IELTS Speaking part 2 and part 3 topics and questions (January - April 2026)

Advice you gave

App or program you use

Bicycle / motorcycle / car trip you would like to go on

Book you read that you found useful

Country you would like to work or live in for a short period of time

Encouraging someone to do something

Family member you felt proud of

Famous person you would like to meet

Film you felt disappointed about

Film you watched and enjoyed recently

Interesting building

Item you spent more money on than expected

Not being able to use a mobile phone

Occasion when many people were smiling

Occasion when you didn’t like the music

Person who is good at planning

Person who solved a problem in a smart way

Place in your home where you can relax

Quiet place you like to go

Something you can’t live without

Thing your family has kept for a long time

Time you needed to use your imagination

Advice you gave

Part 2

Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that he/she didn’t want to do.
You should say:

• who he or she is
• what you encouraged him/her to do
• how he/she reacted
  and explain why you encouraged him/her to do it.

Part 3

• Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?
• What kind of encouragement should parents give?
• When should parents encourage their children?
• How can leaders encourage their employees?

App or program you use

Part 2

Describe a program or app on your computer or phone.
You should say:

• what it is
• how often you use it
• when/how you use it
• when/how you found it
  and explain how you feel about it.

Part 3

• Do you think young people are more and more reliant on these programs?
• Should parents limit their children’s use of computer programs and computer games? Why and how?
• What apps are popular in your country? Why?
• Why do some people dislike using apps?
• What are the differences between old and young people when using apps?

Bicycle / motorcycle / car trip you would like to go on

Part 2

Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go on.
You should say:

• who you would like to go with
• where you would like to go
• when you would like to go
  and explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car.

Part 3

• Which form of vehicle is more popular in your country, bikes, cars or motorcycles?
• How are the transportation systems in urban areas and rural areas different?
• Do you think people need to change the way of transportation drastically to protect the environment?
• Do you think air pollution comes mostly from mobile vehicles?

Book you read that you found useful

Part 2

Describe a book you read that you found useful.
You should say:

• what it is
• when you read it
• why you think it is useful
  and explain how you felt about it.

Part 3

• What types of books do young people like to read?
• What should we do to prevent modern libraries from closing down?
• Have libraries changed a lot with the development of the internet?
• Which is better, paper books or e-books?
• Do you think old people spend more time reading than young people?
• What should the government do to make libraries better?

Country you would like to work or live in for a short period of time

Part 2

Describe a country you would like to work or live in for a short period of time.
You should say:

• what country it is
• why you want to go there
• what kind of work or life you would like to have there
  and explain why you would like to live or work there for a short time.

Part 3

• Why do people want to work or live abroad?
• What problems do people face when living in a foreign country?
• Should young people work abroad before settling down?
• Is it easy for people to adapt to a new culture?

Encouraging someone to do something

Part 2

Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that he/she didn’t want to do.
You should say:

• who he or she is
• what you encouraged him/her to do
• how he/she reacted
  and explain why you encouraged him/her to do it.

Part 3

• Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?
• What kind of encouragement should parents give?
• When should parents encourage their children?
• How can leaders encourage their employees?

Family member you felt proud of

Part 2

Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member.
You should say:

• when it happened
• who the person is
• what the person did
  and explain why you felt proud of him/her.

Part 3

• On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves?
• Is it good to reward children too often? Why?
• Should parents reward children? Why and how?
• When would parents feel proud of their children?

Famous person you would like to meet

Part 2

Describe a famous person you would like to meet.
You should say:

• who he/she is
• how you knew him/her
• how/where you would like to meet him/her
  and explain why you would like to meet him/her.

Part 3

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous child?
• What can children do with their fame?
• What can today’s children do to become famous?
• Do people become famous because of their talent?

Film you felt disappointed about

Part 2

Describe a movie you watched recently that you felt disappointed about.
You should say:

• when it was
• why you didn’t like it
• why you decided to watch it
  and explain why you felt disappointed about it.

