IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a group or a club you have ever joined.
Describe a group or a club you have ever joined.
You should say:
• What the group or club was about
• Why you joined it
• What activities you did there
And explain what you gained from this experience.
Useful Vocabulary and Expressions
1. What the group or club was about:
- Vocabulary: organization, association, community, team, society
- Expressions:
- “The group I joined was called…”
- “It was an organization focused on…”
- “The club was about…”
2. Why you joined it:
- Vocabulary: interested, passionate, curious, motivated, inspired
- Expressions:
- “I joined because I was interested in…”
- “I became a member because…”
- “I was motivated to join due to…”
3. What activities you did there:
- Vocabulary: participated, engaged, involved, contributed, organized
- Expressions:
- “We participated in…”
- “The activities included…”
- “I was involved in…”
4. Explain what you gained from this experience:
- Vocabulary: learned, developed, gained, benefited, improved
- Expressions:
- “I gained a lot from this experience, including…”
- “This experience helped me to…”
- “As a result, I learned…”
Collocations
- extracurricular activities
- personal growth
- teamwork skills
- community service
- shared interests
- valuable lessons
- social interactions
- leadership roles
- creative projects
- memorable experiences
Sample Answer
The group I joined was called the Environmental Awareness Club in my high school. It was an organization focused on raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices among students and the local community. The club was about learning how to make a positive impact on the environment through various activities and initiatives.
I joined because I was passionate about environmental conservation and wanted to make a difference. I became a member because I believed that collective action could bring about significant change, and I was inspired by the club’s mission to educate others about the importance of protecting our planet.
The activities included organizing community service projects, such as local park clean-ups and tree planting events. We also held educational workshops and campaigns to promote recycling and reduce plastic usage. I was involved in creating posters and presentations to spread awareness about environmental issues and sustainable practices.
I gained a lot from this experience, including valuable lessons about the importance of environmental stewardship. This experience helped me to develop teamwork skills and improve my ability to organize and lead projects. I also benefited from the social interactions and friendships I made with other club members who shared my passion for the environment. As a result, I learned that even small actions can contribute to a larger cause, and this motivated me to continue advocating for sustainability in my everyday life. The memorable experiences and sense of purpose I gained from the Environmental Awareness Club have had a lasting impact on me.
