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IELTS Speaking prediction 2026: expected Part 1, 2, and 3 topics

IELTS Speaking Prediction 2026: Expected Part 1, 2, and 3 Topics for September–December

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

An IELTS Speaking prediction is a list of the topics you are most likely to meet in the current test period, based on what recent candidates report. This guide sets out the expected topic areas for September–December 2026 in all three parts of the Speaking test, shows how the mix of topics has shifted since 2025, and explains how to prepare so that you are ready even when your exact question isn’t on any list.

About these predictions: they are based on third-party collections of topics reported by IELTS candidates and on our own analysis of those topics. IELTS does not publish its Speaking questions, so no prediction can guarantee what you will be asked.

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Table Of Contents

  1. How IELTS Speaking Predictions Work
  2. IELTS Speaking Prediction September–December 2026 at a Glance
  3. Part 1 Prediction: Topics to Prepare
  4. Part 2 Prediction: Cue Card Topic Areas
  5. Part 3 Prediction: Discussion Themes
  6. How IELTS Speaking Topics Changed from 2025 to 2026
  7. How to Prepare for Predicted Topics Without Memorizing
  8. How Our Learners’ Answers Grow Across the Three Parts
  9. Practise Predicted Topics with BestMyTest
  10. All IELTS Speaking Practice Questions
  11. Frequently Asked Questions About IELTS Speaking Prediction 2026

How IELTS Speaking Predictions Work

After their tests, many candidates share the Speaking questions they were asked. Preparation websites collect these reports and group them by period, usually January–April, May–August, and September–December. When the same topics are reported again and again within a period, they become “predicted” topics.

That makes predictions useful for one thing: knowing which topic areas are common right now. They are not a list of guaranteed questions. Topics often carry over between periods, the exact wording changes from test to test, and the examiner can choose from a large bank of questions.

IELTS Speaking Prediction September–December 2026 at a Glance

Part

Expected topic areas

How to prepare

Part 1 (4–5 minutes)

Work or study, hometown, home, plus everyday topics such as free time, food, technology, travel, and the weather

Short, natural answers with a reason and an example. See our IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions.

Part 2 (cue card)

People, places, experiences and events, objects, technology, and media

A bank of flexible personal stories you can adapt. See our IELTS cue cards 2026.

Part 3 (discussion)

Broader questions linked to your Part 2 topic: society, education, work, technology, and the environment

Opinions with reasons and examples beyond your own life

Part 1 Prediction: Topics to Prepare

Part 1 is the most predictable part of the test. It almost always starts with one of three topics, then moves to one or two everyday subjects.

  • Opening topics: work or study, hometown, and home or accommodation.
  • Everyday topics expected this period: daily routine, free time, friends and family, food, music, films, technology and phones, travel, clothes, weather, sport, and reading.

Every one of these, with four or five practice questions and sample answers, is on our IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions page.

Part 2 Prediction: Cue Card Topic Areas

Recent reports for September–December 2026 cluster into four topic areas. Prepare at least one story for each area, and you will have material for almost any cue card.

People

Examples of recently reported cue cards:

  • Describe an older person you admire
  • Describe a person who is good at making things by hand
  • Describe a person who overcame a difficult challenge

See all of them, with “You should say” prompts and ideas, in the people cue cards.

Places

Examples of recently reported cue cards:

  • Describe a city you would like to visit again
  • Describe a noisy place you have visited
  • Describe a natural place in your city

See all of them, with “You should say” prompts and ideas, in the places cue cards.

Experiences and events

Examples of recently reported cue cards:

  • Describe an important decision you changed
  • Describe a time you worked successfully in a team
  • Describe a time you helped someone

See all of them, with “You should say” prompts and ideas, in the experiences and events cue cards.

Objects, technology, and media

Examples of recently reported cue cards:

  • Describe an app you regularly use
  • Describe a book you found exciting
  • Describe an interesting piece of local news

See all of them, with “You should say” prompts and ideas, in the objects, technology, and media cue cards.

