IELTS Speaking / Practice Test 2
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 2: Parts 1, 2 and 3 (Free)
This free IELTS Speaking Practice Test 2 has all three parts. Hear each question, then answer out loud. In the test, your answers are recorded.
Press the speaker to hear the examiner. Then answer out loud, as in the real test.
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 2 · Part 1
Part 1: questions about you
4 to 5 minutes.
Let's talk about your daily routine. Which part of the day do you like best?
Do you usually follow the same routine every day?
Has your routine changed much since you were a child?
Now let's talk about music. What kind of music do you enjoy?
When do you usually listen to music?
Did you learn to play a musical instrument when you were younger?
Do you think music is an important subject at school?
Let's move on to talk about parks. How often do you go to a park?
What do people usually do in parks in your country?
Would you like to see more parks where you live?
How to answer
- Answer in two or three sentences: your answer, a reason and an example.
- Speak naturally. Short answers like “Yes” are too short.
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 2 · Part 2
Part 2: talk about a topic
1 minute to prepare, then talk for 1 to 2 minutes.
Describe a skill that you learned as an adult.
You should say:
- what the skill is
- when and where you learned it
- how you learned it
and and explain why you decided to learn this skill.
Then the examiner may ask:
Was it difficult to learn?
Would you like to teach this skill to someone else?
How to answer
- Use the minute to write key words for each point, not full sentences.
- Talk for the full two minutes. If you stop early, add a story or a feeling.
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 2 · Part 3
Part 3: a discussion
4 to 5 minutes.
Let's consider first of all learning new skills. Why do some adults find it hard to learn new things?
Is it better to learn a practical skill from a teacher or from online videos?
Which is more useful for young people today, practical skills or academic knowledge?
Now let's talk about skills and work. What skills do employers value most nowadays?
Do you think machines will replace people in jobs that need practical skills?
Should employers pay for their staff to learn new skills?
How to answer
- Give your view, say why, and give an example.
- Talk about people in general, not only about yourself.
Your band
Answer the examiner in the test. Then get your band.
The test records your answers. AI feedback gives your band for fluency, vocabulary and grammar, your own sentences corrected and your top 3 fixes. It costs $4 for one test, or comes with the Exam Pass.
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3 parts in about 14 minutes, on a screen like the computer test. Then get your band from AI feedback.
About the real test: ielts.org