Speaking – единственная неформальная часть экзамена, это значит, что мы можем говорить естественно и непринужденно, используя gonna, wanna, сокращения: I’d, I’ll, it’s и другие неформальные выражения (как в реальном общении).
11-14 минут
3 части
I. Вопросы на общие темы
II. Монолог по карточке на определенную тему: 1мин – подготовка; 1-2 мин монолог
III. Вопросы на тему, указанную в карточке (около 4 мин)
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IELTS Speaking Part 2-3: Новые темы, вопросы и топики - Сентябрь-Декабрь 2026
Темы Speaking Part 2-3 Сентябрь-Декабрь 2026
В следующий раз темы поменяются в августе 2026.
Мы НЕ знаем какие точно будут вопросы в Speaking Part 3. Тут собраны примерные вопросы, которые может задать экзаменатор. Формулировка, тема и сам вопрос может отличаться от вопросов ниже.
Только в 3-й части экзаменатор может менять вопросы и задавать их, в зависимости от того, что вы говорите. Поэтому, эта часть называется “Discussion”. В 3-й части мы собрали примерные вопросы, чтобы показать вам какие могут быть.
- Part 2
Describe a time you watched a famous person being interviewed
You should say:
Who the famous person was
What the interview was about
When and where you watched the interview
And explain how you felt about the interview
- Part 3
What kinds of people are frequently interviewed?
What kinds of things do famous people often say in an interview?
What qualities make a good interviewer?
How do interviewers usually prepare before speaking to a celebrity?
Do you think famous people have a right to privacy?
What should people wear to a job interview?
Why do we need to attend interviews when applying for jobs?
What should people do to prepare for a job interview?
What can we do to get a job interview?
- Part 2
Describe someone who is older than you who you admire
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What kinds of things you like to do together
and explain how you feel about this person.
- Part 3
What can young and old people learn from each other?
Why is there a generation gap between the young and the old?
What do old people usually do in their daily life?
What kinds of things do the elderly remember for a long time?
What sports are popular among older people?
Has old people's life quality improved when compared to the past?
What role do older adults play in a traditional family?
How has the status or role of older adults changed compared to the past?
- Part 2
Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about
You should say:
Who he/she is
When you met him/her
Why you want to know more about him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her
- Part 3
What can we do to leave a good impression on people we meet for the first time?
What should we not talk about when we meet a person for the first time?
What qualities make true friends?
Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?
On what occasions do people like to make friends?
How do people make friends in your country?
- Part 2
Describe a course that impressed you a lot
You should say:
What the course was about
Where you took the course
What you did during the course
And explain why it impressed you a lot
- Part 3
What can we learn from history?
What do people need to remember in their daily lives?
Can technology help people remember things better? How?
Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?
Do people like things of memorial significance?
Why do some people have a better memory than others?
- Part 2
Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time
You should say:
What it is
How you implement it
How difficult it is
And explain how you feel about the way/change
- Part 3
What can people do to save time?
Does technology help people save time? How and why?
Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?
What can schools do to help students learn time management?
Is it necessary for children to learn time management?
Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?
- Part 2
Describe an important river/lake in your country
You should say:
Where it is located
How big/long it is
What it looks like
And explain why it is important.
- Part 3
Are rivers and lakes important to a country?
Why is it important to protect rivers?
How can rivers and lakes benefit local people?
Are rivers and lakes good for transport? Why?
How do people use rivers?
What occupations are connected to rivers?
How do rivers and lakes affect local tourism?
Do you think rivers and lakes attract tourists?
What are the popular water sports in your country?
- Part 2
Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend
You should say:
How you knew your friend
How long you have known him/her
How you would choose a gift for him/her
And explain why you would choose that gift for him/her
- Part 3
Are there any unlucky things that people should not buy as gifts in your country?
What do people usually consider when buying gifts?
Which do people give on traditional festivals, red envelopes or other kinds of gifts?
Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?
Is it hard to choose a gift?
When do people normally send gifts to others?
- Part 2
Describe a party for a special event that impressed you a lot
You should say:
When and where it was held
What the party was held for
How many people attended it
And explain why it impressed you a lot
- Part 3
What special events are celebrated in your country?
Do most people prefer to hold a party in a restaurant or in a pub?
Do most people prefer to hold a party in a public place or a private place?
When do people like to hold a party?
- Part 2
Describe a building you enjoy visiting (e.g. a library, a shopping mall, etc.)
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew about it
What it looks like
And explain why you enjoy visiting it
- Part 3
Do you think old buildings are valuable?
Do you think all old buildings should be demolished?
