Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
February & March 2026
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe a journey you have taken. You should say: - When and where you went - Who you went with - What you did and saw - How you felt about the journey

Q2

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.

Q3

Describe a person who has had a significant influence on your life. You should say: - Who this person is - How long you have known him/her - What qualities this person has - Explaining why this person has had such an influence on you.

Q4

Describe a time you made a promise to someone. You should say: - Who you made a promise to - What the promise was - Why you made the promise - and explain if you were able to keep the promise or not.

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Q5

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.

Q6

Describe an important building in your hometown or city. You should say: - where it is - what it looks like - what it is used for - and explain why you think it is important.

Q7

Describe a time you had to apologise to someone. You should say: - Who the person was - Why you needed to apologise to them - What their reaction was - How you felt about the situation afterwards

Q8

Describe an important letter or email you received. You should say: - who the letter or email was from - what the letter or email was about - what you did after you received it and explain why this letter or email was important to you.

Q9

Talk about an occasion when you lost something valuable. You should say: - What you lost - How you lost it - What you did to find it - And explain how you felt about losing it.

Q10

Describe a time when you read a book or an article that was particularly interesting. You should say: - What was the book or article? - Where did you read it? - What was it about? - And explain why you found it interesting.

Q11

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

Q12

Describe a piece of art (e.g. painting, sculpture) that you find interesting. You should say: - What the piece of art is. - Where you saw it. - What it looks like. - Explain why it was interesting to you.

Q13

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.

Q14

Describe a time when you felt happy that you used your mobile phone. You should say: - When it was - Where you were - What you did on your mobile phone - And explain why you felt happy using your mobile phone.

Q15

Describe a memorable event you've attended in the past. You should say: - What the event was - Where and when it happened - What you saw or did - And explain why it was memorable

Q16

Describe a time when you felt very proud of someone you know. You should say: - Who this person is - When this event took place - What this person did - And explain why you felt proud of this person.

Q17

Describe a time when you saw lots of people were smiling. You should say: - When and where you saw it - What the people were doing at the time - Why they were happy - And explain how that made you feel

Q18

Describe a time when you spent a lot of money on something. You should say: - What you bought - Where you bought it - Why you spent a lot of money - How you felt after buying it

Q19

Describe a time when you really appreciated a service you received as a customer. You should talk about: 1. Where it happened 2. What the service was 3. Why you appreciated it 4. And explain how it influenced your feelings towards the company.

Q20

Describe an important decision that you made in your life. - What was the decision? - Why did you have to make such a decision? - What was the result of the decision?

Q21

Describe a time when you helped a friend. You should say: who the friend was, what help you provided, how you felt after helping and explain why your help was important.

Q22

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.

Q23

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.

Q24

Describe a (very) intelligent person you know. You should say: - who this person is - when and where you (first) met them (him or her) - what this person does in life (e.g., work/ study) - and explain why you think this person is intelligent.

Q25

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.

Q26

Describe a time when you moved to a new home or school. You should say: - where you moved - why you moved - what the place was like - and explain how you felt about it.

Q27

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.

Q28

Describe a sport you like to watch or play. You should say: - what people wear in this sport - what equipment is used in this sport - how this sport is played - and explain why you like this sport.

Q29

Describe a piece of equipment in your home that you frequently use. You should say: - what this equipment is - how often you use it - what you use it for - and explain why it is important to you.

Q30

Describe a family member who has had an important 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.

Q31

Describe a person you know who speaks a different language. You should say: - How you met this person - What language they speak - How often you communicate with them And explain why you find this person interesting.

Q32

Describe an intelligent person that you know. You should say: - Who the person is - How you know this person - Why you believe this person is intelligent - And describe how this person demonstrates their intelligence.

Q33

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.

Q34

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.

Q35

Describe a special toy you had in your childhood. You should say: - what the toy was - who gave it to you - how you used to play with it - and explain why it was special to you.

Q36

Describe a child you know. You should say: who the child is, how you know him or her, what the child likes to do and explain why you like this child.

Q37

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.

Q38

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.

Q39

Describe an experience when you went out with your friends and had a good time. Please say - when and where this happened, - what you did, - why you especially remember this event.

Q40

Describe a journey that you remember well. You should say: - Where you went - How you travelled - What happened on this journey And explain why you remember this journey well.

Q41

Describe a time when you learned something from a young person. You should say: - Who this person was - What you learned from this person - How this person was able to teach you and explain why this helped you. 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.

Q42

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

Q43

Talk about a favourite toy you had in your childhood. Please say - What the toy was - When you got it - How often you played with it - Explain why it was your favourite

Q44

Describe a person in your family who you most admire. You should say: - Who the person is - What he or she is like - And explain why you admire him or her

Q45

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.

Q46

Describe an interesting conversation you had. You should explain: - Who you had the conversation with - What the conversation was about - Why you found the conversation interesting You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Q47

Describe famous public place in your hometown. You should say: - Where the place is? - What you can see there? - What people do there? - Explain why this place is famous?

Q48

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.

Q49

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.

Q50

Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time. You should say: - Where you were - What you ate - What it tasted like - and explain whether or not you liked it.

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