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Part 2 IELTS Speaking Topics Updated & Part 3 Questions

IELTS speaking Part 2 topics for May - September 2024

Part 2 IELTS speaking topics updated -May - September 2024

When preparing for the speaking exam, its always a great help to be familiar with the IELTS speaking part 2 topics you may be given in the exam.

 

As you study the topics think of different ideas for what you might talk about in the actual exam, and prepare some key words and phrases for particular topics. Remember it’s never a good idea to memorize word for word what you would say in the actual exam, and you will get a lower score if you do this. 

 

Please remember that these are not the official IELTS speaking part 2 topic cards, and in the actual exam the wording may be slightly different, but the main idea of the topic card will be very similar.

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Part 2 IELTS speaking 2 topics updated - May - September 2024

Describe a place you would like to visit

You should say:

  • What/where the place is
  • When you would go there
  • What you would like to do or see there

And explain why you would like to go there

Part 3 questions. 

  1. Do people in your country like to travel during the holidays?
  2. Why do you think that some people prefer to stay at home during the holidays rather than travel?
  3. Do you think that young people like to visit the same kinds of places as older people?
  4. Do you think that mass tourism has any negative effects?
  5. Do you think that it's important for young people to travel?
  6. Do many people in your country like to travel abroad?
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Describe a difficult task you completed in work/study that you felt proud of

You should say:

  • What it was
  • Why you had to do it
  • Why was it difficult

and explain why you felt proud

Part 3 questions.

  1. What kinds of things often make people feel proud?
  2. Do you think it's important to take pride in our work?
  3. Should children be rewarded to completing difficult tasks?
  4. Do you think that people in the workplace should be rewarded for completing a difficult task?
  5. Do you think that being very proud can have any negative effects?
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Describe a drawing/painting you like

You should say:

  • When you first saw it
  • Who drew/painted it
  • What it's about

An explain why you like it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What are some differences between drawing and painting?
  2. Do you think that children should learn to draw and paint?
  3. Why do you think that people like to hang paintings in their homes?
  4. Do you think that art museums are important?
  5. Do you think that AI or computer generated paintings or drawings are real art?
  6. What kinds of things do people often like to draw?
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Describe a time you gave someone some good advice

You should say:

  • Who you gave the advice to
  • Why you gave it
  • What it was

An explain why it was good

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do young people in your country usually listen to their parents advice?
  2. What kind of people are usually good at giving advice?
  3. Can we use technology to seek advice?
  4. Do you think it's better to seek advice from a family member or a friend?
  5. Do you think that teachers should give advice to students?
  6. Why do you think that some people are never willing to listen to advice?
  7.  
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Describe a time you made a positive change in your life

You should say:

  • What it was
  • When you made it
  • How you made it

and explain how it was positive

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that it's easier for young people to change than older people?
  2. Why do you think that many elderly people don’t like change?
  3. What are some examples of positive changes that people often make in their lives?
  4. Do you think that change is always good?
  5. Why do you think that young people often like to change jobs?
  6. Do you think it's good to be always making changes?
  7.  
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Describe a time you heard someone complaining about something in a shop/restaurant ,etc.

You should say:

  • When and where it was
  • What he/she complained about
  • What was the result

And explain how you felt about this experience

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that good customer service is important?
  2. How do companies usually train their staff to deal with complaints?
  3. How do people in your country usually react to bad service?
  4. What kinds of things do people often complain about?
  5. Do you think that older people complain more or less than younger people?
  6. Do you think that people complain more or less than in the past?
  7. What would you do if you received a bad service in a restaurant ?
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Describe a time you bought something at a street market

You should say:

  • When it was
  • where it was
  • what you bought

And explain how you felt about this experience

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What kinds of markets can you find in your country?
  2. Do you think that traditional markets will disappear in the future?
  3. Have people's shopping habits changed in recent years?
  4. Why do you think that people like to visit or shop at outdoor markets?
  5. What are some differences between shopping in a shopping mall compared to shopping at a market?
  6. Why do you think that some people like to buy expensive goods?
  7. Do you think that price is more/less important than quality?
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Describe an outdoor activity you enjoyed

You should say:

  • What it was
  • When and where you did it
  • Who you did it with

And explain how you felt about this experience

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What kinds of outdoor activities are popular in your country?
  2. Do you think it's important for children to do outdoor activities?
  3. Do you think that people do more or less outdoor activities than in the past?
  4. Can people still enjoy outdoor activities in the winter time?
  5. Are there enough of places to do outdoor activities in your country/hometown?
  6. Do you think that outdoor activities are important?
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Describe a time you found something that someone lost

You should say:

  • When and where it was
  • What it was
  • What you did with it

And explain how you felt about this experience

Part 3 questions.