Part 3

• What are the different types of films in your country?
• Are historical films popular in your country? Why?
• Do you believe movie reviews?
• Should the director pay a lot of money to famous actors?
• Why are Japanese animated films so popular?
• Do you think films with famous actors or actresses are more likely to become successful?

Film you watched and enjoyed recently

Part 2

Describe a movie you watched and enjoyed recently.
You should say:

• when and where you watched it
• who you watched it with
• what it was about
  and explain why you enjoyed this movie.

Part 3

• What factors make a movie successful?
• What kinds of movies are successful in your country?
• Do people in your country prefer local or foreign movies?
• Why do people prefer watching movies in the cinema?
• Should successful movies have famous actors?
• Can only famous directors make good movies?

Interesting building

Part 2

Describe an interesting building.
You should say:

• where it is
• what it looks like
• what function it has
  and explain why you think it is interesting.

Part 3

• What types of buildings are popular in your country?
• Is it worth spending a lot of money on a building’s exterior?
• Why do people like visiting historical sites?
• Is it more important for a building to look good outside or inside?

Item you spent more money on than expected

Part 2

Describe an item on which you spent more than expected.
You should say:

• what it is
• how much you spent on it
• why you bought it
  and explain why you think you spent more than expected.

Part 3

• Do people buy things they don’t need? Why?
• Do you think it is important to save money? Why?
• What do young people spend most of their money on?

Not being able to use a mobile phone

Part 2

Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone.
You should say:

• when it was
• where it was
• why you were not allowed to use your phone
  and explain how you felt about it.

Part 3

• Is it necessary to have laws about mobile phone use?
• Is taking photos with mobile phones a waste of time?
• What positive and negative effects do mobile phones have on friendship?
• How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?

Occasion when many people were smiling

Part 2

Describe an occasion when many people were smiling.
You should say:

• when it happened
• who you were with
• what happened
  and explain why most people were smiling.

Part 3

• Do people smile more when they are young or old?
• Do women smile more than men? Why?
• Why do people smile in photographs?
• Are people who smile more friendlier?

Occasion when you didn’t like the music

Part 2

Describe an event you attended in which you didn’t like the music played.
You should say:

• what the event was
• where you were
• what the music was like
  and explain why you did not enjoy the music.

Part 3

• How important is music at public events?
• Do people have different tastes in music? Why?
• Should organisers choose music carefully for events?
• Can music affect people’s mood?

Person who is good at planning

Part 2

Describe a person who makes plans a lot and is good at planning.
You should say:

• who he/she is
• how you knew him/her
• what plans he/she makes
  and explain how you feel about this person.

Part 3

• Is it important to plan ahead?
• What activities need planning?
• Should children plan their future careers?
• Is making study plans popular among young people?
• Should children ask parents or teachers for advice?
• Is choosing a college major related to future careers?

Person who solved a problem in a smart way

Part 2

Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way.
You should say:

• who this person is
• what the problem was
• how he/she solved it
  and explain why you think it was smart.

Part 3

• Why does modern society need different talents?
• Why are some people well-rounded?
• How do children become smart at school?
• Are people born smart or do they learn to be smart?

Place in your home where you can relax

Part 2

Describe your favourite place in your house where you can relax.
You should say:

• where it is
• what it is like
• what you enjoy doing there
  and explain why you feel relaxed there.

Part 3

• Why do some people find it hard to relax?
• Which is more important, mental or physical relaxation?
• Should children be taught how to relax?
• Where do people spend most time at home?
• Do people in your country exercise after work?
• What are the benefits of exercise?

Quiet place you like to go

Part 2

Describe a quiet place you like to go.
You should say:

• where it is
• how you knew it
• how often you go there
• what you do there
  and explain how you feel about it.

Part 3

• Is it easy to find quiet places in your country?
• Why is modern life noisier?
• Why do old people prefer quiet places?
• Do only old people have time for leisure?
• How does technology affect leisure time?
• How do people spend leisure time in your country?

