Recent IELTS Speaking Part 2 Questions: April 2023

1. Describe a historical period you would like to know more about. You should say:

 when it was

 what you are interested in

 what you have known

 and why you would like to know more

2. Describe a restaurant you like. You should say:

 where it is

 how often you go there

 what food it has

 and explain why you like it

3. Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment. You should say:

 when it was

 who you made it with

 why did you miss it

 and how you felt about it

4. 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)

  explain why you think this person is intelligent.

5. Describe a time when you taught a friend or relative something. You should say:

 who you taught

 what you taught

 how the result was

 and explain how you felt about the experience

6. Describe an antique or some other old object that your family has kept for a long
time. You should say:

 what it is

 how your family first got this thing

 how long your family has kept it

 and explain why this thing is important to your family

7. Describe an interesting old person you met. You should say:

 who this person is

 when/where you met this person

 what you did

 and explain why you think this old person is interesting

8. Describe an advertisement you don’t like. You should say:

 where and when you first saw it

 what type of advertisement it is

 what product or service it advertises

 and explain why you do not like it

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9. Describe an advertisement you don’t like. You should say:

 where and when you first saw it

 what type of advertisement it is

 what product or service it advertises

 and explain why you do not like it

Recent IELTS Speaking Part 2 Questions: January 2023

Take a look at some of the most recent IELTS Speaking topics and questions for Part 2 of the
IELTS exam.

By reviewing these questions and practising your answers, you can gain valuable insight into the
exam and build your confidence for test day.

1.Describe a special day out that cost you little money/did not cost you much. You should say:

 when the day was

 where you went

 how much you spend

 and explain how you feel about the day.

Listen to the sample answer here.

2. Talk about something healthy you enjoy doing. Please tell me:

 what you do

 where you do it
  who you do it with

Listen to the sample answer here.

3. Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place. You can say:

 where it is

 what the activity was

 what the place is like

 and if you enjoyed it

Listen to the sample answer here.

4. Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college). You should say:

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o

 what it was

 when you learn it

 how you learned it

 and explain why it was important.

Listen to the sample answer here.

5. Describe an interesting place in your country that you would recommend to tourists. You can
say:

 where it is

 what it is like

 what you can do there

 and why you would recommend it to tourists

Listen to the sample answer here.

6. Talk about a friend who played an important role in your life. You should say:

 How you met this person

 How long have you know him/her

 What do you do or did together

7. Describe an interesting neighbor. You should say:

 who this person is

 how you know this person

 what he or she does

 and explain why you think this person is intelligent.

8. Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste. You can say:

 where it was

 what it was like

 how much and what kind of plastic / pollution there

 and say how you felt about it

9. Describe a time when you received money as a gift. You should say:

 When it happened

 Who gave you money

 Why he/she gave you money

 And explain how you used the money

10. Talk about food you tried but didn’t like. Please tell me:
 

 What it was

 Why you didn’t like it

 Whether you will try it again

Recent IELTS Speaking Part 2 Questions: October 2022

1. Talk about a book or novel you recently read. Please tell me:

 Who wrote this

 What it is about

 Explain if you enjoyed reading it and why

2. 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.

3. Describe a traditional product in your country. You should say:

 what the product is

 when you tried this product for the first time

 what it is made of

 and explain how you feel about it.

4. Describe an important lake/river in your country. Please tell me:

 where it is located

 how big/long it is
  what it looks like

 explain why it is important

5. Describe a garden or park you enjoyed visiting. You should say:

 where it was

 what it looked like

 what you did (or, were doing) there

 and explain why you liked it.

6. Describe a special day out that cost you little money/did not cost you much. You
should say:

 when the day was

 where you went

 how much you spend

 and explain how you feel about the day.

7. Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (vegetables, fruits, flowers).
Please tell me:

 who this person is

 what they grow

 where they grow them

 explain why they enjoy growing plants

8. Describe something (special) that you saved money to buy. You should say:

 what it was

 how long it took you to save enough money to buy it

 why you wanted to buy this thing

 how you got (or, earned) the money

  and explain how you felt when (or, after) you bought it.

9. Describe your favourite childhood friend. You should say:

 who he/she is

 where you met each other

 what you often did together

 and explain what made you like him/her.

10. 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.

