50 Recent IELTS
Speaking Topics 2021
The examiner will give you a cue card along
with a paper and pencil, and as soon as you get the cue card, you have to start
preparing for the topic. You will get 1 minute to prepare on the topic given.
You’ll then have to speak for about 1-2 minutes. The examiner will let you know
when to start speaking. Speak continuously until the examiner asks you to stop.
Latest IELTS
Speaking Part 2 Topics in 2021 – Updating
The Speaking test in IELTS is a test which a
lot of students get nervous about. The reason behind this could be that most of
them are scared of the kind of questions the examiner may ask them. They may
also be worried about pausing for too long while speaking and seeming less
confident. So, it’s better to think about your answer first and for this,
you’ll need to practice well. So for your practice, we are providing you with
some of the most common IELTS speaking questions in 2020.
1. A House or
Apartment You Would Like to Live In
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a house or apartment you would like
to live in. You should sa - where it is / Where it would be
- what you would (like to) do there
- who you would (like to) live therewith
and explain why you would like to live in
this place. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- Do
you think it’s better to rent or to buy a place to live in?
- How
easy is it to find a place to live in your country?
- Do
you agree that there is a right age for young adults to stop living with
their parents?
- What
options are available to young couples looking for accommodation in your
country?
- What
are some of the pleasures involved in making a home for ourselves?
2. An
Interesting Animal You Have Seen
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe an interesting animal you have seen You should say: - What animal it was
- When and Where you saw it
- And explain how you feel about this animal
|
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- What
kind of animals do people have in their homes?
- A
lot of animals are getting extinct these days. What do you think about
this? Why is it happening?
- Earlier
people used animals for their work. Now, what do people use to do their
work?
- Researches
are being conducted on animals, is this a good idea?
3. A Successful
Small Business
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a successful small business that you
know about. You should say: - what business/company it is
- what this business does
- how you know about this business
and explain why you think this
business/company is successful. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- What
qualities are required to become a company leader (or, CEO or,
manager)?
- In
general, what factors do you think to determine whether a small company
will become successful or not?
- Do
you think the latest technology plays an important role in a company’s
development?
- What do
you think of charitable organizations?
- Which
do you think is better, to start your own business or to work for someone
else?
4. A Crowded
Place You Went To
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a crowded place you’ve been to You should say: - when you went there
- where the place is (or, was)
- who you went therewith
and explain how you felt about the place. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- Why
do a lot of people enjoy going to crowded places?
- Where
(or what) would you say is the most crowded place in your city?
- Would
you say it’s important for a city to have amusement (and/or recreational)
facilities?
- Why
do you think people choose to live in big cities (despite certain
problems)?
- How
do you think cities overseas are different from those in your country?
- Would
you say urban planning is important?
5. A Family
Member You Spend Time With
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a family member you spend a lot of
time with You should say: - who this person is
- what you usually do together
- what kind of person he/she is
and explain why you spend the most time with
him/her. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- What
are the advantages of strong family relationships?
- How
many generations are usually living under one roof in your country?
- What
are the benefits, and drawbacks of a family of several generations living
together?
- Do
both parents have equal responsibilities in taking care of their children?
6. A Person
Often in the News
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a person who is often in the news,
and who you would like to meet. You should say: - who this person is
- how you know him/her
- why he/she is often in the news
and explain why you would like to meet
him/her. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- What
is the difference between new media and old media?
- Do
you think the contents in the newspapers are reliable?
- Do
you think it’s necessary for people to watch foreign news?
- How
has social media changed how we consume news?
- What
kinds of (famous) people are usually in the news in your country?
7. The Desired
Change to Your Local Area
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a change that could improve your
local area. You should say: - what the change would be
- how this change could be made
- what problems are causing the need for this change
and explain how this change would improve
your local area. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- Why
do old people not like changes?
- Do
you think it’s important for people to socialize with their neighbours?
- How
do people socialize with their neighbors?
8. A performance
you enjoyed watching
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a performance you enjoyed watching. You should say: - what the performance was
- when and where you watched the performance
- who was performing (or, who performed)
and explain why you enjoyed the performance. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- Do
you think traditional performances are important?
- What
do you think is the difference between watching a
live performance and watching it on TV?
- How
do you think to watch a dance performance or a stage play influences
children?
9. An Important
Text Message
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe an important text message you
received. You should say: - who sent the message
- what was in the message
- why the person sent the message
and explain why the message was important to
you. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- Why
do some people dislike using text messages?
- Have
the ways that people communicated with each other, changed much in the
last few decades?
- Why
do people prefer texting as compared to phone calls?
- Do
you think modern technology has any negative influence on communication?
- What
do you think are some of the main differences between written
communication and spoken communication?
10. A uniform
you have worn
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a uniform you have worn, (such as a
school or company uniform). You should say: - what it looked like
- when and where you needed to wear this uniform
- who paid for this uniform
and explain how you felt about that uniform. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- What
would you say are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
- In
your country, do schools provide similar uniforms to their students?
- What
kinds of professionals need to wear uniforms?
- Do
you think people wear clothes that reflect their personality?
