Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
September & October 2025
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

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

Q2

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.

Q3

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

Q4

Describe a movie you really enjoyed watching. You should say: - What the movie is about - Who are the main characters - Why did you enjoy the film - And how you felt after seeing it

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Q5

Describe a journey that you remember well. You should say: where you went; how you travelled; who you were with; and explain why you remember this journey well.

Q6

Describe an artwork that you find interesting. You should say: - What the artwork is - Where you saw it - Why you find it interesting - And explain how you felt when you first saw it

Q7

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

Q8

Describe a book you have recently read. You should say: - What the book was - What the book was about - What you learned from it - And explain why you decided to read it

Q9

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.

Q10

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.

Q11

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.

Q12

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.

Q13

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.

Q14

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - where you were - what you were doing there - what the animal was doing - and explain how you felt at that moment.

Q15

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.

Q16

Describe an invention that has changed the world. You should say: What it is, who invented it, how it changed the world, and explain why you think it is important.

Q17

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.

Q18

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.

Q19

Describe a person who you have met recently and who had an impact on you. Please say: - who the person is - how you met them - what they did that had an impact on you - and explain why this person had such an impact on you.

Q20

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.

Q21

Describe a gift you gave to someone that they really appreciated. You should say: - what the gift was - who you gave it to - why you chose this gift - and explain why the other person appreciated it.

Q22

Describe a book that had a major influence on you. You should say: - what the book is - why you decided to read it - what is it about, and - explain why it had a major influence on you.

Q23

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?

Q24

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

Q25

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.

Q26

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

Q27

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

Q28

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.

Q29

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.

Q30

Describe a person who often travels by plane. You should say: who this person is, how you know this person, why this person travels by plane, and explain how this person feels about travelling by plane.

Q31

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.

Q32

Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful. You should say: - what the equipment is - when you bought it or received it as a gift - how often you use this piece of equipment and explain why this piece of electronic equipment is important to you.

Q33

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.

Q34

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.

Q35

Describe a time when you had to change your plans because of the weather. You should say: - What were your original plans? - What was the weather like? - What changes did you have to make? - And explain how you felt about the changes.

Q36

Describe an important decision you have made in your life. You should say: - What the decision was - Why it was important to you - How it impacted your life Try to speak about this topic for 1-2 minutes.

Q37

Describe an experience when you tried a new foreign food for the first time. You should say: - What the food was - Where you ate it - Why you decided to try it - And explain how you felt about this food after trying it

Q38

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.

Q39

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.

Q40

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.

Q41

Describe a piece of art (painting, sculpture, etc.) that you like. You should say: - where you saw it - what it looks like - why you like it And explain your feelings when you first saw it.

Q42

Describe a time when you travelled by public transport. You should say: - Where you went - What form of public transport you used - What you did during the journey - And explain whether you liked this experience or not

Q43

Talk about a piece of music that means a lot to you. You should say: - What the piece of music is - When you first heard it - Why it means so much to you - Explain what feelings or emotions it evokes in you

Q44

Describe a piece of art (for example, painting, sculpture) 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 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.

Q45

Describe a piece of art that you find interesting. You should say: what it is, where you saw it, why it interested you and explain your impression of this piece of art.

Q46

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.

Q47

Describe a time when you received a piece of good news. You should say: - what the news was about - who gave you the news - how you reacted to the news

Q48

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.

Q49

Describe a wild animal that you have seen. You should say: - Where you saw it - What it was doing - Describe how you felt when you saw it - And explain why you remember this wild animal

Q50

Describe a piece of technology (not a computer) that you use often. You should say: - What the technology is - how you learnt to use it - what you use it for - and explain why it is important to you.

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