Something you can’t live without

Part 2

Describe something you can’t live without (not a computer or phone).
You should say:

• what it is
• what you do with it
• how it helps you
  and explain why you can’t live without it.

Part 3

• What influences people to buy new things?
• Why do adults hate throwing away old things?
• Why are children attracted to new things?
• Is it good for children to always carry their favourite toy?
• Why do children like toys?

Thing your family has kept for a long time

Part 2

Describe something your family has kept for a long time.
You should say:

• what it is
• who it belongs to
• how long your family has had it
  and explain why it is important to your family.

Part 3

• Why do people keep old things?
• Should old things be passed down in families?
• Do old objects have more value than new ones?
• How do people in your country preserve family history?

Time you needed to use your imagination

Part 2

Describe a time you needed to use your imagination.
You should say:

• when it was
• why you needed imagination
• how easy or difficult it was
  and explain how you felt.

Part 3

• What subjects help children’s imagination?
• What jobs need imagination?
• Is imagination important for scientists?
• Can adults have a lot of imagination?

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Older topics

January – April 2026

A creative person you admire

A decision you made with a friend

A great dinner you enjoyed with family or friends

A long journey you would like to take again

A natural talent you want to improve

A person who runs a family business

A place with a lot of trees you would like to visit

A popular person

A positive change you have made in your daily routine

A science subject you are interested in

A successful sportsperson you admire

A time when the electricity suddenly went off

A time when someone apologized to you

A time when you broke something

A time when you made a decision to wait for something

A wild animal you want to learn more about

An exciting activity you tried for the first time

An important decision you made

An important thing your family has kept for a long time

An interesting building

An interesting traditional story

A friend who is good at music or singing

A good friend who is important to you

A trip you would like to take again

A water sport you would like to try in the future

A creative person you admire

Part 2

Describe a creative person (e.g. an artist, a musician, an architect, etc.) you admire.
You should say:

• who he/she is
• how you knew him/her
• what his/her greatest achievement is
  and explain why you think he/she is creative.

Part 3

• What kind of jobs require creativity?
• How does drawing help to enhance children’s creativity?
• What can we do to help children stay creative?
• Do you think pictures and videos in news reports are important?
• How do artists acquire inspiration?
• Do you think children should learn to play musical instruments?

A decision you made with a friend

Part 2

Describe an important decision that you made with your friend.
You should say:

• what the decision was
• how you made your decision
• what the results of the decision were
  and explain why it was important.

Part 3

• Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?
• What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation?
• Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?
• How do people usually make important decisions?
• Do you think the influence of advertising is good?
• Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?

A great dinner you enjoyed with family or friends

Part 2

Describe a great dinner you and your friends or family members enjoyed.
You should say:

• what you had
• who you had the dinner with
• what you talked about during the dinner
  and explain why you enjoyed it.

Part 3

• People are spending less and less time having meals with their families these days. Is this good or bad?
• What do people often talk about during meals?
• Why do people like to have meals together during important festivals?
• What food do you eat on special occasions in your country?
• Do people prefer to eat out at restaurants or eat at home during festivals?
• Do you think different cultures have different table manners? Why?
• What effects has modern technology had on the way food is produced?

A long journey you would like to take again

Part 2

Describe a long journey you had and would like to take again.
You should say:

• when/where you went
• who you had the journey with
• why you had the journey
  and explain why you would like to have it again.

Part 3

• Why do some people prefer to travel abroad?
• Why do some people prefer to travel in their own country?
• Why do some people like making long journeys?
• What do we need to prepare for a long journey?
• What are the differences between group travelling and travelling alone?
• Do you think it is a good choice to travel by plane?

A natural talent you want to improve

Part 2

Describe a natural talent (sport, music, etc.) you want to improve.
You should say:

• what it is
• when you discovered it
• how you want to improve it
  and explain how you feel about it.

