IELTS Speaking Part 2 is a monologue that lasts less than two minutes. A candidate has one extra minute to prepare. Usually, IELTS Speaking Part 2 lasts three to four minutes. The speech is based on a given test card; a candidate can write down notes or critical points when preparing and then talk about the topic for one or two minutes as a final answer.
Here are some common questions among test cards:
Describe a book, story, or movie which has impacted you very much. Describe a person you would like to meet with or talk to, and explain why you chose this person. Describe a difficult time in your life, your solution, and what you learned. Describe a place that is special for you and explain your reason. IELTS Speaking Part 2 isn't a real discussion. After getting the topic card from an examiner, you prepare and then speak alone; the examiner won't interrupt your speaking. Unlike Part 1 and Part 3 that the examiner guides, Part 2 is by the candidate.
Because you can completely control the monologue, Part 2 would be an excellent opportunity to score up if you happen to prepare the topic in advance. Like Part 1, Part 2 is also fundamental to get a basic mark, e.g., 4-5. To get a better score, you must present an excellent speech to let the examiner believe that difficult questions deserve to be offered in Part 3.
IELTS speaking part 3 is a two-way discussion of 4-5 minutes, following the topic of Part 2. It is driven by an examiner who prompts questions depending on your performance in preceding Part 1 and Part 2. The more questions to be asked, the better chance to get a high score.
To help familiarize and prepare for the IELTS speaking questions of Parts 2 and 3, we matched some sample questions for Part 2 and Part 3. Each pair has the same topic: Part 2 is the essential, and Part 3 is its extending questions.
IELTS speaking topics aren't random. Questions usually revolve around some common or easy topics for test takers. We collect recent topics in the IELTS Speaking Topics section to study and prepare.
IELTS Speaking Test and Topics We also maintain a list to organize and show questions by date.
IELTS Speaking Questions Here, we provide a new sample topic with questions and answers to show what IELTS speaking Part 2 and Part 3 look like. Describe An Incident Or Situation When Someone Apologized To You
Part 2
what happened
I’d like to share an incident when one of my close colleagues apologized to me ...
Show Full Speak it A few months ago, we were working on a group project at work, and the workload ...
Show Full Speak it who apologized to you
The very next day, Merry came up to me and sincerely apologized. She explained ...
Show Full Speak it how you reacted
Initially, I was a bit cold, but then I put myself in her shoes and realized ...
Show Full Speak it and explain how you felt after the incident
After the incident, I felt a massive sense of relief. It reminded me that “to ...
Show Full Speak it Part 3
1. Do you think people in your country apologize often?
I think it really depends on the individual and the situation. In general, ...
Show Full Speak it 2. Why do some people find it hard to apologize?
Well, apologizing can be easier said than done. For some, admitting a mistake ...
Show Full Speak it 3. Do you think children should be taught to apologize from a young age?
Absolutely. Teaching kids to apologize instills values like empathy, respect, ...
Show Full Speak it More IELTS speaking Part 2/3 topics and their questions and answers. Describe An Incident Or Situation When Someone Apologized To You Describe A Good Friend Who Is Important To You Describe A Wild Animal That You Would Like To Learn More About Describe A Friend Of Yours Who Is Good At Music Or Singing Describe A Time When It Was Important To Tell Your Friend The Truth Describe A Place With A Lot Of Trees That You Would Like To Visit (e.g., A Forest, An Oasis). Describe A Natural Talent (Sport, Music, etc.) You Want To Improve Describe A Traditional Story From Your Country Describe A Time When The Electricity Suddenly Went Out At Your Home Describe Something You Had To Share With Others Describe Something You Received For Free Describe A Place In Your Country That You Would Like To Recommend To Visitors Or Travelers Describe A Time When Someone Gave You Something That You Really Wanted Describe A Difficult Thing You Did And Succeeded In Describe A Website Where People Can Buy Second-hand Items Describe A Person Who Persuaded You To Do Something Describe A Person You Disliked At First But Ended Up Being Friends With Describe An Impressive Talk You Had Describe An Advertisement That Introduced A Product You Have Seen Describe A Beautiful Sky You Enjoyed Watching Describe A Time When You Made A Plan To Do An Activity With A Lot Of People Describe A Misbehavior Of Children In Public Describe A Friend Of Yours Who Is Well-dressed And Is Good At Dressing Up Describe A Disagreement You Had With Someone Describe An Interesting Decision That You And Your Friend Made Together Describe A Person Who Cares About Protecting The Environment Describe A Person You Know Who Shows His/Her Feelings Openly Describe