Afraid of IELTS Speaking Part 2? Don’t be. Try to see it as a great chance to tell a little story about your life!
As these ten practice questions show, the topics in IELTS Speaking Part 2 are always familiar. All you need to do is tell the story using the correct tense, some linking words, and a few examples of natural collocation. That’s all the examiner wants to hear!
You can download these IELTS Speaking Part 2 practice questions as a set of cards for classroom use. There is also some Useful Language for IELTS Speaking Part 2 here.
Hints for IELTS Speaking Part 2
Hint #1: Pay careful attention to the verb tenses used in the question. Appropriate use of verb tense will have a big influence on your final score.
Hint #2: Identify the main topic and try to paraphrase it at least once. Demonstrating the ability to paraphrase is also a big factor in your final score.
Hint #3: Don’t worry too much about answering every single part of the question. The main thing is to speak for two minutes on the topic suggested by the card.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Question #1: Special person
Describe someone who has had a special influence on your life. You should say:
• Who the person is
• When you met this person
• What special qualities this person has
And explain how this person has influenced your life.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Question #2: Memorable journey
Describe a memorable journey you have made.
You should say:
• Where you went
• How long the journey lasted
• What happened during the journey
And say if you will ever make the same journey again.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Question #3: Study method
Describe a good study method you use.
You should say:
• What the method is
• Where you learned it
• Whether you think many other people use it
And explain why this method is effective for you.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Question #4: Sporting event
Describe a competitive sporting event you have attended.
You should say:
• When the event was held
• What happened
• Which team or player you supported
And explain why you think the winner was successful.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Question #5: Good leader
Describe someone you consider a good leader.
You should say:
• Who the person is
• How you know the person
• What the person’s style of leadership is like
And explain what makes this person a good leader, in your view.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Question #6: Difficult experience
Describe a difficult experience you have had in the past.
You should say:
• What happened
• Why it was difficult
• If you were able to overcome the difficulty
And explain what you learned from the experience.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Question #7: Future hobby
Describe a hobby you want to take up when you are much older.
You should say:
• What the hobby is
• What special equipment is needed, if any
• When you want to take it up
And explain why this is a suitable hobby for older people.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Question #8: Favourite photograph
Describe your favourite photograph.
You should say:
• What the photo shows
• Who took it
• Where it is kept now
And explain how you feel when you look at this photo.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Question #9: Useful tool
Describe a tool you use in your everyday life.
You should say:
• What the tool is
• What it is used for
• How often you use it
And say what you would do if you didn’t have this tool.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Question #10: Internet business
Describe an internet business you would like to start.
You should say:
• What the business would be
• What it would involve
• How you would start it
And explain why you think the business would be successful.