Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
July & August 2026
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe an interesting animal you have seen. You should say: - What the animal is - Where you saw it - What it looked like - Explain why you found it interesting

Q2

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.

Q3

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 large influence on you.

Q4

Describe a time when you received good news. You should say: - What was the news about? - Who gave you this news? - What did you do after hearing the news? - Explain why it was good news for you.

Q5

Describe a time when you are very busy. You should say: - when this time is - what you do at this time - how you arrange your time - and explain how you feel after this busy time is over.

Q6

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.

Q7

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.

Q8

Describe a piece of international news you have recently heard. You should say: - what the news was about - where you heard or read this news - why this news was interesting to you - and explain how you feel about this international news.

Q9

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.

Q10

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

Q11

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.

Q12

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

Q13

Talk about the importance of exercise in the current times. Please say - why you think exercise is important, - how often and what type of exercise you do - and any recommendations you have for someone trying to start exercising.

Q14

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.

Q15

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.

Q16

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.

Q17

Describe a worthwhile journey that you have made. You should say: - when you made this journey - why you made it - what the result of it was - and explain why you think this journey was worthwhile to you.

Q18

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.

Q19

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.

Q20

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.

Q21

Describe a time when you were excited about a future event. You should say: - What the event was - When and where it happened - Who you told about this event - And explain why you were excited about this event.

Q22

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.

Q23

Describe an event you enjoyed a lot. Please say: - What the event was - Where it was - Who was there - And explain why you enjoyed it.

Q24

Describe an event you attended in which you didn't like the music played. You should say: - What the event was - Where it was - What kind of music was played - And explain why you did not like the music.

Q25

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.

Q26

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.

Q27

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.

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 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.

Q30

Describe a time when you travelled by public transport. You should say: - where you went - what kind of public transport you used - what you did during the journey - and explain how you felt about traveling by public transport.

Q31

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

Q32

Describe a place where you like to read or write. You should say: - Where it is - What it is like - When you usually go there - And explain why you like it there.

Q33

Describe a time when you tried to do something but weren't very successful. You should say: - what you wanted to do - why you were not successful - how you felt about it

Q34

Describe a time when you moved to a new school, home, university or new city. You should say: - Where you moved to - Why you moved - How you felt about moving - And explain how this move changed your life

Q35

Describe a childhood memory that makes you happy. You should explain - what it is, how old you were then, why it makes you happy, and why you remember this event.

Q36

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.

Q37

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.

Q38

Describe an occasion when you received a good service from a company or a shop. You should say: - What service it was - Where and when you received the service - What particularly pleased you about the service - And explain if you told others about this excellent service

Q39

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

Q40

Describe a time when you travelled with an old person. You should say: - who this person was - where you went - what you did during the trip - and explain how you felt about travelling with this person.

Q41

Talk about a family business you know. You should say: - What business it is - How long it has been operating - Who the customers are - And explain why you are impressed by it.

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 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.

Q45

Describe a book that had a major influence on you. You should say: - What the book is - Who the author is - What the book is about And explain why the book influenced you much.

Q46

Describe an interesting animal that you have come across. You should say: - What type of animal it is - When and where you saw it - What it looked like - and explain why you think it is interesting.

Q47

Describe a business person you admire. You should say: - who this person is - how you know about this person - what this person does - why you admire this person

Q48

Describe a piece of art (e.g. painting, sculpture) that you like. You should say: - What the work of art is - When and where you first saw it - How you felt when you saw it - And explain why you like it

Q49

Describe a time when you got lost. You should say: - when and where it happened - who you were with - what you did to find your way - and explain how you felt when you got lost.

Q50

Describe a time when you had to change your plans because of the weather. Please say - what your original plans were, - why you had to change them, - how you felt about it.