IELTS Speaking part 2 and 3 topics and questions (September 2024 - April 2025)

New topics of the season

September 2024 – April 2025

• Asking for advice
• Challenge
• Crowded place
• Cultural place
• Favourite food at a traditional festival
• Good service you received
• Helping a family member
• Ideal place where you'd like to stay
• Losing a valuable thing
• Movie
• Old friend you got in contact with
• Old person
• Online video
• Phone call
• Person in the medical field
• Person who has strong opinions
• Person who likes making things
• Person who likes to read a lot
• Photo that is special to you
• Place you visited where you can see wild animals
• Prize you received
• Public park or garden
• Someone else's room
• Something that made yo feel confident
• Unique place in your city

Asking for advice

Part 2: Describe an occasion when you asked someone for advice

You should say:

• what the advice was
• who gave you this advice
• what you thought about the advice
• why you asked for advice

Part 3:

1. In your country, do people often ask for advice from their family or friends?
2. Do you think people should follow advice from professionals, such as doctors or lawyers?
3. What kinds of advice do parents give to their children?
4. How important is it to seek advice when making a big decision?
5. Are there any risks in following advice from non-experts?
6. How has the way people seek advice changed with the rise of the Internet?

Challenge

Part 2: Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult.
You should say:

• What it was
• When and where you faced it
• Why you thought it was a difficult challenge
  And explain how you felt at the time.

Part 3:

1. What do children usually do when they face a challenge?
2. Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others?
3. How can challenges help in personal growth?
4. What are some common challenges students face in school?
5. Do challenges help people improve their problem-solving skills?
6. Why do some people avoid facing difficult challenges?

Crowded place

Part 2: Describe a crowded place you went to.
You should say:

• Where it was
• When you went there
• Who you went there with
• What you did there
  And how you felt about it.

Part 3:

1. Why do people go to crowded places?
2. Why do some people enjoy crowded places?
3. What are the disadvantages of living in crowded cities?
4. How can governments manage overcrowded cities?
5. Do you think the development of technology can help reduce overcrowding?
6. How do large crowds affect people’s behavior and mood?

Cultural place

Part 2: Describe a cultural place where you'd like to learn about culture (museum/theatre/library).
You should say:

• Where it is
• How you knew about this place
• What it is like
  And explain how this place is related to culture.

Part 3:

1. How does the Internet affect culture?
2. What kind of culture is popular among young people?
3. How important is it to preserve traditional culture in the face of modern influences?
4. Do you think visiting cultural places can educate people about a country’s history?
5. How does globalization impact cultural diversity?
6. What role does art play in preserving culture?

Favourite food at a traditional festival

Part 2: Describe your favourite food that you ate at a traditional festival.
You should say:

• What this type of food is
• Where you had it
• How to make this type of food
  And explain why you like it.

Part 3:

1. Why do people like to have a big meal at special events?
2. Is it bad for people to look at their phones during a meal?
3. How has food culture changed in your country over the years?
4. What is the significance of food in social gatherings?
5. Should schools teach children about traditional food?
6. How does food help preserve cultural identity?

Good service you received

Part 2: Describe a time when you received good service from a staff member in a shop.
You should say:

• Where the shop is
• When you received good service
• What service you received
  And explain how you felt about the service.

Part 3:

1. Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in small shops?
3. How do you think customer service affects a company’s reputation?
4. Should companies offer incentives to employees for good customer service?
5. How does social media affect customer feedback?
6. What are some ways companies can improve customer service?

Helping a family member

Part 2: Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something.
You should say:

• When it happened
• Who you helped
• How you helped
  And explain how you felt about the experience.

Part 3:

1. How can children help their parents at home?
2. What can children learn by helping others?
3. How does helping family members strengthen relationships?
4. Should parents always help their children, or let them solve their problems on their own?
5. How can communities encourage people to help each other more often?
6. How has the concept of family support changed over the years?