Part 3 Prediction: Discussion Themes

Part 3 questions grow out of your Part 2 topic, so the Part 3 themes follow the same four areas. Expect questions that ask you to compare, explain causes, or predict the future:

Part 2 area

Likely Part 3 themes

People

Role models, generations learning from each other, and what makes people successful or happy

Places

City life, noise and pollution, public spaces, and protecting nature in cities

Experiences and events

Decision-making, teamwork at school and work, helping others, and customer service

Objects, technology, and media

Technology in daily life, reading habits, news and social media, and consumer culture

Part 3 rewards developed opinions: answer the question, explain why, and support it with an example from society, not only from your own life.

How to Prepare for Predicted Topics Without Memorizing

The best use of a prediction list is not to memorize answers to it, but to build a small story bank: six to eight real experiences that you can adapt to many cue cards. Each story covers several topic areas at once:

Story from your life

Cue cards it can answer

A grandparent or older relative who taught you something

An older person you admire; a person who overcame a challenge; a time someone helped you

A trip to a city you loved

A city you would like to visit again; a noisy place; an enjoyable evening with friends

A change of plan, such as a new course or job

An important decision you changed; a personal achievement; a time you saved money

A group project at school or work

A time you worked in a team; a time you helped someone; a successful person you know

An app, book, or device you use every day

An app you use; something you cannot live without; a gift for a friend

For each story, note the background, what happened, one specific detail, and how you felt. Then practise telling it for two minutes in different directions. Add topic vocabulary for each area, and you will be ready for predicted topics and new ones alike.

How Our Learners’ Answers Grow Across the Three Parts

Each part of the Speaking test asks for a different length of answer. The chart shows how long our learners actually speak in each part. In Part 3, where predicted themes turn into abstract questions, grammar was the lowest criterion most often, in 84% of answers.

Bar chart of the average number of words BestMyTest learners spoke per answer in IELTS Speaking Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

Practise Predicted Topics with BestMyTest

Knowing the topics is half the job. The other half is answering them out loud under test timing. Our free practice covers all three parts, and every recording gets an instant AI score on fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation:

IELTS Speaking practice test with a video examiner and answer recording
An examiner asks each question on video, and you record your answer, just like the real test.
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The AI Tutor spots the skills where your recent results dropped and gives you an exercise for each one.

Part 3 is where predicted themes become hardest, because the questions are abstract. This AI Tutor exercise walks you through a real Part 3 question from our bank, step by step:

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Learn how to answer this question in a step-by-step interactive exercise

For a detailed review of your recordings, see our IELTS speaking review guide.

All IELTS Speaking Practice Questions

The best way to prepare for predicted topics is to answer real questions out loud. Every Speaking practice in our question bank is listed below by part. Open any set to record your answers and get an instant AI score.

