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Simone Braverman

Simone Braverman is the founder of IELTS-Blog.com and author of several popular IELTS preparation books, including Ace the IELTS, Target Band 7, the High Scorer's Choice practice test series, and IELTS Success Formula. Since 2005 her work has helped 100,000's of students worldwide achieve their target IELTS scores and live their dream lives. When Simone isn't working on her next IELTS book, video lesson, or coaching, she enjoys playing the guitar or rollerblading.

New IELTS questions from the UAE – August 2025 (General Training)

Latest IELTS General Training Questions UAE August 2025

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

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You would like your friend to join you on a camping trip. Write an email to your friend. In your email:

– invite him/her to go camping with you on a particular date
– explain why you would like him/her to come with you
– give details about the trip

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some companies promote their employees based on the number of years they have worked in the organisation.

Do the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?

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

New IELTS Speaking questions from Oman – August 2025

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions Oman August 2025

A special thank you to F.M. for kindly sharing the Speaking questions from her recent IELTS test in Oman:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– Why did you choose this field?
– What do you dislike about your job / studies?
– Do you prefer using a laptop or a tablet?
– Do you often work on a computer?
– What tasks do you usually complete on a computer?
– Do you think computers make work or study easier?
– How would your life be different without computers?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place with many trees, such as a forest or a park. You should say:

– where it is
– how you first learned about it
– what you can do there

and explain why you would like to visit this place.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do people in your country keep plants at home?
– What kinds of plants do they usually grow?
– Is it possible to grow plants on a balcony or in small spaces?
– Should governments make urban landscaping a priority?
– How can planting more trees in cities improve people’s lives?
– Do you think schools should encourage children to learn about gardening and plants?