Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
November & December 2025
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe a memorable trip you made. You should say: - Where you went - Who you went with - What you did - And explain why this trip was so memorable.

Q2

Talk about a favourite toy you had in your childhood. Please say - What the toy was - When you got it - How often you played with it - Explain why it was your favourite

Q3

Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution. You should say: - Where it was - What type of pollution you saw - How the pollution affected that place and explain - How the experience made you feel

Q4

Describe an experience when you enjoyed free time. You should say: - Where you were - When this happened - What you did - And explain why you enjoyed it

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Q5

Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say: 1. Who you helped 2. How you helped them 3. What the result was And explain how you felt about helping.

Q6

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

Q7

Describe a book that you recently read. You should say: what the book is, who the author is, what the book is about, and explain why you enjoyed it or learned from it.

Q8

Describe an occasion when you received a good service from a company or a shop. You should say: - What service it was - Where and when you received the service - What particularly pleased you about the service - And explain if you told others about this excellent service

Q9

Describe an occasion when you saw a lot of people smiling.

Q10

Describe an important decision that you made with the help of another person. You should say: who helped you, what the decision was, how they helped you, and explain why this decision was important.

Q11

Describe a time when you got lost. You should say: - where you were - who you were with - how you felt when you realized you were lost - and explain what you did to find your way.

Q12

Describe a time when you visited a friend at their workplace. You should say: - Where it was - Why you visited your friend at work - What you did there - And explain how you felt about this visit

Q13

Describe a piece of technology you use for your work or studies. You should say: - what the technology is - how you came to know about it - how you use it - and why you find it useful or important.

Q14

Describe a piece of art (e.g. painting, sculpture) that you 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

Q15

Describe a piece of art (e.g. painting, sculpture) that you like. You should say: - What the work of art is - When and where you first saw it - How you felt when you saw it - And explain why you like it

Q16

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

Q17

Describe a time when you received good service from a company or shop. You should say: - what service it was - what company or shop it was - how they served you - and explain why you think it was a good service.

Q18

Describe a book that you have recently read. You should say: what the book was, why you decided to read it, what the book was about, and explain how you felt after reading the book.

Q19

Describe an important decision you have made. You should include reasons behind your decision, what the results were and how you felt about it.

Q20

Describe a time when you changed your opinion. You should say: - When this was - Why you changed your opinion - What the result of this change was

Q21

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.

Q22

Describe a recent sporting event you have attended. You should say: - where you were - who you were with - what sports were played and explain why you found the event interesting or enjoyable.

Q23

Describe a time when you read a book or an article that was particularly interesting. You should say: - What was the book or article? - Where did you read it? - What was it about? - And explain why you found it interesting.

Q24

Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line. You should say: - Where it was - What you had to wait for - How long you had to wait - And explain how you felt about waiting in this long line.

Q25

Describe an important decision you have made in your life. You should say: - What the decision was - Why you had to make this decision - How you made the decision - And explain how it changed your life

Q26

Describe a book you have read recently. 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.

Q27

Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot. You should say: - What this book was - Why you decided to read it - What it was about - And explain why you enjoyed reading this book.

Q28

Describe a family member who has had an important influence on you. You should say: - Who the person is - What kind of person he/she is - How this person has influenced your life - And explain why you chose this person.

Q29

Describe a piece of art (for example, painting, sculpture) that you 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 You will have one to two minutes to talk about this topic. You will have one minute to prepare what you are going to say.

Q30

Describe a person who has apologized to you. You should say: - Who this person is - What they apologized for - How they apologized - and explain how you felt about the apology.

Q31

Describe a time when you were really happy. You should say: - when and where this was - who you were with - what you did - and explain why you were happy at this time.

Q32

Describe a piece of art (for example, painting, sculpture) that you like.

Q33

Describe a useful app on your mobile phone. You should say: What the app is How long you have been using it What you use it for And explain why you think it's useful

Q34

Describe a time when you spent a lot of money on something. You should say: - What you bought - Where you bought it - Why you spent a lot of money - How you felt after buying it

Q35

Describe a trip that you plan to go on in the near future. You should say: - where you will go - what you will do there - who you will go with - and explain why you are looking forward to this trip.

Q36

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.

Q37

Describe a speech that you delivered in front of a group of people. You should say: - When and where you delivered the speech - What the audience was like - What the speech was about - And explain how you felt about delivering the speech.

Q38

Describe a bookstore you visit often. You should say: - where it is - why you visit there - what kind of books are available there - and explain why you like this bookstore.

Q39

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

Q40

Describe a time you had to apologise to someone. You should say: - Who the person was - Why you needed to apologise to them - What their reaction was - How you felt about the situation afterwards

Q41

Describe a sport you have recently watched or played. You should say: - What kind of sport it is - Where you watched or played it - Who you were with And explain how you felt about this sport.

Q42

Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time. You should say: - Where you were - What you ate - How you felt about it - And explain why you decided to try this new food

Q43

Describe a piece of clothing you enjoy wearing. You should say: - where you got it from - what it looks like - when you wear it - and explain why you enjoy wearing it.

Q44

Describe a person you have seen who is beautiful or handsome. You should say: who the person is, where you saw them, what they were doing, and explain why you found them attractive.

Q45

Describe a party you enjoyed. You should say: - Where was the party? - Who was there? - What did you do? - Why did you enjoy it?

Q46

Describe a piece of music you like. You should say: - What it is - What type of music it is - How you first heard about it - Where you usually listen to it - And explain why you like it

Q47

Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in. You should say: where the news was broadcast; what the news was about; how you felt about the news; and explain why people were interested in it.

Q48

Describe a book that you enjoy reading, you should say: - What this book is - What the book is about - What character or part of the book you like the most - And explain why you like reading this book You will have one to two minutes to talk about this topic. You will have one minute to prepare what you are going to say.

Q49

Describe a place in other countries where you would like to work for a short time. You should say: - what kind of work you would like to do there - where this place is - why you want to work there - and explain how this place can help you in your career or life.

Q50

Describe a television programme that you watched and did not enjoy. You should say: - What the programme was - How you came to watch it - What it was about - And explain why you didn't enjoy it

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