IELTS speaking topics

IELTS Speaking Questions 2026

Use this page as a public preview of practice topics from the current Joe Speaking question bank. These are not official, leaked, or complete IELTS questions.

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Are you studying or working?

Why did you choose this job?

Why did you choose to study your major?

Where's your hometown?

How long have you lived there?

Do you like living there?

Do you live in a house or a flat?

How long have you lived there?

Which room (of your home) do you like best?/Can you say something about the room?

Which room do you spend most of the time with your family in?

Practice, do not memorize

Treat each topic as a speaking prompt. Record an answer, review feedback, then try the same topic again.

Turn topics into repeat practice

Use the public examples as prompts, then record, review feedback, and try the same topic again.

Source

Preview questions are selected from the May-Aug 2026 · Overseas reported practice bank. Last source update: 2026-05-09. Reported IELTS Speaking topic bank, not an official IELTS publication.

Are these official IELTS questions?

No. They are practice prompts and examples, not official or leaked IELTS questions.

How many topics should I practice?

Start with a small set and repeat them. Improvement comes from better second and third attempts.

Can I practice Part 2 and Part 3?

Yes. Use these topics as cues, then continue with follow-up questions in the simulator or recorder.