IELTS Speaking Part 2 — Describe a polite person you know. • who this person is • how you know them • how they show politeness • and explain how you feel about their politeness

Practice speaking on this topic for 1–2 minutes using the bullet points above. You have 1 minute to prepare your answer.

IELTS Speaking — Part 2

Describe the following

You will have 1 minute to prepare and then speak for 1–2 minutes.

Describe a polite person you know

who this person is
how you know them
how they show politeness
and explain how you feel about their politeness

1 min prep · 1–2 min speaking

Practice with a timer — just like the real exam Preparation time — make notes now Speaking time — speak out loud! Done — check your sample answers below

How to Structure Your 2-Minute Answer

~15s

Open — introduce the subject

Name who or what immediately. "I'd like to talk about..." Don't pause looking for words.

~20s

Context — how you know it / background

Give a short frame of reference so the examiner understands your connection to the topic.

~35s

Description — concrete details

This is the core of your answer. Use specific examples, vivid language, and avoid vague generalities.

~40s

Why it matters — feelings or impact

The examiner awards marks for fluency and range here. Expand on your opinion or reaction.

~10s

Close — a brief reflection

One sentence to wrap up naturally. Avoid trailing off. "That's why I'll always remember..."

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Part 3 — Follow-up Questions

Is politeness valued the same way in every culture?
Do you think people are less polite today than in the past?
How do parents teach children to be polite?

Describe a polite person you know

How to Structure Your 2-Minute Answer

Part 3 — Follow-up Questions

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