Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
October & November 2025
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe an interesting public place in your city that you like to visit. You should say: - Where is it? - What you can do there? - Why do you go there? - Explain what you like most about this place.

Q2

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.

Q3

Describe a time when you were excited about a future event. You should say: - What the event was - When and where it happened - Who you told about this event - And explain why you were excited about this event.

Q4

Describe a long car journey you went on. You should say: - where you went - who you went with - what you did during the journey - how you felt during and after the journey

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Q5

Part 2 Describe a present you have given to someone. You should say: - Who you gave the present to - What the present was - Why you decided to give this particular present and explain how the other person reacted when they received this present.

Q6

Describe a time when you received a call from someone you do not know in a public place. You should say: - Where you were when you received this call - Who called you - What the call was about and - Explain how you felt about receiving this call.

Q7

Describe a time when you are very busy. You should say: - when this time is - what you do at this time - how you arrange your time - and explain how you feel after this busy time is over.

Q8

Describe a piece of art (i.e. painting, sculpture, etc.) that you find beautiful. You should say: - What the artwork is - When and where you first saw it - What you know about it - Why you find it beautiful

Q9

Describe a book that you read, which you would like to read again. You should say: What the book was about, why you read it, what you learned from this book and explain why you would like to read it again.

Q10

Describe a piece of art 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.

Q11

Describe a historical figure you are interested in. Please say: - Who this person is - What this person did - Why this person is important - How you learned about this person

Q12

Describe a time when you had to change your plans due to the weather. You should say: - when it happened - where you were - what kind of weather it was - and explain how you felt about it.

Q13

Describe a piece of art 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.

Q14

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.

Q15

Describe a skill that you learned when you were a child. You should say: - What this skill was - When and how you learned it - Why you learned this skill - And explain how this skill is useful to you now.

Q16

Describe a successful small business that you know. You should say: - What the business is. - Who runs the business. - What services or products it provides. - Why you think it is successful.

Q17

Describe a competition (such as a professional, life event, or education-related competition) that you want to participate in. You should say: - What the competition is - How you knew it - What you need to prepare - And explain why you want to participate in this competition

Q18

Describe an experience where you were not allowed to use your mobile phone. You should say: when and where it happened, what you were doing at the time, how you felt after not using your phone, and explain why you were not allowed to use your phone then.

Q19

Describe a book that you have read recently. You should say: what the book is, where you read it, what the book is about and explain why you liked it or why it influenced you.

Q20

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.

Q21

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

Q22

Describe an event that changed your life (or, changed you) in a good way. You should say: - when it happened - where it happened - what the change was - and explain how you benefited from this change.

Q23

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.

Q24

Describe a song that means something special to you. You should say: - what this song is - when you first heard it - what the song is about - and explain why it is special to you.

Q25

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

Q26

Describe a useful website you have visited and liked. You should say: what the website is, how often you visit it, what information it provides and explain why you find it useful.

Q27

Describe a memorable journey you have made. You should say: where you went, why you went there, what you did there, and explain why it was memorable for you.

Q28

Describe a well-known person you like or admire.

Q29

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.

Q30

Describe a historical building you have visited. You should say: - Where it is - What you did there - Why you went there - And explain how you felt about it

Q31

Describe a journey (by car, plane, boat) that you remember well. You should say: where you went; how you travelled; why you went on the journey; and explain why you remember this journey well.

Q32

Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone you did not know. You should say: - where this happened, - who this person was, - what the conversation was about, - and explain why this conversation was interesting to you.

Q33

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.

Q34

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.

Q35

Describe a time when you travelled with an old person. You should say: - who this person was - where you went - what you did during the trip - and explain how you felt about travelling with this person.

Q36

Describe a journey that you remember well. You should say: - where you went - how you travelled - who you went with And explain why you remember this journey well.

Q37

Describe a family member who has had an important influence on you. You should say - who the person is - what kind of person they are - what they have done to influence you - and why you think they have had such an influence on you.

Q38

Describe a place full of colour that you visited. You should say: - Where it was - What you did there - Why it is full of colour - And explain how you felt about this place.

Q39

Describe a piece of technology (not a computer) that you use often. You should say: - What the technology is - how you learnt to use it - what you use it for - and explain why it is important to you.

Q40

Describe a book that you recently read. You should say: - What the book is - What the book is about - Why you read it - And explain what you learned from it.

Q41

Describe a present (a gift) you received when you were a child You should say: - what the present was - who gave it to you - how you used this present - and explain how you felt when you got this present.*

Q42

Describe a book that you have recently read. You should say: - What was the book? - Who was the author? - What was the story about? - Why did the book impress you?

Q43

Describe a time when you helped a friend or a family member with their work or studies. You should say: - What the situation was - Who the person was - How you helped them - And explain how you felt about it.

Q44

Describe a historical period you would have liked to live in. You should say: - What the time period is - What you know about this period - Why you would like to have experienced it - How you think your life would be different if you lived during this time

Q45

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

Q46

Describe an interesting animal you have seen. You should say: - What was the animal? - Where did you see it? - What was it doing at that time? And explain why you found it interesting.

Q47

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

Q48

Describe a time when you visited a place with friends. You should say: - Where you went - Who you went with - How you travelled there - And explain why you enjoyed your visit.

Q49

Describe a book that you have recently read. You should discuss: what the book is, why you chose to read it, what information you gained from it and why it was important or unimportant to you.

Q50

Describe an antique or some other old object that your family has kept for a long time. You should say: - what it is - how your family first got this thing - how long your family has kept it - and explain why this thing is important to your family.

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