  1. What kind of people often tend to lose things?
  2. What kinds of things do people often lose?
  3. Do you think that children should be taught to return lost things that they find?
  4. Do you think that it's ever ok to keep something that you find?
  5. Why do you think that some people do not return a lost item that they find?
  6. Do people in your country generally try to find the owner of a lost item?
  7. Are there any problems with littering in your country?
  8. What do you think the government could do to prevent littering?
  9. Do you think that people who litter should be punished ?
  10. Is it important for children to learn not to litter?
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Describe an interesting conversation you had with an older person

You should say:

  • When it was
  • Who the person was
  • What you talked about

And explain how you felt about this experience

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that young people can learn from talking to older people?
  2. What are advantages of having people of different ages in a workplace/home?
  3. Do you think that young people have any common interests with elderly people?
  4. Do you think it's important for children to learn to listen to and respect older people?
  5. Do you think it's easy for young people to have a conversation with older people?
  6.  
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Describe a time when some people close to you made a lot of noise

You should say:

  • When it was
  • Where it was
  • How they caused the noise

And explain how you felt about this experience

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What kinds of places do you think should be noise free?
  2. Do you think that there are any problems with noise pollution in your country?
  3. Do you think that noise can affect people's health?
  4. What are some causes of noise in cities these days?
  5. Do you think that causing noise on public transport should be banned?
  6. Do you think it's ok for children to make noise in public places?
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Describe a movie that you felt strongly about

You should say:

  • What it was
  • When you watched it
  • What it was about

And explain why you felt so strongly about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do most people today prefer to watch movies at home or in the cinema? Why?
  2. What are some differences between watching a movie at home or watching it in the cinema?
  3. Are foreign movies popular in your country?
  4. Is going to the cinema still popular?
  5. What are some advantages of going to the cinema with friends?
  6. Has technology had an effect on the way we watch movies?
  7. What kinds of movies are often best watched in a cinema?
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Describe an unusual holiday/trip/vacation you had

You should say:

  • When and where it was
  • Who you went with
  • What you did there

And explain why it was unusual

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that people in your country have enough of holidays?
  2. Do people in your country like to travel during public holidays?
  3. Are there any popular places for holidays in your country?
  4. Do young people like to go on the same kinds of holidays as older people?
  5. Why do you think that some people dislike going on a holiday?
  6. Do many people in your country like to travel abroad?
  7. Which public holidays are popular in your coutnry?
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Describe a useful skill you learned as a teenager

You should say:

  • What it was
  • When you learned it
  • how you learned it

And explain why it was useful

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What are some useful skills that children should learn?
  2. Where do children learn useful skills?
  3. What are some differences between learning skills on your own or learning from others?
  4. Can technology help us to learn a new skill?
  5. Do you think it's easier for young people to learn a new skill than older people?
  6. Do you think it's important to keep learning new skills as we get older?
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Describe someone you worked together with as part of a team (school, work, community ,sport,etc.)

You should say:

  • Who the person is
  • When it was
  • How you worked together

And explain why you think they were such a great team player

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think it's important to learn to work as part of a team?
  2. Is it important for children to learn to work together?
  3. What qualities does a good team leader need?
  4. Do you think that a team's best player always makes the best leader?
  5. Why do you think that some people dislike teamwork?
  6. What are some advantages of working as a team?
  7. Are there any disadvantages of working as a team?
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Describe a famous person that is a role model for young people

You should say:

  • Who the person is
  • How you know of this person
  • What this person has done

And explain why you think that they are a role model for young people

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that famous people are always suitable role moels?
  2. What kinds of people are role models these days?
  3. Do you think it's important for children to have a role model?
  4. What qualities should a good role model have?
  5. Do people today become famous in the same ways as in the past?
  6. Do people tend to choose the best people as their role models?
  7. Would you like to be famous?
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Describe a natural/scenic place you visited

You should say:

