Talking about Family – appearance & personality

Talk about your father. what does he look like?

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Talking about Family – appearance & personality

You will be prompted to practice these Speaking & Conversation topics. First, read the introduction below:

“Now, let’s take a closer look at the people in our families. We’ll describe our father, mother, brother, or sister by talking about their appearance, personality, hobbies, and special memories we have with them. Use as many descriptive words as you can to paint a vivid picture. This is a great way to practice your vocabulary and speaking skills. Ready to start?”

In this lesson, we practice the 5 most frequent questions in IELTS Speaking Part 2:

Actual exam questions
Words & Expressions to be used in your answers
Sample answers
Hints & notes
Audio files

Speaking Practice

Part A

Talk about your father. what does he look like?

Sample Answer

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1. Appearance:
"My father is tall and has curly hair. He always wears glasses and likes to dress casually on weekends."

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Vocabulary

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1. Appearance:
- Tall/short
- Slim/plump
- Curly hair/straight hair
- Blue/brown eyes
- Glasses/freckles
- Fashionable/dress casually

Speaking Practice

Part B

Sample Answer

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2. Personality:
"My mother is kind-hearted and very patient. She has a great sense of humor and always makes us laugh."

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Vocabulary

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2. Personality:
- Kind-hearted
- Strict/lenient
- Funny/serious
- Outgoing/introverted
- Hardworking/lazy
- Patient/impatient

Speaking Practice

Part C

What kind of a person is your mom? What is she like?

Sample Answer

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3. Hobbies:
"My sister loves reading books, especially fantasy novels. We often share our favorite stories with each other."

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Vocabulary

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3. Hobbies:
- Reading books
- Gardening
- Playing sports
- Cooking/baking
- Watching movies
- Traveling

Speaking Practice

Part D

Sample Answer

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4. Special Memories / Anecdotes:
"One of my favorite memories with my brother is when we went camping last summer. We had so much fun roasting marshmallows and telling stories around the campfire."

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Vocabulary

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4. Special Memories / Anecdotes:
- Childhood memories
- Family trips
- Holiday celebrations
- Funny stories
- Lessons learned
- Shared hobbies

Speaking Practice

Part E

What does your sister do in her free time?

Sample Answer

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5. Special Occasions:
"On birthdays, we have a tradition of baking a big cake together. It's always a fun and messy activity, but the best part is enjoying the cake afterward."

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Vocabulary

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5. Special Occasions:
- Birthday celebrations
- Holiday traditions
- Family reunions
- Picnics
- Trips/vacations
- Religious ceremonies

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A typical answer could be:

“I would say I’m more similar to my mom. We both have a creative side and love to express ourselves through art and music. We also share a similar sense of empathy and enjoy helping others. Of course, I have some traits from my dad too, especially his work ethic, but in general, I relate more to my mom’s personality.”

Exam Question

Exam Question:

Which parent do you resemble more in personality?

Alternative Questions

1. “Do you take after your father or mother?”
2. “Which parent do you resemble more in personality?”
3. “In what ways are you similar to your mom/dad?”
4. “Who do you think you are more like, your mom or dad?”
5. “Do you share traits with your father or mother?”

Practice with Free AI

To increase your exercise routine, feel free to utilize any available chatbot. Simply copy the prompts below and use them to instruct the chatbot to create practice activities related to today’s lesson.

Promp for your own chatbot

“Please ask me five questions on the subject of appearance & personality as asked in IELTS speaking exam. Check my answers and give relevant feedback.”

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Homework

Do the homework & send it to your teacher for feedback.

There are five questions in the PDF section of this page. Record your answers to the questions on the PDF, then send them to your teacher for feedback.

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Talking about Family – appearance & personality

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