Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
August & September 2025
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - where you were - what kind of animal it was - what happened - and explain how you felt about this experience.

Q2

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.

Q3

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.

Q4

Describe a book you have recently read. You should say: - What the book is? - Who is the author? - What it is about? - And explain why you enjoyed the book or why it was interesting to you.

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Q5

Describe your favourite toy from your childhood. You should say: what the toy was, how often you played with it, who gave you this toy, and explain why it was your favourite.

Q6

Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone. You should say: - When and where it happened - What you were doing at that time - How you felt about it

Q7

Describe a time when you had a problem with a piece of equipment (e.g., a TV or a washing machine) You should say: - what equipment - what problem you had - when you had this problem - and explain what you did about this problem.

Q8

Describe a special day that you remember well. You should say: - What the day was - What you did on that day - Who was with you - And explain why it is memorable

Q9

Describe a piece of art or design that you really like. You should say: - What is it - When did you see it - Why do you like it - And explain why you remember it

Q10

Describe a book you have recently read. You should say: - What the book is - What the book is about - Why you chose to read it And explain how the book made you feel.

Q11

Describe an interesting animal you have seen. You should say: - What was the animal? - Where did you see it? - What was it doing at that time? And explain why you found it interesting.

Q12

Describe a traditional product of your country that you bought. You should say: - What it is - Where you bought it - Why you bought it And explain what you plan to do with it.

Q13

Describe a time when you worked in a team. You should say: - Who were the people in the group? - What was the project? - How did the group work together? - And explain how you felt about the experience.

Q14

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.

Q15

Describe a person who you think is very open. You should say: - Who is this person? - How do you know this person? - In what way is this person open? - And explain why you appreciate this person's openness.

Q16

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.

Q17

Describe a piece of music you like. You should say: - What it is - What type of music it is - How you first heard about it - Where you usually listen to it - And explain why you like it

Q18

Describe an important decision you have made. You should include reasons behind your decision, what the results were and how you felt about it.

Q19

Describe an experience where you received good service from a company. Please say: - What company it was and when this happened, - What the service was, - Why you considered it good, - How you felt after this experience.

Q20

Describe a book you have recently read. You should say: - What the book is? - What the book is about? - Why you read it? - And explain how you felt about it?

Q21

Part 2 Describe a present you have given to someone. You should say: - Who you gave the present to - What the present was - Why you decided to give this particular present and explain how the other person reacted when they received this present.

Q22

Describe a historical figure who you admire. You should say: - who he/she is - what he/she did - why you admire him/her And explain what you learnt from this person.

Q23

Describe a recent event that made you happy. You should say: - What the event was - Where it happened - Who was there - And explain why it made you happy

Q24

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.

Q25

Describe a book that you recently read. You should say: what the book is, who the author is, what the book is about, and explain why you enjoyed it or learned from it.

Q26

Talk about a book that you have read recently. You should say: - What was the title of the book? - Who was the author of the book? - What was the book about? - Explain why you decided to read this book.

Q27

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.

Q28

Describe a piece of art (i.e. painting, sculpture, etc.) that you find beautiful. You should say: - What the artwork is - When and where you first saw it - What you know about it - Why you find it beautiful

Q29

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.

Q30

Describe an occasion when you received incorrect information. You should say: - When and where it happened - Who gave you the information - What the incorrect information was - How you found out it was incorrect And explain how you felt about it.

Q31

Describe a person who has greatly influenced your life. You should say: - Who the person is - How you know this person - How this person has influenced your life And explain why this person has such an influence on you.

Q32

Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone you did not know. You should say: - where this happened, - who this person was, - what the conversation was about, - and explain why this conversation was interesting to you.

Q33

Describe a positive change in your life. You should say: - When and where this change occurred - What the change was - What you did to make this change happen - Explain why this change was positive for you.

Q34

Describe a person you admire. You should say: who this person is, what their relationship is to you, what they have done to gain your admiration, and explain why you admire them.

Q35

Describe a time when you felt happy that you used your cellphone.

Q36

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.

Q37

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

Q38

Describe a book that you have recently read. You should discuss: what the book is, why you chose to read it, what information you gained from it and why it was important or unimportant to you.

Q39

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.

Q40

Talk about a time when you had to use your imagination to solve a problem. You should say: - When and where it happened - What the problem was - How you used your imagination - Explain how you felt about it

Q41

Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution. You should say: - Where this place is - What type of pollution you saw there - How the pollution has affected that place - How you felt about it

Q42

Describe an important decision you have made in your life. You should say: - What the decision was - Why you had to make this decision - How you made the decision - And explain how it changed your life

Q43

Describe a piece of art you really 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.

Q44

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

Q45

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.

Q46

Describe a time when you were busy. You should say: - When it was - What you were busy with - How you managed it - And explain how you felt about being busy.

Q47

Describe a time you spent in a type of physical activity. You should say: - What the activity was - Where and when it happened - Who you did it with - And explain how you felt about the physical activity.

Q48

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.

Q49

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.

Q50

Describe an occasion when you ate a kind of food for the first time. You should say: - Where you ate it - What it was - Why you ate it and explain how you felt when you tried it.

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