  • What and where it is
  • When you went there
  • What you did/saw there

And explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Are there many natural and scenic places to visit in your country?
  2. What kinds of people like to visit natural places?
  3. Do you think that it's important to get close to nature?
  4. Is it important for young children to get outdoors more?
  5. What are some differences between a natural and a big city?
  6. Why do you think that many people like to visit places with lots of natural scenery?
  7. Is it important for a country to have national parks for people to visit?
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Describe someone you know who made a good decision recently

You should say:

  • Who the person was
  • When they made this decision
  • What the decision was

And explain why you think it was a good decision 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that parents are always the best people to make decisions about their children's education
  2. At what age do you think that children are capable of making their own decisions ?
  3. How should parents help their children to make decisions?
  4. What are some important decisions people have to make during their lives?
  5. Do you think it's a good ideas to ask for advice before making an important decision ?
  6. Why do you think that some people second guess their decisions ?
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Describe a lesser known tourist attraction you think is interesting

You should say:

  • What and where it is
  • What you can see there
  • Why so few people visit it

And explain why you think it's interesting

Part 3 questions.

  1. Why do you think that people like to visit tourist attractions?
  2. Do young people like to visit the same kinds of tourist attractions as older people?
  3. Do you think that tourism can cause environmental damage?
  4. Are there many tourist attractions in your country?
  5. Do you think it's important for a country to have tourist attractions?
  6. Do you think that tourist attractions should be free to the public?
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Describe a new law you would like to see introduced

You should say:

  • What it would be
  • What changes it would bring
  • Would it be popular

And explain why you think it would be a good law

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do people in your country usually follow the law?
  2. Is it important for society to have laws?
  3. Is it important for children to learn about the law?
  4. What are some benefits of people obeying rules?
  5. Should children always be punished for breaking a rule?
  6. What rules should children follow at school?
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Describe an expensive place that you have been to

You should say:

  • What and where it was
  • When and why you went there
  • What you bought

And explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that price is more important than quality?
  2. Do you think that the quality of products today is better or worse than in the past?
  3. Why do you think that some people today still like to carry cash?
  4. Why do you think that things are more expensive in some places more than others?
  5. Do you think a job with a high salary is better than a job with more time off?
  6. Do you think that paper money will disappear in the future?
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Describe a person you know who music is important to

You should say:

  • Who the person is
  • How you know this person
  • What kind of music they like

And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3 questions.

  1. Is music an important part of your countries culture?
  2. Do you think that children should study music in school?
  3. Do you think that background music is important in movies?
  4. Do you think that music can affect people's mood?
  5. Is it important to keep a countries traditional music alive?
  6. Why do you think that musical films are popular?
  7. What kinds of music are popular in your country?
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Describe a person who likes to buy items at a low price

You should say:

  • Who the person is
  • How you know this person
  • What this person likes to buy

And explain why this person likes to buy cheap things

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What are some differences between shopping in a shopping mall and a street market?
  2. Do you think that a high price always means good quality?
  3. Where can you buy cheap products in your country?
  4. What are some differences between shopping online and shopping in an actual shop?
  5. Do you think that older people think more about the price of an item than young people?
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Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person

You should say:

  • Who the person was
  • When you taught them
  • Why you taught them

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 questions.

  1. What are some important life skills young people need to learn?
  2. Do you think it's more difficult for people to learn something new as they get older?
  3. What are some skills young children should learn?
  4. Has technology had an effect on the way we learn things?
  5. How does a good learner learn something new?
  6. What can children learn from teachers and parents?
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Describe something you own that you want to replace

You should say:

  • What it is
  • How long you’ve had it
  • Where you got it

And explain why you want to replace it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that people consuming so many products these days has an effect on the environment?
  2. Do you think that people look to replace products too often these days?
  3. Why do you think that people always want to replace products?
  4. Do young people replace or buy new things more often than older people?
  5. Has social media had an effect on people’s spending habits?
  6. Do you think it's important for young children to learn to take care of their belongings?
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Describe a time you were late for or missed and important meeting

You should say:

  • When and where it was
  • What the meeting was
  • Why you were late or missed it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 questions.

