If you’re preparing for the IELTS Speaking test, staying updated on the IELTS speaking questions August September 2025 is crucial. These questions are being reported by recent test takers.

This blog will show you real Part 1 and Part 3 questions, sample answers, and strategies to score Band 7 or higher.

IELTS Speaking Structure at a Glance

The IELTS Speaking test lasts 11–14 minutes and is divided into 3 parts:

• Part 1: Introduction & Interview (4–5 minutes)
  General, familiar topics like hobbies, food, daily routines, hometown, weather.

• Part 2: Cue Card (3–4 minutes)
  1-minute preparation, then 1–2 minutes of uninterrupted speech.

• Part 3: Discussion (4–5 minutes)
  Deeper questions on abstract or social issues related to your Part 2 topic.

Parts 1 and 3 often recycle topics, so reviewing recent questions helps you prepare relevant vocabulary and ideas in advance.

Recent IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions (August–September 2025)

• Do you enjoy cooking?

• What kind of weather do you prefer?

• Do you like watching sports on TV?

• Do you prefer reading physical books or e-books?

• How often do you use public transport?

Band 8 Sample Answer: Do you enjoy cooking?

Yes, I really enjoy cooking. It allows me to be creative and try different ingredients and flavours. Whenever I have free time, I look for new recipes online and experiment in the kitchen. Cooking also helps me relax and brings my family together for meals.

Band 6 Sample Answer:

Yes, I like cooking. I can make rice, pasta, and simple food. Sometimes it is fun. I watch YouTube and try new food. But I don’t cook every day because it takes time.

Why it works: Band 8 answer uses advanced vocabulary (ingredients, experiment), complex grammar, and elaboration. Band 6 is shorter, simpler, and less developed.

Recent IELTS Speaking Part 3 Questions (August–September 2025)

Reported follow-up discussion questions from Preptical:

• Why do people enjoy cooking shows?

• Should cooking be taught in schools?

• How has technology changed the way people read books?

• Why do some people prefer living in the countryside?

• How can public transport be improved in big cities?

Band 8 Sample Answer: Should cooking be taught in schools?

Absolutely. Cooking is a life skill that everyone needs. Teaching it in schools can help students develop independence and understand nutrition. It also encourages teamwork when they cook in groups. In the long run, this could reduce reliance on fast food and promote healthier lifestyles.

Band 6 Sample Answer:

Yes, schools should teach cooking. It is useful. Students can make food for themselves. It will help them later in life. They can eat healthy food.

Key Difference: Part 3 needs opinions, reasons, and examples. Band 8 gives a structured argument, advanced words (independence, reliance, nutrition), and linking phrases (in the long run).

How IELTS Speaking is Scored

The examiner uses 4 equally weighted criteria (official descriptors):

• Fluency and Coherence: Speak without hesitation and connect ideas logically.

• Lexical Resource: Use a wide range of accurate vocabulary.

• Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Show complex sentence structures with minimal errors.

• Pronunciation: Speak clearly with correct stress and intonation.

Band 7+ requires consistent fluency, precise vocabulary, and few grammar errors.

Tips to Improve in Part 1 & 3

• Always expand your answers beyond “yes/no” using examples or stories.

• Use linking words (firstly, on the other hand, in contrast).

• Practice thinking quickly — use a timer and random question generators.

• Record and review your answers to identify weak areas.

• Avoid repeating the question verbatim — paraphrase it.

• Get feedback from platforms like Skillara.Online (DoFollow).

More IELTS Resources

• IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice Questions

• IELTS Cue Card Topics August 2025

• IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors Explained

These internal resources will strengthen your preparation for all parts of the Speaking test.

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