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In this lesson, you are going to read a Part 2 topic and a sample answer to give you an idea how to organise your talk on this specific subject. 

Spend 1 minute to plan so that you stay on the subject while talking. 


Describe a website you like to visit a lot. (Heading)

You should say: 

• the name of the website and how often you visit it (Point 1) 
• what the website is about (Point 2) 
• what you do on the website (Point 3) 

and explain why you like it. (Point 4) 


Tips: 

• Make brief notes about the heading “a website I like to visit” and each of the 4 points. 
• Just write a few words to help you remember what to say on each point. 
• Your notes will help you organise your ideas and prepare your mind for speaking. 
• Speak for roughly 30 seconds on each of the 4 points you have made notes about. 
• You need to keep an eye contact with the examiner while speaking, and only occasionally look at your notes. 

Notes: 

A website I like to visit 

Name and visit: 

• YouTube 
• every day 

What it is about: 

• video sharing 

What I do: 

• watch TV series and vlogs 

Why I like it: 

• educational 
• explore the world 

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A website I love to visit is YouTube. Well, most people know about this one since it's one of the most visited sites in the world. I visit it every day and it's so addictive that I can spend hours on it. 

YouTube is basically designed for video sharing and it makes viewing and uploading videos quite easy. What I like about YouTube is that I can find and play different types of video content - anything from TV series, DYI (Do it yourself videos), vlogs, and so on. A vlog is basically a video blog. 

Personally, I cannot afford to go on holiday or travel abroad, so for me travel vlogs are a good way to find out about places around the world and what life there is like. Every time I watch this type of video, it feels like I'm visiting the place with the vlogger because they share their experience with their audience. 

I can subscribe to channels I'm interested in and be notified whenever there is a new video. Also, I can show my appreciation for the content by clicking the 'like' button below the video. I think that's a great way to show that you fully appreciate someone's efforts to record and share videos on a platform like YouTube. 

As for why I like it, I think it's an amazing way to explore the world through videos as well as keep myself up to date with anything educational and interesting. 


VOCABULARY 

• quite easy | fairly easy (collocations) (Example: It is fairly easy to shop online.) 
• go on holiday - (collocation) (Example: We were excited about going on holiday.) 
• travel abroad (collocation) (Example: I sometimes travel abroad for my job.) 
• travel vlog (collocation) 
• subscribe to YouTube channels 
• interested in something (collocation) 
• show your appreciation | express your appreciation (collocation) 
• fully appreciate something (collocation) (Example: I fully appreciate your help.) 
• keep someone up to date with/on something (phrase) - to inform someone of the most recent news and changes in a situation 

Other IELTS related lessons: 
English Lesson: Collocations for Rural Life 
English Lesson: Collocations for Urban Life 
IELTS: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using the Internet 

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics and Sample Answers: 
Describe your perfect holiday 
Describe a city you have visited 
Describe a friend you have known for a long time 
Describe one of your possessions you couldn’t live without 
Describe an area of your country that is well known for its natural beauty 

IELTS Speaking Test Part 3 Questions and Answers (+ Vocabulary): 
IELTS Speaking Test: Means of Transport 
IELTS Speaking Test: Home and Living in the City 
IELTS Speaking Test: How to Concentrate at Work 
IELTS Speaking Test: Arriving Early and Being Patient 
IELTS Speaking Test: Places That Tourists Visit and Being a Tourist 

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In this lesson, you are going to read a Part 2 topic and a sample answer to give you an idea how to organise your talk on this specific subject. 

Spend 1 minute to plan so that you stay on the subject while talking. 


Describe one of your possessions which you couldn’t live without. (Heading) 

You should say: 

• what it is (Point 1) 
• why you first bought it / how you got it (Point 2) 
• when and how often you use it (Point 3) 

and explain why it is so special. (Point 4) 


Tips: 

• Make brief notes about the heading “a possession I couldn’t live without” and each of the 4 points. 
• Just write a few words to help you remember what to say on each point. 
• Your notes will help you organise your ideas and prepare your mind for speaking. 
• Speak for roughly 30 seconds on each of the 4 points you have made notes about. 
• You need to keep an eye contact with the examiner while speaking, and only occasionally look at your notes. 