  1. Is it important to be on time in your country or culture?
  2. What are some reasons for people being late?
  3. What kinds of people are often late?
  4. Is it important for children to learn about the importance of being on time?
  5. What can people do to help them to be on time?
  6. Is it ever acceptable to be late?
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Describe your first day at school or work that you remember

You should say:

  • When and where it was
  • How you went there
  • What you did that day

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 questions.

  1. How can parents help their kids prepare for their first day of school?
  2. Is it important for children to learn how to socialise and communicate with others?
  3. How do young children socialise with each other?
  4. Do you think that it's easy or difficult for a student starting in a new school?
  5. What are some reasons for people changing jobs?
  6. What are some advantages and disadvantages of changing jobs?
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Describe an occasion when you had to dress up in your best clothes

You should say:

  • When and where it was
  • What you wore
  • Why you wore it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 questions.

  1. On what occasions do people in your country need to dress up?
  2. Do you think that people should always dress formally in the workplace?
  3. Do you think that school/work uniforms are necessary?
  4. Are there any traditional clothes from your country?
  5. Do young people generally dress the same as older people?
  6. Why do some people like to wear traditional clothes?
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Describe an historical building that you have visited

You should say:

  • What and where it is
  • When you went there
  • What it was like

And explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Are there many historical buildings in your country?
  2. Do you think that historical buildings should be protected?
  3. Do you think that children should learn about historical buildings?
  4. Why do people like to visit historical buildings?
  5. Are historical buildings important for tourism?
  6. Do people of all ages have an interest in historical buildings?
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Describe an advertisement that you don't like

You should say:

  • Where and when you saw it
  • What it was for
  • What you can see in it

And explain why you didn’t like it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What different forms of advertisements can we see these days?
  2. Why do many people not enjoy advertisements?
  3. Can advertising be misleading?
  4. Do you think that it's appropriate to target young children with advertising ?
  5. Has technology had an effect on advertising ?
  6. What do you think of celebrity endorsements in advertisements ?
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Describe a uniform you wear at school or work

You should say:

  • When and where you have/had to wear it
  • Where you got it
  • What it looks like

And explain how you feel/felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Why do you think that school uniforms are necessary ?
  2. What are some advantages of uniforms in the workplace?
  3. What are some jobs where a uniform is necessary ?
  4. What are some advantages and disadvantages of having to wear a uniform?
  5. Do you think that the students/staff should have some input in the design of a uniform?
  6. Do you thing we can judge a person's personality from the clothes they wear?
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Describe a person you know that you would like to work/study with

You should say:

  • Who the person is
  • How you know this person
  • What you would do together

and explain why you would like to work with them

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that children should be able to choose their deskmates?
  2. Do you think it's important for children to learn to be kind to others?
  3. Are good colleagues important?
  4. What. kind of people are popular in the workplace?
  5. What kinds of students are popular in school?
  6. Do you think it's important to be popular in school?
  7. What are some advantages of working together as a group?
  8. Do you think it's important for children to learn to work together with others?
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Describe a time you received a bad service in a restaurant /shop

You should say:

  • When and where it was
  • What happened
  • How was it resolved 

and explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that good customer service is important?
  2. How do people in your country usually respond to bad service?
  3. Do you think that technology has had an effect on service?
  4. Do you think that older complain more than younger people?
  5. Do you think that service today is better than in the past?
  6. Why do you think that some people prefer to remain silent if they receive a bad service?
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Describe a time you had a problem using a computer

You should say:

  • When and where it was
  • What you were trying to do
  • What the problem was

and explain how solved the problem

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Why do you think that people often have problems using technology devices?
  2. Do you think that it's important for elderly people to learn how to use digital devices?
  3. What kinds of technology are often used in classrooms today?
  4. Do you think it's important for children to learn how to use a computer?
  5. Do you think that children's screen time should be controlled?
  6. Has technology changed the way we learn today?
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Describe a person who always has interesting ideas/opinions

You should say:

  • Who the person is
  • How you know this person
  • What this person does

and explain why you think their ideas/opinion are interesting

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think it's important for children to learn to have their own opinions?
  2. When do you think children are old enough to have their own opinions?
  3. Who do you think that children's ideas/opinions are influenced by?
  4. Do you think that the internet has an effect on young people's ideas or opinions?
  5. Can the internet have a negative effect on people's opinions?
  6. Do you think that young people often have different ideas and opinions to older people?
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Describe a photo that makes you feel happy

You should say:

