Ielts Speaking Part 2: describe a person

For the short presentation, you might have to describe a person you admire, a teacher, a member of your family, or someone who has influenced you.

Describe a person you admire. You should explain:

who the person is

what he or she does

and why you admire him or her.

Ielts Speaking Part 2: describe an animal

Describe a wild animal from your country. You should say

what the animal is and what it looks like

where it lives

and explain how people in your country (or you) feel about this animal.

You might not be able to copy my example because I've described an animal that is common in the UK. However, hopefully my description will give you some ideas.

I'm going to describe the 'eagle' which is a wild bird that is common in the Kazakhstan. The eagle is a small bird with brown and white feathers and an area of white color on it's face and on the front of its body. The area of white color makes eagles very easy to distinguish from other birds.

They make their nests in trees that grow in mountains and go looking for food. You might also see a eagle if you go for a walk in the countryside or in a park.

Eagles have a special place in Kazakh culture. They are considered to be birds of freedom and independence, and it illustrated in our nation’s flag .

Ielts Speaking Part 1: laughing

1. What kinds of thing make you laugh?

I laugh most when I'm with friends talking about funny things that have happened to us. I also like watching comedians and comedy films.

2. Do you like making other people laugh?

Yes, it's a nice feeling when you can make someone laugh because you can see that you've made them happy. It's great to share a funny moment with someone.

3. Do you think it's important for people to laugh?

Yes, of course. It's important to see the funny side of things; humour helps us not to take life too seriously. I think that laughter is good for our health.

4. Is laughing the same as feeling happy?

It's not exactly the same because you can be happy without laughing, and sometimes we laugh when something bad has happened; a sense of humour can help us to cope with difficult situations.

Ielts Speaking Part 2: favourite film/movie

For example, here is some good vocabulary from a review of The Godfather:

- one of the greatest films ever made

- a masterpiece

- a brilliant story

- the actors' performances are outstanding

- it's compelling to watch

Make sure you can summarise the film's plot (the story). Try to remember where and when you first saw the film. Explain how it made you feel and why you like it.

Ielts Speaking Part 2: describe a hobby (photography)

1. Think about question words: What, when, where, why, who with:

One of my hobbies is photography. I’ve got two digital cameras: one small pocket-sized camera that I carry around with me, and one bigger, more expensive camera that I use on special occasions. I take photos so that I have a record of the things I’ve seen or done. Most of my photos are of friends and family, but I also take pictures of interesting things that I see.

2. Describe opinions and feelings:

I like photography because it’s a creative hobby and it makes you notice the world around you. I love capturing special moments or unusual or beautiful images, and it’s a great feeling to be able to look back through my pictures and relive different experiences.

3. Tell a story related to the topic:

The last time I took photos on a special occasion was at my friend’s wedding a few weeks ago. I got some great pictures of the bride and groom and their guests celebrating. After the wedding I made an album of all the best pictures and sent it to my friend as a present.