Hey guys,

If you are preparing for the upcoming IELTS test, here are some speaking topics that you should practice before the big day! Prepare them yourself, or find a friend and practice them together taking turns to make a speech.

Have fun,

Paul
Speaking Part Two1. Describe a person from your youth who had a great influence on you:
You should say:
-where you met them
-what relationship this person was to you
-what was special about them
-explain how they influenced you so much.
2. Describe a home/ place of stay which is very near to your heart :
You should say :
- why you are so attached to that home
-how long you stayed there
-Who occupies that house now
-what did you liked most about that house
3. Describe a piece of music that has had a big effect on you.
You should say :
- what is that music about (classical/ movie- related/ others)
- what is so special about it
-has it changed over years
4. Talk about a friend who is very close to you
You should say:
-when and how you met
-how often you see this friend
-what kind of personality your friend has
-why you like spending time with this particular person
5. Describe an important historical event in your country:
You should say:
-when it happened
-what happened
-who were the most important people involved
-why do you think it was important to your country
www.5steps2english.com6. Describe a family member that you really admire:
You should say:
-what relation this person is to you
-what are your special memories of this person
-how often you see this person
-why you really admire this member of your family
7. Describe an object which is very important to you:
You should say:
-what it is
-when and where you got it
-how it helps you in your life
-you would do if you didn’t have one of these
8. Describe a photograph that means a lot to you:
You should say:
-what it shows
-who took the photograph
-when it was taken
-why this photograph is so important to you
9. Describe a memorable holiday you have had :
You should say:
-how you travelled
-what activities you did on holiday
-who you went with
-what so memorable about it
10. Describe a book that influenced you:
You should say:
-what it was about
-who recommended it to you
-why you decided to read it
-why it had a strong effect on you
www.5steps2english.com11. Describe a party that you have been to that you enjoyed:
You should say:
-who gave the party
-why you were invited
-who was at the party
-why you really enjoyed that party
12. Describe your favourite place in your house :
You should say:
-where it is
-who you like to go there with
-what you enjoy doing there
-what makes this place special for you
13. Describe a typical festival in your country:
You should say:
-what is the celebration about
-what people do during this celebration
-what you usually do at this time
-what this celebration means to you
14. Describe a teacher that you remember from school:
You should say:
-what the teacher taught you
-what was good about the teacher
-what you didn’t like about the teacher
-do you think this teacher changed your life in any way
15.Describe a child that you know that is special for you:
You should say:
-who the child is
-what the child is like as a person
-what is the most attractive feature of the child
-why this child is so important to you