Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
December & January 2026
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe a time when you received good service from a company or shop. Please include in your explanation: - Where was this company or shop? - When did this happen? - What kind of service was it? - Explain why it was a good service.

Q2

Describe an art exhibition you recently visited. You should say: - Where it was - What type of art it was - How you felt about it

Q3

Talk about a time when you had to use your imagination to solve a problem. You should say: - When and where it happened - What the problem was - How you used your imagination - Explain how you felt about it

Q4

Describe a party that you recently went to. You should say: - where it was - who you went with - what you did at the party And explain whether you enjoyed it or not.

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Q5

Describe a person who you think is very open. You should say: - Who is this person? - How do you know this person? - In what way is this person open? - And explain why you appreciate this person's openness.

Q6

Describe a special gift or present you gave to someone. You should say: - Who you gave it to - What the gift was - Why you chose this gift - And explain how he or she reacted when you gave this gift.

Q7

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.

Q8

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - where you were - what you were doing there - what the animal was doing - and explain how you felt at that moment.

Q9

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.

Q10

Describe a time you had to wait in a long line. You should say: - Where it was and what you were waiting for - How long you had to wait - What you did while you were waiting - And explain how you felt about having to wait in line.

Q11

Describe a time when you gave advice to others. You should say: - Who you gave the advice to - What the advice was - Why you gave this advice - And explain how they reacted to your advice

Q12

Describe an interesting place you have been to. You should say: - where it is - what it is like - what you can do there - and explain why you think it is an interesting place.

Q13

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.

Q14

Describe a piece of art (painting, sculpture, etc.) that you like. You should say: What it is, Where you saw it, What it looks like and explain why you like it.

Q15

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.

Q16

Describe a famous person that you are interested in. You should say: - who this person is - how you know about this person - what this person does - and explain why you are interested in this person.

Q17

Describe a journey that you remember well. You should say: - where you went - how you travelled - what you did when you arrived And explain why you remember this journey well.

Q18

Describe a person who you admire. Please say - who this person is - how you know this person - what qualities this person has - and explain why you admire this person.

Q19

Describe a time when you made a promise to someone. You should say: - Who the person was - What the promise was - Why you made the promise - and explain how you felt after making the promise.

Q20

Describe a public event you attended and did really enjoy. Please say: - Where was this event? - What happened there? - Who went there with you? - And explain why you enjoyed it so much.

Q21

Describe famous public place in your hometown. You should say: - Where the place is? - What you can see there? - What people do there? - Explain why this place is famous?

Q22

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

Q23

An experience when you enjoyed free time. - Where you were - What you did - Who you were with - Explain why you enjoyed it.

Q24

Describe a time when you saw an interesting animal. You should say: - Where did you see this animal? - What was happening at the time? - What were your initial thoughts? - Explain why this animal fascinated you.

Q25

Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try. You should say: - what activity you would like to try - where you would do this activity - who you would do this activity with - and explain why you would like to try this activity.

Q26

Describe a place where you would like to have (or, build) a home. You should say: - Where it is - What the place looks like - How you know about the place - When you first went to this place - What work you would do if you lived there - and explain why you would like to live there.

Q27

Describe a time when you received money as a gift. You should say: when you received the gift, who gave it to you, what you did with it, and explain how you felt about this gift.

Q28

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.

Q29

Describe something special you brought home from a holiday. You should say: - what it was - when and where you went on this holiday - what you did with it after you brought it home - and explain why you thought it was special.

Q30

Describe something important that you once forgot to do. You should say: - what you forgot to do - when this happened - where it happened - and explain how you felt about it later.

Q31

Describe a time when you saw lots of people were smiling. You should say: - when and where you saw them - who they were - why they were smiling - and explain how you felt when you saw this.

Q32

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.

Q33

Describe a time when you helped a friend. You should say: who the friend was, what help you provided, how you felt after helping and explain why your help was important.

Q34

Describe a person who has had a significant influence on your life. You should say: - Who this person is - How long you have known him/her - What qualities this person has - Explaining why this person has had such an influence on you.

Q35

Describe your favourite toy from your childhood. You should say: what the toy was, how often you played with it, who gave you this toy, and explain why it was your favourite.

Q36

Describe a piece of art that you find interesting. You should say: what it is, where you saw it, why it interested you and explain your impression of this piece of art.

Q37

Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful. You should say: - What the equipment is - How you learned to use it - How long you have had it - And explain why you find this piece of equipment useful

Q38

Describe a time when you are very busy. You should say: - When was it - Why were you busy - What were you doing - and explain how you managed your time.

Q39

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.

Q40

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

Q41

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

Q42

Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say: whom you helped and why, how you helped this person, what the result was, and explain how you felt about helping.

Q43

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - When and where this happened. - What kind of animal it was. - What you were doing at this time. - Explain how you felt about this experience.

Q44

Describe an occasion when you ate a kind of food for the first time. You should say: - where you ate - what food you ate - how you felt about it

Q45

Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision. You should say: - what the decision was - how you made the decision - what the results of the decision were - and explain why it was a difficult decision for you.

Q46

Describe an interesting event you have attended recently. Please say - what the event was, - where it was held, - who were the people attending, - and explain why you found it interesting.

Q47

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.

Q48

Describe a film or TV show that made you laugh. You should say: - what film or TV show it was - when and where you watched it - what it was about - and explain why it made you laugh.

Q49

Talk about a time when you traveled somewhere with your friends. You should say: - Where you went - Who you went with - What you did there - And explain how you felt about the trip.

Q50

Describe a time when you received good news. You should say: - What the news was about - How you received this news - How you felt about it - And explain why this was good news for you

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