IELTS Speaking question bank, Jan–Apr/2022 to now
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Describe an important decision you made that you were happy with.
Describe a quiet place you like to spend time in.
Describe something you cannot live without, apart from a phone or computer.
Describe an occasion when you lost something.
Describe a noisy place you have been to.
Describe a job you would like to have in the future.
Describe a time you received good service in a shop.
Describe an unusual meal you had.
Describe a place in your country you would recommend to visitors.
Describe a time when you gave good advice to someone.
Describe a special cake you received from someone.
Describe a person you know who loves growing plants.
Describe an achievement you are proud of.
Describe a friend from your childhood.
Describe a positive change you made in your life recently.
Describe a crowded place you have been to.
Describe a film you watched recently that disappointed you.
Describe a problem with technology that you had to deal with.
Describe a beautiful city you have visited.
Describe a TV programme you enjoy watching.
Describe a person you only met once and want to know more about.
Describe a time when you organised a happy event successfully.
Describe something you did to learn another language.
Describe a person you know who often helps others.
Describe an unusual or interesting building you would like to visit.
Describe a city you think is very interesting.
Describe an interesting video you watched on social media.
Describe a famous person you would like to meet.
Describe an important river or lake in your country.
Describe a film you watched recently.
Describe a party you enjoyed.
Describe a person you know who runs a successful business.
Describe a natural place you enjoy going to.
Describe a kind of food people eat on special occasions.
Describe a gift you would like to buy for a friend.
Describe a time you were stuck in a traffic jam for a long time.
Describe a time when you paid more than you expected for something.
Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member.
Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way.
Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country.
Describe someone you know who wants to work in medicine.
Describe a person you know who cares about protecting the environment.
Describe a time when you helped someone.
Describe a live sports event you watched and enjoyed.
Describe an occasion when you got up extremely early.
Describe a special day out that did not cost much.
Describe an occasion when you saw many people smiling.
Describe a city you have been to and would like to visit again.
Describe a successful person you know.
Describe a person who is good at making things by hand.
Describe an activity you do that you think wastes your time.
Describe a great dinner you enjoyed with friends or family.
Describe a bicycle, motorbike or car trip you would like to go on.
Describe a person who makes plans a lot and is good at planning.
Describe a person who learned something new without a teacher.
Describe a happy person you know.
Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something they did not want to do.
Describe a child you know who loves drawing or painting.
Describe a person who others often ask for advice.
Describe a long-term goal you would like to achieve.
Describe a person you admire.
Describe an app you often use on your phone or computer.
Describe a piece of technology you find useful.
Describe a person you know who is good at learning languages.
Describe a place you found boring.
Describe a time when you changed your mind about something important.
Describe a time when you worked in a group.
Describe a gift you gave to someone.
Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone.
Describe a course that impressed you.
Describe an old thing your family has kept for a long time.
Describe a time you needed to use your imagination.
Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went off.
Describe a law on environmental protection you would like to introduce.
Describe a tall building in your town or city that you like or dislike.
Describe an event you attended where you did not enjoy the music.
Describe a piece of local news that people were interested in.
Describe a home you like visiting but would not want to live in.
Describe a plan you had to change.
Describe an advertisement you have seen that featured a famous person.
Describe a piece of technology you would like to own.
Describe a story or book with animals in it.
Describe a time when someone did not reply to your messages for a long time.
Describe a person you know who succeeded in doing something difficult.
Describe a skill you learned as a child.
Describe a place you would like to visit in your free time.
Describe an important letter or message you received.
Describe a short-term job you would like to do in a foreign country.
Describe a short trip you often make but do not like.
Describe a time when someone talked about something that did not interest you but you kept listening.
Describe a time you saved money to buy something special.
Describe a famous person from your local area.
Describe a person you know who is very organised.
Describe a person you know who loves history.
Describe a person you know who really likes taking photos.
Describe a time you watched a famous person being interviewed.
Describe a person who taught you something important.
Describe a time when you were late for an important meeting or event.
Describe a story or novel you found interesting.
Describe a place in your home where you like to relax.
Describe a sportsperson you admire.
Describe a time when you waited for something special to happen.
Describe a toy you often played with as a child.
Describe a place in the countryside that you visited and enjoyed.
Describe a town or city that is a good place to live.
Describe an area of science you are interested in.
Describe an ambition you have not achieved yet.
Describe a time when you got lost.
Describe a time when you were very busy.
Describe something you would like to learn in the future.
Describe a faraway place you would like to visit in the future.
Describe an advertisement you found useful.
Describe a rule you think is important to follow.
Describe a creative person whose work you admire.
Describe a shop you often visit and enjoy.
Describe a wild animal you would like to learn more about.
Describe a piece of clothing you enjoy wearing.
Describe a natural talent you would like to improve.
Describe a change that helped you save a lot of time.
Describe a traditional festival in your country that you enjoy.
Describe a foreign country where you would like to live or work for a short time.
Describe a person you know who enjoys cooking for others.
Describe a traditional story you remember from childhood.
Describe an exciting activity you tried for the first time.
Describe a time when someone apologised to you.
