Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
December & January 2026
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

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.

Q2

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

Q3

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.

Q4

Describe a public event that you attended. You should say: - What the event was - Where it was - Who you went with - and explain why you enjoyed the event or why you did not.

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Q5

Describe a game or sport you enjoy playing. You should say: - What the game or sport is - How it is played - How you learned to play it - And explain why you enjoy playing it

Q6

Describe a time when you had to use your imagination. You should say: - When this was - What the situation was - Why you had to use your imagination - And explain how you felt about it.

Q7

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.

Q8

Describe a person who has had a significant influence on your life. You should say: who the person is; how long you've known him/her; what qualities this person has; and explain why this person has had such an influence on your life.

Q9

Describe a family business that you know. You should say: - what this business is - how long it has been running - who the customers are - what you think about this business

Q10

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.

Q11

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.

Q12

Describe an ambitious person you know. You should say: who this person is, how you know this person, what this person does, and explain why you think this person is ambitious.

Q13

Describe a happy event that you remember well. You should say: - What the event was - Where it happened - When it happened - Why it made you happy You should speak for 2 minutes to describe this memory.

Q14

Describe a museum that you have visited. You should say: - Where is the museum? - What type of museum is it? - What were the exhibits that impressed you the most and why? - And explain why you think this museum is worth visiting.

Q15

Describe an interesting place you have been to. You should say: - where it is - what it is like - what you can do there - and explain why you think it is an interesting place.

Q16

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.

Q17

Describe a skill that you would like to learn. You should say: - What the skill is - Why you want to learn it - If this skill is easy or difficult to learn - How you plan to learn this skill

Q18

Describe a piece of technology you use for your work or studies. You should say: - what the technology is - how you came to know about it - how you use it - and why you find it useful or important.

Q19

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

Q20

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.

Q21

Talk about a healthy habit you have. You should say: - What the habit is - How long you have had this habit - How it affects your life - And explain why this is a healthy habit for you.

Q22

Talk about an interesting person you met recently. Please say - Who is this person? - Where did you meet him/her? - What did you talk about? - Explain why he/she was interesting to 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.

Q23

Describe a music concert you recently went to. You should say: - Where the concert was - Who you went with - What bands or singers performed - And explain why this concert was memorable for you.

Q24

Describe an occasion when you saw a lot of people smiling.

Q25

Describe a well-known person you like or admire.

Q26

Describe a time when you were really happy. You should say: - when and where this was - who you were with - what you did - and explain why you were happy at this time.

Q27

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

Q28

Describe a book that you recently read. You should say: - What the book is - What the book is about - Why you decided to read it And explain how you felt after reading it.

Q29

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.

Q30

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.

Q31

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

Q32

Describe a piece of art (for example, a painting or statute) that you find interesting. You should say: - What piece of art it is - Where you saw it first - Why it caught your attention - And explain why you found it interesting

Q33

Describe a time when you tried something new. You should say: - What it was - Why you tried it - What the result was - Explain how you felt after trying it.

Q34

Describe a well-known person you like or admire. You should say: - who this person is - what this person has done - why this person is well known - and explain why you admire this person.

Q35

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.

Q36

Describe a historical period you would like to know more about. You should say: - What the historical period is - How you first learned about it - Why it interests you - And explain why you would like to know more about it.

Q37

Describe a time when you traveled with a group of people. You should say: - Who you traveled with - Where you went - What you did during the trip - And explain why you enjoyed travel with a group.

Q38

Describe a present you received which you found very exciting. You should say: - Who gave you the present? - What kind of present it was? - When you received it? - And explain why it was exciting?

Q39

Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision. You should say: - when it was - what the decision was - what the difficulties were - and explain why it was a difficult decision.

Q40

Describe a time when you received good service from a company or shop. You should say: - what service it was - what company or shop it was - how they served you - and explain why you think it was a good service.

Q41

Describe a historical period you would like to know more about. You should say: - What the period is - Why you would like to know more about it - What you already know about this period And explain how you could learn more about this period.

Q42

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.

Q43

Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot. You should say: - What this book was - Why you decided to read it - What it was about - And explain why you enjoyed reading this book.

Q44

Describe a memorable holiday or vacation that you had. You should say: - Where you went on this holiday - How you traveled there - Who you went with - Explain why it was memorable

Q45

Describe a skill that you can teach other people. You should say: - What the skill is - Why you chose this skill - How you would teach it - And explain why you think this skill is important to learn.

Q46

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.

Q47

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

Q48

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.

Q49

Describe your favorite season. Please say - What season is it? - Why do you like it? - How is this season different from other seasons in your country?

Q50

Describe a person you have seen (who is beautiful but you don’t know personally). You should say: - who this person is - where you saw this person - what this person looks like and explain why you think this person is beautiful.

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