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New IELTS Speaking questions from the UK and Germany – May 2025

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions UK May 2025

Thanks to the generous contribution by our two students who took IELTS in the UK and Germany, here are the most recent IELTS Speaking questions asked in these two countries:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– Why did you choose this job?
– Do you prefer using a laptop or a desktop computer? Why?
– How often do you use a computer for work or study?
– Do you think time passes more quickly when you are using a computer?
– What are the advantages of using the Internet?
– What are the disadvantages of using the Internet?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an interesting building you have seen. You should say:

– where it is
– what it looks like
– what function it has

and explain why you think it is interesting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do some people prefer to build their own house instead of buying an existing one?
– Should governments focus more on protecting land or building more houses?
– What types of natural places do people most like to visit?
– Why do some people feel scared of certain places?
– How do historic buildings attract visitors?
– Why do some people prefer visiting modern buildings instead of historic ones?

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