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New IELTS Speaking questions from the UK – January 2026

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions UK January 2026

Many thanks to V.D. who recently took his IELTS exam in the UK for sharing the Speaking questions below:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or are you a student?
– Have you ever worked with older people?
– What kind of work did you do with them?
– How did you feel about working with older people?
– Let’s talk about your childhood. Did you enjoy your childhood?
– Where did you grow up?
– What kinds of activities did you enjoy as a child?
– Did you spend more time indoors or outdoors when you were young?
– Is your life very different now compared to when you were a child?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a meal you had with your friends. You should say:

– when and where you had the meal
– who you were with
– what food you ate

and explain why this meal was memorable for you.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why is food important in bringing people together?
– How does traditional food reflect a country’s culture or identity?
– Do you think national dishes are still important today?
– How has international food influenced eating habits in your country?
– Should governments promote traditional food as part of national identity?
– Do younger people value traditional food as much as older generations?

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