Describe a long car journey you went on.
Describe the first time you used a foreign language to communicate.
Describe a book you found useful.
Describe a person you know who runs a family business.
Describe a good friend who is important to you.
Describe a trip you would like to take again.
Describe a journey you remember well.
Describe something in your home that broke and was repaired.
Describe a friend of yours who is good at music or singing.
Describe a traditional product from your country.
Describe a time when you broke something.
Describe your ideal home.
Describe an interesting conversation you remember well.
Describe an invention that has changed people's lives.
Describe an interesting old person you have met.
Describe a popular or well-known person in your country.
Describe a piece of technology you find difficult to use.
Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting.
Describe a time when you received money as a gift.
Describe an object you find particularly beautiful.
Describe a person you know who dresses well.
Describe a popular place for sports that you have been to.
Describe a time when you shared something with others.
Describe a water sport you would like to try.
Describe a time when you forgot or missed an appointment.
Describe something important you learned outside school or college.
Describe a person you enjoy spending time with.
Describe your first day at school.
Describe a disagreement you had with someone.
Describe a rule you do not like.
Describe a place you visited that was affected by pollution.
Describe a long walk you went on.
Describe an activity you do to keep fit.
Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store.
Describe a book you have read more than once.
Describe a famous person you are interested in.
Describe the home of someone you know well and often visit.
Describe a talk or speech you gave to a group of people.
Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something.
Describe a painting or work of art you like.
Describe a sport you have only watched but would like to try.
Describe a time when someone gave you positive feedback on your work or study.
Describe an expensive gift you would like to give someone.
Describe a good habit your friend has that you want to develop.
Describe something you own that you would like to replace.
Describe a new shop that recently opened in your area.
Describe someone you know who recently moved to a new home.
Describe a person who often has interesting ideas or opinions.
Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently.
Describe an exciting adventure you would like to go on.
Describe a place where people can see a lot of wildlife.
Describe a photo of yourself that you like.
Describe a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit.
Describe an intelligent person you know.
Describe an argument between two of your friends.
Describe a person you disliked at first but later became friends with.
Describe a film that made a strong impression on you.
Describe a singer whose music you like.
Describe a lesson you remember well.
Describe a time when you and others made a plan to do an activity together.
Describe a time when you saw children behave badly in public.
Describe a website where people can buy second-hand items.
Describe a time when you forgot something important.
Describe a time when you saw something interesting in the sky.
Describe an article about health that you read.
Describe a time when you told a friend an important truth.
Describe a person who is good at making visitors feel welcome in their home.
Describe a person you know who wears unusual clothes.
Describe a museum or library you enjoyed visiting.
Describe a difficult task you completed at work or school that you felt proud of.
Describe a time when someone gave you something you really wanted.
Describe a time when you taught a friend or relative something.
Describe a period of history you would like to learn more about.
Describe a person you would like to study or work with.
Describe a daily routine that you enjoy.
Describe a website you often visit.
Describe something you did with a group of people.
Describe a photo that makes you happy.
Describe a piece of good news you heard about someone you know.
Describe a photo you took that you are proud of.
Describe an English lesson you enjoyed.
Describe something that surprised you and made you happy.
Describe a new development in the area where you live.
Describe a person you follow on social media.
Describe an advertisement you do not like.
Describe an activity you do to help you concentrate on work or study.
Describe a song that is special to you.
Describe a time when you got something for free.
Describe a time you visited a new place.
Describe a place in your country that you think is interesting.
Describe a famous person who is a good role model for young people.
Describe a job that is useful to society.
Describe a time when you helped a child.
Describe a time when you needed to search for information.
Describe a film you would like to watch again.
Describe a time when you helped a family member with something.
Describe a person you know from a different cultural background.
Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste.
Describe a room you have been to in someone else's house.
Describe a free-time activity you enjoyed when you were young.
Describe a happy experience from your childhood.
Describe a difficult challenge you faced.
Describe a person who contributes to society.
Describe a person you know who has strong opinions.
Describe an old friend you lost touch with and got in contact with again.
Describe a goal you set and worked hard to achieve.
Describe a foreign country you would like to visit in the future.
Describe an energetic person you know.
Describe a sport you enjoy watching.
Describe a time when someone persuaded you to do something and you were happy about it.
Describe a person who shows their feelings openly.
Describe a time you made a promise to someone.
Describe a time you bought something and then returned it.
Describe a job one of your grandparents did.
Describe a film that made you laugh.
Describe a free day you had off work or school.
Describe a foreign food you have tried.
Describe a time you were surprised to meet a friend.
Describe a time when someone congratulated you on something you did well.
Describe a skill you could teach other people.
Describe a sport you really like.
Describe a plan in your life that is not related to work or study.
Describe a sports event you would like to attend as a spectator.
Describe an unforgettable experience you had.
Describe an interesting decision you made together with a friend.
Describe a live performance you enjoyed watching.
Describe a time when you felt bored.
Describe a park or garden in your city.
Describe a person you met at a party and enjoyed talking with.
Describe a character from a film or TV show.
Describe a time you used your smartphone to do something important.
