IELTS Series: Part 2 (Conversation Club)

This is the second conversation club in our IELTS speaking practice series.

IELTS is one of the most globally recognised English proficiency tests. The speaking section is split up into 3 parts, and today we will be starting with Part 2.

The IELTS speaking part 2 test is different in style from part 1. In the exam, you will be given a topic card and a pencil. The topic card will have a topic and some points they want you to cover.

You will then have about a minute to plan a short speech, and then 1-2 minutes to talk about that topic. The examiner may ask you a few questions for clarification.

Obviously, we can’t replicate the exam conditions in the conversation club. Instead, I’m going to make about 10 part 2 topics, and in the club you can choose one (or more if you have time) that you’d like to talk about.

Make sure to talk for between 1 and 2 minutes (no super long or super short speech please) and the other members can obviously ask follow up questions to test you!

The Thinking in English Conversation Club takes place every TUESDAY and THURSDAY at 12pm, 6pm, and midnight UK time!

You can find more details on how to participate here – Patreon!

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IMPORTANT – SCHEDULE CHANGE

I am taking a vacation from the middle of this week until the end of next week. So, there will be NO Conversation Clubs on Thursday May 1st or Tuesday May 6th.

Instead, this topic (IELTS Part 2) will be split over 2 weeks. The first sessions will be held on Tuesday April 29th. The second sessions will be held on Thursday May 8th (no midnight session).

Everything will return to normal after!

IELTS Part 2-Style Topic Cards

Don’t worry about answering all of the topics. Choose the ones you most want to ask to other members – remember that answers should be between 1-2 minutes in length!

1. A Memorable Trip

Describe a memorable trip you went on.
You should say:

Where you went
When you went
Who you went with
What made this trip memorable
And explain why this trip was so special to you.

2. A Favourite Book

Describe a book that you really enjoyed reading.
You should say:

What the book was about
When you read it
Why you decided to read it
What you liked about the book
And explain how it made you feel.

3. A Person Who Has Influenced You

Describe a person who has influenced your life.
You should say:

Who this person is
How you know this person
What kind of influence they have had on you
Why you admire this person
And explain how this person has shaped your life.

4. A Special Event You Attended

Describe a special event or celebration you attended.
You should say:

What the event was
When it took place
Who was there
Why it was special
And explain how you felt during the event.

5. An Important Object

Describe an object that is very important to you.
You should say:

What the object is
How long you have had it
Why it is important to you
What you do with it
And explain how it makes you feel.

6. A Skill You Want to Learn

Describe a skill you would like to learn.
You should say:

What skill it is
How you would learn it
Why you want to learn it
How it would help you
And explain how learning this skill would improve your life.

7. A Hobby You Enjoy

Describe a hobby you enjoy doing in your free time.
You should say:

What the hobby is
How often you do it
How long you have been doing it
Why you enjoy it
And explain how this hobby benefits you.

8. A Tradition in Your Country

Describe a tradition in your country that you enjoy.
You should say:

What the tradition is
When it takes place
How it is celebrated
Why it is important
And explain why you enjoy this tradition.

9. A City You Would Like to Live In

Describe a city where you would like to live.
You should say:

What the city is
Why you would like to live there
What the city is known for
What activities you would do there
And explain why this city would be a good place for you to live.

10. A Famous Person You Admire

Describe a famous person you admire.
You should say:

Who this person is
What they do
Why you admire them
How they have influenced you
And explain how you feel about this person.

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Conversation Club Times

12pm Conversation Club Around The World

London, United Kingdom Tue/Thur at 12:00 BST
Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 05:00 CST
Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 06:00 COT
Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 08:00 CLST
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 08:00 BRT
Rome, Italy Tue/Thur at 13:00 CEST
Warsaw, Poland Tue/Thur at 13:00 CEST
Istanbul, Turkey Tue/Thur at 14:00 EEST
Taipei, Taiwan Tue/Thur at 19:00 CST
Tokyo, Japan Tue/Thur at 20:00 JST

Check Your Timezone

18pm Conversation Club Around The World

London, United Kingdom Tue/Thur at 18:00 BST
Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 11:00 CST
Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 12:00 COT
Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 14:00 CLST
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 14:00 BRT
Rome, Italy Tue/Thur at 19:00 CEST
Warsaw, Poland Tue/Thur at 19:00 CEST
Istanbul, Turkey Tue/Thur at 20:00 EEST
Taipei, Taiwan Wed/Fri at 01:00 CST
Tokyo, Japan Wed/Fri at 02:00 JST

Check Your Timezone

00:00am Conversation Club Around The World

London, United Kingdom Wed/Fri at 00:00 BST
Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 17:00 CST
Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 18:00 COT
Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 20:00 CLST
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 20:00 BRT
Rome, Italy Wed/Fri at 01:00 CEST
Warsaw, Poland Wed, Wed/Fri at 01:00 CEST
Istanbul, Turkey Wed/Fri at 02:00 EEST
Taipei, Taiwan Wed/Fri at 07:00 CST
Tokyo, Japan Wed/Fri at 08:00 JST

Check Your Timezone

Model Answers & Vocabulary

To help you prepare for the Thinking in English conversation club this week, I have created vocabulary lists and some model answers.

The model answers are split into intermediate, upper-intermediate, and advanced level responses. Hopefully this will give you an idea on the differences in quality between intermediate and advanced responses, and perhaps inspire your own answers to these questions!