Here you will find a list of IELTS Speaking Test part 2 topic cards.
- Take 1 minute to make notes (not full sentences – there isn’t enough time).
- Record yourself talking about the topic for 2 minutes.
- Listen to the recording and think about how you can improve your answers.
- Rerecord yourself. Have you improved? How?
Timer
1
You should say:
- what occasion you were late for
- when it happened
- how you felt
and explain why you were late.
2
You should say:
- what the job or course was
- what you had expected before you started
- what happened on the first day
and explain how you felt at the end of the day.
3
You should say:
- what the situation was
- how you behaved
- how other people might have behaved
and explain how you felt about your behavior afterwards.
4
You should say:
- when you had to make 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.
5
You should say:
- what you wanted to pay for
- why you weren’t able to pay
- what you did
and explain how you felt about the situation.
6
You should say:
- why the party was held
- who attended
- what happened
and explain what made it memorable.
7
You should say:
- what skill you learned and how it is difficult
- when and where you learned it
- why you learned it
and explain what helped you to learn it successfully.
8
You should say:
- what the job involved
- how you got the job
- how long the job lasted
and explain how well you did the job.
9
You should say:
- when and where you did this
- what it was you did
- why you did this
and explain why it was so frightening.
10
You should say:
- when and where you did this
- what it was you did
- why you did it
and explain why it was so exciting.
11
You should say:
- when and where you had your idea
- what your idea was
- who you told about your idea
and explain why you thought your idea would make an improvement.
12
You should say:
- what kind of competition it was and how you found out about it
- what you had to do
- what the prizes were
and explain why you chose to take part in this competition.
13
You should say:
- who they are
- when you met them
- what you do with them
and explain why you like spending time with them.
14
You should say:
- where the shop is
- what the shop sells
- the appearance of the shop
and why you particularly like going to that shop.
15
You should say:
- where the journey was from and to
- how you traveled
- what you did to avoid boredom on the journey
and why you had to take the long journey.
16
You should say:
- What the gift was
- When you received it
- Why you were given this gift
And how you felt when you received the gift.
17
You should say:
- What this person does
- How you know him/her
- When this person first became successful
And why this person is successful
18
You should say:
- What the building looks like
- Where the building is located
- What the building is used for
And why you particularly like this historical building.
19
You should say:
- What the food is
- How the food is prepared
- When the food is eaten
And why you particularly like the food.
20
You should say:
- When the party or gathering was
- What the party or gathering celebrated
- Who attended the party or gathering
And what people did at the party.
21
You should say:
- What the plan is
- When you first had the idea for the plan
- What you need to do in order to carry out the plan
And why you want to carry out the plan.
22
You should say:
- What the app is
- What you use the app for
- How often you use the app
And why you particularly like to use this app.