Personal Experience
The Personal Experience category in the IELTS Speaking test typically asks you to describe an event, experience, or moment that has had a significant impact on your life. The aim is to assess your ability to narrate personal stories, express emotions, and demonstrate language proficiency.
1
Describe your first day at school.
2
Describe a prize you have won.
3
Describe something you were disappointed about.
4
Describe a situation when you were late.
5
Describe a time when you lost your pet.
6
Describe a time when your friend damaged something you owned.
7
Describe a letter you have received in your life.
8
Describe an important text message you received.
9
Describe a time when you felt incredibly sad.
10
Describe an instance when you received an apology.
11
Talk about a time when you helped a friend.
12
Describe something that you did with someone/a group of people
13
Describe a time when you moved to a new home
14
Describe a time you used your cellphone/smartphone to do something important
15
Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully
16
Describe a story someone told you.
17
Talk about an interesting old person you met recently
18
Describe a time when you lost an important and valuable item
19
Describe an activity that usually wastes your time.
20
Describe a gift you recently gave to someone.
21
Describe your favourite place in your house where you can relax.
22
Describe a special meal that someone made for you
23
Describe a crowded place you have visited
24
Describe a time when you used your imagination.
25
Describe your experience when you changed your school/college
26
Describe an important event you celebrated
27
Describe a person who always has interesting ideas or opinions
28
Describe an experience when you got bored with others.
29
Describe a complaint that you made, and you were satisfied with the result.
30
Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music
31
Describe A Time You Made A Promise To Someone
32
Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friend
33
Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something
34
Describe a place that you would like to learn the culture there (e.g. a library, museum, theatre)
35
Describe a party that you enjoyed
36
Talk about a thing you complained about something (but finally got a good result)
37
Describe A Positive Change That You Have Made Recently In Your Daily Routine
38
Describe Something That Was Broken In Your Home And Then Repaired
39
Describe a time when you answered a phone call from someone you didn’t know in a public place
40
Describe a time when you were in line for a long time.
41
Describe a time that something changed your life in good ways
42
Describe an unusual meal that you had
43
Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult
44
Describe something that surprised you and made you happy
45
Describe a time when you were late
46
Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion
47
Describe A Time When You Helped A Child
48
Describe a job that one of your grandparents did
49
Describe a skill that you learned from older people
50
Describe something you did in your study/work that has made you feel confident
51
Describe A Time When You Were Stuck In A Traffic Jam
52
Describe a website which helped you to do something / website you visit often/ use regularly
53
Describe An Interesting Tradition In Your Country
54
Describe a time when you received money as a gift.
55
Describe a piece of good news you heard from others
56
Describe a prize you have received recently (e.g. money, something valuable, a medal)
57
Describe Something That Surprised You
58
Describe someone you know who made a good decision recently
59
Describe a time when missed or were late for an important meeting/event
60
Describe someone else’s room you enjoy spending time in
61
Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve your goal
62
Describe A Situation When You Helped Someone
63
Describe a place/country in which you would like to live/work for a short period of time
64
Describe A Happy Memory From Your Childhood
65
Describe something you did that made you feel proud
66
Describe an enjoyable journey by public transport?
67
Describe An Occasion When You Lost Something
68
Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well.
69
Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store
70
Describe A Good Decision You Made Recently
71
Describe a time that you showed something new to others
Ans. Even if you haven't faced a particular situation, use imagination or modify a real event. IELTS does not verify your story, so focus on fluency and clarity.
Ans. No, personal experience cue cards require first-person narration. Use phrases like "I remember…" or "I once experienced…" to make it authentic.
Ans. If you forget details, stay calm and rephrase using phrases like:
Ans. No, focus on natural vocabulary instead of forcing complex words. If you’re unsure about a word’s usage, it’s better to use simple and correct words.