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice

Part 1 Practice 1Accommodation & Hometown Let’s talk about your hometown. Where is your hometown? Part 1 Practice 2Hometown & Weather What is your country famous for? Part 1 Practice 3Work Are you working at the moment? Part 1 Practice 4Volunteer works Have you ever worked before? Part 1 Practice 5Hometown Can you tell me about your hometown? Part 1 Practice 6High School & Hometown Where is your hometown? Part 1 Practice 7Lifestyle & Work What do you do in your free time? Part 1 Practice 8Family & Housework How many people are there in your immediate family? Part 1 Practice 9Books & TV Do you like watching TV? Part 1 Practice 10Home & TV Who do you live with? Part 1 Practice 11Accommodation & Weather Do you live in a house or a flat? Part 1 Practice 12Advertisements & Books Do you like reading books? Why? Part 1 Practice 13Celebrity & Computer Do you use computers? Part 1 Practice 14Movies & Music How often do you go to the cinema? Part 1 Practice 15Music & Newspaper and magazine What’s your favorite kind of music? Part 1 Practice 16Music & Travel Where was the last place you visited on holiday? Part 1 Practice 19Internet & Major How important is the Internet to you? Part 1 Practice 20Internet & Outdoor activities Do you like outdoor activities? Part 1 Practice 21Indoor activities & Transportation Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation? Part 1 Practice 18Major & Sports Do you work or study? Part 1 Practice 22Gift & Noise Do you mind noises? Part 1 Practice 23Patience & Politeness What do you think patience is? Part 1 Practice 25Colors & Weather What’s the best season of the whole year? Part 1 Practice 27Food & Weather Do you have a healthy diet? Part 1 Practice 28Clothes & Photos What is your favourite item of clothing? Part 1 Practice 29Art & Photography Do you like art? Part 1 Practice 31Bags & Boat Have you ever taken a ride on a boat? Part 1 Practice 32General What is your daily routine like on weekdays? Part 1 Practice 33General What do you usually do after you wake up in the morning? Part 1 Practice 34General What do you usually do in the evenings? Part 1 Practice 35General How do you usually spend your weekends? Part 1 Practice 36General What do you like to do in your free time? Part 1 Practice 37General What is your favourite hobby and why do you enjoy it? Part 1 Practice 38General What are your main interests or hobbies? Part 1 Practice 39General Do you enjoy playing or watching sports? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 40General Do you enjoy doing exercise? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 41General How do you usually take care of your health? Part 1 Practice 42General What is your favorite food and why do you like it? Part 1 Practice 43General Do you enjoy cooking? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 44General Do you often eat meals at home or prefer to eat out? Why? Part 1 Practice 45General Do you like eating out at restaurants? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 46General What is a traditional food from your country that you enjoy? Part 1 Practice 47General What kinds of snacks do you like to eat? Part 1 Practice 48General Do you like to drink tea or coffee? Why? Part 1 Practice 49General What do you usually eat for breakfast? Part 1 Practice 50General Do you enjoy eating fruit and vegetables? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 51General Do you like eating out at restaurants? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 52General Do you prefer to have a small group of close friends or a large group of acquaintances? Why? Part 1 Practice 53General Do you have a best friend? Can you describe him or her? Part 1 Practice 54General Do you find it easy or difficult to make new friends? Why? Part 1 Practice 55General Did you have many friends when you were a child? Part 1 Practice 56General Do you enjoy meeting new people? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 57General Do you have a large or a small family? Part 1 Practice 58General Do you come from a large or small family? Part 1 Practice 59General Do you often spend time with your family? What do you usually do together? Part 1 Practice 60General Do you enjoy spending time with children? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 61General Do you spend much time with your parents? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 62General What is the weather like in your hometown? Part 1 Practice 63General What is your favorite season of the year? Why? Part 1 Practice 64General What is your favorite season of the year? Part 1 Practice 65General Do you like rainy days? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 66General Do you like hot weather? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 67General Do you like cold weather? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 68General Do you think climate change is a serious problem in your country? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 69General What's your favorite type of weather, and why? Part 1 Practice 70General Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 71General Do you enjoy spending time in nature? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 72General Do you enjoy traveling? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 73General Do you like going on holidays? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 74General Do you often go on short trips? Part 1 Practice 75General Do you enjoy taking long trips? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 76General How do most people travel in your city? Part 1 Practice 77General Do you enjoy shopping? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 78General Do you often shop online? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 79General What kind of clothes do you like to wear and why? Part 1 Practice 80General Do you like to follow fashion trends? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 81General Do you like buying new shoes? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 82General Do you like wearing hats? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 83General Do you try to save money regularly? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 84General How often do you go shopping? Part 1 Practice 85General Do you like giving gifts to others? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 86General Do you often see advertisements on TV or online? Part 1 Practice 87General Do you often use technology in your daily life? Part 1 Practice 88General Do you often use a mobile phone? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 89General Do you often use social media? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 90General Do you often use the Internet? Part 1 Practice 91General Do you use any apps on your phone regularly? Which one do you use the most? Part 1 Practice 92General Do you often use computers? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 93General Do you often send or receive emails? Part 1 Practice 94General Do you enjoy studying online? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 95General Do you use any technology at work or in your studies? Part 1 Practice 96General Do you often use technology in your daily life? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 97General Do you like celebrating your birthday? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 98General Do you like flowers? Why or why not? Part 1 Practice 99General Do you often remember your dreams when you wake up? Part 1 Practice 100General Do you enjoy going out in your free time? Why or why not?