Part 3

• Do you think everyone is born with a natural talent?
• How important is it for children to discover their talents at an early age?
• Should schools help students find and improve their natural talents?
• Do parents play a bigger role than teachers in developing a child’s talent?

A person who runs a family business

Part 2

Describe a person you know who runs a family business.
You should say:

• who this person is
• how you knew him/her
• what family business he/she does
  and explain why he/she runs the family business.

Part 3

• Do you think family businesses are common in your country?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of running a family business?
• Do you think family businesses will still be important in the future?

A place with a lot of trees you would like to visit

Part 2

Describe a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit (e.g. a forest, oasis).
You should say:

• where it is
• how you knew this place
• what it is like
  and explain why you would like to visit it.

Part 3

• What kind of people like to visit natural places?
• Why do people like visiting places with trees or forests?
• Are natural views better than city views?
• Do all people need some nature?
• What can people gain from going to natural places?
• Do you think going to the park is the only way to get close to nature?
• What are the differences between a natural place and a city?

A popular person

Part 2

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.

Part 3

• Why do people want to be popular?
• Is it easier to become popular now than in the past?
• What are the qualities of being a good teacher?
• Do you think good teachers are always popular among students?
• Is it important for a teacher to be popular?
• Why are some students popular in school?

A positive change you have made in your daily routine

Part 2

Describe a positive change that you have made recently in your daily routine.
You should say:

• what the change is
• how you’ve changed the routine
• why you think it is a positive change
  and explain how you feel about the change.

Part 3

• What do people normally plan in their daily lives?
• Is time management very important in our daily lives?
• What changes do people often make?
• Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently?
• Who should get more promotion opportunities, young people or older people?
• Who makes changes more often, young people or old people?

A science subject you are interested in

Part 2

Describe a science subject (Biology/Robotics) you are interested in.
You should say:

• what subject it is
• how you became interested in it
• when/where you learn about it
  and explain why you are interested in this area.

Part 3

• Why do some children dislike learning science at school?
• Is it important to study science at school?
• Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
• Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
• How do you get to know about scientific news?
• Do you think space exploration is important for humanity?

A successful sportsperson you admire

Part 2

Describe a successful sportsperson you admire.
You should say:

• who he/she is
• what you know about him/her
• what he/she is like in real life
• what achievement he/she has made
  and explain why you admire him/her.

Part 3

• Why are there so few top athletes?
• What is the most popular sport in your country?
• Is it easy to identify children’s talents?
• Is talent important in sports?
• What qualities should an athlete have?
• Should students have physical education at school?

A time when the electricity suddenly went off

Part 2

Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went off.
You should say:

• when/where it happened
• how long it lasted
• what you did during that time
  and explain how you felt about it.

Part 3

• How dependent are people today on electricity?
• What would life be like without electricity?
• Should governments invest more in renewable energy?
• Do people use more electricity now than before?
• Is it difficult to replace petrol cars with electric cars?
• How did people live without electricity in the past?
• Which is better, electric or petrol cars?
• Will electric bicycles replace ordinary bicycles?

A time when someone apologized to you

Part 2

Describe a situation when someone apologized to you.
You should say:

• what happened
• who apologized to you
• how you reacted
  and explain how you felt after the incident.

Part 3

• Do people in your country often apologize?
• Why do some people find it hard to apologize?
• Should children be taught to apologize from a young age?

A time when you broke something

Part 2

Describe a time when you broke something.
You should say:

• what it was
• when/where it happened
• how you broke it
  and explain what you did after that.

Part 3

• What things are more likely to be broken at home?
• What kind of people like fixing things themselves?
• Should elderly people teach young people to fix things?
• Is the older generation better at fixing things?
• Are handmade clothes more valuable?
• Are factory-made clothes better quality?

A time when you made a decision to wait for something

Part 2

Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something.
You should say:

• when it happened
• what you waited for
• why you made the decision
  and explain how you felt while waiting.

Part 3

• What do people usually do while waiting?
• Why do some people like a slow-paced life?
• How can people become more patient?
• Why do children lack patience?
• Are people less patient now than before?
• Is being patient good for people?

