IELTS Speaking Part 2: A Hobby or Activity

Sample Questions for 'A Hobby or Activity'

• Describe a hobby or activity that you enjoy. You should say: What the hobby or activity is, How long you have been doing it, Why you enjoy it, And explain how it helps you relax.
• Talk about a hobby that you think is beneficial for health. You should say: What the hobby is, How often you do it, Why it is good for health, And explain why you would recommend it to others.
• Describe an outdoor activity you enjoy. You should say: What the activity is, How often you do it, Why you enjoy it, And explain where you do this activity.
• Talk about a hobby you used to do but no longer do. You should say: What the hobby was, Why you stopped doing it, If you want to start doing it again, And explain how it made you feel when you did it.
• Describe a hobby that is popular in your country. You should say: What the hobby is, How people participate in it, Why it is popular, And explain if you enjoy this hobby yourself.
• Talk about an activity you do to relax. You should say: What the activity is, How often you do it, Where you do it, And explain why it helps you relax.
• Describe an activity you would like to try in the future. You should say: What the activity is, Why you want to try it, How you would prepare for it, And explain how it would benefit you.
• Talk about an activity that you do with friends or family. You should say: What the activity is, How often you do it, Who you do it with, And explain why you enjoy doing it together.
• Describe a hobby or activity that involves physical exercise. You should say: What the hobby or activity is, How often you do it, How it makes you feel, And explain why it is good for your body.
• Talk about a hobby you have that is related to art or creativity. You should say: What the hobby is, How you got interested in it, How often you practice it, And explain why it is important to you.
• Describe a hobby that you have learned in the past few years. You should say: What the hobby is, How you learned it, Why you decided to learn it, And explain how it has affected your life.
• Talk about a hobby that requires a lot of time and effort. You should say: What the hobby is, How much time and effort it takes, Why you continue to do it, And explain how you manage to find time for it.
• Describe an activity you like to do alone. You should say: What the activity is, How often you do it, Why you enjoy doing it alone, And explain what you like about being by yourself during this activity.
• Talk about a hobby you do that is related to technology. You should say: What the hobby is, How you got interested in it, What technology you use for it, And explain why you enjoy it.
• Describe a sport you enjoy playing or watching. You should say: What the sport is, How you got interested in it, How often you play or watch it, And explain why you like it.
• Talk about an activity you enjoy doing during your free time. You should say: What the activity is, When you started doing it, Where you do it, And explain why you find it interesting.
• Describe an activity that you would recommend to others. You should say: What the activity is, Why you recommend it, How people can do it, And explain how it can be enjoyable or beneficial.
• Talk about a hobby you enjoy that is very inexpensive. You should say: What the hobby is, How much it costs, Why you enjoy it, And explain how you manage to enjoy it without spending much.
• Describe a hobby that requires skill or talent. You should say: What the hobby is, What skills or talents are needed, How you developed your skills, And explain why you enjoy this hobby.
• Talk about a hobby you do that is environmentally friendly. You should say: What the hobby is, How it is environmentally friendly, Why you enjoy it, And explain how it contributes to a healthy planet.
• Describe an activity that has helped you learn something new. You should say: What the activity is, What you learned from it, How long you have been doing it, And explain why it was helpful to you.

Tips for Answering

• Structure your 2-minute talk clearly using the cue card prompts.
• Use a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures.
• Include personal details and feelings to make your talk engaging.