The IELTS Speaking test, Section 2 is also known as the “Long Turn” or the “Individual Presentation” section. This part of the test gives you an opportunity to speak on a specific topic for about 1-2 minutes. The examiner will provide you with a task card that includes a subject and some prompts to guide your talk. You will have one minute to prepare your response before you start speaking. Here you have an updated list of some questions you can practice before your examination.
1. Describe an English class/lesson that you enjoyed
2. Describe a difficult thing you did and succeeded
3. Describe an object you find particularly beautiful (For example, a painting, sculpture, piece of jewellery/furniture, etc.)
4. Describe a time you used your cellphone/ smartphone to do something important
5. Describe an important thing you learned, not at school or college
6. Describe something that surprised you and made you happy
7. Describe a photo that you took and are proud of
8. Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store
9. Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on the beach, etc.) 28
10. Describe a time when you needed to search for information
11. Describe a person you know who is from a different culture
12. Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something
13. Describe a time when you received money as a gift
14. Talk about a TV show you like to watch
15. Describe a person who you believe dresses well
16. Describe a person who likes to grow plants
17. Describe a time you had a disagreement with someone
18. Describe a house/apartment that someone you know lives in
19. Describe a place where you go to do outdoor activities or play a sport
20. Describe a city you would recommend as a nice place to live (not your hometown)
21. Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion
22. Describe a time when you missed an appointment
23. Describe a time you were very busy
24. Describe a childhood friend
25. Describe something that you have shared with others (or another person)
26. Describe a story or a novel that was particularly interesting to you
27. Describe a movie you would like to watch again
28. Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam
29. Describe an invention that has changed how people live.
30. Describe a family member whom you would like to work with in the future.
31. Talk about an important river or lake in your country or hometown
32. Talk about a traditional object of your country or Talk about a traditional product of your country that you bought
33. Describe a positive change in your life
34. Talk about an important/Special event you celebrated
35. Describe a time when you observed the stars
36. Describe a plant, vegetable or crop that you are familiar with
37. Describe a friend you like to talk with
38. An interesting neighbour
39. Describe a competition you would like to take part in
40. Talk about a special day which was not that expensive or on which you didn’t have to spend a lot of money
41. Descirbe something that helps you concentrate
42. Describe an activity you do to keep fit
43. Describe something that saves your time.
44. Describe something important that you lost
45. Describe an interesting thing you have learned from a foreign culture.
46. Describe an occasion when you got positive feedback for work that you did
47. Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in
48. Describe a popular/well-known person in your country
49. Describe a time when you helped a child
50. Describe something that surprised you
51. Describe an occasion when you lost something
52. Describe a creative person whose work you admire
53. Describe a difficult decision that you once made
54. Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired
55. Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved
56. Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully
57. Describe something you received for free
58. Describe a famous person that you are interested in
59. Describe a toy you liked in your childhood
60. Describe your experience when you changed your school/college” or Describe an experience about moving to a new school or house
61. Describe a person you only met once and want to know more about 1
62. Describe a resolution you made in the new year
63. Describe a skill that you learned from older people
64. Describe a person you follow on social media
65. Describe a thing you did to learn another language
66. Describe a course that impressed you a lot
67. Describe an interesting song
68. Describe a special cake you received from others
69. Describe an interesting conversation you had with your friend
70. Describe a place in a village that you visited
71. Describe a long walk you ever had
72. Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you or Describe an important piece of clothing
73. Describe a city that you think is very interesting
74. Describe a rule that you don’t like
75. Describe someone you really like to spend time with
76. Describe a time you visited a new place
77. Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live in
78. Describe a person who contributes to the society
79. Describe a story someone told you and you remember
80. Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend
81. Describe a thing you cannot live without (not a mobile or computer)
82. Describe a person who impressed you the most when you were in primary school
83. Describe an item on which you spent more than expected
84. Describe an activity that you usually do that wastes your time
85. Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn
86. Describe a time you moved to a new home/school
87. Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member
88. Describe a time you got up early
89. Describe an art or craft activity (example painting, woodwork, etcetera) that you had at school.
90. Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way
91. Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading
92. Describe a cafe you like to visit.
