Read the sample IELTS speaking part 2 answer on the topic of describing a time when you started using a new technological device. By reading this sample answer, you can get some ideas about different questions that will help you in the actual exam.
Describe a time when you started using a new technological device (e.g. a new computer or phone).
- what device you started using
- why you started using this device
- how easy or difficult it was to use
- and explain how helpful this device was to you.
Though I have used various technological devices in my life, today I would like to talk about one device that I started using during my last summer vacation. This device was an Amazon Alexa unit for my house.
There are several reasons I started using this device. Firstly, because I have a lot of lights inside and outside of my house; therefore, it was quite difficult to turn them off at night. However, with Alexa, now I can do this task with a click of a button through the app or by giving it a voice command. Moreover, I have a habit of reading a book at night, and I need to turn on the lamp, which is difficult to do because the switch is located in an awkward place, so now I use Alexa to do this task as well.
At first, I found it very difficult to set up the device in my house and connect it with different electrical devices or equipment in my house. Then, I watched a tutorial on YouTube, and it guided me in detail to properly set up the device through my mobile.
With this device, my life has been a lot easier. I don’t have to waste time doing simple household chores. I use this time now for other useful things related to my work. In fact, I have recommended Alexa to many of friends and family members as well.
Tip for IELTS Speaking Part 2
Many students just create the ideas in their minds in the first 1 minute of preparation time, and start speaking. This is completely wrong, so students should:
Write down key points on paper
Write all the important keywords of the ideas that you would explain in your answer.
Then, by using those keywords, you can speak for 2 minutes easily.
For more tips on this section of the speaking test, visit this website.
