Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
July & August 2026
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe a person you have seen (who is beautiful or handsome)

Q2

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: when and where you saw the animal, what happened when you saw it and explain how you felt about the situation.

Q3

Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say: - Who you helped - What the situation was - How you helped them - And explain how you felt afterwards.

Q4

Describe a book that had a big influence on you. You should say: - What the book was - How you first heard of the book - What the book is about - And explain why it had such a big influence on you.

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Q5

Describe an advertisement that persuaded you to buy a product. You should say: what the product was, where you saw the advertisement, what the advertisement said about the product, and explain why the advertisement made you want to buy the product.

Q6

Describe a traditional product of your country that you bought. You should say: - What it is - Where you bought it - Why you bought it And explain what you plan to do with it.

Q7

Describe a film that you have watched recently. You should say: - What is the name of the film and who are the leading actors in the film? - What is the film about? - Why did you decide to watch it? And explain how you felt after watching it.

Q8

Describe a piece of art you really like. You should say: - what the work of art is - when you first saw it - what you know about it - and explain why you like it.

Q9

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: when and where this happened, what kind of animal you saw, what you were doing at the time and explain how you felt about this encounter.

Q10

Describe a time when you travelled by public transportation. You should say: - where you were going - what type of public transportation you used - what you did during the journey - and explain how you felt about this experience.

Q11

Describe an artwork that you find interesting. You should say: - What the artwork is - Where you saw it - Why you find it interesting - And explain how you felt when you first saw it

Q12

Describe a person who often travels by plane. You should say: who this person is, how you know this person, why this person travels by plane, and explain how this person feels about travelling by plane.

Q13

Describe a historical period that you are interested in. You should say: - What the historical period is - Why you are interested in it - What you know about this period - How you have learned about this period

Q14

Describe a film you didn't like. You should say: - when you saw it - where you saw it - what it was about - and explain why you didn't like it.

Q15

Describe a time when you stayed (far) away from your home. You should say: - where it was - how long you stayed there - what you did there (or, why you stayed there) - and explain how you felt about (staying at) this place.

Q16

Describe a book that you recently read. You should talk about: - what the book was about - why you decided to read this particular book - what you learnt from it - and explain why you would recommend this book to someone else.

Q17

Describe a time when you saw something interesting on social media. You should say: - What you saw - Who posted it - Why you found it interesting - And explain how you felt after seeing this post.

Q18

Talk about an important letter or email that you received. Please say: - Who sent it to you - What the letter/email was about - Why it was important - And explain how you felt after reading it.

Q19

Describe a memorable event from your school days. You should say: what the event was, when it happened, where it took place, how you felt about it, and explain why this event was memorable for you.

Q20

Describe a book you have recently read. You should say: - What the book was - What the book was about - What you learned from it - And explain why you decided to read it

Q21

Talk about a toy that you liked in your childhood. You should say: - what kind of toy it was - who gave it to you - how often you played with it - and explain why you liked this toy.

Q22

Describe an important letter or email that you received. You should say: - Who the sender was - What the letter/email was about - How you felt when you received it - And explain why it was important to you.

Q23

Describe a place full of color that you often visit. You should say: - Where is it? - What it is like? - Why you visit it often? - And explain why it is full of color.

Q24

Describe an ambitious person you know. You should say: who this person is, how you know this person, what this person does, and explain why you think this person is ambitious.

Q25

Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone. You should say: - who you had the conversation with - where and when the conversation took place - what was interesting about the conversation - and explain why this conversation was memorable for you.

Q26

Describe a trip that you went on by public transportation. You should say: - Where you went - Who you went with - What kind of transportation you used - And explain why you chose that type of transportation.

Q27

Describe a time when you received money as a gift. You should say: - Who gave you the money - What you did with the money - How you felt when you received the money

Q28

Describe a book you have recently read. You should say: - What the book is - What the book is about - Why you chose to read it - And explain how you felt about the book.

Q29

Describe a large company that you are interested in. You should say: - What the company is - What the company does - Why you are interested in it

Q30

Describe a time when you tried to do something but weren’t very successful. You should say: when this was, what you tried to do, why you were not successful, and explain how you felt about this.

Q31

Describe a time when you had to change your plans because of the weather. You should say: - What were your original plans? - What was the weather like? - What changes did you have to make? - And explain how you felt about the changes.

Q32

Describe a special gift or present you gave to someone. You should say: who you gave it to, what kind of gift it was, why you decided to give that particular gift, and explain why you think it was special or appreciated.

Q33

Describe a person who did something that you admire. You should say: - Who this person is - What did he/she do - How this person did this And explain why you admire what this person did

Q34

Describe an interesting animal you have seen. You should say: - What the animal is - Where you saw it - What it looked like - Explain why you found it interesting

Q35

Describe a time when you were excited about something. You should say: -What it was -When it happened -Why you were excited -And explain how you felt afterwards

Q36

Describe a time when you moved to a new school or home. You should say: when it was, where it was, why you moved, and explain how you felt about it.

Q37

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - Where you were - What kind of animal it was - What happened - And explain how you felt about this experience.

Q38

Describe a place where you like to read or write. You should say: - Where it is - What it is like - When you usually go there - And explain why you like it there.

Q39

Describe a book that you recently read. You should say: - What the book is - What the book is about - Why you decided to read it And explain how you felt after reading it.

Q40

Describe a successful small business that you know. You should say: - What kind of business it is - Who runs this business - Why you think it is successful - And explain how you feel about this business

Q41

Describe a celebration or event you really enjoyed. You should say: - What the event was - Where it was held - What you saw or did And explain why you enjoyed it so much.

Q42

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - When and where it happened. - What kind of animal it was. - How you feel at that time. - Explain what you learned from the experience.

Q43

Describe a book that had a significant impact on you. You should say: - What the book is - Who wrote it - What the book is about - Explain why this book had a significant impact on you

Q44

Describe a piece of equipment in your home that you frequently use. You should say: - what this equipment is - how often you use it - what you use it for - and explain why it is important to you.

Q45

Describe a good law in your country. You should say: - What the law is - How you first learned about the law - Who benefits from this law and - Explain why you think this is a good law.

Q46

Describe a time when you received good news. You should say: - What was the news about? - Who gave you this news? - What did you do after hearing the news? - Explain why it was good news for you.

Q47

Describe a special day that you remember well. You should say: - What the day was - What you did on that day - Who was with you - And explain why it is memorable

Q48

Describe an occasion when you had to wait for a long time. You should say: where it happened, why you had to wait, what you did while waiting, and how you felt about the wait.

Q49

Describe a place you want to visit but haven't been to. You should say: - Where is it - How you know this place - What you will do there. And explain why you want to go there

Q50

Describe a time when you moved to a new home or school. You should say: - where you moved - why you moved - what the place was like - and explain how you felt about it.

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