Ideal place where you'd like to stay

Part 2: Describe an ideal and perfect place where you would like to stay (e.g., a house, an apartment).
You should say:

• Where it would be
• What it would look like
• What special features it would have
• Whether it would be big or small
  And explain why it would be an ideal place for you.

Part 3:

1. What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment?
2. Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments?
3. How has urbanization affected housing styles in your country?
4. What makes a city an ideal place to live?
5. How important is location when choosing a place to live?
6. Should governments provide affordable housing for people?

Losing a valuable thing

Part 2: Describe a time when you lost an important and valuable item.
You should say:

• When and where it happened
• What it was
• How important and valuable it was
• How you lost it
  And explain how you felt about the experience.

Part 3:

1. What are some common items that people tend to lose easily?
2. Why do people often misplace or lose things?
3. What do people often do after losing things?
4. How can people become more organized to avoid losing important items?
5. Why do some people attach emotional value to certain items?
6. How can technology help people find lost belongings?

Movie

Part 2: Describe a movie that you felt strongly about.
You should say:

• What it was
• When you watched it
• What it was about
  And explain why you felt strongly about it.

Part 3:

1. Do most people prefer to watch movies at home or in a cinema?
2. What kind of movies must be seen in the cinema to be fully appreciated?
3. Do you think people can learn new cultures through movies?
4. What are the factors that make a successful movie?
5. How has streaming technology changed the way we watch movies?
6. What role does film play in shaping societal values?

Old friend you got in contact with

Part 2: Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact with again.
You should say:

• Who he/she is
• How you knew each other
• Why you lost contact
• How you got in contact again
  And explain how you felt after getting in contact again.

Part 3:

1. Is it better to have a lot of friends or just a few close friends?
2. Why do people lose contact with old friends?
3. Why do people value childhood friendships?
4. How has social media changed the way we maintain friendships?
5. Why is it sometimes hard to reconnect with old friends?
6. How do friendships evolve over time?

Old person

Part 2: Describe an interesting old person you have met.
You should say:

• Who this person is
• When/where you met this person
• What you did with this person
  And explain why you think this person is interesting.

Part 3:

1. Do you think old people and young people can share interests?
2. What can old people teach young people?
3. Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?
4. What are the benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?
5. How has society’s view of old people changed over the years?
6. How can communities better integrate elderly people?

Online video

Part 2: Describe an online video where you learned something new.
You should say:

• When and where you watched it
• What it was
• Why you watched it
  And explain what you have learned from it.

Part 3:

1. What kinds of videos are most popular in your country?
2. Are there many people who watch online videos a lot?
3. Do you think people spend too much time watching short videos? Why?
4. What are the advantages of online learning?
5. Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?
6. How has online video content affected education?

Phone call

Part 2: Describe a time when you answered a phone call from someone you didn't know in a public place.
You should say:

• Where it happened
• What he/she said
• How you corresponded
  And explain how you felt about the experience.

Part 3:

1. Do most people mind others talking on the phone in public places?
2. Should people be banned from talking loudly in public?
3. How has mobile technology changed the way we communicate in public?
4. Are phone calls more or less important than text messages today?
5. Should public places have designated areas for phone calls?
6. How can people be more considerate when using phones in public?

Person in the medical field

Part 2: Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (doctor/nurse).
You should say:

• Who this person is
• What they do
• Why they chose this career
  And explain how you feel about this person.

Part 3:

1. Are doctors and nurses very important?
2. Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?
3. How has the healthcare profession changed over time?
4. Do you think medical professionals are adequately compensated for their work?
5. How does the healthcare system in your country compare to others?
6. What are some challenges that medical professionals face today?

Person who has strong opinions

Part 2: Describe a person who always has strong opinions.
You should say:

• Who this person is
• How you knew him/her
• Why you think he/she is an opinionated person
  And explain how you feel about him/her.

Part 3:

1. What aspects do young people have strong opinions about?
2. What aspects do old people have strong opinions about?
3. Do strong opinions help or hinder social relationships?
4. How can people respectfully disagree with someone’s opinion?
5. Why do some people develop stronger opinions than others?
6. Is it possible to change someone’s opinion through conversation?