An Intelligent Person You Know Describe An Article On Health You Read In A Magazine Or On The Internet Describe Someone You Really Like To Spend Time With Describe A Special Cake You Received From Others Describe An Old Person You Know Who Has Had An Interesting Life Describe An Occasion When You Forgot Something Important Describe A Prize You Have Received Recently (e.g., Money, Something Valuable, A Medal) Describe A Gift You Would Like To Buy For Your Friend Describe A Job One Of Your Grandparents Did Describe A Competition You Would Like To Participate In Describe A Foreign Country You Would Like To Go To In The Future Describe A Product You Bought But Returned At The End Describe A Situation In Your Vehicle That Broke Down During Your Travel Describe A Friend You Like To Talk With Describe An Energetic Person That You Know Describe An Indoor Or Outdoor Place Where It Is Easy For You To Study Describe A Time When You Received Good Service In A Store Describe A Subject That You Would Like To Learn In The Future Describe A Time That You Showed Something New To Others Describe An Important River Or Lake In Your Country Describe An Old Friend You Had Lost Touch With And Got In Contact With Again Describe A City That You Think Is Very Interesting Describe Something That Made You Feel Confident At Your Work Or Study Describe A Type Of Favorite Food That You Ate At Special Events Describe A Cultural Place (e.g., a library, museum, theatre) Describe A Project That You Have Worked On Recently Describe A Time When You Answered A Phone Call From Someone You Did Not Know In A Public Place Describe A Rule That You Do Not Like Describe An Ideal And Perfect Place Where You Would Like To Stay (e.g. a house, an apartment) Describe An Occasion That You Lost Something In A Public Place Describe An Occasion When You Helped A Family Member Or Relative With Something. Describe A Crowded Place You Went To Describe A Place In Your City You Have Been To Where You Can See Wildlife (e.g., animals, birds, insects, plants) Describe A Movie You Watched And Enjoyed Recently Describe A Film Character Played By Your Favorite Actor Describe A Person You Know Who Is Talented Describe A Person From Whom Others Like To Ask For Advice Describe A Person Who Likes To Make Things By Hand (e.g., toys, furniture). Describe An Online Video Where You Learned Something New Describe A Person Who Likes To Read A Lot. Describe A Person Who Has Chosen A Career In The Medical Field (e.g., a doctor or a nurse). Describe A Person Who Always Has Strong Opinions. Describe A Picture Or Photograph Of You That You Like. Describe An Enjoyable Journey By Public Transport. Describe A Small Store Where You Often Buy Things. Describe A Person Who You Are Happy To Know. Describe A Child That You Know. Describe A Kind Of Foreign Food You Have Had. Describe A Special Meal That Someone Made For You. Describe A Place Where You Have Taken Photos More Than Once. Describe A Person Who Thinks Music Is Important And Enjoys Music. Describe A Tourist Attraction That Very Few People Visit But That You Think Is Interesting. Describe A Natural Place Such As Parks Or Mountains. Describe Your Favorite Climate Describe Someone You Know Who Made A Good Decision Recently Describe A Person Who Encouraged You To Achieve Your Goal. Describe An Important Plant In Your Country. Describe a Car You Would Like To Buy In The Future. Describe Someone (A Famous Person) Who Is A Role Model For Young People. Describe A New Law You Would Like To Introduce In Your Country Describe An Important Achievement You Have Made Describe A Place You Have Been To Where Things Are Expensive Describe A Person Who Likes To Buy Goods At Low Prices Describe Something You Own That You Want To Replace Describe A Travel You Were Looking Forward To But Was Delayed. Describe A Uniform You Wear (e.g., at school, at work). Describe A Time When Someone Did Quite Well In A Team (e.g., school, work, or a community). Describe A Time When You Picked Up An Item That Someone Else Lost. Describe An Activity You Enjoyed Most In Your Primary School. Describe A Long-Term Goal You Would Like To Achieve Describe A Place Where You Can Relax. Describe A Job You Don't Want To Do In The Future. Describe An Occasion When You Had To Do Something In A Hurry. Describe An Interesting Conversation You Had With An Old Person. Describe A Movie/Film That You Felt Strongly About. Describe Something You Do Regularly To Help You Work Or Study. Describe A Person Who Is Good At Making People Feel Welcome In His/Her Home. Describe An Occasion When You Heard Someone Complain About Something In A Restaurant Or Other Business. Describe A Useful Object In Your Home That You Cannot Live Without Describe A Person You Know Who Likes To Talk A Lot Describe A Skill That You Learned When You Were A Teenager Describe A Public Facility (e.g., A Museum, A Library) That Has Been Renovated And Improved. Describe A Time You Bought Something From A Street Market Describe A Time When People Near You Made A Lot Of Noise Describe An outdoor Activity You Did In A New Place Recently Describe A Time When You Used A Paper Map