IELTS General Training Speaking Forecast — Q2 2026 (May–August)
These are our General Training Speaking forecast tests for Q2 2026 (May–August).
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
- impact of social media on interpersonal relationships
- memorable childhood experiences and nostalgic memories
- challenges in personal life and adventure sports
- artificial intelligence opportunities and workforce risks
- travel experiences and visiting underwhelming locations
- importance of music in modern school curriculum
- ethics of data collection and digital privacy
- cultural tourism and appealing features of global cities
- personal goals and future plans for life
- personal decisions and their long term outcomes
- life lessons learned from interacting with seniors
- habits and preferences in sending text messages
- local community developments and neighborhood changes
- influence of seasonal weather changes on mood
- the role of teachers in early childhood education
- evening routines and sleep health management
- influence of film industry on book sales
- the impact of foreign languages on careers
- benefits and challenges of reading online books
- intergenerational work dynamics and elderly care
- consumer behavior and choice of household items