What kind of interior design style do most people like?
Why do some people like to remodel and decorate their homes themselves?
What are the advantages of living in tall buildings?
Why are different places laid out and designed differently?
What are the differences between those tall buildings in your country?
Are there many tall buildings in your country?
What types of buildings are popular in your country?
Is it worth spending a lot of money on the exterior appearance of a building?
Why do people like to visit historical sites?
Is it more important for a building to look good on the outside or on the inside?
- Part 2
Describe your least favourite movie
You should say:
When you watched it
Where you watched it
What it was about
And explain why it’s your least favourite movie
- Part 3
Can movies help people better understand the cultural background of a country?
Are movies more likely to help people become more creative than books?
What are the differences between watching movies at home and at the cinema?
What kinds of movies are the most popular in your country?
- Part 2
Describe a person who taught you a new skill
You should say:
Who this person was
What the skill was
How you learned it
And explain how you felt about this person
- Part 3
Why is self-discipline important when learning a new skill?
What are the differences between learning from a teacher and learning by oneself?
How do adults learn a new skill?
How can parents and teachers teach children new skills?
Where can children learn new skills?
Why should children learn new skills?
- Part 2
Describe a person who learns history and loves history
You should say:
Who this person is
How he/she learns history
Why he/she loves history
And explain how you feel about him/her
- Part 3
Is it important to learn how people in the past lived their lives?
Besides big historical events, what else is important when learning history?
Do you think people should learn ancient history before learning modern history?
How do children learn history before they attend school?
At what age do you think people should begin to learn history?
Do you think children should begin learning history from an early age?
- Part 2
Describe an enjoyable evening you had with your friends
You should say:
When and where it was
What you did
Who you spent the evening with
And explain why it was enjoyable
- Part 3
What are the differences between young people’s leisure time activities and those of old people?
What can we do to bring family members closer together?
How do people get along in a big family?
- Part 2
Describe a person who is good at making things by hand
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she makes
What materials or technologies he/she uses
And say why this person is good at making things by hand.
- Part 3
Do children these days still like doing arts and crafts?
Why do some children enjoy making things by hand?
Do you think art classes are important for children?
Does art, like music or theater, have an impact on society?
Is it good to have creative people in a team?
What impact can artistic buildings have on society?
Is creativity an innate trait or can it be cultivated over time?
Should all children take art classes?
- Part 2
Describe a time when someone talked about something you were not interested in but you kept listening
You should say:
Who the person was
What he/she talked about
Why you kept listening
And explain how you felt about the experience
- Part 3
How can we tell if a listener is listening carefully?
What would happen if the listener didn’t listen carefully?
What kind of topics do young people like to talk about today?
- Part 2
Describe a person you know who really likes taking photos
You should say:
Who the person is
When and how you got to know him/her
Where he/she takes photos
And explain how you feel about him/her
- Part 3
What kind of photos do people often take?
Why are some people keen on taking photos?
When do people like taking photos?
Some people don't mind others walking into their photo when they're taking pictures Why do you think?
What are the downsides of constantly taking photos while traveling?
Any benefits?
Do you think it’s ok to take photos everywhere?
- Part 2
Describe a new skill you learned when you were a child
You should say:
What the skill was
Who taught you this skill
How you learned it
And explain how you felt about learning the skill
- Part 3
Is it important for everyone to have a specialized skill?
Can a child learn skills from another child?
Do you think it is easier for children to learn new skills than for adults?
What are the differences between the way adults learn and the way children learn?
What are the differences between learning in a group and learning by yourself?
What skills should children learn before they go to school?
- Part 2
Describe a time when you saved money to buy something special
You should say:
What the special thing was
Why you wanted to buy it
How you saved money for it
And explain how you felt after buying it
Part 3
What kind of things do people usually save money for?
Should people spend money on charity?
Is it easier to spend money or save money?
Do you think it is easier to teach teenagers how to manage money when they are around 16 or 17 years old?
Should parents teach their children to spend money freely or to save money?
Should schools teach children how to manage money from a young age?
- Part 2
Describe a natural place in your city that you enjoy visiting
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
How often you go there
Who you often go there with
And explain why you enjoy visiting there
- Part 3
Which is more important, protecting the environment or developing the economy?
Do you think staying in a natural place would help change people’s mood?
Is it necessary to include natural spaces in a city?
Do you think there should be many natural places in cities?
Do you think people who live in natural places are more likely to protect it?
Are there any natural attractions that are great to visit in your country?
- Part 2
Describe a person you know who is very organized
You should say:
Who this person is
What this person usually does to stay organized
In what situations you have noticed this quality
And explain why you think being organized is important to him/her
- Part 3
Why is it important for people to be organized?