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card Practice

Part 2 Practice 1Advertisements Describe an advertisement that persuaded you to buy a product. Part 2 Practice 2Art Talk about a painting you would like to have in your home. Part 2 Practice 3Books Talk about a book you are reading now or have read recently. Part 2 Practice 3-2Books Talk about a book you have never read but would like to read. Part 2 Practice 4Business Describe a small business you want to start. Part 2 Practice 5Change Describe a positive change in your life. Part 2 Practice 6City Describe your favourite city or a city you have visited that you like very much. Part 2 Practice 8Company Describe an organization or a company that you know. Part 2 Practice 9Decision Describe an important decision you have made. Part 2 Practice 10Electronic devices Describe a useful electronic device you would like to own. Part 2 Practice 10-2Electronic devices Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you have. Part 2 Practice 10-3Electronic devices Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful. Part 2 Practice 11Environment Describe an environmental problem or event. Part 2 Practice 12Exciting experience Describe an exciting experience you’ve had. Part 2 Practice 13Family Talk about the last time your whole family got together. Part 2 Practice 13-2Family Describe a family member that you get on well with. Part 2 Practice 13-3Family Describe one of your relatives. Part 2 Practice 14Food Describe a famous food from your hometown or country. Part 2 Practice 15Friends Describe a friend who has played an important part in your life. Part 2 Practice 15-2Friends Describe a friend you had in primary school. Part 2 Practice 7Clothes Describe your favorite piece of clothing. Part 2 Practice 16Furniture Describe a piece of furniture that you own. Part 2 Practice 17-2Gifts Describe a present that you gave someone. Part 2 Practice 18Health Describe your (or your friend's) experience with an illness or injury. Part 2 Practice 18-2Health Describe something healthy you enjoy doing. Part 2 Practice 19Help Describe a time when you helped someone. Part 2 Practice 20History Describe a historical place that you have visited. Part 2 Practice 21Holiday Talk about an activity you like doing when you are on holiday. Part 2 Practice 21-2Holiday Talk about somewhere you went on holiday. Part 2 Practice 21-3Holiday Talk about your dream holiday. Part 2 Practice 21-4Holiday Talk about your plans for your next long vacation. Part 2 Practice 22Influence Describe someone who has had an important influence in your life. Part 2 Practice 23Internet Describe a website that you often use. Part 2 Practice 24-2Language Talk about one method of learning a foreign language you have used. Part 2 Practice 24-3Language Talk about an English language book you have read or used. Part 2 Practice 24-4Language Talk about a language test you have taken. Part 2 Practice 25Late Describe a time you were late for something. Part 2 Practice 26-2Hobbies Talk about a leisure activity you did when you were a child. Part 2 Practice 27Machine Describe the most useful household appliance that you have. Part 2 Practice 28Memory Describe an occasion when you forgot something important. Part 2 Practice 29Money Describe what you would do if you received a very large amount of money. Part 2 Practice 31Music Talk about a musical instrument you would like to be able to play but have never tried. Part 2 Practice 32News Describe an interesting piece of news that you have recently read about or heard about Part 2 Practice 33Parenting Describe people that you know and believe to be very good parents. Part 2 Practice 34Party Describe the best party you have been to. Part 2 Practice 34-2Party Talk about a birthday party you can remember well. Part 2 Practice 34-3Party Describe a typical festival or celebration in your country. Part 2 Practice 34-4Party Describe your favorite festival or