  • When and where the photo was taken
  • What is in the photo
  • Where you keep it

and explain why it makes you happy

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that people often take too many photos these days?
  2. Has technology changed the way we take photos?
  3. Why do you think that so many people enjoy taking photos?
  4. Has social media had an effect on the way we take photos?
  5. Why do you think that some people don’t enjoy having their photo taken?
  6. Why do you think than many people like to post their photos on social media?
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Describe a place you like to go to relax

You should say:

  • What/where it is
  • when you like to go there
  • What you like to do there

and explain why you love to go to this place

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that people in your country have enough time to relax?
  2. Do you think it's important for people to have time to relax?
  3. What kinds of things do people do to relax?
  4. Do you think that spending time in front of a scree is a good way to relax?
  5. Do you think that people have more or less time to relax these days than in the past?
  6. Do students in your country get much time to relax?
  7. Do you think that physical exercise is a good way to relax?
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Describe a time you had to finish something quickly

You should say:

  • What it was
  • When it was
  • How you  finished it

and explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. On what occasions do people have to do things in a hurry?
  2. Why do you think that some people are always slow to finish things?
  3. Do you think that it's important to meet deadlines?
  4. What are some examples of work that needs to be finished quickly?
  5. Do you think that people get a feeling of satisfaction when finishing something quickly?
  6. Do you think that some people are more productive than others?
  7. Is finishing something quickly always the most important thing?
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Describe a time you were very busy

You should say:

  • When it was
  • Why you were busy
  • What you did

and explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Are you often busy?
  2. What are some advantages and disadvantages of being busy?
  3. Do you think it's important for children to experience and learn to cope with pressure?
  4. What kinds of pressure do people often experience at work?
  5. Do you think it's healthy to be always busy and under pressure?
  6. Do you think that people today are busier than in the past?
  7. Do you think that technology causes people to be more/less busy?
  8. Can technology help to lighten people workload?
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Describe something you do that helps you to study or work

You should say:

  • What it is
  • When you started it
  • How you do it

and explain how it helps you

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that everyone routine is different?
  2. Which jobs require a morning routine?
  3. Do you think it's important to have a daily routine?
  4. Do you think that a routine is important for young children?
  5. Do you think that people routines have changed from the past?
  6. Do you think that exercise is an important part of a someone’s routine?
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Describe a trip you were looking forward to that was delayed

You should say:

  • When it was
  • Where you planned to go to
  • Why it was delayed/postponed 

and explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What are the most popular forms of transport in your country?
  2. Is public transport in your country generally reliable?
  3. How do you think that the government could improve public transport in your country?
  4. What difficulties can people face when travelling?
  5. Do you think that tourist attractions can help people learn more about a country's culture?
  6. Do you think that technology has changed the way we travel?
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Describe an interesting activity you remember from your primary/highschool

You should say:

  • What it was
  • How often you did it
  • Who you did it with

and explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What kinds of activities do young children enjoy doing in your country?
  2. Do you think it's important for children to do different kinds of activities?
  3. What are some difference between activities in school and activities at home?
  4. Why do you think that children usually enjoy taking part in activities?
  5. Do you think that technology has had an effect on children's activities?
  6. Have children's activities changed from the past?
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Describe a time when you used a map (paper or electronic)

You should say:

  • When and where it was
  • Why you used it
  • How useful was it

and explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that paper maps are still important these days?
  2. Do you think it's important for children to learn how to read a map?
  3. What do people usually do when they get lost?
  4. Do you think that some people are better than others at finding their way?
  5. Do you think that learning to read a map can help you learn more about a country?
  6. Why do you think that electronic maps are so popular today?
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Describe a public facility that was renovated or improved(a museum,library ,park,etc.)

