IELTS Speaking Part 2: describe an event

Describe a recent event that made you happy.
You should say:

• when and where it was
• who was involved
• what happened
• and explain why it made you happy.

The following description contains the kind of phrases that native speakers (like me) really use. I've underlined the best vocabulary.

1. When and where: my friend's birthday party, last Saturday evening, we went for a meal in an Italian restaurant.
2. Who: there were about 10 of us, he invited some close friends and work colleagues, most of them were people I've known since university.
3. What happened: we met at the restaurant, I gave my friend a present and a birthday card, we ordered some food, while we ate dinner everyone chatted, after the main course the waiter brought out a cake and we sang 'Happy Birthday', everyone went home quite late.
4. Why it made me happy: it was great to get together with old friends, I had some interesting conversations, it was a good opportunity to catch up with what my friends had been up to, it was a nice way to wind down after a hard week at work, the food was delicious, I went home feeling full after a fantastic meal.

Comments

[soodabeh]

Hi Simon
I passed my ielts exam with the help of your site.As i am a nurse i needed 7 in speaking but I got 7.5.I can not get more than 6 in writing.I donot now why and how i can improve my writing .Again,thank you for all you have done in your site for us.

[Simon]

Hi Soodabeh,

Well done for getting such a great score in speaking. Maybe you need some lessons with a teacher who can help you with your weaknesses in writing.

Keep working and you'll get there!

[soodabeh]

thank you

[Simon]

No problem.

[Moon]

Hi Simon,
Can I use Lunar New Year in my country as the answer for this question

[Simon]

Hi Moon,

Yes, that would be fine.

[Chi]

I am sorry, can you show me the meaning of" feeling full"? thank you very much.

[SImon]

Hi Chi,

It means that your stomach is full, and you can't eat any more food.

[Mh]

Hi Simon
what is the meaning of this sentence
it was a good opportunity to catch up with what my friends had been up to

[Simon]

Hi Mh,

It means: get 'up to date' with what my friends have been doing.

[inad]

How can I improve my reading level.in addition how to get a good score in writing for task2

[Simon]

Hi Inad,

You just need to keep practising and working hard. Try to follow the daily lessons on this site, use the Cambridge IELTS books for test practice, and try to find a teacher or native speaker who can check your work, correct your mistakes, and help you to improve.

[Shahriar Kabir]

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This is first time i see your web side. I am week in Writing too much, Also in reading please advice me how way i upgrade my self? Previous time i attended IELTS Exam but score was 4.5.
Thanks and best regards,
Shahriar

[Simon]

Hi Shahriar,

I'm glad you found the site.

Have a look through the reading and writing lessons - I'm sure you'll find the advice and practice materials you need.

Good luck!

[Xing]

Hi Simon,
I got 6.5 in my listening and reading modules and 7 in speaking but 5.5 in writing . I dont know whats the problem in my writing. It happened two times.
can you please suggest what should i do to improve my writing.

Thanks

[Simon]

Hi Xing,

It's difficult for me to help you because I don't know what your individual problems are. It would be a good idea to take a few lessons with a private teacher who can analyse what you are doing wrong.

[Xing]

Hi Simon,
Thanks for your reply. I will try to do what you have suggested.
Is there any possibility to send you a piece of my writing to get your response on that?

Thanks

[Simon]

Hi Xing,

I'm afraid I can't check your writing because it wouldn't be fair if I helped one person and not everyone else.

If you would like essay correction, read this:

http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2011/10/essay-correction.html

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[Simon]

Hi Lok,

You just need to keep practising and working hard. Try to follow the daily lessons on this site, use the Cambridge IELTS books for test practice, and try to find a teacher or native speaker who can check your work, correct your mistakes, and help you to improve.

[thao]

hi sir, I have problem with my reading skill. I have found it's really hard for me to solve true, false and not given exercise. I need your advice.

[Simon]

Hi Thao,

Those questions are difficult for everyone. Just keep practising. Have a look through my reading lessons to find lots of advice and exercises.

[rocky]

thanks for your useful lessons

[arsalan]

heloO sir
i have a problem in reading module its very diffcult 4 me soO wht should i do

[rhyeonnah]

hi simon..

while browsing the net i found your website. As i am preparing myself for my ielts exam this coming June. I needed help on my writting.. Would it be possible for you to check my essays? In that way i will be able to know the things that i have to improve and someone like you will guide me.. hope you will respond..

thank you..

[Simon]

About essay correction:

http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2011/10/essay-correction.html

[khalique rahman]

hi simon i got 4.5 band in how i improve speaking and other task can u suggest me

[Simon]

Hi Khalique,

You need to keep working hard and practising. It might help to take a course or some lessons with a private teacher.

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[Lovelu]

i am Lovelu from Bangladesh.I am sitting for IELTS on 2nd February,2013.I have faced problems in writing task 2 and yes.no and not given parts of reading secton.....please suggest me what can i do regarding with these

[Yab]

Hi Simon,
Your site is very helpful for me. I have a problem of creating my ideas to speak such as the topic above. So is it ok if I make up a story or I should say what has happened in my life ?