Do you think it is important for managers to be well-organized?
Should parents teach their children to be organized?
What can people do to become more organized?
Are organized people more likely to be successful at work or in their studies?
Do you think children should learn to be organized from a young age?
- Part 2
Describe a happy person you know
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she is like
How he/she shows happiness
And explain why you think he/she is a happy person
- Part 3
Do you think doing a job that you like is more important than other things?
What would make a student happy at school?
When do you think people are happiest?
How can the arts spread positive emotions in society?
Do you think teachers are able to spot the unhappy children?
Should teachers know what children are doing all the time?
What do you think makes a person truly happy in life?
Do you think money is necessary to be happy?
Is happiness more important than success in a career?
How can a person's mood affect the people around them?
- Part 2:
Describe an occasion that you lost something in public
You should say:
What you lost
When and where you lost it
What you did to find it
And explain how you felt about it
- Part 3
What kinds of things do people usually lose?
What will people do when losing things?
What do people often feel after losing things?
What can we do to reduce the possibility of losing things?
What kinds of people may lose things often?
Is it effective to offer rewards to find lost things?
- Part 2:
Describe an online video in which you learned something new.
OR
Describe an interesting video
You should say:
When and where you watched it
What it is about
Why you watched it
And explain how you feel about it.
- Part 3:
What makes a video go viral online?
Are there any differences between the videos that young men and young women like to watch?
What skills can people learn from watching videos?
Which is more helpful, watching videos or reading books?
What kinds of videos do general people like to watch?
Do you think watching videos is helpful for a person? How?
Do you think watching videos is a waste of time?
Do you think films nowadays successfully reflect the books they are based on exactly?
- Part 2
Describe a person whose health and fitness you have helped to improve
You should say:
Who this person was
Why you helped him/her
How you helped him/her
And explain whether it was easy or difficult
- Part 3
What effect does stress have on health?
Which group pays more attention to health, young people or old people?
- Part 2
Describe a new skill you learned when you were a child/teenager
You should say:
What the skill was
Who taught you this skill
How you learned it
And explain how you felt about learning the skill.
- Part 3
Is it important for everyone to have a specialized skill?
Can a child learn skills from another child?
Is it easier for children to learn new skills than for adults?
Where do children learn skills in your country?
What are the differences between the way adults learn and the way children learn?
What are the differences between learning in a group and learning by yourself?
What skills should children learn before they go to school?
What are the differences between learning skills on your own and from others?
What important skills should a child learn?
What skills do you think teenagers should have?
- Part 2
Describe a time when you changed an important decision.
You should say:
When you changed the decision
What the original decision was
Why you changed it
And explain how you felt about the experience.
OR
Describe a time you made an important decision and were happy with the result
You should say:
What the decision was
Why you made the decision
How easy it was for you to make the decision
And explain why you were happy with the result.
- Part 3
Why do people change opinions?
When do most children begin to make their own decisions?
Do children like to change their opinions?
Who do young people turn to for advice?
Do people like giving an opinion about politics?
Which is better, to make a decision quickly or slowly?
Do you think most of people’s decisions are made in their 20s?
What if people in a group have different opinions on a decision?
What small decisions do people make every day?
Do you think it is a good idea to make a small decision every day?
How can we tell the difference between an important and an unimportant decision?
- Part 2
Describe a famous person in your local area
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she has done
Why he/she is popular
And explain how you feel about this person.
- Part 3
Why are some students popular?
Is it always good to be a popular student at school?
Why do people want to be popular?
Is it easier to become popular nowadays?
What are the qualities of being a good teacher?
Do you think good teachers are always popular among students?
Is it important for a teacher to be popular?
Why are some students popular in school?
- Part 2
Describe a time when you worked in a group.
You should say:
What you did
Who you worked with
What problems you faced
And explain why you worked in the group.
- Part 3
Why do some people prefer to work by themselves?
What should a leader do to make team members want to follow him or her?
Should students learn to do group work?
What group tasks are there in schools?
- Part 2
Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in.
You should say:
what the news is
where you heard or read the news
who was involved
and explain why it is interesting to you.
- Part 3
Why do people like to read the local news?
What are the different news sources today?
How do we identify if the news from the Internet is reliable?
- Part 2
Describe someone you know who did something difficult but was successful.
You should say:
Who this person is
What difficult thing this person did
Why this person was successful
And explain how you feel about this person.
- Part 3
Is it difficult to do business or start up a company in today's world?
How can companies help protect the environment?