- Do
you think women’s clothes show more variety than men’s clothes?
11. A Time When
Someone Apologized to You
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a time when someone apologized to
you. You should say: - when this happened
- what you were doing
- who apologized to you
and explain why they apologized to you. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- What
kinds of people are most likely to say sorry?
- In what
situations do you think people need to (or, should) apologize?
- What
do you think of those people who don’t apologize very often?
12. An Article
to Help People Improve Their Health
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe an article you read in a magazine or
on the Internet that could help people improve their health. You should say: - when you read it
- where you read it
- what it was about
and explain why (you think) it could improve
people’s health. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- How
do you think people could become healthier?
- Are
there any differences between the way old people and young people try
to stay healthy?
- Do
schools in your country have any special activities to enhance the fitness
of students?
- Do
you think people in the future will be doing more exercise and
eat healthier than they are today?
13. A Trip by
Public Transport
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a trip you took by public transport.
You should say: - when it happened
- what means of transport you took
- what you did during the trip
and explain how you felt about the trip. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- Do
you think traffic jams would be reduced if people could travel on public
transport for free?
- Why
do you think more and more people prefer to travel by plane?
- What
kinds of obstacles do you think some local governments have to face when
they develop transportation infrastructure?
14. A
Challenging Thing You Did
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a challenging thing you have done.
You should say: - when you did it
- why you did it
- how you handled this challenge
and explain why you thought it was
challenging. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- What
challenges do young people face today?
- How
do (young people) handle difficult or challenging tasks?
- Which
do you think is better, to face these difficulties and challenges alone or
to seek the help of others?
- Do
you think people need to be challenged?
15. A Person Who
Taught You
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a person who taught you something
important. You should say: - who this person was
- what they taught you
- how they taught it to you
and explain why you think what they taught is
important. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- In
what ways can we encourage others to accept new ideas and things (accept
innovation)?
- Can
you suggest how we could make children more interested in learning?
- Who
would you say is more important to the education of a child, the parents
or teachers?
14. A Member of
a Team
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a member of a team that you know
about. You should say: - what team it is
- what role in the team this person plays
- and explain why you like him/her
|
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- In
a team, is it more important to pursue individual development or to
achieve team targets?
- Do
you think it’s important for children to join teams to learn to cooperate
with others?
- Do you
think disagreements among team members have a great influence on the
teamwork?
- Can
you suggest how teamwork could be cultivated in classes at school?
15. A Job You
Would Not Like to Do
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a job you would not like to do. You
should say: - what the job is
- how you know about it
- whether it is an easy or difficult job
and explain why you would not like to do it. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- How
do you think AI (artificial intelligence) will affect people’s work?
- What
would you say are the important factors to consider
when choosing a career?
- That
technology will make some people lose their jobs. How do you think this
problem should be handled?
- Would
you ever move to work and live in another city?
- Is
it common in your country for people to move to other cities because of
work?
- When
young people choose their jobs, which do you think is usually more
important, the salary or their interest in the work?
16. Something
Exciting You Did
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe something exciting that you did/
Describe an exciting experience you have had. You should say: - when you did it
- where you were when you did it
- who you did it with
and explain why it was exciting for you. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- Do
people in your country spend a lot of money on celebrating birthdays?
- Do
you think it’s necessary to spend a lot of money on holding a party?
- Do
people in your country usually go out to celebrate traditional festivals
with others?
17. Not Allowed
to Use Mobile Phone
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a time when you couldn’t use your
mobile phone. You should say: - where it was
- what you were doing at this time
- when it was
and explain why you were not able to use your
mobile phone. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- Do
you think there should be regulations on the use of mobile phones?
- What do you
think of primary school students owning a mobile phone?
- What
(minimum) age do you think is appropriate for owning a cell phone?
18. Prevented by
the Weather
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe a time when the weather prevented
you from doing something. You should say: - what your plan was
- what weather you were hoping for
- what happened
and explain how you felt when you
had to change your plans. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- Do
people in your country enjoy talking about the weather, as a small chat,
when they meet each other?
- What
types of weather do people (in your country) prefer, cold or hot weather?
- What
kinds of people care most about the weather?
- Would
you say weather forecasts are usually accurate?
19. Something
Difficult to Use
IELTS Speaking
Part 2
Describe something you bought that was
difficult to use at first. You should say: - what it was
- why you bought it
- how you use it
and explain why it was difficult to use at
first. |
IELTS Speaking
Part 3
- Do
you often buy new things?
- Would
you say that advertising makes people buy more news things than they would
if there was no advertising?
- Do
you think old(er) people have difficulties using some things that young
people do not?
IELTS Speaking
Cue Card topics for 2020
Here are some speaking cue cards for taking the
IELTS in 2020:
- Talk about a famous female leader.
- Describe
a photograph in your home.
- Talk
about a business you would like to open.
- Describe
an occasion when you wake up early.
- Talk
about a film you would like to discuss with your Friends.
- Describe
a time when you first met someone.
- Talk
about an advertisement that you remember.
- Describe
your Favorite Food.
- Talk
about your hometown.
- A
time when you shifted to a new house or new school.
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