Recent IELTS Speaking Part 2 Questions: September 2022

1. Describe a story you have heard about. You should say:

 Who told this story

 When you heard about it
 What it was about
 And explain how you felt about it

2. Describe an interesting neighbour. You should say:

 Who he/she is
 How you know him/her
 What you do together
 And explain why he/she is interesting

3. Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study. You should say:

 What it is
 How it helps you concentrate
 When you do it
 And explain why it can help you concentrate
4. Describe a time you used your cellphone/smartphone to do something important. You should
say:

 When it happened
 What happened
 How important your cellphone/smartphone was to you then
 And explain how you felt about the experience

5. Describe a positive change that you made in your life. You should say:

 What the change was

 When it happened
 How it happened
 Who helped you
 And explain why it was a positive change

6. Describe a special day out that cost you little money/didn’t cost you much. You should say:

 When the day was

 Where you went
 How much you spent
 And explain how you felt about it

Recent IELTS Speaking Part 2 Questions: July 2022

1. Describe someone you really like to spend time with. You should say:

 Who this person is

 How you know him/her
 What you usually do together
 and explain why you like to spend time with him/her

2. Describe an event that changed your life (or, changed you) in a good way. You should say:

 when it happened
 where it happened
 what the change was
 and explain how you benefited from this change.

3. Describe an interesting song. You should say:

  what the song is
 what story does the song tell
 whether the music is popular
 and explain why you think it is interesting.

4. Talk about something in your home that was broken and then repaired. Please say:

 What it was
 When it happened
 Why it was broken
 And explain how it was repaired

5. Talk about the occasion when you gave someone a gift. Please tell me:

 What the gift was

 How you chose it
 Explain how he/she reacted

6. Describe a happy event you organized. You should say:

 what the event was

 when you had it
 who helped you to organize it
 and explain how you feel about it.

7. Describe something you received for free. You should say:

 what it was
 who you received it from
 where you received it
 and explain how you felt about it.

8. Talk about an invention that changed the world. Please tell me:

 What the invention is

 When it was created
 How it changed the world

9. Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved. Please tell me

 What it is
 Why you haven’t achieved it
 What you did
 Explain how you felt about it

10. Talk about something you do that can help you concentrate on study/work. Please tell me:
  What it is
 How it helps you concentrate
 When you do it
 Explain how you feel about it

February to March 2022 Speaking Part 2 Questions

1. Describe a time when you organised a happy event successfully. You should say:

 What the event was?

 How you prepared for it?

 Who helped you to organise it?

 And explain why you think it was a successful event?

2. Talk about a famous person from your country. Please say

 who he/she is

 what he/she is famous for

 how he/she became famous

 and explain how you feel about this person.

3. Talk about something you cannot live without (but not a computer or a mobile
phone). Please say:

 what it is

 what you are using it for

 how long you have had it

 and explain why you cannot live without it.

4. Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired. You should
say

 What it is?

 How was it broken?

 Why do you remember it? And how do you feel about it?

5. Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved. You should say:

 What it is?

 Why you haven’t achieved it?

 What you did?

 And how you felt about it?

6. Describe a toy you got in your childhood. Please tell me:

 When you got the toy?

 Who gave it to you?

 Explain how you felt about the toy?

7. Describe something you received for free. You should say:

 What it was?

 Who you received it from?

 Where you received it?

 And how you felt about it?

8. Talk about a city you think is interesting. Please tell me:

 Where it is?

 What it is famous for?

 How you know about this city?

9. Describe a resolution you made in the new year. You should say:
  What is the resolution?

 How will you complete it?

 How you feel about it?

 Why you made this resolution?

10. Talk about something which is produced in your country such as a type of food or
handicraft. Please tell me

 What it is?

 What it is used for?

 How it is made or produced?

January 2022 Speaking Part 2 Questions

1. Describe a person who contributes to the society

 Who this person is?

 How do you know him/her?

 What type of work does he/she do?

 And explain why you think he/she contributes to society?

2. Describe a puzzle you tried to solve. You should say

 What it was like

 How easy or difficult it was

 How long it took for you to solve it

 And explain how you felt about it.

3. Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member You should say:

 who the person is

  when it happened

 what the person did

 and explain why you felt proud of the person.

4. Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go on. You should say:

 who you would like to go with

 where you would like to go

 when you would like to go

 and explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car.

5. Talk about a memory you have from school. Include:

 What happened

 Why you remember

 Who you told about it

6. Describe a rule that you do not like. You should say:

 what it is

 why you do not like it

 how others feel about the rule

 and explain whether you have followed the rule.

7. Talk about a person who taught you how to do something. Include:

 Who it was

 What they taught you

 If you can still do it

8. Describe a story someone told you, and you remember. You should say:

 what the story was about

  who told you this story

 why you remember it

 and how you feel about it.

9. Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend. You should say:

 what gift you would like to buy

 who you would like to give it to

 why you would like to buy a gift for your friend

 and explain why you choose that gift.