Describe An Unusual Holiday Or Vacation You Had Describe A Time When You Were Very Busy Describe A Party You Enjoyed Describe A Period That Changed Your Life Describe A Foreigner Who Can Speak Your Language Well Describe An Activity That Made You Feel Tired Describe A Famous Athlete You Admire Describe A Time When You Waited A Long Time For A Nice Thing Describe A Park Or A Garden In Your City Describe A Person Who Has Interesting Ideas Or Opinions Describe A Successful Business Person You Admire Describe A Place In Your Country That You Think Is Interesting Describe A Bad Service You Received In A Restaurant Or Shop Describe A Time When You Solve A Problem By Using A Computer. Describe A Good Advertisement That You Think Is Useful. Describe One Area Of Science (medicine, physics, etc.) That Interests You Describe A Painting You Enjoy Watching Describe A Rule That Is Important In Your School Or At Work. Describe A Person You Know Who Likes To Cook For Others Describe A Photo That Makes You Happy Describe Someone Who Moved To Your Community And Brought Positive Influence Describe A Popular Person Describe An Exciting Adventure You Would Like To Go On Describe A Time When You Saved Money To Buy An Expensive Gift For Others. Describe An Occasion When You Lost Your Way Describe A Game You Played In Your Childhood Describe A Place You Went To Where There Are A Lot Of People Describe A Job You Are Interested In Describe An Occasion When You Got Incorrect Information Describe Someone You Know Who Has Recently Moved To A New Place Describe An Occasion When You Spent Time With A Young Child Describe A Time When You Talked To A Group Of People Describe A Piece Of Clothing You Wear Most Often Describe A New Shop That Recently Opened In Your City/town Describe Someone You Know Who Often Helps Others Describe A Difficult Decision You Once Made Describe A Long Car Journey You Went On. Describe An Invention That Is Useful In Your Daily Life. Describe A Water Sport You Want To Learn In The Future. Describe The First Day At School That You Remember. Describe An Object That You Think Is Beautiful Describe A Person You Have Met Who You Want To Work/study With Describe A Technological Product You Own That You Feel Is Difficult To Use. Describe A Noisy Place You Have Been To Describe A Time When You Missed Or Were Late For A Meeting Describe A Piece Of Good News That You Heard About Someone You Know Well Describe Something You Would Like To Learn In The Future Describe An Unforgettable Meal You Had Describe A Historical Period You Would Like To Know More About Describe A Daily Routine That You Enjoy Describe A Complaint That You Made And You Were Satisfied With The Result Describe A Place You Visited Where The Air Was Polluted Describe Another City You Would Like To Stay In For A Short Time. Describe An Activity You Enjoyed In Your Free Time When You Were Young Describe A Website You Often Visit Describe Your Favorite Place In Your House Where You Can Relax Describe An Advertisement You Do Not Like Describe A Time When You Received Money On Your Birthday Describe A Person You Know Who Is From A Different Culture Describe Your Favorite Childhood Friend Describe A Time When You Had An Argument With A Friend Describe A Time When You Forgot/missed An Appointment Describe A Popular Place For Sports (e.g., stadium) Describe A Person You Know Who Loves To Grow Plants (e.g., vegetables/fruits/flowers, etc.) Describe An Experience Of Online Shopping Describe A Fashionable Person Describe An Interesting Neighbor Describe A Family Member You Want To Work With In The Future Describe A Time When You Were Stuck In A Traffic Jam Describe An Invention That Has Positively Changed The World. Describe Something That Helps You To Concentrate On Study Or Work Describe A Positive Change That You Made In Your Life Describe A Special Day Out That Cost You Little Money Describe Something You Do To Keep Fit And Healthy Describe A Thing You Did To Learn Another Language Describe Someone You Like To Spend Time With. Describe Something You Cannot Live Without (not a computer/phone). Describe An Item Of Clothing That Someone Gave You Describe A Place In The Countryside That You Visited Describe Something That Was Broken In Your Home And Then Repaired Describe A Happy Event You Organized Describe A Difficult Thing You Did Describe A Course That Impressed You A Lot Describe A Story Someone Told You And You Remember Describe An Ambition That You Haven Not Achieved Describe A Person Who You Follow On Social Media. Describe An Interesting Conversation You Had With Your Friend Describe A Person Who Solved A Problem In A Smart Way Describe A Cafe You Like To Visit Describe A Time You Moved To A New Home Or School Describe An Argument Two Of Your Friends Had Describe A Puzzle You Have Played Describe A Live Sports Match That You Watched Describe A Time When Your Computer Broke Down Describe A Company Where You Live That Employs A Lot Of People Describe A Time When You Tried To Do Something, But It Was Not Very Successful Describe A Piece Of Equipment That Is Important In Your Home Describe A Law On Environmental Protection