celebration. Part 2 Practice 35Plans Talk about one thing you are going to do next weekend. Part 2 Practice 35-2Plans Talk about one thing you are planning to do after you pass the IELTS test. Part 2 Practice 35-3Plans Talk about a goal or ambition you have. Part 2 Practice 36Products Describe something which is produced in your country, such as a food, a handicraft, or a car. Part 2 Practice 37Restaurants Describe a restaurant or a cafe you often go to. Part 2 Practice 38Rules Describe a traffic rule or law you know about. Part 2 Practice 38-2Rules Describe a rule you had to obey when you were in school. Part 2 Practice 39School Describe a school that you are attending or attended in the past. Part 2 Practice 39-2School Talk about a subject you would like to study in the future. Part 2 Practice 40science Describe an area of science that you are interested in. Part 2 Practice 40-2science Describe a scientific subject that you learned about in high school. Part 2 Practice 41Shopping Describe a shopping street in your hometown. Part 2 Practice 41-2Shopping Describe a shop in your hometown or the place you are living now. Part 2 Practice 42Social problems Describe a problem in your city. Part 2 Practice 43Sports Talk about a sport you like doing or watching. Part 2 Practice 43-2Sports Talk about a sport many people enjoy but you have never tried. Part 2 Practice 43-3Sports Talk about a sport that interests you but you have never tried. Part 2 Practice 44Teacher Describe the best teacher you have had. Part 2 Practice 45Things Describe something you own which is very important to you. Part 2 Practice 46Traditional products Talk about a traditional product which is very popular in your country. Part 2 Practice 47Transportation Describe the transportation system in your hometown or the place you are living now. Part 2 Practice 47-2Transportation Talk about one means of transportation that you often use. Part 2 Practice 48Travel Describe a journey you have been on. Part 2 Practice 48-2Travel Talk about something tourists like to do in your country. Part 2 Practice 48-3Travel Talk about a day trip you have been on. Part 2 Practice 48-4Travel Talk about a part of your country you have never been to but would like to visit. Part 2 Practice 48-5Travel Talk about a foreign country you have never been to but would like to visit. Part 2 Practice 49TV Describe a TV programme that you often watch. Part 2 Practice 50Vegetables Describe a plant, vegetable or crop that you are familiar with. Part 2 Practice 51Work Describe your dream job. Part 2 Practice 51-2Work Describe your dream workplace. Part 2 Practice 51-3Work Talk about a job you have done or know about. Part 2 Practice 51-4Work Talk about a job someone in your family does. Part 2 Practice 51-5Work Describe a workplace you have worked in or know about. Part 2 Practice 51-6Work Describe a job you would like to do in the future. Part 2 Practice 52People Describe an older person you admire. Part 2 Practice 53People Describe a person who is good at making things by hand. Part 2 Practice 54People Describe a person you met once and would like to know better. Part 2 Practice 55People Describe a person who successfully overcame a difficult challenge. Part 2 Practice 56People Describe a happy person you know. Part 2 Practice 57Places Describe a noisy place you have visited. Part 2 Practice 58Places Describe a natural place in your city that you enjoy visiting. Part 2 Practice 59Places Describe a building you enjoy visiting. Part 2 Practice 60Experiences Describe a time you worked successfully in a team. Part 2 Practice 61Experiences Describe an enjoyable evening you spent with friends. Part 2 Practice 62Experiences Describe a time you received excellent customer service. Part 2 Practice 63Experiences Describe a time you saved money to buy something important. Part 2 Practice 64Technology Describe an app you regularly use.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Practice

