IELTS Speaking Module - Part 2

In Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Module, you need to give a short talk, of about 1-2 minutes, on a simple topic. The questions do not require any specific knowledge, but are based on personal experience. You are handed a card with the topic and you have one minute to prepare your talk. You can make notes and use these notes during your monologue. The examiner will not ask you any questions during this part of the test, so you must know how to answer all parts of the question you are given and speak fluently for a few minutes by yourself. Sample IELTS Speaking Module topics (for Part 2) are given below. It is quite likely that you will be given one of these topics or something very similar, so make sure you can speak confidently and clearly on each one.

Describe an artist or entertainer you admire.
You should say:

• Who they are and what they do
• How they became successful
• How you found out about them
• And explain why you admire them

Describe a subject you enjoyed studying at school.
You should say:

• When and where you started studying it
• What lessons were like
• What made the subject different from other subjects
• And explain why you enjoyed the subject

Describe an important choice you had to make in your life.
You should say:

• When you had this choice
• What you had to choose between
• Whether you made a good choice
• And explain how you felt when you were making this choice

Describe a job you have done.
You should say:

• How you got doing the job
• What the job involved
• How long the job lasted
• Describe how well you did the job

Describe an area of countryside you know and like.
You should say:

• Where it is
• What its special features are
• What you and other people do in this area
• And explain why you like it

Describe an object you particularly like.
You should say:

• What it is and what it looks like
• What it is made of
• What it is for
• And explain why it is special for you

Describe a newspaper or magazine you enjoy reading.
You should say:

• What kind of newspaper / magazine it is
• Which parts of it you read regularly
• When and where you read it
• Explain why you enjoy reading it

Describe something healthy you enjoy doing.
You should say:

• What you do
• Where you do it
• Who you do it with
• And explain why you think doing this is healthy

Describe a game or sport you enjoy playing.
You should say:

• What kind of sport it is
• Who you play it with
• Where you play it
• And explain why you enjoy playing it

Describe someone in your family who you like.
You should say:

• How this person is related to you
• What this person looks like
• What kind of person he/she is
• And explain why you like this person

Describe a museum or art gallery that you have visited.
You should say:

• Where it is
• Why you went there
• What you particularly remember about the place.

Describe an enjoyable event that you experienced when you were at school.
You should say:

• When it happened
• What was good about it
• Why you particularly remember this event.

Describe a song or piece of music you like.
You should say:

• What the song or music is
• What kind of song or music it is
• Where you first heard it
• And explain why you like it

Describe a festival that is important in your country.
You should say:

• When the festival occurs
• What you did during it
• What you like or dislike about it
• And explain why this festival is important

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  IELTS Speaking Samples

  The following IELTS speaking samples will give you an idea of how to get a high score on Part 2 of your IELTS speaking test. This part of the test is also known as the long turn. This is where you need to speak by yourself for 1-2 minutes on a given topic. Make sure you cover all the points mentioned on the card you are given. In addition, you should develop the topic into a well-structured answer. Please look over our list of free IELTS speaking topics for parts 1 and 2. Then, familiarize yourself with the type of topics, and practice as many of them as you can. This way you will be more comfortable, relaxed and confident on the day of the exam.
  
  Sample IELTS Speaking Topic 1:
  Describe a game or sport you enjoy playing.
  You should say:
  
  • What kind of sport it is
  • Who you play it with
  • Where you play it
  • and explain why you enjoy playing it
  Sample IELTS Speaking Response:
  I enjoy playing various kinds of brain games online. There are a number of different websites I visit on a regular basis in order to play these games by myself. The objective of the games is to exercise different areas of your brain so that you preserve and enhance your memory and also expand and develop your brain capacity.
  The games are of various kinds. Some enable you to practice your verbal skills. Others test logical reasoning, spatial skills and visual memory. I can keep track of my scores, so that each time I play, my goal is to do better than in the past – to outdo myself, so to speak. In addition, if I want, I can compare my scores to others who play online. This aspect is intriguing, but frankly it doesn't interest me much. I don&'t regard this as a competition with anyone else. It is something I do simply to sharpen my mental abilities and improve myself.
  In fact, one of my favorite games is supposed to be the best for brain fitness. It involves solving a number of simple math problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as quickly as possible. I really hope these games will enable me to preserve my intellect and my memory into old age.
   
• Sample IELTS Speaking Topic 2:
  Describe someone in your family who you like.
  You should say:
  
  • How this person is related to you
  • What this person looks like
  • What kind of person he/she is
  • and explain why you like this person
  
  
  Sample IELTS Speaking Response:
  The person in my family I really like and also love is my mother. She is a very special person and I cannot imagine what I would be without her.
  Physically, my mother is petite. She is only about 5 feet tall, and weighs about 110 pounds. She has fine, black hair and a fair complexion. One thing people often notice is that my mother always takes pride in her appearance. Even now, at the age of 80, my mother is a well dressed, well-groomed and elegant woman, with her fine choice of clothes and matching accessories, jewelry and shoes. 
  Intellectually, my mother always loves learning. Even after her busy day, she won't go to bed without reading the newspaper. She was one of the few members of her family that completed university. She also has many creative and cultural interests such as literature, music and dance. Through her own enjoyment, she passed on this love of culture to all her children, including me.
  Emotionally, my mother has a heart of gold. All her life, she has been ready, willing and able to help anyone who needs anything, with a smile on her face.  She is of the old school - she remembers to wish friends and relatives on their birthdays and anniversaries, she attends their weddings, dinners and parties, and she visits them when they're hurt, unwell or in mourning. In fact, my mother has always been a kind soul and people of all ages love her as soon as they meet her. I think this is because she is good-hearted from her core, and her authenticity is what everyone relates to. She has taught me the meaning of being compassionate, loving, kind, helpful, supportive and so much more. In fact, thanks to the unconditional love of both my wonderful parents, I  feel I've been truly blessed in this lifetime.