Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
June & July 2026
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe a book that you enjoyed reading. You should say: - what the book was - what was in this book - why you read it - and explain what effect the book had on you

Q2

Describe a time when you travelled by public transport. You should say: - Where you were going - What kind of public transport you used - Who you were with - And explain how you felt about this experience.

Q3

Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time. You should say: - where you tried this food - why you decided to try it - what the food was - and explain if you liked or disliked it.

Q4

Describe a crowded place you have visited. You should say: - where this place is - why you visited it - what you did there and explain why it was crowded.

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Q5

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.

Q6

Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say: - Who you helped - How you helped them - What the result was - And explain how you felt about helping.

Q7

Describe a teacher who has greatly influenced you in your education.

Q8

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.

Q9

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.

Q10

Describe a well-known person you admire. You should say: Who this person is Why this person is well-known Why you admire this person And explain what impact this person has had on your life.

Q11

Describe a time when you tried to do something but weren't very successful. You should say: what you tried to do, why you wanted to do it, what happened, and explain why you were not successful.

Q12

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

Q13

Describe a person who you think is very interesting. You should say: who this person is, how you know them, what makes them interesting, and why you think they are interesting.

Q14

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.

Q15

Describe a piece of international news you have recently heard. You should say: - What the news was about - How you got this news - What you understood from this news - Explain how you felt about this news.

Q16

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.

Q17

Talk about a time when you had to use your imagination. Please say - When and where it was - What you did - Why you had to use your imagination.

Q18

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.

Q19

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.

Q20

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.

Q21

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - When and where you saw the animal - What happened when you saw the animal - How you felt about the experience.

Q22

Describe an interesting animal that you know about. You should say: - what animal it is - what it looks like - where it lives and explain why it is interesting.

Q23

Describe a memorable event from your school days. You should say: what the event was, when it happened, where it took place, how you felt about it, and explain why this event was memorable for you.

Q24

Describe a trip that you went on by public transportation. You should say: - Where you went - Who you went with - What kind of transportation you used - And explain why you chose that type of transportation.

Q25

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.

Q26

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.

Q27

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.

Q28

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.

Q29

Describe a time when you helped a friend. You should say: - Who your friend was - What the problem was - How you helped - And explain how your friend reacted after being helped.

Q30

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

Q31

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.

Q32

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

Q33

Describe a book that you recently read. You should talk about: - what the book was about - why you decided to read this particular book - what you learnt from it - and explain why you would recommend this book to someone else.

Q34

Describe a time when you traveled by public transportation. You should say: - Where you were going - What kind of public transportation you used - Who you were with - And explain how you felt about this journey

Q35

Describe a time when you changed your opinion. You should say: - When this was - Why you changed your opinion - What the result of this change was

Q36

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.

Q37

Describe a book that had a major influence on you. You should say: - What the book is - How you first heard of the book - What is the main story of the book and - Explain why it had such a big impact on you.

Q38

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

Q39

Describe a teacher who has greatly influenced you in your education. You should say: where you met them, what subject they taught, what was special about them, and explain why this person influenced you so much.

Q40

Describe an article you read in a magazine or on the internet about healthy living. You should say: where you read it, what the article was about, how the article made you feel, and explain why you remember this article.

Q41

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.

Q42

Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say: - Who you helped - What the situation was - How you helped them - And explain how you felt afterwards.

Q43

Describe a piece of technology you like using apart from computers. You should say: - What the technology is - How often you use this technology - What you use this technology for - and explain why you like using this technology.

Q44

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.

Q45

Describe an expensive activity that you enjoy doing occasionally. You should say: - what the activity is - why it is expensive - when you usually do it - and explain why you enjoy doing this activity.

Q46

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

Q47

Describe a useful app on your mobile phone. You should say: What the app is How long you have been using it What you use it for And explain why you think it's useful

Q48

Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone. You should say: - who you had the conversation with - where and when the conversation took place - what was interesting about the conversation - and explain why this conversation was memorable for you.

Q49

Describe a time when you had some medicine. You should say: - what you had to eat or drink - how often you had to take it - why you had to take it - and explain how it helped you or any side effects you had from it.

Q50

Describe a book that had a significant impact on you. You should say: - What the book is - Why you decided to read it - What it's about - And explain why it had a significant impact on you.

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