Part 3 Practice 1Advertisements What are popular types of advertising in today’s world? Part 3 Practice 2Art How do people in your country feel about art? Part 3 Practice 3Books Do people read more nowadays? Part 3 Practice 4Business In your opinion, do business people have to work long hours? Part 3 Practice 5Change Do you think change is good? Part 3 Practice 6City In your opinion, what makes a city a good one to live in? Part 3 Practice 8Company What is the difference between big companies and small companies? Part 3 Practice 9Decision Why do some people find it hard to make decisions? Part 3 Practice 10Electronic devices What are the most popular electronic devices in today’s world? Part 3 Practice 11Environment What are some of the main environmental problems in your county? Part 3 Practice 12Exciting experience Can you compare some exciting activities people do now with activities people did 20 years ago? Part 3 Practice 13Family Is family important in your country? Part 3 Practice 14Food What are the types of food that people eat in your country. Part 3 Practice 15Friends What is the importance of friends? Part 3 Practice 7Clothes Can clothing tell you much about a person in your country? Part 3 Practice 16Furniture In what situations do people in your country buy furniture? Part 3 Practice 18Health How can people improve their health? Part 3 Practice 19Help Do you like helping others? Part 3 Practice 20History Do you think history is important? Part 3 Practice 21Holiday First of all, why do people go on holiday? Part 3 Practice 22Influence What types of people influence the young in your country? Part 3 Practice 23Internet How do you think the Internet will change people's buying habits in the future? Part 3 Practice 25Late What is the general attitude towards arriving somewhere late in your country? Part 3 Practice 27Machine What kinds of machines are used for housework in modern homes in your country? Part 3 Practice 28Memory Do you think it's important to have a good memory? Part 3 Practice 29Money Is money important to you? Part 3 Practice 31Music What kind of music is popular in your country? Part 3 Practice 32News How do people get their news in today’s society? Part 3 Practice 33Parenting For parents, what is important when bringing up their children? Part 3 Practice 34Party When do people usually have parties in your country? Part 3 Practice 35Plans In general, do you think planning is important? Part 3 Practice 36Products What kinds of products are mostly imported into your country? Part 3 Practice 37Restaurants Do many people eat in restaurants in your country? Part 3 Practice 38Rules Why do we have rules in society? Part 3 Practice 39School Is higher education too expensive in your country? Part 3 Practice 40Science Do you think science is important? Part 3 Practice 41Shopping Is shopping a popular activity in your country? Part 3 Practice 42Social problems What social problems are there in your country? Part 3 Practice 43Sports What types of sports are popular in your country? Part 3 Practice 44Teacher How well-respected are teachers in your society? Part 3 Practice 45Things What kinds of possessions are considered high-status to people in your country? Part 3 Practice 46Traditional products What different types of traditional products are produced in your country? Part 3 Practice 47Transportation Have the types of transportation people use changed much over the last few decades? Part 3 Practice 48Travel Why do some people prefer to travel abroad rather than travel in their own country? Part 3 Practice 49TV Tell me about the types of programmes that are generally on television in your country. Part 3 Practice 50Vegetables What vegetables are common in your country? Part 3 Practice 51Work Do you think job satisfaction is more important than your salary when choosing a job? Part 3 Practice 52General How would you describe the education system in your country? Part 3 Practice 53General What do you think are some effective teaching methods in modern classrooms? Part 3 Practice 54General How has online learning changed the way students access education in your country? Part 3 Practice 55General How do exams influence students’ motivation and learning strategies in your country? Part 3 Practice 56General How has technology changed the way students learn in modern classrooms? Part 3 Practice 57General Why do you think learning English is important in today’s world? Part 3 Practice 58General How has technology changed the way people interact within society? Part 3 Practice 59General How has artificial intelligence changed the way people work and communicate in recent years? Part 3 Practice 60General In what ways has social media changed the way people communicate with each other? Part 3 Practice 61General How has technology changed the way people communicate and share personal information? Part 3 Practice 62General How do you think technology will change our lives in the next 20 years? Part 3 Practice 63General How has the media influenced the way people perceive information in your country? Part 3 Practice 64General How have family roles changed in your country over the past few decades? Part 3 Practice 65General What are some different parenting styles you are aware of, and how do they affect child development? Part 3 Practice 66General How do you think values and attitudes differ between