Describe a period or event that changed your life in a positive way.
Describe a city you would like to visit for a short time.
Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion.
Describe an occasion when you spent time with a young child.
Describe a skill you learned from an older person.
Describe a competition you would like to take part in.
Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you.
Describe a time when you made a complaint and were satisfied with the result.
Describe a family member you would like to work with in the future.
Describe a story someone told you that you remember.
Describe a friend you enjoy talking with.
Describe an interesting neighbour.
Describe an important event that you celebrated.
Describe a place where you have taken photos more than once.
Describe a historical building you have visited.
Describe a good decision someone you know made recently.
Describe a person you know who likes to read a lot.
Describe an online video in which you learned something new.
Describe an occasion when you wore your best clothes.
Describe a place where you would like to learn about the local culture.
Describe a time you took a risk that ended well.
Describe a prize you have received.
Describe a time you answered a phone call from a stranger in a public place.
Describe something in your work or study that made you feel confident.
Describe a place in your hometown you would like to take friends or family to.
Describe an exciting activity you did with someone else.
Describe an actor or actress you admire.
Describe a time when the vehicle you were travelling in broke down.
Describe a competition you took part in.
Describe a time you learned words by heart, such as a song or poem.
Describe a performer you would like to watch perform live.
Describe an interesting activity your friend has done that you want to try.
Describe a place you visited where you stayed longer than planned.
Describe a time when someone helped you make a difficult decision.
Describe a public facility that has been renovated and improved.
Describe a puzzle you have played.
Describe a law in your country that you like but would change part of.
Describe a foreign food you would like to try.
Describe something you made by hand.
Describe a polite person you know.
Describe a time you heard a stranger talking on the phone in a public place.
Describe an important plant or crop in your country.
Describe an enjoyable journey you made by public transport.
Describe a tourist attraction that few people visit but you think is interesting.
Describe a person you know who is good at buying things at low prices.
Describe a special meal someone cooked for you.
Describe a place you visited where things were too expensive.
Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve a goal.
Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys it.
Describe a place you visited with friends where you had a good time.
Describe a place indoors or outdoors where it is easy for you to study.
Describe the most expensive thing you have bought.
Describe an interesting conversation you had with an old person.
Describe a place you liked to go to as a child.
Describe a foreign country you would like to learn more about.
Describe a public place in your area that needs improvement.
Describe a calm person you know.
Describe a fish market you have visited.
Describe an activity that made you feel tired.
Describe a time you moved to a new home or school.
Describe an interesting person you have not met but would like to know more about.
Describe a foreigner you know who speaks your language well.
Describe a city you would like to live in in the future.
Describe an activity you enjoy doing in your free time.
Describe your favourite film.
Describe a uniform you have worn.
Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot.
Describe the kind of weather you like.
Describe a story about space that you read or watched.
Describe an environmental problem your country is facing.
Describe a place away from home where you go to relax.
Describe a book you liked as a child.
Describe a time you bought something at a street market.
Describe a time when you had to finish something in a hurry.
Describe a time when you used a map.
Describe a time when you found something that someone else had lost.
Describe a job you would not like to do.
Describe an unusual holiday you had.
Describe a person who works well in a team.
Describe an occasion when someone or something was making a lot of noise.
Describe an important journey that was delayed.
Describe an activity you enjoyed at primary school.
Describe a time when you saw someone complaining in a public place.
Describe an interesting person you know.
Describe an adventurous person you know.
Describe a group or club you have joined.
Describe a trip you would like to take with a friend.
Describe a foreign culture you find interesting.
Describe a vehicle you would like to buy.
Describe a restaurant you like to go to with family or friends.
Describe a song you sang when you were a child.
Describe a product you would like to buy from another country.
Describe something kind that someone did for you.
Describe a person who won a competition.
Describe a part of your hometown that has changed a lot recently.
Describe a subject you found interesting at school.
Describe a piece of furniture in your home.
Describe a place near where you live where people go swimming.
Describe a time you received bad service in a shop or restaurant.
Describe a time when you received incorrect information.
Describe a game you enjoyed playing as a child.
Describe an art or craft activity you did at school.
Describe a useful skill you learned as a teenager.
Describe a popular form of public transport in your country.
Describe a person who moved into your community and brought positive change.
Describe a time when you had to wait a long time for someone or something.
Describe an adventurous experience you had.
Describe a party that disappointed you.
Describe a course you would like to take in the future.
Describe a time when you lent something to someone you know.
Describe something you bought that you are happy with.
Describe an important historical event in your country.
Describe something difficult you would like to succeed in doing.
Describe a room you lived in as a child.
Describe a time when you experienced bad weather.
Describe a café you like to visit.
Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn.
Describe a person who impressed you when you were in primary school.
Describe a resolution you made for the new year.
Describe an interesting foreign person you know or have heard of.
Describe a time you were friendly to someone you did not like.
Describe a small successful company you are interested in.
Describe the time you got your first mobile phone.
Describe an introverted person you know.
Describe a company in your area that employs many people.
Describe a time you tried to do something but were not very successful.
Describe an art exhibition you visited.
Describe a bag you would like to own.