IELTS Speaking Part 2 — Describe a successful businessperson you know about. • who this person is • how you know about them • what business they run • and explain why you think they are successful

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 successful businessperson you know about

who this person is
how you know about them
what business they run
and explain why you think they are successful

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..."

Part 3 — Follow-up Questions

What qualities make a person a good businessperson?
Is starting a business easier or harder today than 50 years ago?
Should business success be measured in money alone?

Describe a successful businessperson you know about

How to Structure Your 2-Minute Answer

Part 3 — Follow-up Questions

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