Top 50 IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics And Questions 2023

IELTS speaking part 2!

I’m back with the second part of the IELTS speaking exam.

You may remember that I covered the first part of this exam in a previous article (if not, you can find it here).

In today’s article, I’ll be covering IELTS speaking part 2.

IELTS Speaking Part 2

In IELTS speaking part 2 (also called “Individual Long Turn”), you will talk about a topic for one or two minutes without interruption from the examiner. The whole part takes 3 to 4 minutes.

You can start by talking about the points suggested on the cue card. You should also try to include your own ideas and opinions about the topic.

You will have one minute to prepare your answer. The examiner will give you a piece of paper and a pencil to take notes.

You might be asked one or two questions on the topic when you finish.

The examiner will usually say the following statement when giving you the cue card.

“You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.”

Objects

Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you.

You should say:

what the clothing was
who gave it to you
when you got it

and explain why this person gave you this item.

Describe something in your house that was broken and then repaired.

You should say:

what it was
what happened
how you got it repaired

and explain how you felt about it.

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend.

You should say:

when it happened
what gift it was
who you gave it to

and explain why you chose that gift.

Describe something you lost in a public place.

You should say:

what you lost
where you lost it
whether you found it or not

and explain how you felt when you lost it.

Describe something that helps you save a lot of time.

You should say:

what the thing is
how it helps you save time
how often you use it

and explain how you feel about using it.

Describe a picture or photograph you like in your room.

You should say:

what the picture or photograph is about
when it was taken
how you got it

and explain why you like it.

Describe a special cake you received from others.

You should say:

when it happened
where it happened
who you got the cake from

and explain why it was a special cake.

Describe a toy you liked in your childhood.

You should say:

what kind of toy it was
when you got it
how you played with it

and how you felt about it.

Describe something you can’t live without (not a computer or phone).

You should say:

what it is
what you do with it
how it helps you in your life

and explain why you can’t live without it.

Describe something you received for free.

You should say:

what it was
who you received it from
where you received it

and how you felt about it.

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend.

You should say:

what gift you would like to buy
who you would like to give it to
why you would like to buy a gift for them

and explain why you would choose that gift.

Places

Describe a river or lake in your country.

You should say:

where it is located
how big or long it is
what it looks like

and explain how important it is.

Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live in.

You should say:

what it is like
where it would be
why you would like to live in this house or apartment

and how you feel about this house or apartment.

Describe a crowded place you went to.

You should say:

when you went there
who you went there with
why you went there

and how you felt about it.

Describe a time you visited a new place.

You should say:

where the new place is
when you went there
why you went there

and explain how you felt about the place.

Describe a city that you think is very interesting.

You should say:

where it is
what it is famous for
how you know about this city

and explain why you think it is very interesting.

Describe a leisure center.

You should say:

where it is
what it is like
what people do there

and explain why people like to go there.

Describe a historic building that you visited.

You should say:

what building it is
when you went there
why you went there

and explain how you felt about this building.

Describe a park or garden that you have visited.

You should say:

where it is
when you visited there
what you did there

and explain why you visited there.

Experience

Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future.

You should say:

what sport it is
when and where you would do it
what preparations and equipment you would need

and explain why you would like to try this sport.

Describe an interesting conversation you had with your friend.

You should say:

who you spoke with
where you were
what the conversation was about

and explain why you think it was interesting.

Describe a time when you were very busy.

You should say:

when it happened
where you were
what you did

and explain why you were very busy.

Describe a time you used your phone to do something important.

You should say:

what happened
when it happened
how important it was to use the phone

and explain how you felt about the experience.

Describe a successful small business that you know about.

You should say:

what business/company it is
what this business does
how you know about this business

and explain why you think this business/company is successful.

Describe a time when someone apologized to you.

You should say:

when this happened
what you were doing
who apologized to you

and explain why they apologized to you.

Describe a story someone told you.

You should say:

what the story was about
who told you this story
why you remember it

and explain how you felt about it.

Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language.

You should say:

what language you learned
what you did
how it helped you learn the language

and explain how you felt about it.

Describe a lesson that you remember well.

You should say:

what the lesson was about
where you had it
what you did during the lesson

and explain why it impressed you a lot.

Describe a time when you helped a child.

You should say:

when it was
how you helped them
why you helped them

and explain how you felt about it.

Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy.

You should say:

what it is
when you do it
who you do it with

and explain why you think this is important.

Describe an entertainment activity that did not cost much money.