Person who likes making things

Part 2: Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (toys/furniture).
You should say:

• Who this person is
• What they make
• Why they like to make things by hand
  And explain how you feel about this person.

Part 3:

1. Are traditional handicrafts important to tourism?
2. Why do many children like to make things by hand?
3. What role does creativity play in making things by hand?
4. How can schools encourage students to develop handicraft skills?
5. How has technology affected traditional handicraft industries?
6. Should governments support local artisans more?

Person who likes to read a lot

Part 2: Describe a person who likes to read a lot.
You should say:

• Who he/she is
• How you knew them
• What they read
  And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot.

Part 3:

1. Why are so many people keen on reading?
2. What reading topics are popular in your country?
3. How has technology changed the way people read?
4. Is it better to read for pleasure or for education?
5. How can parents encourage children to read more?
6. Why do some people prefer reading books over watching movies?

Photo that is special to you

Part 2: Describe a photo that is special to you.
You should say:

• Where and when it was taken
• Who is in it
• Who took it
  And explain why it is special to you/will you keep it for a long time.

Part 3:

1. Who takes photos more often: young or old people?
2. What do young/old people like to take photos of?
3. How has smartphone technology changed photography?
4. What makes a photograph memorable or special?
5. Why do people hang photos on the wall at home?
6. How do professional photographers contribute to special events?

Place you visited where you can see wild animals

Part 2: Describe a place you visited where you can see wild animals

You should say:

• what animals you saw
• what place it was
• what the animal did when you saw it
• how you felt when you saw itPart 3:

1. Why are most children interested in wild animals?
2. Should parents take their children to see wild animals?
3. Are wild animals easy to spot?
4. How do zoos contribute to wildlife conservation?
5. What are the benefits of wildlife sanctuaries?
6. Should there be more protected areas for wildlife?

Prize you received

Part 2:Describe a prize you received

You should say:

• what the prize is
• when it was
• what you needed to do to get it
• how you felt about itPart 3:

1. Is competition all about the prize?
2. Why should we give prizes at competitions?
3. What prizes should schools give to students?
4. Why do companies offer prizes for their customers?
5. How do prizes motivate people to perform better?
6. Should rewards always be in the form of prizes?

Public park or garden

Part 2:Describe a natural place (park, montains)

You should say:

• what place it is
• where it is
• when you go there
• why you like it

Part 3:

1. Is it necessary to have public parks in cities?
2. What facilities are needed in parks?
3. How can parks improve the quality of life in cities?
4. Should local governments invest more in public parks?
5. How do parks contribute to environmental sustainability?
6. What role do public gardens play in urban planning?

Someone else's room

Part 2:Describe someone else's room you enjoy spending time in

You should say:

• whose room it is
• when you go there
• what you can do in it
• what it is like
• why you like spending time therePart 3:

1. Do you like to invite your friends to your home?
2. Why do people often take gifts when they visit other people's houses?
3. Who likes to stay at home more: young or older people?
4. Will older people be able to keep up with the pace of technology in 50 years?
5. How does home design affect people's moods?
6. Why do some people prefer living in smaller spaces?

Something that made you feel confident

Part 2:Describe something you did in your work or study that made you feel confident

You should say:

• when and where it happened
• what you did
• why it made yo feel confident
• how you felt about itPart 3:

1. How can a person become more confident?
2. Are children of confident parents also confident?
3. Why do many people lack confidence these days?
4. What can teachers do to help their students become more confident?
5. How can rewards boost a student's confidence?
6. Should schools focus more on building students' confidence?

Unique place in your city

Part 2: Describe a place in your city that is different from other places and that you enjoy visiting with your parents and friends

You should say:

• where it is
• what it is like
• how often you go there
• what you do there
• why it's different from other places

Part 3:

1. What are the differences between small and big cities?
2. Where do people in your hometown like to go?
3. What are the differences between the places young and old people like to go?
4. How has tourism impacted your city?
5. Why do some cities become more popular than others?
6. Should local governments promote lesser-known places in cities?