person he or she is
• When you see him/her normally
• And explain why you think this person is popular

1. Why are some students popular in school?
2. Is it important for a teacher to be popular?
3. Do you think good teachers are always popular among students?
4. What are the qualities of being a good teacher?
5. Is it easier to become popular nowadays?
6. Why do people want to be popular?

A Waste of Time

Describe an activity you do regularly that you think is a waste of time. You should say:

• What it is
• When you usually do it
• Why you do it
• And explain why you think it is a waste of time

1. How do you balance life and work?
2. Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it's a waste of time?
3. What kinds of things make people feel pressured?
4. Why do some people refuse to abide by rules?
5. Why do some people find it difficult to manage their time effectively?
6. Do you think modern technology has made people waste more time? Why or why not?

Least Favourite Movie

Describe your least favourite movie. You should say:

• When you watched it
• Where you watched it
• What it was about
• And explain why it's your least favourite movie

1. What kinds of movies are the most popular in your country?
2. What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?
3. Are movies more likely to help people become more creative?
4. Do you think movies have a strong influence on young people?
5. Can movies help people understand other cultures?
6. How has technology changed the movie industry?