Notes: 

A possession I couldn't live without 

What it is:  

• iPhone 6 Plus 
• widescreen multi-touch display 

How I got it: 

• my mother bought it  
• my graduation 
• good/reputable university 

When/How often I use it: 

• every day; multitasking 
• reading, listening to music 

Why it is special: 

• fast search  
• convenient 

​

I’m going to talk about a possession I have which I find extremely useful and that’s my iPhone 6 Plus. To begin with, it has a widescreen multi-touch display that is very clear. What I like about this model is how beautifully designed it is.
 
I’ve always been a fan of Apple’s smartphones and I really wanted to have this one. I was lucky enough to receive it as a present from my mother because she wanted to reward me for my efforts after I graduated from high school, and was offered a place at a reputable university. I was in luck because at that time there was a very good discount at the shopping mall I often go to. That was the perfect opportunity for me to have it and my mother actually bought it for me. 

I’ve been using my phone ever since. I use it from the moment I wake up and I take it anywhere with me. I find it extremely convenient for reading some novels and listening to music because of its multi-touch screen. I can easily switch from one app to another and this makes the phone perfect for multitasking. 
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And why it is so special? Well, I love using my phone to search online and this specific model is extremely fast and I can easily access online content within seconds. 


VOCABULARY 

• find something useful (collocation) 
• get/receive a present (collocation) 
• reward somebody for something 
• get/be offered a place at university (phrase) 
• be in luck (phrase) – be able to do or get something, especially when you did not expect to 
• at that time (phrase) 
• a good discount (collocation) 
• at the shopping mall 
• buy something for someone 
• convenient for someone/something 
• switch between apps | switch from one app to another 
• use something to do something | use something for doing something 
• extremely fast | incredibly fast (collocations) 
• in seconds | within seconds (collocations) 

​Click below to read some of our other IELTS related lessons: 
English Lesson: Describing a Friend 
English Lesson: Collocations for Feelings 
English Lesson: Collocations for Success 
English Lesson: Talking about Childhood 
Collocations and Expressions for Childhood 
Causes and Effects of Migration from Rural Ares to Cities 
IELTS: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using the Internet 
Discourse Markers for IELTS Speaking and Everyday English 

IELTS Speaking Test Part 3 Questions and Answers (+ Vocabulary): 
IELTS Speaking Test: Means of Transport 
IELTS Speaking Test: Arriving Early and Being Patient 
IELTS Speaking Test: Places That Tourists Visit and Being a Tourist 

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Get access to 97+ Part 2 topics given between January and November 2019. Click here. 

In this lesson, you are going to read a Part 2 topic and a sample answer to give you an idea how to organise your talk on this specific subject. 

Spend 1 minute to plan so that you stay on the subject while talking. 


Describe an area of your country that is well known for its natural beauty. (Heading) 

You should say: 

• where this area is (Point 1) 
• what people can see and do there (Point 2) 
• how you can get there (Point 3) 

and explain why this area is considered to be so beautiful. (Point 4) 


Tips: 

• Make brief notes about the heading “Natural beauty” and each of the 4 points. 
• Just write a few words to help you remember what to say on each point. 
• Your notes will help you organise your ideas and prepare your mind for speaking. 
• Speak for roughly 30 seconds on each of the 4 points you have made notes about. 
• You need to keep an eye contact with the examiner while speaking, and only occasionally look at your notes. 

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Notes: 

Natural beauty

Where: 

• Jiuzhaigou 
• Sichuan Province 

What to do and see: 

• lakes and waterfalls 
• take photos 

How to get there: 

• buy a ticket 
• walk or take a bus 

Why it is beautiful: 

• scenery 
• colourful foliage, crystal water 

​

I'm going to talk about an amazing place in my country called Jiuzhaigou*. It's a nature reserve and national park, located in the northern part of Sichuan Province. It is considered one of the most beautiful parks on Earth. I know that it has been inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This place is complete with forest, waterfalls and lakes. It's made up of three valleys. 

Jiuzhaigou is the top tourist destination in Sichuan Province. To visit the park, you first need to buy a ticket, which is a bit over $30. Well, it's a bit expensive, but I think it's definitely worth it. 

People can walk or take a bus if they don't like walking for hours. There are wooden walkways that line the path to the lakes and waterfalls. Tourists can get as close to nature as possible. As you keep walking, you see more and more beautiful lakes and rivers. Even though the distance seems long, there are many places along the way where you can rest and take pictures. 

