Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
October & November 2026
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal. You should say: - where you had this meal - who you were with - what you ate - and explain why this meal was memorable.

Q2

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

Q3

Describe an important letter or email that you received. You should say: - Who the sender was - What the letter/email was about - How you felt when you received it - And explain why it was important to you.

Q4

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

Q5

Describe a person who has had a significant influence on your life. 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.

Q6

Describe an important journey that was delayed. You should say: - why you were making the journey - why the journey was important - why the journey was delayed - and explain how you felt about the delay.

Q7

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - Where were you at the time? - What were you doing there? - What did the animal do? - How did you feel about this experience?

Q8

Describe a person who did something that you admire. You should say: - Who this person is - What did he/she do - How this person did this And explain why you admire what this person did

Q9

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.

Q10

Describe a course you would like to study. You should say: - what the course is - where you would do this course - why you would choose this course - and explain what benefits you think you would gain from this course.

Q11

Describe an adventurous person who you know. You should say: - who the person is - how you know this person - what this person does that is adventurous - and explain why you find him/her adventurous.

Q12

Describe an exciting book you have read. You should say: - What the book was about - When and where you read it - How you found out about this book - and explain why it was exciting.

Q13

Describe a city or country where you would like to live in the future. You should say: 1. Where it is 2. Why you want to live there 3. What you would like to do or see there And explain why this place attracts you.

Q14

Describe a film that you have watched recently. You should say: - What is the name of the film and who are the leading actors in the film? - What is the film about? - Why did you decide to watch it? And explain how you felt after watching it.

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 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.

Q17

Describe an interesting animal you would like to learn more about. You should say: - What the animal is - Where you can find it - Why you find it interesting - And explain why you would like to learn more about this animal.

Q18

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

Q19

Describe a time when you had to change your plan. You should say: when this was, why you had to change your plan, what the new plan was, and explain how you felt about the change.

Q20

Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time. You should say: - Where you were - What the food was - Why you decided to try it - And explain how you felt after tasting it

Q21

Describe a long car journey you went on. You should say: - Where you went - Who you went with - Why you went on the journey - And explain how you felt during this journey

Q22

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.

Q23

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.

Q24

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - When and where it happened. - What kind of animal it was. - How you feel at that time. - Explain what you learned from the experience.

Q25

Talk about a popular tourist destination in your country. You should say: - Where is this place? - What can visitors do there? - When is the best time to visit this destination? - And explain why you think it is so popular.

Q26

Describe a time when you received money as a gift. You should say: - Who gave you the money - What you did with the money - How you felt when you received the money

Q27

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.

Q28

Describe an important decision that you made with the help of someone else. You should say: - What the decision was - Who helped you - How they helped you - And explain why this decision was important to you

Q29

Describe an exciting book you have read. You should say: what the book was, when and where you read it, why it was exciting, and explain how it influenced you.

Q30

Describe a positive change in your life. You should say: - What the change was - When it happened - How it affected your life - And explain why it was a positive change.

Q31

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

Q32

Describe a well-known person you like or admire.

Q33

Describe a book that you recently read. You should say: - What the book was. - How you came to read this book. - What the book was about. - And explain why it made an impression on you.

Q34

Describe a person you have seen (who is beautiful or handsome)

Q35

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.

Q36

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

Q37

Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution. You should say: - where it was - what kind of pollution you saw - what the causes of this pollution are and - what you felt about this situation.

Q38

Describe a television program that has made a strong impression on you. You should say: - What the television program is - What it is about - When you first watched it - And explain why it has made such a strong impression on you.

Q39

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.

Q40

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

Q41

Describe an interesting animal. You should say: - What the animal is - Where they are found - What they look like - And explain why you find them interesting

Q42

Describe a time when you enjoyed a free day from work or school. You should say: - What you did on this day - Who you spent the day with - Where you went - And explain why you enjoyed this particular day.

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 place you visited that has been affected by pollution. You should say: - where this place is - what type of pollution is there - how the pollution has affected this place - and explain how you felt when you saw this place

Q45

Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone. You should say: - who the person was - where and when you had the conversation - what the conversation was about - and explain why you found the conversation interesting.

Q46

Describe a time when you traveled by public transportation. You should say: - Where you went - What type of public transportation you used - Who you were with - And explain why you traveled by public transportation

Q47

Describe a success of your friend that made you feel proud. You should say: - who this friend was (or, is) - what success they had - how your friend celebrated this success - and explain why you were proud of your friend's success.

Q48

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.

Q49

Describe an interesting conversation you had. You should say: - Who the person was - What the conversation was about - Why you found the conversation interesting

Q50

Describe a time when you were surprised to meet a friend. You should say: - where you were - who the friend was - why you were surprised - and what you and your friend talked about