OLD PERSON

IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Instructions

• You will have 1 minute to think and make notes on the topic.

• The examiner will give you paper and a pencil for note-making.

• Then, you must speak continuously for 1–2 minutes on the topic.

• Usually, this is around 10–12 sentences spoken naturally..

Band 7 Answer

I want to talk about my grandfather, who is a very old and wise man. He has lived a long life and has many interesting experiences to share. I like listening to his stories and advice because they are very practical and inspiring. He is also very kind and patient, always ready to help family members. Spending time with him makes me feel happy and respected. I admire him because he teaches me about values, traditions, and life lessons. He is an important person in my life.

Band 8 Answer

An old person I admire is my grandfather. He is a very wise, experienced, and thoughtful man who has lived through many events and challenges. I enjoy listening to his stories about the past, as they are not only entertaining but also full of life lessons and practical advice. He is extremely kind, patient, and supportive, always willing to help family members or share his knowledge. Spending time with him makes me feel inspired, respected, and grateful. I particularly admire the way he teaches me about values, traditions, resilience, and decision-making. For me, my grandfather is not just an old person but a mentor and role model, whose guidance has a lasting impact on my life.

Vocabulary Ideas

Band 7: grandfather, old and wise, interesting experiences, stories and advice, practical and inspiring, kind and patient, happy and respected, values, traditions, important person

Band 8: wise, experienced, thoughtful, stories about the past, entertaining, life lessons and practical advice, kind, patient and supportive, inspired, respected and grateful, values, traditions, resilience, decision-making, mentor and role model, lasting impact