IELTS Speaking Part 2 January to April 2023
Describe a time when you missed or were late for an important meeting/event
You should say:
- When it happened
- What happened
- Why you missed/were late for it
- And explain how you felt about this experience
Describe your first day at school that you remember
You should say:
- Where the school was
- How you went there
- What happened that day
- And how you felt on that day
Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted
You should say:
- What it was
- When you received it
- Who gave it to you
- And explain why you wanted it so much
Describe your daily routine that you enjoy
You should say:
- What it is
- Where and when you do it
- Who you do it with
- And explain why you enjoy it
Describe an advertisement you have seen but you didn’t like
You should say:
- Where and when you saw it
- What type of advertisement was for
- What you could see in the advertisement
- And explain why you didn’t like the advertisement
Describe something you would like to learn in the future
You should say:
- What it is
- How you would like to learn it
- Where you would like to learn it
- Why you would like to learn it
- And explain whether it’s difficult to learn it
Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied with the result
You should say:
- When it happened
- Who you complained to
- What you complained about
- And explain why you were satisfied with the result
Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you met this person
- How long you have known him/her
- And explain why you want to work/study with him/her
Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted
You should say:
- Where the place is
- When you visited it
- Why the air was not good
- And explain how you felt about the place
Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g. shopping mall, park…)
You should say:
- What the development is
- When/where you noticed it
- How long it took to complete it
- And explain how you feel about it
Describe something you did that made you feel proud
You should say:
- What it was
- How you did it
- What difficulty you had
- How you dealt with the difficulty
- And explain why you felt proud of it
Describe an interesting old person you have met
You should say:
- Who this person is
- When/where you met this person
- What you did with this person
- And explain why you think this person is interesting
Describe a noisy place you have been to
You should say:
- Where it is
- When you went there
- What you did there
- And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place
Describe a historical period/moment you would like to learn more about
You should say:
- What you are interested in
- When it happened
- What you know about it
- And why you would like to learn more
Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were young
You should say:
- What it was
- Where you did it
- Who you did it with
- And explain why you enjoyed it
Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with
You should say:
- What party it was
- Who this person is
- What you talked about
- And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her
Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well
You should say:
- What it was
- When you heard it
- How you knew it
- And explain how you felt about it
Describe something that you did with someone/a group of people
You should say:
- What it was
- Who you did it with
- How long it took you to do this
- And explain why you did it together
Describe a sport you enjoyed when you were young
You should say:
- What it was
- Where you did it
- Who you did it with
- And explain why you enjoyed it
Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative something
You should say:
- Who you taught
- What/how you taught
- What the result was
- And explain how you felt about the experience
Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax
You should say:
- Where it is
- What it is like
- What you enjoy doing there
- And explain why you feel relaxed at this place
Describe a film character played by an actor or actress whom you admire
You should say:
- Who this actor/actress is
- When you saw the film
- What the character was like in this film
- And explain why you admire this actor/actress
Describe a website you often visit
You should say:
- What it is about
- How you found out about it
- How often you visit it
- And explain why you often visit it
Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel is difficult to use
You should say:
- When you got it
- What you got it for
- How often you use it
- And explain how you feel about it
Describe another city you would like to stay for a short time
You should say:
- Where the city is
- Why you want to go there
- Whom you will go there with
- What you will do there
- And explain why you will stay there
Describe an unusual meal you had
You should say:
- When you had it
- Where you had it
- Whom you had it with
- And explain why it was unusual
Describe a difficult thing you did and succeeded
You should say:
- What it was
- How you overcame the difficulties
- Whether you got help
- And explain how you felt after you succeeded
Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently
You should say:
- Where and when you went there
- What the activity was
- Whether you asked for help in the activity
- And explain why you attended the activity
Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something
You should say:
- When it happened
- What you waited for
- Why you made the decision
- And explain how you felt while waiting
Describe an impressive english lesson you had and enjoyed
You should say:
- What it was about
- When you had it
- What the teacher did
- And why you enjoyed the lesson
Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting
You should say:
- When you read it
- What the story or novel was about
- Who wrote it
- And explain why it was interesting
Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium) that you’ve been to
You should say:
- Whose home it is
- How often you go there
- What it is like
- And explain how you feel about the home
Describe a person you know who is from a different culture
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- Where he/she is from
- How you knew him/her
- And explain how you feel about him/her
Describe a time when you received money as a gift
You should say:
- When it happened
- Who gave you money
- Why he/she gave you money
- And explain how you used the money
Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college)
You should say:
- What it was
- When you learned it
- How you learned it
- And explain why it was important
Describe a photo you took that you are proud of
You should say:
- When you took it
- Where you took it
- What is in this photo
- And explain why you are proud of it
Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again
You should say:
- What type of movie it was
- What it was about
- Where you watched it
- And explain why you would like to watch it again
Describe a time when you needed to search for information
You should say:
- What information you needed to search for
- When you searched for it
- Where you searched for it
- And explain why you needed to search for it
Describe a program you like to watch
You should say:
- What it is
- What it is about
- Who you watch it with
- And explain why you like to watch it
Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store
You should say:
- When it happened
- What you bought
- What problem you had
- And explain how you felt about the experience
Describe something you had to share with others
You should say:
- What it was
- Who you shared it with
- Why you had to share it with others
- And explain how you felt about it
Describe an object that you think is beautiful
You should say:
- What it is
- Where you saw it
- What it looks like
- And explain why you think it is beautiful
Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment
You should say:
- What the appointment was for
- Who you made it with
- Why you forgot/missed it
- And explain how you felt about the experience
Describe a friend from your childhood
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- Where and how you met each other
- What you often did together
- And explain what made you like him/her
Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables/fruits/flowers etc.)
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What he/she grows
- Where he/she grows them
- And explain why he/she enjoys growing plants
Describe a person who likes to dress fashionably/well
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- What job he/she does
- What kind of clothes he/she wears
- And explain why he/she likes fashion
Describe a time you received positive feedback
You should say:
- What you did
- Who gave you the feedback
- Why he/she gave you the positive feedback
- And explain how you felt about it
Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on the beach, etc.)
You should say:
- Where and when you saw the plastic waste
- Why there was a lot of plastic waste
- What you did after you saw them
- And explain what your thoughts were about this
Describe a disagreement you had with someone
You should say:
- Who you had the disagreement with
- What the disagreement was
- What happened
- And explain how you felt about it
Describe a place in your country or part of your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers
You should say:
- What it is
- Where it is
- What people can do there
- And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/travelers
Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit
You should say:
- Whose home it is
- How often you go there
- What it is like
- And explain how you feel about the home
Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- How you knew him/her
- What interesting thing you did
- And explain how he/she inspired you to do it
