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Latest IELTS Speaking Questions Part 2 November & December 2023
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Describe a time you had to wait in a long queue. You should say: - When and where it happened - Why you had to wait in a long queue - How long you had to wait - How you felt about it
Describe a music concert you have attended. You should say: - when and where you went - who you went with - what kind of music was played - and explain how you felt about this concert.
Describe a long journey you would like to make. You should say: - Where you want to go - How you would like to make this journey - Who you would like to go with - And explain why you want to make this journey
Describe an important decision you have made. You should say: - What the decision was - What other choices were available to you - Why you made the decision you did Explain how you feel about this decision now.
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 and - Explain why it played a significant role in your life.
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.
Describe an experience where you taught something to someone. You should say: - What you taught - Whom you taught it to - Why you taught this person or these people - And explain how you felt after teaching.
Describe a person who has had a significant influence on you. You should say: - who this person is - how long you have known him/her - what qualities this person has Explain why this person has had such an effect on you.
Describe a film or a TV show that made you laugh. You should say: - What was the film or TV show - When and where you saw it - Who you watched it with - What was funny about it
Describe an important skill you learned when you were a child. You should say: - What the skill was - How you learned it - Why it was important And explain how this skill has helped you in your life.
Describe a party that you enjoyed. You should say: - where it was - who you went with - what you did at the party - and explain why you enjoyed the party.
Describe a piece of art (painting, sculpture, etc.) that you appreciate. You should say: - What this piece of art is - Where you saw it - Why it caught your attention - And explain why you appreciate it
Describe an important decision you have made in your life. You should say: - What the decision was - Why it was important to you - How it impacted your life Try to speak about this topic for 1-2 minutes.
Describe a practical skill you have. You should say: - what the skill is - how you learned it - why you think it is important - and explain how this skill has helped you.
Describe a book that had a significant influence on you. You should say: - What the book is - Who the author is - What the book is about - Explain why it had a significant influence on you.
Describe a family business you know. You should say: - what business it is - where it is - who the customers are - what you think about this business
Describe a person you have seen/met who is beautiful or handsome. You should say: - Who this person is - Where you met them - What they look like - (And explain why you remember this person).
Describe a plan you have for the future (not related to your job or studies) You should say: - What the plan is - How you think you will achieve it - When you expect to start - And explain why this plan is important to you.
Describe a film you have recently seen. You should say: - what the film was about, - why you watched it, - what you particularly liked about the film, and - explain why you would recommend this film to others.
Describe your favorite season of the year. You should say: - what the season is - what changes this season brings - what you usually do during this season - and explain why it is your favorite season.
Describe a time when you travelled by public transportation. You should say: - What means of public transport you used - Where you were going - Who you were with - And explain how you felt about travelling by this public transport.
Describe a job you would not like to do in the future. You should say: - What the job is - Why you don't want to do it - How you know about this job
Describe an interesting tradition in your country. You should say - what it is, when it happens, what people do during this tradition, and explain why you find it interesting.
Describe a large company that you are interested in. You should say: - What this company is - What the company does - Why you are interested in it - And explain why you think it is a successful company.
Describe a journey (e.g. 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.
Describe a garden or park you enjoyed visiting. You should say: - where it was - what it looked like - what you did (or, were doing) there - and explain why you liked it.
Describe a piece of art (painting, sculpture, etc.) that you like. You should say: what the piece of art is when you first saw it why you like it and explain your impression of this work of art.
Describe a useful mobile application you use frequently. You should say: - what the application is - how often you use it - what features it has and why they are helpful
Describe a piece of technology you use that's related to your studies. You should say: - What it is - How often you use it - What you use it for - And why it is important to your studies
Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future. You should say: - What the sport is - How you heard or knew about it - Whether it is popular in your country or not - Explain why you would like to try it
Describe a classmate or colleague that you worked well with on a project or a team. You should say: who this person is, how you came to work with them, why you think you worked well with them, how this collaboration may have improved the final result.
Part 2: Describe a sport you have learned. You should say: - What sport you learned - Who you learned it from - When and where you learned it - How you felt about it
Describe a book that had a significant influence on you. You should talk about: - The title and author of the book - The main characters and plot of the book - Why you chose to read this book - How it had a significant influence on you
Describe a time when you had to use your imagination. You should say: - When this was - Why you had to use your imagination - What the result was and explain how you felt about it.
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.
Describe a time when you received money as a gift. You should say: - When you received it - Who gave it to you - What you did with it - And explain how you felt about receiving this gift.
Describe an interesting animal that you like. You should say: - What the animal is - Where you can see it - What it looks like - And explain why you think it's interesting
Describe a book that you have recently read. You should say: - What the book is about - What you learned from it - How it affected you - And explain why you would recommend this book to others.
Describe an occasion when you ate something for the first time. You should say: - What you ate - Where you ate it - Why you decided to try it And explain how you felt about this new food.
Describe a time when you had to go to a hospital or see a doctor. You should say: - When was it - Why you had to go - What treatment you received - And explain how you felt about it.
Talk about an online course or tutorial you have recently completed. You should say: - what the online course or tutorial was about - why you decided to do it - what you learnt from it - and explain how this online course or tutorial has helped you.
Describe a book you have recently read. You should say: - what the book was - what the book was about - why you chose to read it - and explain what effect the book had on you.
Describe a time when you saw a lot of people smiling. You should say: - Where you were - What the people were doing - Why they were smiling - And explain your feelings about this situation.
Talk about a time when you had to wait in a long line. You should say: - Where this happened - What you had to wait for - How long you had to wait and explain how you felt about waiting in this long line.
Describe an important decision you have made recently. You should say: - What the decision was - How you made the decision - What the result of the decision was - And explain why it was an important decision
Describe a time when you had to use your imagination. You should say: - When and where you had to use it - What the situation was - What you did - How you felt about using your imagination
Describe an interesting place that you have visited. You should say: where it was, why you went there, what you did there, and explain why you thought it was interesting.
Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot. Please say: - What the book was - Why you decided to read it - What you learned from the book - And explain why the book was challenging
Describe a historical period or event that you are interested in. You should say: - What the period or event is - When it happened - What happened during this time period or event - Explain why you are interested in this period or event.
Describe a public event that you attended. You should say: - what the event was - where it was held - what you saw or did - and explain why you attended this event.