A wild animal you want to learn more about

Part 2

Describe a wild animal that you want to learn more about.
You should say:

• what it is
• when/where you saw it
• why you want to learn more about it
  and explain what you want to learn more about it.

Part 3

• Why should people protect wild animals?
• Is it more important to protect animals or the environment?
• Should children be educated to protect wild animals?
• Why do people focus more on rare animals?
• Is it important to take children to the zoo?
• Why are some people more willing to protect animals than others?

An exciting activity you tried for the first time

Part 2

Describe an exciting activity you have tried for the first time.
You should say:

• what it is
• when/where you did it
• why you thought it was exciting
  and explain how you felt about it.

Part 3

• What are the benefits of trying new things?
• What can people learn from dangerous activities?
• Do children adapt to new things more easily than adults?
• Why are some people keen on dangerous activities?
• Does fear stop people from trying new things?
• Why are some people unwilling to try new things?

An important decision you made

Part 2

Describe an important decision you made.
You should say:

• what the decision was
• how you made it
• what the result was
  and explain why it was important.

Part 3

• Do children have to make important decisions?
• What decisions do teenagers face after graduation?
• Who helps people make decisions?
• How do people usually make decisions?

An important thing your family has kept for a long time

Part 2

Describe an important thing that your family has kept for a long time.
You should say:

• what it is
• how/when your family first got it
• how long your family has kept it
  and explain why it is important.

Part 3

• Why do people keep old things?
• What old things do people in your country keep?
• What can people learn from museums?
• What can people see in museums?
• How are things kept today different from the past?
• What differences exist between what young and old people keep?

An interesting building

Part 2

Describe an interesting building.
You should say:

• where it is
• what it looks like
• what function it has
  and explain why you think it is interesting.

Part 3

• Why do people like visiting historical sites?
• Is appearance more important outside or inside?
• Is it worth spending a lot on a building’s exterior?
• What buildings are popular in your country?

An interesting traditional story

Part 2

Describe an interesting traditional story.
You should say:

• what the story is about
• when/how you knew it
• who told you the story
  and explain how you felt when you first heard it.

Part 3

• Are traditional stories important for children?
• How do people learn traditional stories in your country?
• Are traditional stories still popular today?
• Should schools teach traditional stories?
• Is a good storyline important for movies?
• Do children’s stories need happy endings?
• Why do children like bedtime stories?

A friend who is good at music or singing

Part 2

Describe a friend of yours who is good at music or singing.
You should say:

• who he/she is
• when/where you listen to his/her music
• what kind of music he/she is good at
  and explain how you feel when listening.

Part 3

• What music do young people like?
• What music is popular in your country?
• Should governments invest more in concerts?
• What music do children like today?
• What are the benefits of learning musical instruments?
• How do young and old people differ in music taste?
• Is musical talent natural or learned?

A good friend who is important to you

Part 2

Describe a good friend who is important to you.
You should say:

• who he/she is
• how/where you met
• how long you have known each other
  and explain why he/she is important.

Part 3

• How do children make friends outside school?
• How do children make friends at school?
• Can friendships replace family relationships?
• Is it better to have a few close friends or many casual friends?
• Can bosses and employees be friends?
• What are the differences between workplace and non-workplace friendships?

A trip you would like to take again

Part 2

Describe a trip you would like to take again.
You should say:

• where you will go again
• when you think it will be
• what preparation you need
  and explain why you would like to take it again.

Part 3

• Do people prefer returning to places or exploring new ones?
• How has tourism changed in your country?
• Does frequent travel make people wiser?

A water sport you would like to try in the future

Part 2

Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future.
You should say:

• what it is
• where you would like to try it
• whether it is difficult
  and explain why you would like to try it.

Part 3

• What water sports are popular today?
• Should swimming be taught at school?
• Why do people like living near water?
• What goods are transported by water?
• What do you think of people who waste water?
• What are the advantages of water transportation?