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IELTS SPEAKING PART 2: AN ITEM OF CLOTHING
In this lesson, you will review speaking part 2 tips, learn some key vocabulary and study a sample answer for an IELTS speaking part 2 question related 'An item of clothing'.
01 IELTS Speaking Part 2 Tips
- Use an opener.
- Answer the question by paraphrasing.
- Use different tenses/structures.
- Include fluency markers and linking words.
- Use some less common vocabulary (as seen below)
02 Useful Vocabulary
Read the below definitions. Then complete the quiz that follows.
- To browse - to look at many things in a store, in a newspaper, etc., to see if there is something interesting or worth buying
- To wander - to move around or go to different places usually without having a particular purpose or direction
- To fit like a glove – to fit perfectly
- To wear to death – to wear regularly for a long time (an item of clothing)
- Baggy – very loose (clothes)
- Durable - staying strong and in good condition over a long period of time
- To keep an eye out (for) - to be watchful for.
Now, take the quiz. More than one answer may be possible. Choose the most appropriate answer.
03 Listen and fill in the blanks
Watch and listen to the video of our sample answers below. Use a notebook to take note of the answers. Then check your answers.
04 Practice
Now it's your turn, prepare your own answers using some of the vocabulary you learned today.
You should use the model answers to help you and you can 'steal' some phrases but you should not copy or try to memorize the answers.
Then, practice answering the below questions. It is a good idea to record your answers on your phone then listen to the answers and correct any mistakes you can hear.
Describe an item of clothing you like wearing
You should say:
What the item of clothing is.
How often you wear this item.
Where you got it from.
And say why you like wearing this item.
(Opener)
Although, I wear many different types of clothing, I feel most comfortable in an old pair of jeans so I’m going tell about them. (Basic Information)
I’ll start by saying that they’re nothing special, just a regular pair of blue denim jeans. I picked them up at a levis store in an airport a couple of years back. I was traveling back to Ireland to visit my family and had a long layover so I decided to do some shopping to pass the time. I don’t remember exactly which airport it was.
Anyway, I wandered into the store, intending only on browsing, but I came across a pair of jeans in my size, which is unusual, so I tried them on. They fitted like a glove so I bought em!
Since then, I’ve worn them to death! I mean, I probably wear them almost every day. I used to pair them with a shirt and blazer when going to parties or smart-casual but nowadays I mostly wear them around my house as they are well-worn. My girlfriend keeps saying that I should throw ‘em out but I can’t bring myself to do it.
(Two reasons/parts)
I’m a big fan of these jeans for two reasons.
Firstly, as mentioned, they fit perfectly. They’re not too skinny and not too baggy. I seem to have an unusual body shape which makes buying pants challenging and time-consuming. I was very fortunate to find them.
Second of all, they are so durable. I’ve had them for years and they are still holding up. The colour has faded quite a bit but other than that, they’re like new! When I wear them, I don’t have to worry about the zipper breaking or anything like that.
I’d love to get another pair…I’ll have to keep my eye out when I go shopping.
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