Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
October & November 2026
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

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.

Q2

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

Q3

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.

Q4

Describe a historical event that you find interesting. You should say: - what the event is - when and where it happened - what the specific details of the event are - and explain why you find it interesting.

Q5

Describe a family which you like and are happy to know. You should say: - Who they are - How you know them - What they usually do together - And explain why you like this family

Q6

Describe a person you have seen who is beautiful or handsome. You should say: - Where you saw this person - What relation this person has to you - How this person looks - Explain why you consider this person beautiful or handsome.

Q7

Describe a place you would like to visit. You should say: - where it is, - why you would like to visit this place, - what you would do when you get there, - and explain why this place is interesting.

Q8

Describe a recent event that made you happy. You should say: - What the event was - Where it happened - Who was there - And explain why it made you happy

Q9

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?

Q10

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.

Q11

Talk about a peaceful place that you like. You should say: - where it is - what it is like - how often you go there and explain why you like it.

Q12

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.

Q13

Describe a time when you were excited about an upcoming event. You should say: - what the event was - why you were excited - what you did to prepare - and explain how the event actually turned out.

Q14

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.

Q15

Describe a time you spent with friends that you enjoyed. You should say: where you were, who you were with, what you did, and explain why you enjoyed the time you spent with your friends.

Q16

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

Q17

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.

Q18

Describe a person who has had a significant influence on you. You should say: - who the person is - how long you have known him/her - what qualities this person has - explain why this person has had such an influence on you.

Q19

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

Q20

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

Q21

Describe a time when you were very busy. You should say: - When was it? - What were you busy with? - Why were you so busy? - Explain how you managed your time.

Q22

Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful. You should say: - what it is - how you learned to use it - what you use it for - and explain why you find it useful.

Q23

Describe an important decision you made with the help of someone. You should say - who helped you - what the decision was - how this person helped you - and explain why this decision was important to you.

Q24

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - when and where it happened - what the animal was - what exactly you did - how you felt about it

Q25

Describe an interesting animal that you like. You should say: - What is it - Where can it be found - What is interesting about it

Q26

Ideally, you should speak for 2 minutes about the following topic. Describe an exciting book that you have read. You should say: 1) What the book was about 2) Why it was exciting 3) How it affected you 4) And explain why you would recommend this book to others.

Q27

Describe an interesting tradition in your country. You should say: - What the tradition is - How you learnt it - What it is for - and explain why it is interesting.

Q28

Describe a time when you learned something new through the internet. You should say: - What you learned - How you learned it - Why you chose to learn this new thing - How it has benefited you

Q29

Describe a restaurant you like You should say: - where it is - how often you go there - what food it has. - and explain why you like it.

Q30

Describe a piece of art (e.g. painting, sculpture) you saw that you find interesting. You should say: - where you saw it - what it looked like - why you found it interesting

Q31

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.

Q32

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

Q33

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.

Q34

Describe a time when you had to go to a hospital or see a doctor. You should say: - when it was - why you went there - what happened - and explain how you felt about it.

Q35

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.

Q36

Describe a time when you gave advice to someone. You should say: - Who you gave the advice to - What the advice was - How they responded to your advice - And explain why you thought it was good advice to give.

Q37

Describe a time when you helped a friend with something. You should say: - When this happened - What your friend needed help with - How you helped them - And explain why your friend needed your help.

Q38

Describe a person you admire. You should say: - who is the person - what kind of person he/she is - what their special abilities are - and explain why you admire this person.

Q39

Describe an interesting historical place you have been to. You should say: where it is, what it is (a brief history of the place), why you went to this place, and explain why you thought it was interesting.

Q40

Describe a book that had a major influence on you. You should say: - What the book is - Who the author is - What the book is about - Explain why the book was so influential on you.

Q41

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

Q42

Describe a piece of art or design that you really like. You should say: - What is it - When did you see it - Why do you like it - And explain why you remember it

Q43

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 it, - and explain why you find this piece of electronic equipment useful.

Q44

Describe a goal that you would like to achieve. You should say: - What it is - How you plan to achieve it - When you hope to achieve it by - And explain why this goal is important to you.

Q45

Describe an experience when you tried a new foreign food for the first time. You should say: - What the food was - Where you ate it - Why you decided to try it - And explain how you felt about this food after trying it

Q46

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.

Q47

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.

Q48

Describe a time when you moved to a new home or started at a new school.

Q49

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

Q50

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.