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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 Speaking questions from the UK – August 2025

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions UK August 2025

A heartfelt thank you to M.A., one of our students, for generously sharing the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam in the UK:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where do you currently live?
– Is your neighbourhood suitable for young people?
– If you could change one thing about your city, what would it be?
– Do you enjoy watching films or TV series in your free time?
– What kind of advertisements do you usually notice?
– Have you ever bought something because of an advertisement?
– Do you think children are easily influenced by advertisements?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a TV series you enjoy watching. You should say

– what the name of the series is
– when you started watching it
– what it is about

and explain why you like it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How do advertisements affect children’s behaviour?
– Should parents try to limit their children’s screen time?
– What are some challenges parents face when trying to control technology use?
– How can technology be used in a positive way for children?
– Do you think children should be taught how to use technology at school?
– How has technology changed the way we watch TV and films?

Latest IELTS questions from Saudi Arabia – August 2025 (Academic Module)

Latest IELTS Academic Questions Saudi Arabia July 2025

Thanks to our thoughtful subscriber F.A., today we are sharing the topics and questions from her recent Academic IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The chart below shows the main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK, in 1997 and 2007.

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

Main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The international community must take immediate action to ensure all countries reduce their usage of fossil fuels. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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