IELTS General Training Listening Forecast — Q3 2026 (September–December)
These are our General Training Listening forecast tests for Q3 2026 (September–December).
We use advanced AI technology to search where test takers share the topics they saw — forums, exam reports and recall threads. From those reports we predict the topics most likely to come up. We then search our own test database for passages and tasks on those predicted topics, and build each forecast test from that existing material. Nothing here is newly written. That is a deliberate choice. We could have AI generate new tests, but generated material can stop matching the real exam format. Reusing real material keeps the format accurate. IELTS draws on a limited bank of material, and topics rotate, so recent reports are genuinely useful. Still, a forecast is not a guarantee — we cannot tell you which topics your exam will have. What you get is a feel for current trends, and vocabulary that may come up.
Predicted Topics
- historical space exploration achievements and space station life
- the life and creative legacy of film directors
- holiday park accommodation booking and facilities inquiries
- home insurance quotes and property valuation inquiries
- management and operational reviews of the supply chain
- implementing gamification techniques in primary education
- public transportation infrastructure upgrades and train station plans
- professional and personal health visitors in community medicine
- underground museum construction and architectural design trends
- implementing academic proofreading and checklist procedures
- island vacation holiday booking and travel itineraries
- apartment rental agreements and lease confirmation details
- corporate outsourcing strategies and business operation efficiency
- evaluating alternative energy storage options
- the impact of outdoor play on child development
- international youth and student association registration processes
- the historical significance and construction of stone monuments
- influence of gothic novels on modern cinema
- behavioral economics and residential energy consumption patterns
- booking eco friendly boutique hotel stays
- water hyacinth control and invasive plant species management
- evaluating academic research methodology and parameters
- local community social club registrations and activities
- inquiring about bicycle and kayak rentals
- the impact of auditory stimulus on human behavior
- student research on agricultural economics
- museum tours and historical preservation of ancient artifacts
- applying for temporary or volunteer jobs
- eyewitness reliability and cognitive science in legal cases
- university student work placement and internship reviews
- staying safe during extreme weather conditions
- joining local photography or hobby clubs