10. Talk about an event you went to that had good food. Include:

 What the event was for

 What the food was

 Why you liked it

June to August 2021 Speaking Part 2 Questions

1.Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in. You should say:

 where it is / where it would be

 what you would (like to) do there
 who you would (like to) live therewith
 explain why you would like to live in this place.

2. Describe an interesting animal you have seen. You should say:

 what animal it was

 when and where you saw it
 and explain how you feel about this animal

3. Describe a successful small business that you know about. You should say:
  what business/company it is
 what this business does
 how you know about this business
 explain why you think this business/company is successful.

4. Describe a crowded place you’ve been to. You should say:

 when you went there

 where the place is (or, was)
 who you went there with
 and explain how you felt about the place

5. Describe a family member you spend a lot of time with. You should say:

 who this person is

 what you usually do together
 what kind of person he/she is
 and explain why you spend the most time with him/her

6. Describe a person who is often in the news, and who you would like to meet. You should say:

 who this person is

 how you know him/her
 why he/she is often in the news
 and explain why you would like to meet him/her

7. Describe a change that could improve your local area. You should say:

 what the change would be

 how this change could be made
 what problems are causing the need for this change
 and explain how this change would improve your local area

8. Describe a natural talent (sport, music, etc.) you want to improve. You should say:

 what is it
 when you discovered it
 why you want to improve it
 and explain how you feel about it

9. Describe a time when it was important to tell your friend the truth. You should say:

 who your friend is

 what the truth was
 what your friends’ reaction was
 and explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth.
10. Describe a time when you tried to do something but were not very successful. You should
say:

 when and what you tried to do

 why you failed to do it
 and how you felt about it

January to April 2020 IELTS Speaking Questions

Take a look at some of our recent IELTS Speaking topics that will help you with your
preparation for the IELTS exam.

Interview

 What is your full name?

 Can I see your ID?
 Where are you from?
 Do you work or study?
 What do you do?
 Do you like cakes and sweets?
 Do you like spending time by yourself?
 Do you like your house? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a uniform that you wore in the past. Please say

 Describe it.
 Where and when was it?
 How did you feel about wearing a uniform?

Discussion

 Who bought it for you?

 Why is it important to wear a uniform?
 Does the fashion industry influence the dress style of younger people?
 Is children’s dress style influenced by their peers?
Interview

 What is your full name?

 Can I see your ID?
 Where are you from?
 Do you work or study?
 What do you do?
 Where do you live now?
 What is the most interesting place to visit in your hometown?
 Do many tourists visit your country?
 Do you like long or short holidays?
 Where do you like to go on holiday?
 Do you prefer beach holidays or city holidays?
 Do you have close friends?
 What do you value the most in your friends?
 Do you meet often with your friends?

Cue Card

Describe a new public building you want to visit. Please say

 What building it is
 Where and when was it built?
 Why do you want to visit it?

Discussion

 What types of buildings are there in your hometown?

 Is it a good trend to have skyscrapers in the city?
 Do you think buildings’ shapes and structures will change in the future?
 Would you like to live in a different-shaped building, round or triangular?
 Why is that?

Interview

 What is your full name?

 Can I see your ID?
 Where are you from?
 Do you work or study?
 What do you do?
 Do you like your work?
  What are your responsibilities there?
 Would you like to work there in the future?
 Does your job require full concentration?
 What do you mean by concentration?

Cue Card

Talk about advice you received from someone that was very helpful. Please say

 What was the advice?

 Who gave it to you?
 Why was it helpful?

Discussion

 Do you often get advice from older people?

 Do you like to give advice to others?
 Why don’t many people follow good advice?

Interview

 What is your full name?

 Can I see your ID?
 Where are you from?
 Do you work or study?
 What do you study?
 Why did you choose this course?
 What are some of the drawbacks of using social media?
 Do you use more social media now compared to in the past?

Cue Card

Talk about a singer or a music band which you listen to frequently. Please say

 Who are they?

 When and where did you hear them for the first time?
 Why do you listen to them?
Discussion

 What other music or band do you like?

 Why do you think people listen to music?
 Would you like to sing or play yourself?

Interview

 What is your full name?

 Can I see your ID?
 Where are you from?
 Do you work or study?
 What do you do?
 Do you like your job?
 Where do you stay now?
 Do you live in an apartment or a house?
 How long did you live there?
 Describe your favorite room.
 Why is it your favorite place?
 Do you think people smile a lot nowadays?
 Are their smiles artificial or mostly genuine?
 When do you usually smile?
 Why is that?

Cue Card

Describe a person whom you know well who came up with a new idea or invention. Please say

 Who is that person?

 Where and when did you meet?
 What was his/her idea or invention?

Follow-up question: Why did you appreciate it?

