Sample Speaking Part 2, 3: Describe your favorite season of the year

In a year, there are four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), and Winter. So, which season is your favorite? As for Teacher Nhat Pham (the essay grader at Prep), his favorite season is Autumn. Let's take a look at Teacher Nhat's sample answer for the topic "Describe your favorite season of the year" right below, with the guidance of Prep.

I. Sample IELTS Speaking Part 2 topic: Describe your favorite season of the year

1. Cue card: Describe your favorite season of the year

For the topic "Describe your favorite season of the year," you should focus on the following suggested questions after practicing for the IELTS online exam:

• what is your favorite season?
• What the weather is like?
• What activities do you usually do during this season?
• How do different kinds of weather in this season affect people?

2. Part 2 Outline

3. Sample IELTS Speaking Part 2 topic: Describe your favorite season of the year

I just have to tell you about fall, which is my favorite season. Some people will argue that it starts in September, but for me, fall begins as soon as August and lasts all the way till late November. 

It’s a delightful season due to being, for the lack of a better word, a transition between summer and winter. Fall’s especially lovely for me, seeing how there’s ample sunlight without any of the scorching heat of summer. And at the same time, it’s cool, with frequent breezes of the wind, but nowhere as cold as winter. Interestingly, it seems as though people actually become more pleasant during fall because of the weather.

I love having more things to wear in fall. What I mean is that I can still don summer clothes, but stuff like sports jackets and cardigans becomes more practical, so I can even enjoy more variety in the way I dress. Fall is also a great time to go on shopping sprees, especially at stores with sale-offs, because summer’s over, you know? Last fall I got to buy a couple of tees at a bargain, and give my wardrobe the “out with the old, in with the new” treatment.

In the end, it’s simply a wonderful season, and I wish the weather of the entire year was just as superb, but that’s obviously never going to happen, so I appreciate this short time of the year even more.

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4. Common vocabulary in the sample "Describe your favorite season of the year"

• Transition (n.): the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another
• Ample (adj.): plentiful, abundant
• Scorching (adj.): extremely hot
• Nowhere as … as: Similar to the negative comparative structure "not as … as," but with stronger emphasis → Not nearly as
• It seems as though: Similar to "it seems that"
• Don (v.): to put on or wear clothing
• Cardigan (n.): a knitted sweater with buttons down the front
• Shopping spree (n.): a period of indulgent shopping in multiple places
• Tee (n.): a short-sleeved casual shirt (short for T-shirt)
• Superb (adj.): excellent, outstanding

II. Sample answer for IELTS Speaking Part 3 topic: Describe your favorite season of the year

1. What do people wear in different weather?

Generally, I think people will have fewer clothing items on themselves when it’s hot, and more when it’s cold. When it’s scorching hot, lots of people would prefer to wear stuff like hot pants, shorts, tees and tank tops. As it gets cooler, longer clothes become more appropriate, so you can see people running around with trousers and shirts more often. During winter, warm clothes like thick jackets and coats are a common sight. Sometimes people have to wear scarves and boots too if it’s freezing or snowing.

• Hot pants (n.): Short shorts that reach the knee
• Tank top (n.): Sleeveless shirt
• A common sight (n.): Something that is frequently seen or encountered

2. How does the weather influence people's lives?

This is definitely a very interesting question. Weather actually plays such a huge role in our lives that it would take a day just to list all the ways it affects people. Anyway, off the top of my head, rain or snow is something that will cause people to stay inside more. Basically, whenever there’s a lot of something falling from the sky, appointments and dates will be canceled. The inverse is kind of true too, as a warm and clear day encourages people to go outside more and bask in the sun.

• Inverse (n.): The opposite or reverse of something
• Bask in the sun (v.): To enjoy and soak up the sun's warmth and rays

3. What are people's opinions on weather forecasts?

Nowadays, people in my country, including myself, trust weather forecasts a lot. Advances in meteorology have made predictions about weather much more accurate than in the past. It’s certainly better to know what to expect from the weather, even if the forecast might be one or two days off. I actually know someone who religiously checks the weather app every morning to decide what he will be wearing for the day.

• Meteorology (n.): The scientific study of the Earth's atmosphere, weather, and climate
• Religiously (adv.): Consistently or faithfully; in a devoted or dedicated manner

4. Are there any festivals about seasons?

I think there are actually a lot of seasonal festivals around the world. I honestly can’t remember which country that is which has a summer festival and a spring festival, but I know for sure that my country has one every year. It’s called the Mid-Autumn Festival, and it celebrates the full moon during the 8th month on the lunar calendar. It’s a lovely time of the year too, even though we don’t really get a day off work for it.

• Full moon (n.): The phase of the moon when it appears as a complete circle
• Lunar calendar (n.): A calendar based on the cycles of the moon
• Day off work (n.): A day when one is not required to work, typically a holiday or a personal day

This article has provided the sample answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2 + 3 for the topic "Describe your favorite season of the year." PREP wishes you effective exam preparation and success in achieving a high score in the upcoming Speaking test. Please consider referring to Prep's IELTS Online preparation course to master IELTS Speaking. Good luck!