You should say:

when the activity was
where it took place
how much you spent

and explain how you felt when you were doing this activity.

Describe something you do to help you concentrate.

You should say:

what it is
how often you do it
when you started doing it

and explain why it helped you concentrate.

Describe a difficult decision that you had to make.

You should say:

what the decision was
when you made your decision
how long it took you to make the decision

and explain why it was difficult to make.

Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam.

You should say:

when it happened
where you got stuck
what you did while you were waiting

and explain how you felt in the traffic jam.

Describe an enjoyable shopping experience.

You should say:

what you bought
where it was
who you were with

and explain what made the shopping experience so fun.

Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully.

You should say:

what the event was
how you prepared for it
who helped you organize it

and explain why you think it was successful.

Describe a long walk you had.

You should say:

when this happened
where you walked
who you were with

and explain how you felt about this long walk.

Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions about your work/study.

You should say

who the person is
what they said
how the advice/suggestion affected you

and explain how you felt about the advice/suggestions.

Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved.

You should say:

what it is
why you haven’t achieved it
what you will do

and explain how you feel about it.

Describe an interesting song you listened to.

You should say:

what the song is
who sings the song
whether the song is popular

and explain why you think it is interesting.

Describe a piece of important news you got through a text message.

You should say:

what it was
when you got it
who you got it from

and explain how you felt about it.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Tips

1. Take advantage of your preparation time.

You only have one minute to prepare, so use your time wisely.

Try to decide what to talk about in the first 10 seconds. Make sure you know how many points you will cover and how much time you will use for each point.

2. Paraphrase the topic.

Paraphrasing means rephrasing something in your own words. This is a good strategy for answering most IELTS speaking questions because it shows you understand what has been said and can work out how to answer it yourself. You can also use paraphrasing to show off your vocabulary and grammar range.

3. keep talking until the time is up.

Don’t worry about making mistakes; just keep going. The examiner will stop you when it’s over, so ensure you’ve finished your point before then.

4. Speak at a steady pace with natural pauses.

Speaking at a steady pace is essential as it helps keep your voice clear and consistent throughout your speech, which allows the examiner to follow along easily.

5. Ask for clarification if necessary.

If any words or phrases are unclear to you on the topic, ask for clarification from the examiner. It’s better than getting the topic wrong and talking about something completely irrelevant.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 FAQs

Can I Change The Topic In Part 2?

No, you can’t. You have to stick to the topic provided by the examiner.

How Many Questions Will Be Asked In Part 2?

You will have to talk about a particular topic within 2 minutes in IELTS speaking part 2. When the time is up, there might be one or two rounding-off questions related to your topic.

Can You Go Off-Topic In IELTS Speaking Part 2?

Yes and no. You can start talking about something else by expanding your answer. Try not to contradict anything that was said before or after. If you don’t know enough about the topic, try to use your own experiences or opinions to make it sound natural.

How Can I Introduce My Topic In IELTS Speaking Part 2?

To begin with, you can use a simple and direct method to introduce your topic. The following are some examples:
– Speaking of…, I would like to talk about…
– When it comes to…, I would like to talk about…
– When it comes to…, sth./sb. springs to my mind.
– I am going to talk about…
– Today, I want to talk about…

How Can I Practice IELTS Speaking Part 2?

1. Focus on fluency first.
2. Find a speaking partner if possible.
3. Be familiar with the topics that may be covered.
4. Analyze sample answers and create your own answers.
5. Read aloud from prepared answers.
6. Record your answers and ask for feedback from your teacher or someone else who has taken the test recently.
7. Try to talk about a topic for up to 3 minutes. It’s easier to omit content than adding extra information.

What Are The Topics In IELTS Speaking Part 2?

The IELTS speaking part 2 covers a wide range of topics.
Some of them are:
– Describe a job you would like to do in the future.
– Describe a subject you enjoyed studying at school.
– Describe an important choice you had to make in your life.
– Describe a present you have given someone.
– Describe your favorite film.
– Describe a trip you have taken recently.

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Final Thoughts On IELTS Speaking Part 2

IELTS speaking part 2 can be challenging for many candidates. If you want to ace this part, first familiarize yourself with the most recent topics.

Did you also know that the topics in IELTS speaking part 2 are the basis for part 3?

I hope you found this article helpful.

Don’t forget to share this page with your friends who are also taking the IELTS speaking test. They will appreciate your help.

Top 50 IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics And Questions 2023

IELTS Speaking Part 2