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A memorable trip
Describe a trip you really enjoyed.
You should say:
- where you went
- who you went with
- what you did
and explain why you enjoyed it
Speaking · 3–4 minutes
IELTS Speaking Part 2
IELTS Speaking Part 2 takes around 3–4 minutes in total. In this section, you’ll be asked to give a short talk. The examiner will hand you a cue card with a topic and some prompts, along with paper and a pen to help you plan. You’ll have one minute to organise your ideas before you begin speaking. After that, you’ll talk for about 1–2 minutes, but it’s best to aim for the full two minutes to demonstrate strong fluency. Once you finish, the examiner may ask one or two brief follow-up questions. The key challenge in this part is to keep speaking naturally and develop your ideas for the full duration.
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A person you admire
Describe someone you admire.
You should say:
- who the person is
- how you know them
- what they are like
and explain why you admire them
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A useful skill you learned
Describe a useful skill you have learned.
You should say:
- what the skill is
- how you learned it
- how long it took to learn
and explain why it is useful
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A favourite place
Describe a place you like to spend time in.
You should say:
- where it is
- what it looks like
- what you do there
and explain why you like it
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A book you enjoyed
Describe a book you enjoyed reading.
You should say:
- what the book is
- what it is about
- when you read it
and explain why you enjoyed it
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A difficult decision
Describe a difficult decision you made.
You should say:
- what the decision was
- when you made it
- why it was difficult
and explain how you felt about it
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A piece of technology
Describe a piece of technology you use often.
You should say:
- what it is
- how you use it
- how often you use it
and explain why it is important to you
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A special meal
Describe a special meal you had.
You should say:
- what the meal was
- where you had it
- who you were with
and explain why it was special
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A time you helped someone
Describe a time you helped someone.
You should say:
- who you helped
- what you did
- why you helped them
and explain how you felt
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A favourite film
Describe a film you really enjoyed.
You should say:
- what the film was
- what it was about
- when you watched it
and explain why you liked it
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A job you would like to do
Describe a job you would like to have in the future.
You should say:
- what the job is
- what it involves
- what skills are needed
and explain why you would like to do it
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A time you were late
Describe a time you were late.
You should say:
- when it happened
- where you were going
- why you were late
and explain how you felt
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A useful website or app
Describe a website or app you find useful.
You should say:
- what it is
- how you use it
- how often you use it
and explain why you find it useful
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A childhood memory
Describe a happy memory from your childhood.
You should say:
- what happened
- where you were
- who you were with
and explain why it is memorable
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A sport you enjoy
Describe a sport you enjoy watching or playing.
You should say:
- what the sport is
- how often you do/watch it
- who you do it with
and explain why you enjoy it
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A time you learned something new
Describe a time you learned something new.
You should say:
- what you learned
- how you learned it
- when it happened
and explain how you felt
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A place you want to visit
Describe a place you would like to visit in the future.
You should say:
- where it is
- what you know about it
- what you would do there
and explain why you want to go
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A gift you received
Describe a gift you received that you liked.
You should say:
- what the gift was
- who gave it to you
- when you received it
and explain why you liked it
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A time you felt proud
Describe a time you felt proud of something.
You should say:
- what you did
- when it happened
- how you felt
and explain why you were proud
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A crowded place
Describe a crowded place you have been to.
You should say:
- where it was
- when you went there
- what you did
and explain how you felt about it