Does money equal success?
Other than making money, what is more important for a company?
In which sectors are companies more likely to succeed in your country?
- Part 2
Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired.
You should say:
what it is
how it was broken
how you got it repaired
and explain how you felt about it.
- Part 3
What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?
Is the quality of products worse than before?
Why do people prefer to have their mobile phones repaired at specialized stores?
Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?
- Part 2
Describe a traditional celebration in your country.
You should say:
what it is
when it is held
how it is celebrated
and explain how you feel about this celebration.
- Part 3
Why do you think people still celebrate some traditional festivals?
Are there any festivals that have already disappeared in your country?
Why should children learn about traditions?
Are there any particular music or snacks involved in celebrating traditional festivals?
- Part 2
Describe a place you would like to visit in your free time.
You should say:
where it is
what you will do there
how long you will stay there
and explain why you would like to visit it.
- Part 3
Why do people enjoy visiting new places?
Do young people and old people like visiting the same kinds of places?
What are the benefits of traveling with family?
Do you think tourism will become more popular in the future?
- Part 2
Describe a book you read that made you happy
You should say:
What kind of book it was
What it was about
Why you read it
And explain why it made you happy.
- Part 3
What kinds of books are popular in your country?
Are success books useful to everyone?
Do you think people should read the original book before watching the movie?
What are the types of books that young people like to read?
What should we do to prevent modern libraries from closing down?
Have libraries changed a lot with the development of the internet?
Which one is better, paper books or e-books?
Do you think old people spend more time reading than young people?
What should the government do to make libraries better?
- Part 2
Describe an enjoyable evening you had with your friends
You should say:
When and where it was
What you did
Who you spent the evening with
And explain why it was enjoyable
- Part 3
Why do people need friends?
Do older people prefer spending time with family or with friends?
Do young people prefer spending time with family or with friends?
What are the differences between young people’s leisure time activities and those of old people?
What can we do to bring family members closer together?
How do people get along in a big family?
- Part 2
Describe a city that you have been to and would like to visit again
You should say:
When you visited it
What you did there
What it was like
And explain why you would like to visit it again.
- Part 3
What should the government do to improve citizens’ safety?
Are there any changes in your city?
Do you think people in the countryside are friendlier than people in the city?
Do you think it is possible that all of the population move to cities?
Some people say large cities are suitable for old people. What do you think?
What's the difference between the city and the countryside?
- Part 2
Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store
You should say:
Where the shop is
When you went to the shop
What service you received from the staff
And explain how you felt about the service
- Part 3
Can consumption drive economic growth?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online?
What are the differences between online shopping and in-store shopping?
Why do some people not like shopping in small shops?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in small shops?
Why are shopping malls so popular in
- Part 2
Describe a short trip you often take but do not like
You should say:
Where you go
When you go there
Why you go there
And explain why you do not like the trip
- Part 3
What are the benefits of travelling abroad?
Do people like travelling abroad in your country?
What problems does it cause for transportation when everyone commutes at the same time?
Which is better for knowing more about a country, travelling or reading books about it?
How much time do you think people should spend on a trip abroad?
Who prefers travelling abroad, the young or the old?
- Part 2
Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g., a doctor or a nurse)
You should say:
Who he/she is
What he/she does
Why he/she chose this career
Explain how you feel about him/her.
- Part 3
Do you think being a doctor is easy or difficult?
Why do some children want to become doctors?
Do you think learning biology is interesting for children?
Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?
Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?
Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?
Why is some doctors’ pay high and others’ low?
Is it necessary to learn first aid skills?
Do you think doctors should be paid more? Why?
Do you think governments should put a large amount of money into medical research?
- Part 2
Describe a place you would like to visit in your free time.
You should say:
where it is
what you will do there
how long you will stay there
and explain why you would like to visit it.
- Part 3
Why do people enjoy visiting new places?
Do young people and old people like visiting the same kinds of places?
What are the benefits of traveling with family?
Do you think tourism will become more popular in the future?
- Part 2
Describe a noisy place you have been to
You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place.
- Part 3
What kinds of noises are there in our life?
Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
How can people consider others' feelings when chatting in public?
How would people usually respond to noises in your country?
Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?
- Part 2
Describe a crowded place you went to
You should say:
Where it was
When you went there
Who you went there with
What you did there
And how you felt about it.
- Part 3
Which cities are overcrowded in your country?.
Why do people go to crowded places?
Do you think it is a good trend to have more big cities?
Do you think there are some people who enjoy crowded places?
Will people use bikes more or less in cities in the future?
Will there be more or less green space in cities in the future?
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