You should say:

  • What it was
  • When it was renovated 
  • How it was changed

and explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What are the benefits of public facilities ?
  2. Do you think that there are enough of public facilities in your hometown?
  3. What kinds of public facilities are important to have in a city?
  4. Why do you think that some forms of public transport are unpopular?
  5. Do you think that public facilities can make people lives happier?
  6. Do you think that public facilities are better or worse than in the past?
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Describe a uniform you wear/wore (eg.at school/work)

You should say:

  • When and where you had to wear it
  • What it looks/looked like
  • Who bought it for you

and explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Why do you think that students should wear a school uniform?
  2. What are the advantages of a business having a uniform?
  3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having to wear a uniform?
  4. Do you think that students/employees should be consulted about the design of a uniform?
  5. What kinds of business usually have a uniform?
  6. Do you think you can tell a person's personality from the clothes they wear?
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Describe a job that you would not like to do in the future

You should say:

  • What the job would be
  • How you know about it
  • Is it difficult or easy

and explain why you wouldn’t like to do it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What kinds of jobs are attractive to young people these days?
  2. Is it easy to find a good job in your country ?
  3. Why do you think that young people often like to change jobs?
  4. Do many people in your country stay in the same job for life?
  5. Which do you think is more important? An interesting job or a job with a high salary?
  6. Do you think that AI with cause the loss of many jobs?
  7. What kinds of jobs might AI replace?
  8. Can AI be useful in the workplace?
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Describe a useful item in your home you couldn’t live without

You should say:

  • What it is
  • How long you have had it
  • What you use it for

and explain why it would be difficult to live without

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What kinds of technology/equipment do people often find difficult to use
  2. What are some benefits of using technology in the workplace/school?
  3. Why do you think that some people in the workplace dislike technology?
  4. Why do you think that people like to buy a lot of household appliances?
  5. Why do you think that some people often have problems using technology devices?
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Describe a person you know who makes people feel welcome in their home

You should say:

  • Who this person is
  • How you know this person
  • how they make people feel welcome

and explain why you think they are good at it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do people in your country often invite others to their home?
  2. What kinds of people do you think are more likely to invite others to their homes?
  3. On what occasions do people often invite others to their home?
  4. Why do you think that some people rather not invite others to their homes?
  5. Should you bring a gift if you are invited to someone's home in your country?
  6. Do you think it's more likely to be invited to someone's home in the countryside compared to the city?
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Describe a long term goal you would like to achieve

You should say:

  • What it is
  • How long have you had this goal
  • How you will achieve it

And explain why you set this goal

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that it's important for people to set goals?
  2. What goals do people your age have?
  3. Do you think that people's goals these days are different than in the past?
  4. Do you think it's important to set goals for young children?
  5. Do people's goals change as they get older?
  6. Is it important to set achievable goals?
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Describe something you did with a group of people

You should say:

  • What and when it was
  • Who you did it with
  • what you did

And explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you get along with your neighbours
  2. In what ways do neighbours help each other?
  3. Is it important to try and get along with neighbours?
  4. Do you think that neighbours in the countryside or small towns help each other more than in big cities?
  5. Do you think it's important for children to learn to cooperate with each other?
  6. Do you think that parents and teachers should teach children to cooperate with each other?
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Describe a subject/something you would like to learn in the future

You should say:

  • What it would be
  • Where and how you would learn it
  • Would it be difficult

And explain why you would like to learn it

Part 3 questions.

  1. What are some differences between online and offline learning?
  2. Do you prefer to study alone or with a group of people?
  3. Do you think it's more difficult to learn something new as we get older?
  4. Is it important to keep trying to learn new things throughout our lives?
  5. What are some advantages and disadvantages of group study?
  6. What kinds of subjects do young people prefer to learn these days?
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Describe a time you took a risk that had a positive result

You should say:

  • When it was
  • What the risk was
  • Why you took it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 questions.

  1. What kinds of risks do parents usually teach their kids to avoid?
  2. What kinds of sports are exciting and have risks?
  3. Why do you think that some people enjoy dangerous and exciting sports?
  4. Do you think that older people take risks less than young people?
  5. How do you think that parents can teach their children about the dangers of risk taking?
  6. What kinds of people often take risks?
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Describe a place where you like to take photos

You should say:

  • What and where it is
  • When you took photos there
  • What special features this place has

And explain why you like to take photos in this place

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that people often take too many photos these days?
  2. Why do you think that so many people enjoy taking photos?
  3. Has technology had an effect on the way we take photos?
  4. Do you think that anyone can take a good photo these days?
  5. Do you think that to be a  photographer is a good job?
  6. Has social media had an effect on the way we take photos?
  7. Why do you think that people like to post their photos on social media?
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Describe a sport that you have watched, but not played

You should say:

  • What the sport is
  • When and where you watched it
  • Who you watched it with

And explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What is the most popular sport in your country?
  2. Do you think it's important for children to play sport?
  3. Why do you think there are so many athletes in advertisements these days?
  4. What kinds of sports are popular theses days, but were not popular in the past?
  5. What kinds of people watch or play e-sports?
  6. What are some differences between watching a sports event on TV and attending the event?
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Describe a special meal that someone made for you

You should say:

  • Who the person was
  • When and why they cooked the meal
  • What they cooked

And explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that students should learn to cook in school?
  2. Do people in your country usually cook at home or eat outside?
  3. What are some differences between cooking at home and eating outside?
  4. On what occasions do people invite others to their homes to eat?
  5. Is food an important part of traditional festivals in your country?
  6. Are there many people in your country who are vegetarian?
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Describe a place where you like to study

You should say:

  • What and where the place is
  • When you go there
  • What it's like

And explain why you find it easy to study there

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you prefer to study alone or with others?
  2. What are some differences between learning with a teacher face to face or online?
  3. Is it easy to find a quiet place to study in your country?
  4. Has technology had an effect on the way people study today?
  5. What are some benefits of getting work experience while studying?
  6. Do you think it's necessary to be a good student in order to be successful ?
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Describe an important plant in your country

You should say:

  • What it is
  • Where it grows
  • What it looks like

And explain why it's important in your country

 

Part 3 questions.

 

  1. Do you think that children should learn about plants and trees?
  2. Do many people in your country like to grow plants or flowers?
  3. Why do many people like to have flowers/plants in their home?
  4. Do you think that there are enough of trees in your hometown?
  5. Why do many people like to have their own garden?
  6. Is it important for a city to plant lots of trees?
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Describe a city or town that you think is a suitable place for living

You should say:

  • What and where it is
  • How you know of this place
  • What it's like

And explain why you think that it's a suitable place for living

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do people in your country rather live in a big city or a smaller town?
  2. What are some differences between living in a big city and a smaller town?
  3. What factors contribute to a place being suitable to live in or not?
  4. How have cities and towns in your country changed in recent years?
  5. Do young people usually like to live in the same kinds of places as older people?
  6. Do you think it's better for a child to grow up in a big city or a smaller town?
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Describe an enjoyable journey by public transport

You should say:

  • When and where it was
  • What form of public transport you took
  • What you did during the journey

And explain why you enjoyed it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Is public transportation usually reliable in your country?
  2. What is the most popular form of public transportation in your country?
  3. Why do people dislike certain kinds of public transportation in your country?
  4. What could the government do to improve public transportation?
  5. How could the government encourage people to use public transportation more often?
  6. Do you think that public transportation is good for the environment?
  7. What are some disadvantages of travelling by public transportation ?
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Describe a time you received money as a gift

You should say:

  • When it was
  • Who gave it to you
  • What you did with it

And explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. On what occasions do people in your country give money as a gift?
  2. When do you think that children start to understand the value of money
  3. Do you think it's important for children to learn about and understand the value of money?
  4. Do you think it's important to save money?
  5. Is it difficult to save money?
  6. Is online/digital payment popular in your country?
  7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of digital payments?
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Describe a difficult thing you did and succeeded

You should say:

  • When it was
  • What you did
  • How you did it

And explain how you felt about it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. Do you think that people should set goals for themselves?
  2. How would you define success?
  3. How do people judge if someone is successful or not these days?
  4. Has people's idea of success changed compared to the past?
  5. Are successful people always happy?
  6. Should children always be rewarded for success?
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Describe a website you often visit

You should say:

  • What it is
  • How you found it
  • What you do on it

And explain why you like it

 

Part 3 questions.

  1. What are the most popular kinds of websites in your country?
  2. Do young and old people like the same kinds of websites?
  3. Do you think that the internet is always suitable for young children?
  4. What kinds of people rather go to a library than use the internet?
  5. Are libraries still popular in your country today?
  6. Do you think that some people spend too much time online?
  7. Do you think that we can trust everything we read or see online?
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IELTS speaking Part 2 and 3 example answers

Describing people in part 2 topics

 

Describe a time you used your mobile phone for something important

 

Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you

 

Describe a traditional product from your country

 

Describe a time you lost something important

 

Describe a special day out that cost very little

 

Describe an invention that changed people’s lives

 

Describe a time you were very busy

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