younger and older generations in your country? Part 3 Practice 67General In your opinion, how important is it for individuals to maintain their cultural identity in a globalized society? Part 3 Practice 68General How has cultural globalization influenced traditional customs in your country? Part 3 Practice 69General How do you think cultural change affects the way people interact with each other in your country? Part 3 Practice 70General How do communication styles differ between generations in your country? Part 3 Practice 71General In what ways do people use body language to communicate in your culture? Part 3 Practice 72General In what situations do people often experience miscommunication in daily life? Part 3 Practice 73General How do you define reliable news, and what are some features of trustworthy news sources? Part 3 Practice 74General What impact do you think advertising has on people's buying habits? Part 3 Practice 75General How important do you think freedom of speech is in society? Part 3 Practice 76General Do you think people today lead healthier lifestyles than those in the past? Why or why not? Part 3 Practice 77General How do you think society's attitude towards mental health has changed in recent years? Part 3 Practice 78General In your opinion, how important is maintaining a balanced diet in today's society? Part 3 Practice 79General How would you define public health responsibility and why is it important in today's society? Part 3 Practice 80General How important do you think it is for individuals to take action to protect the environment? Part 3 Practice 81General What are some major causes of climate change in your country? Part 3 Practice 82General What are some of the main responsibilities that governments have towards their citizens? Part 3 Practice 83General What kinds of public services are most important in your country and why? Part 3 Practice 84General What are some common ways the government collects taxes in your country? Part 3 Practice 85General In your opinion, what are some of the most important laws that every country should have? Part 3 Practice 86General What are some basic rights that all citizens should have in your country? Part 3 Practice 87General What do you think are the main responsibilities individuals have towards their community? Part 3 Practice 88General What are some common modes of transportation in your country, and why do people prefer them? Part 3 Practice 89General How do public and private transport systems differ in their convenience and accessibility in your country? Part 3 Practice 90General Why do you think traffic congestion is a common problem in cities around the world? Part 3 Practice 91General How has urban planning influenced the way cities in your country have developed? Part 3 Practice 92General What are some of the key features that make a city sustainable? Part 3 Practice 93General What are some common problems people face when moving to large cities? Part 3 Practice 94General In what ways do advertisements influence consumer behavior in your country? Part 3 Practice 95General How has advertising influenced the products and services that people buy in your country? Part 3 Practice 96General How has online shopping changed the way people buy products in your country? Part 3 Practice 97General How would you define brand loyalty, and why do you think it is important in today's market? Part 3 Practice 98General Why do you think ethical consumption has become more important in recent years? Part 3 Practice 99General How has the cost of living changed in your country over the past few years? Part 3 Practice 100General In your opinion, what role does art play in shaping the values of a society? Part 3 Practice 101General What are some common sources of funding for the arts in your country?

Frequently Asked Questions About IELTS Speaking Prediction 2026

Are IELTS Speaking predictions accurate?

Predictions are based on topics that candidates report after their tests, so they show which topic areas are common in a period. They cannot tell you your exact questions, because IELTS does not publish its question bank.

When do IELTS Speaking topics change?

Preparation websites usually group reported topics into January–April, May–August, and September–December. Many topics carry over from one period to the next, and IELTS does not announce official change dates.

Should I memorize answers to predicted IELTS Speaking topics?

No. Prepare a bank of flexible stories and topic vocabulary instead. Memorized answers sound unnatural and often do not fit the exact question you receive.

What are the most common IELTS Speaking Part 2 topics in 2026?

In the 2026 topics we analysed, events and experiences was the largest category, followed by people and places. Together, people and places made up 43.6% of the topics.

How should I prepare if my topic is not on the prediction list?

Use the same method: answer directly, give a reason, and add a personal example. If you have practised flexible stories about people, places, and experiences, you can adapt them to most new topics.

The figures on this page come from the BestMyTest IELTS learner performance data, our records of IELTS practice on BestMyTest up to October 2026. That page explains how we measure each figure. Last updated 15 October 2026.

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