A list of common topics and questions for IELTS speaking part 2. Speaking part 2 is called:
“The Talk”
A face to face talk with the examiner (3-4 minutes)
You will be given a topic card (cue card). You will have 1 minute to prepare your talk and then you will need to speak for 1-2 minutes. Start preparing as soon as you are given the card, paper and pen. The examiner will let you know when to start talking. Keep talking as long as you can. Most topics are stories about yourself or something that happened in your life. The common topics are: an object (thing), a person, a place, an event (occasion) or an activity. See the examples below to help you prepare.
Art (object)
Describe a piece of art you like.
You should say:
- what the work of art is
- when you first saw it
- what you know about it
- and explain why you like it.
Book (object)
Describe a book you have recently read.
You should say:
- what kind of book it is
- what it is about
- what sort of people would enjoy it
- and explain why you liked it.
Communication (event/occasion)
Describe a piece of advice you recently received.
You should say:
- when this happened
- who gave you the advice
- what the advice was
- and explain how you felt about the advice.
Daily Routine (event/occasion)
Describe a time of the day you like.
You should say:
- what time of day it is
- what you do at that time
- who you are usually with
- and explain why you like it.
Embarrassment (event/occasion)
Describe a time you were embarrassed.
You should say:
- when it was
- who you were with
- what happened
- and how you coped afterwards
Exercise (activity)
Describe an exercise you know.
You should say:
- what it is
- how it is done
- when you first tried it
- what kind of people it is suitable for
- and explain why you think it is a good exercise.
Family (person)
Describe a member of the your family you get on well with.
You should say:
- who it is
- what relationship you have to that person
- what that person is like
- what you do together
- and explain why you get on so well.
Gift (object)
Describe a gift you recently gave to someone.
You should say:
- who you gave it to
- what kind of person he/she is
- what the gift was
- what occasion the gift was for
- and explain why you chose that gift.
Hobby (activity)
Describe an interesting hobby.
You should say:
- what it is
- what kind of people do it
- how it is done
- and explain why you think it is interesting.
Internet (object)
Describe a useful website.
You should say:
- what it is
- how often you visit it
- what kind of site it is
- what kind of information it offers
- and explain why you think it is useful.
Journey (event/occasion)
Describe a journey that didn’t go as planned.
You should say:
- where you were going
- how you were travelling
- who you were with
- what went wrong
- and explain what you would do differently.
Kindness (person)
Describe a person you know who is kind.
You should say:
- who it is
- how you know this person
- what sort of person he/she is
- and explain why you think they are kind.
Language (object)
Describe a language you have learned.
You should say:
- what it is
- when you started learning
- how you learned it
- what was difficult about it
- and why you decided to learn that language.
Law (object)
Describe a good law.
You should say:
- what it is
- who is affected by it
- and why you think it is good.
Music (object)
Describe a song you like.
You should say:
- what kind of song it is
- what the song is about
- when you first heard it
- and explain why you like it.
News (event)
Describe some good news you recently received.
You should say:
- what the news was
- how you received the news
- who gave it to you
- and explain why this was good news.
Old people (person)
Describe an old person you know.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how old he/she is
- what this person is like
- and explain why you like this person.
Peaceful Place (place)
Describe a place that you find peaceful.
You should say:
- where it is
- when you first went there
- what you do there
- and why you like it
Photograph (object)
Describe a photograph you like.
You should say:
- what can be seen in the photo
- when it was taken
- who took it
- and explain why you like it.
Relax (activity)
Describe something you do to relax.
You should say:
- what it is
- where you do it
- when you first did it
- and why you find it relaxing.
Respect (person)
Describe someone you respect.
You should say:
- who the person is
- how you know about this person
- what this person does
- what this person is like
- and explain why you respect this person.
Sport (activity)
Describe a sports you would like to learn.
You should say:
- what it is
- what equipment is needed for it
- how you would learn it
- and explain why you would like to learn this sport.
Time of Day (event/occasion)
Describe your favourite time of day
You should say:
- when it is
- what you like to do
- and why it is different to other parts of the day
Travel (place)
Describe a place you have recently visited.
You should say:
- where you went
- who you went with
- how you got there
- and explain why you enjoyed it.
Unexpected (event)
Describe an unexpected event.
You should say:
- what it was
- when it happened
- who was there
- why it was unexpected
- and explain why you enjoyed it.
Vocation (object)
Describe a vocation you think is useful to society.
You should say:
- what it is
- what it involves
- what kind of people usually do this work
- and explain why you think it is useful to society.
Water (place)
Describe a place near water.
You should say:
- where it is
- how you get there
- how often you do there
- what you can do there
- and explain why you like it.
Your Favourite Shop (place)
Describe your favourite shop.
You should say:
- where it is
- how often you go there
- what it sells
- and explain why you think it is a good shop.
Zoo (place)
Describe a place with animals.
You should say:
- where it is
- how you heard of it
- what animals can be seen
- and explain why it might be an interesting place to visit.
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