IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics
IELTS Part 2 Topic: Film
In Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking exam you may get asked to speak about the topic of films for 1-2 minutes. The Part 2 question might be specific (Example 1) or more general (Example 2):
Example 1) Describe a film you once saw that has had a big influence
on you.
You should say:
- What it was called
- Briefly what it was about
- Why you particularly liked it.
Example 2) Describe an interest you have now or had in the past.
You should say:
- What the interest is
- When you first developed this interest
- Why it's so important to you.
Film Vocabulary
What would you say if you were given either of these topics? How might you build some of the following vocabulary into your talk?
the film is adapted from (book name)
an adaptation of (book name)
award winning
a classic
a (romantic) comedy
a tearjerker
a black comedy
a (psychological) thriller
an action/disaster movie
science fiction
set in (time or place)
a powerful story of
the film deals with
the film looks at
the film tells the story of
superb casting
the character is played by
the leading man/woman
superb performances from
a gripping film
a moving story
special effects
an exceptional masterpiece
to have a cult following
a blockbuster
to do well at the box office
to receive critical acclaim
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Listen to a Long Turn
Listen to Ioana from Romania talking on a similar topic. Ioana was interviewed through Skype and the recording contains feedback from an English teacher on her use of English.
IELTS Part 2: Over to You
Now you try answering either of the questions above. Try using some of the topic-vocabulary we've listed in your talk.
