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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 Canada – August 2025

IELTS Speaking New Questions Canada August 2025

Sincere thanks to T.N. for sharing the Speaking questions he remembered from his IELTS test in Canada:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or are you a student?
– What made you choose this area of study?
– Is there anything you dislike about your field?
– What is your favourite colour?
– Have you ever purchased something mainly because of its colour?
– Do you enjoy wearing clothes in bright or varied colours?
– Have you ever painted your room in a pale colour such as white? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you told someone the truth. You should say:

– who the person was
– what the truth was
– how you felt about telling them the truth

and explain whether you are still in touch with this person.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think telling the truth is always the best approach?
– Why do people sometimes find it easy to lie?
– Are there situations where not telling the truth is more acceptable?
– Can people usually tell when someone is lying?
– How do professionals, like psychologists, detect dishonesty?
– What impact do lies have on relationships and trust?

Latest IELTS questions from Australia – July 2025 (Academic Module)

Latest IELTS Academic Questions Australia July 2025

We’re thankful to our student R.G for sharing the writing questions from his recent IELTS test in Australia.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The tables below provide information about the hours worked by part- and full-time workers in three countries in Europe in 2002.

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

hours worked by part- and full-time workers in three countries in Europe in 2002

* Note: these are not the original tables given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that the best way to improve road safety is by increasing the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?