I think Jiuzhaigou is a natural wonder with beautiful scenery. What's interesting is that the water falling from a cliff looks just like a curtain, and reflects the light. The best time to visit the park is in autumn, especially in October, when the forest is covered with red and golden leaves and the bright colours reflect on the surface of the lakes. 

* Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park 
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VOCABULARY 

• ​a nature reserve (collocation) - a natural area in which animals and plants are protected
• complete with something - including something as an extra part or feature
• make something up (phrasal verb) - to form something 
• a tourist destination (collocation) - a place where a lot of tourists go 
• be worth it - good or enjoyable enough to make somebody feel satisfied 
• walkway - a passage or path for walking along, often outside and raised above the ground 
• take a picture (collocation) 
• a natural wonder (collocation) 
• beautiful scenery (collocation) 
• covered with/in something - if something covers a surface, it forms a layer over it 

Other IELTS related lessons: 
English Lesson: Describing a Friend 
English Lesson: Talking about Childhood 
Collocations and Expressions for Childhood 
Causes and Effects of Migration from Rural Areas to Cities 
IELTS: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using the Internet 

IELTS Speaking Test Part 3 Questions and Answers (+ Vocabulary): 
IELTS Speaking Test: Means of Transport 
IELTS Speaking Test: Arriving Early and Being Patient 
IELTS Speaking Test: Places That Tourists Visit and Being a Tourist 


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Get access to 97+ Part 2 topics given between January and November 2019. Click here. 

In this lesson, you are going to read a Part 2 topic and a sample answer to give you an idea how to organise your talk on this specific subject. 

Spend 1 minute to plan so that you stay on the subject while talking. 
​

Describe your perfect holiday. (Heading) 

You should say: 

• where you would go and who you would go with (Point 1) 
• where you would stay (Point 2) 
• what you would do (Point 3) 

and explain why it would be the perfect holiday. (Point 4) 


Tips: 

• Make brief notes about the heading “My perfect holiday” and each of the 4 points. 
• Just write a few words to help you remember what to say on each point. 
• Your notes will help you organise your ideas and prepare your mind for speaking. 
• Speak for roughly 30 seconds on each of the 4 points you have made notes about. 
• You need to keep an eye contact with the examiner while speaking, and only occasionally look at your notes. 

Notes: 

My perfect holiday 

Where I would go and who with: 

• beach holiday 
• with my parents 

Where I would stay: 

• beach resort 

What I would do: 

• family entertainment 
• water sports 

Why it is special: 

• family time 

​

For me, the perfect holiday would be one spent with my parents, because I now live in a different city and we don't get to see each other very often. I really miss spending time with them, and that's why whenever we get the chance, we go on family holidays. 

For us, the perfect holiday would be a relaxing beach holiday. Even though the summer tends to be the busiest tourist season, we would most probably go to a beach resort to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. We much prefer hot weather, because my parents live in a city in the north part of China where the weather is much colder than most regions in the country. 

As for where we would go, I don't think we would have any specific destination in mind, because for us the most important part of going on holiday is spending time together. We could travel by car or plane, and we could go anywhere we liked. We are like those types of travellers who prefer to plan their route and make any necessary changes on the go. 

We definitely like trying different activities as well as food. So, if we decided to go to a beach resort, we would choose a place with plenty of family entertainment on offer and we would do some water sports, like scuba diving, for example. 


VOCABULARY 

• get/have the chance to do something (collocation) 
• a family holiday | a beach holiday (collocations)
• a beach resort (collocation) - (Example: We stayed at a relaxing beach resort.) 
• summer weather | hot weather 
• go on holiday (collocation)
• plan your route (collocation) - (Example: We studied the map and planned our route.) 
• make a change (collocation) 
• on the go (phrase) (informal) - quickly while doing some other activity 
• family entertainment (collocation) - suitable for children and adults 

Other holiday-related lessons: ​
Types of Holiday and Holiday Activities 
English Lesson: Collocations with Holiday 

Other IELTS related lessons: 
English Lesson: Describing a Friend 
English Lesson: Talking about Childhood 
Collocations and Expressions for Childhood 
Causes and Effects of Migration from Rural Areas to Cities 
IELTS: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using the Internet 
Social Media Addiction: Causes, Effects and Possible Solutions 

IELTS Speaking Test Part 3 Questions and Answers (+ Vocabulary): 
​IELTS Speaking Test: Means of Transport 
IELTS Speaking Test: Arriving Early and Being Patient 
IELTS Speaking Test: Places That Tourists Visit and Being a Tourist 


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