IELTS speaking practice for Part 2, from notes
A Part 2 model answer, “My Grandfather”. Hear it, then give your own answer from notes. Free, no sign-up.
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Describe a person who taught you something. Hear a sample answer, then give your own.
- Listen to the story
- Retell it out loud from short notes
- See what to fix, then say it again
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What is IELTS speaking practice here?
Good IELTS speaking practice should feel like the test: a topic, a minute to think, then one to two minutes of continuous speech. Part 2 is hard because you must keep going, in order, with a clear beginning, middle and end. The passage on this page is a model answer to “describe a person who taught you something”.
You listen to the model answer, then retell it from notes in your own words. That drills the shape of a strong Part 2 answer: who it is, some background, one specific story, what you learned, and why it matters. Then you borrow the phrases the model used and say it again.
This is a practice tool, not an official test, and it does not predict a band score. It trains what examiners listen for: fluency without long pauses, a range of phrases, and an answer that is organized so the listener can follow it. For everyday situations beyond the exam, use our English speaking practice.
How to do IELTS Speaking Part 2 practice
One round of IELTS speaking test practice · a few minutes
1. Listen to the model answer
Notice how the answer moves from who, to a story, to the lesson. Replay any sentence you want to hear again.
2. Answer from your notes
Use the notes as your cue card and speak in order, from the introduction to the final thank-you.
3. Borrow examiner-friendly phrases
See which signposting and range you missed, such as “used to run” and “What he really taught me is that”.
4. Say it again, longer
Retell it again and try to keep going without long pauses, which is what Part 2 asks of you.
How this helps with the IELTS speaking test
Part 2 structure
A model answer with the order that works: introduce, give background, tell one story, say what you learned, close. You rehearse the order until it is automatic.
Phrases for coherence
Signposting like “That lesson mattered because” and “What he really taught me is that” links your ideas so the examiner can follow.
Fluency score on every take
Long pauses and hesitations cost marks for fluency. Each take gets a fluency score, so you can see it rise.
AI feedback, not a band score
You get specific feedback against the model answer, with quoted examples. We don’t guess a band score, because nobody can from a practice take.
Example: IELTS speaking first take and second take
Passage: “My Grandfather” (B1) · IELTS Speaking Part 2 practice in action
Take 1
I want talk about my grandfather… He have a shop for repair. One time my bike was broken, he give me a wrench… I learn don’t give up.
Take 2
I’d like to talk about my grandfather, who taught me how to fix things. He used to run a small repair shop. One summer my bike chain broke, and he handed me a wrench. What he really taught me is that you shouldn’t give up when something looks hard.
Example take, written to show the typical change
Phrases in this passage
- I'd like to talk aboutI want to describe
- I spent most summersI stayed there each summer
- used to runonce ran as a job
- get stuckcan't make progress
- What he really taught me is thathis main lesson was
- give up whenstop trying when
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Who this IELTS speaking practice is for, and what to add
Each card shows what to add to your IELTS preparation.
Candidates who freeze at the cue card
If your mind goes blank when you see the topic, retelling teaches you to build a long answer from a few notes.
Retell practiceAiming for band 7 and above
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Advanced English speaking practiceCandidates around band 5.5 to 6.5
Stories with natural phrasal verbs lift you out of simple sentences, which is where the biggest gains usually are.
Intermediate English speaking practicePart 1 and Part 3 practice
Short exchanges and discussion questions need quick back-and-forth. Play both sides of a dialogue to get faster.
English conversation practiceQuestions about IELTS speaking practice
How do I practice IELTS speaking at home?
Listen to model answers, then retell them from notes out loud, record yourself, and compare. That is exactly the IELTS speaking practice round on this page. Do it daily with a different topic, and add your own answers once the structure feels natural.
Is this an IELTS speaking mock test with a band score?
No. It is not a full mock test, and only a certified examiner can give a band score. You get a practice score and detailed feedback instead, so you can fix what stops you from reaching a higher band: pauses, missed points and repeated simple words.
Is this AI IELTS speaking practice free?
Yes. This IELTS speaking practice story needs no account and gets AI feedback on up to 4 takes a day. A free account gives you 10 a day. Pro gives you 30 a day and every IELTS Part 2 topic, plus every other scenario.
How long should a Part 2 answer be?
The real test asks for one to two minutes. The model answer in this IELTS speaking practice is shorter, so you can retell it from notes. As you get better, add a detail or two and aim to keep talking for the full time.
Which parts of the IELTS speaking test does this cover?
This page focuses on Part 2, the long turn. The retelling method also helps Part 3, which asks you to give opinions and reasons, and the dialogue practice helps with the quick answers of Part 1.
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