Discussion

 How can people innovate or make new discoveries?

 How do they come up with these innovations?
 At what age do children learn to form their own opinions and make decisions?
 Who helps them?
 Why do they start having their own opinions at a certain age?
  Do you think their opinions are likely to be similar to their parents’ opinions?
 Why is that?

Interview

 What is your full name?

 Can I see your ID?
 Where are you from?
 Do you work or study?
 What do you do?
 What do you like about your work?
 Does the type of your work change from time to time?
 Do people in your city like to go to parks?
 Do you like to go to parks?
 What do you do there?
 Did you use to go to parks as a child?
 What is your favorite park?

Cue Card

Describe an interesting event you have participated in recently. Please say

 When and where was it?

 What was the event?
 Why was it interesting for you?

Discussion

 What are some social events in your country?

 What benefits do sponsors get from social events?
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of international events?
 Why do you think so?

Interview

 What is your full name?

 Can I see your ID?
 Where are you from?
 Do you work or study?
 What subject are you studying?
  Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country?
 Do you like reading books?
 What type of books do you read?
 Are you reading a book presently?
 Would you like to write a book in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a situation where you had to tell a lie to your friend. Please say

 What was the lie?

 When and where did you lie?
 Why did you do it?

Discussion

 Are you a patient person?

 When did you get impatient recently?
 Why did it happen?

Interview

 What is your full name?

 Can I see your ID?
 Where are you from?
 Do you work or study?
 What subject are you studying?
 Let’s talk about numbers.
 Can you memorize phone numbers easily?
 Did you like studying math at school?
 Why is that?
 Are numbers important for your current studies?
 Why or why not?

Cue Card
Talk about a teacher that influenced you in high school. Please say

 Describe him/her.
 When and where was it?
 How did he/she influence you?

Discussion

 What are the main skills needed to be a good learner?

 Do you think it’s easier to study when you are young?
 in your opinion, is it more efficient to study in class or by yourself?

Interview

 What is your full name?

 Can I see your ID?
 Where are you from?
 Do you work or study?
 What do you do?
 Do you enjoy your job?
 Do you prefer to work in the morning or in the afternoon?
 Do you like to watch movies?
 What genre of films do you like?
 Do you like to watch comedies?
 When did you watch a good comedy?
 Do you think you and your friends will laugh at the same things?

Cue Card

Describe a sports or work team where you participate. Please say

 What is it?
 When and why did you join it?
 Can you give a brief description of the team members?

Discussion

 Explain why you were chosen to be part of this team.

  What is the importance of international teamwork?
 Can you give examples of teamwork among children?

Interview

 What is your full name?

 Can I see your ID?
 Where are you from?
 Do you work or study?
 What do you do?
 Where do you live now?
 What do you do for entertainment there?
 What music do you listen to?
 Do you like to listen to music alone or with friends?
 Do you wear jeans?
 What is your opinion about people who wear jeans?
 Why do you think so?

Cue Card

Talk about a recent celebration that you were invited to. Please say

 What were you celebrating?

 Who did you celebrate it with?
 Why did you celebrate it?

Discussion

 Let’s talk about convocations.

 What are the main reasons for them?
 Did you take part in any graduations?
 How is naming ceremony celebrated?
 Explain about church marriages in your country.

Interview

 What is your full name?

 Can I see your ID?
  Where are you from?
 Do you work or study?
 What do you do?
 Do you like your job?
 Where do you live now?
 Describe your hometown.
 What don’t you like about it?
 Why is that?

Cue Card

Describe an interesting person that you have met. Please say

 Who is he/she?
 Where and when did you meet?
 Explain why he/she was interesting.

Discussion

 What topics do men and women usually discuss together?

 Would you like to change the colour of your hair? Why?
 Why do most people lack confidence when doing public presentations?

Cue Card

Describe one of your family members you spend the most time with You should say:

 Who it is
 What you do together
 And explain why you spend the most time with this member of your family

Discussion

 How many generations usually live together in your country?

 Is it important to visit family members?
 What are the values of family in your country?
  Why is family bonding necessary for happiness in life?
 Do you think the support from a friend is different from the support from a family
member?
 Who should be more responsible for educating the children in a family?
 Do you think there are differences between the way men and women care for
children?
 Do your parents do household chores equally?

Cue Card

Describe an important journey that was delayed. You should say:

 Why it was important

 What caused the delay
 What happened at the end
 And explain how you felt about the delay

Discussion

 How easy is it to travel around your country?

 Which method of travel do you consider safest?
 Has travel become safer in recent years?
 What do you think people can learn by travelling to other countries?
 What are the pros and cons of low-cost air travel?
 How do you think people will travel in the future?