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Simone Braverman — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:02:00 +0000

Welcome to our new latest IELTS exam questions page! Here you will find the most recent IELTS questions that test takers remembered and shared, updated daily in real time.

Last updated: March 9, 2026

Test questions are organised by month when they were reported. Identical questions that appeared in two or more countries on the same day posted only once (no duplicates).

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New IELTS questions from the UAE – March 2026 (General Training)

Simone Braverman — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000

With thanks to our student F.A., who recently sat the IELTS exam in the UAE, here are the Writing questions she remembered:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently joined a sports training program and would like to tell your friend about it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

– explain what the training program is
– describe why you think it is beneficial
– persuade your friend to join the program as well

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people prefer staying in hotels when they travel, while others prefer renting holiday homes for a short period of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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IELTS Speaking questions from Italy – March 2026

Simone Braverman — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Our kind student R. remembered the following Speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam in Italy:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What do you do? Do you work or are you a student?
– What do you like most about your work or studies?
– Is there anything you find difficult about it?
– Do you enjoy singing?
– When do you usually sing?
– Do you use technology when you sing?
– How does technology help you become a better singer?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a famous person you know about. You should say:

– who the person is
– how you know about them
– what they are famous for

and explain why you find this person interesting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do companies use famous people in advertising?
– How does advertising influence people’s choices?
– Do you think advertising affects young people more than adults?
– What kinds of advertisements are the most effective?
– Has technology changed the way companies advertise their products?
– Should there be limits on certain types of advertising?

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Latest IELTS questions from the UK – March 2026 (General Training)

Simone Braverman — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Today we are sharing the writing questions N.D. remembered from her recent IELTS test in the UK:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your office manager has recently announced that they will be leaving the company. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:

– express your feelings about their decision to leave
– explain why you will be sorry to see them go
– ask about their future plans

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some schools make physical education compulsory for students. Do you think it is important for schools to require physical activities? Are some types of physical activities more beneficial than others?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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New IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – March 2026

Simone Braverman — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Our kind student L.S. shared the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam in Canada, below:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where is your hometown?
– What is your hometown famous for?
– Does your hometown have an interesting history?
– Are there any historical buildings or landmarks there?
– Have you learned much about the history of your hometown?
– Do you think it is important to know your hometown’s history?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you had to fix something. You should say:

– what it was
– why it was broken
– how you fixed it

and explain how you felt after you repaired it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are practical skills?
– Why are practical skills important in daily life?
– Which do you think is more important nowadays: practical skills or computer skills? Why?
– Should schools teach more practical skills?
– Do you think robots are better than humans at performing practical tasks?
– How might technology change the need for practical skills in the future?

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Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Australia – March 2026

Simone Braverman — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Thanks to our kind student R.R. today we are sharing the Speaking questions from her recent IELTS exam in Australia:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you often borrow things from other people?
– What kinds of items do people usually borrow?
– Are you comfortable lending your belongings to others?
– Have you ever borrowed something and forgotten to return it?
– Do you think people borrow less nowadays than in the past?
– Is borrowing money from friends a good idea? Why or why not?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

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

– who this person is
– what kind of business they work in
– what their role is in the business

and explain what you think about working in a family business.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are the advantages of owning a business?
– What challenges do people face when starting a new business?
– What qualities are important for someone who wants to run a business?
– Is it better to start a business alone or with partners? Why?
– How is running a family business different from working for a large company?
– Do governments provide enough support for new businesses?

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Latest IELTS Speaking questions from the UK – February 2026

Simone Braverman — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000

P.K. took her IELTS test in the UK and shared the Speaking questions she remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where are you from?
– Do you live in a house or a flat?
– What do you like most about your home?
– In your hometown, do most people live in houses or apartments?
– Why do you think people prefer that type of accommodation?
– Has the type of housing in your hometown changed over time?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a person you know who always helps others. You should say:

– who this person is
– how you know them
– what they do to help other people

and explain why you think this person is willing to help others.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do you think children should be taught to help elderly people?
– What are the benefits of encouraging young people to support older generations?
– How can schools teach children to be more helpful?
– Do you think people are less willing to help others nowadays? Why or why not?
– What role does family play in teaching children to care for others?
– How can communities encourage people to support those in need?

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Latest IELTS questions from Canada – February 2026 (General Training)

Simone Braverman — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Our appreciation goes to K.G. for sharing the writing questions he remembered from a recent IELTS exam in Canada:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently joined a sports training program and would like to tell your friend about it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

– explain what the training program involves
– describe why you think it is beneficial
– convince your friend to join as well.

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people prefer staying in hotels when travelling, while others prefer renting holiday homes for a short period of time.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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New IELTS questions from Oman – February 2026 (Academic Module)

Simone Braverman — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000

According to A.R., the Writing questions below were given in a recent IELTS exam in Oman.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The chart below shows the way in which men and women used the Internet in Canada in 2000.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this is not the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In recent years, there has been a significant decline in the diversity of plant and animal species across numerous countries.

What are the potential causes of this issue? How can we mitigate it?

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IELTS Speaking questions from Italy – February 2026

Simone Braverman — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000

A special thank-you to L. who remembered the following Speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam in Italy:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where do you live?
– What do you like most about living there?
– Has your area changed much in recent years?
– Do you think those changes have been positive or negative?
– When something breaks at home, do you try to fix it or replace it?
– Have you ever repaired something successfully?
– Do you think people repair things less nowadays than in the past?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when someone gave you wrong information and you later discovered it was not true. You should say:

– what the information was
– who gave it to you
– how you found out it was incorrect

and explain how you felt about the situation.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Where do people usually look for information nowadays?
– How can you tell whether information is reliable?
– How much can we trust news found online?
– What kinds of jobs require information to be carefully checked?
– Why do some people believe false information easily?
– How can schools help students become more critical of the information they read?

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