IELTS Speaking Tips

Describe a risk you have taken which had a positive result. What was it? Why did you take it? What was the result? How did you feel about it? Honestly, risk plays a paramount role in every person’s life because not only it increases the confidence level but also motivates a person to do something new and challenging. I also experienced a situation when I helped a child by taking a full-fledged risk. It happened about a year ago. I…

Describe a situation or a time when you helped someone What was the situation? Who the person was? How did you help them? Explain how you felt after helping them? Man is a social animal. We all have to give and receive help from others many times. Here I am going to talk about a situation when I helped an accident victim. Last year in the month of November, I was going to Jalandhar last month to attend a wedding.…

Describe an old person you know and respect Who he or she is How you know this person What he or she is like And explain why you respect him or her   I know many elderly people in my family and also many of the senior citizens who live in our locality. I am very fond of many old people but here I will talk about an old person whom I respect and know quite intimately. It is none…

Describe a time when you were surprised to meet a friend. You should say Where it was Who you met? When was it? Why were you surprised?   Despite not having a very extroverted nature, I made numerous friends in life so far. I made many friends during school, college, at work and also came across some through social media. In this hectic schedule, it’s always delightful in catching up with friends. Here I will talk about a friend from…

Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future or Describe a sport you would like to try for the first time – What is it – Where you will do it – Whether it is easy or difficult – Why would you like to try it   Well, I used to be hydrophobic when I was young but as I grew up the fear faded away. I love doing various water activities like speed motor boating,…

Describe something or someone that made a lot of noise. You should say Who or what made the noise? What was the noise like? What did you do when you heard the noise? And how did you feel about it?   Well, it’s very difficult for me to bear any noise pollution as I usually get a headache if I am exposed to a constant source of noise. Here I will talk about a time when I had to face…

Describe an occasion when you wasted your time. You should say Where you were When it was What you did And explain why you think it was a waste of time   Well there is a popular belief that time is money and also many say that time does not value those who do not value time. I also try to extract maximum output out of the time every day but on some days I am rather lazy and end…

Describe a film/movie that made you laugh What is the name of this movie? when did you watch it? Who you watched it with why did it make you laugh?   All my friends and family members call me a movie buff as I love watching movies of all genres. However, I try watching at least one comedy movie a week because comedy movies are a good stress buster. There are plenty of movies which got to my funny bone…

Describe a time when you received good news What was it about Who told you the news When you knew it How you felt about it Why do you think it was good Good and bad times are a part of life. People love to receive good news and no one expects to receive the sad ones. However, we can’t have a rainbow without a little rain. Here I would like to talk about a time when I received some…

Describe a book you read that you found useful or Describe an exciting book you read When you read it What type of book is it What is it about Why did you find it useful   Well, I am not a fond reader but sometimes I indulge into this activity for a change or when I get hold of some book that interests me. Although, reading indeed is an enlightening activity and one must do it once in a…