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Recent IELTS exams

Real students tell about their recent IELTS exams: IELTS questions, topics, tasks, answers.

Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – April 2025

IELTS Speaking Recent Questions Canada April 2025

Our kind friend SL remembered and shared these Speaking questions after her recent IELTS test in Canada:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where do you live?
– Do you prefer living in a big city or a small town? Why?
– What do you like about the place where you live?
– What is your usual morning routine?
– Has your morning routine changed over time?
– What kind of transport is commonly used in your city?
– Do you prefer to use public transport or your own car?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an interesting building you have seen. You should say:

– where it is
– what it looks like
– what function it has

and explain why you think it is interesting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do people like to visit historical sites and old buildings?
– Is it more important for a building to look good on the outside or on the inside?
– Is it worth spending a lot of money on a building’s appearance?
– What types of buildings are popular in your country today?
– How does modern architecture differ from traditional architecture in your country?
– Should governments invest in preserving old buildings or focus on building new ones?

Recent IELTS Speaking questions from the UAE – April 2025

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions Dubai April 2025

Thanks to MH, we are able to share these Speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam in the UAE. Here is what he remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– What kind of subjects are you studying?
– Is there anything you dislike about your studies?
– Did you use to draw when you were a child?
– What kind of things did you like to draw?
– Do you enjoy drawing now?
– Have your drawing skills improved since childhood?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe the job one of your grandparents did. You should say:

– what job it was
– when and where your grandparent did the job
– how long he / she did the job

and explain how you feel about this job.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What types of jobs are considered the most challenging?
– Do you think some jobs should be paid more than others? Why?
– How important is it for companies to provide training to their employees?
– Is salary the most important factor when choosing a job?
– What other factors do people consider when choosing a career?
– Do people today change jobs more often than in the past? Why?