IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a sport that you only have watched before but had not played by yourself

Describe a sport that you only have watched before but had not played by yourself
You should say:
What it is
When you watched it
Where you watched it
Who you watched it with
And explain how you felt about it

Useful Vocabulary and Expressions

1. What it is:

• Vocabulary: sport, game, match, event, competition
• Expressions:
  • “The sport I have only watched is…”
  • “It is a…”
  • “This game involves…”

2. When you watched it:

• Vocabulary: recently, last year, a few months ago, during, while
• Expressions:
  • “I watched it for the first time…”
  • “This was during…”
  • “I remember watching it…”

3. Where you watched it:

• Vocabulary: stadium, arena, on TV, online, sports bar
• Expressions:
  • “I watched it at…”
  • “The event took place in…”
  • “We saw it…”

4. Who you watched it with:

• Vocabulary: friends, family, colleagues, teammates, classmates
• Expressions:
  • “I watched it with…”
  • “My companions for this event were…”
  • “I was in the company of…”

5. How you felt about it:

• Vocabulary: excited, thrilled, impressed, entertained, fascinated
• Expressions:
  • “I felt very…”
  • “Watching the sport made me feel…”
  • “It was a… experience”

Collocations

1. thrilling match
2. professional athletes
3. live event
4. team spirit
5. competitive atmosphere
6. enthusiastic crowd
7. exciting game
8. on the edge of my seat
9. intense competition
10. memorable experience

Sample Answer

The sport I have only watched is ice hockey. It is a fast-paced game that involves two teams of skaters trying to score goals by hitting a puck into the opponent’s net using sticks.

I watched it for the first time last winter. This was during the holiday season when there were many sporting events happening. I remember watching it during a weekend when I had some free time.

I watched it at a local sports arena where a live match was taking place. The event took place in a well-known ice hockey stadium in our city, which is famous for hosting many thrilling matches.

I watched it with my brother and a few of his friends. My companions for this event were all big ice hockey fans, and they had invited me to join them for this exciting game. I was in the company of enthusiastic and knowledgeable fans, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

I felt very excited and entertained watching the sport. The intense competition and the skill of the professional athletes were truly impressive. Watching the sport made me feel thrilled and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. It was a memorable experience with an enthusiastic crowd that added to the competitive atmosphere. Although I have never played ice hockey myself, the experience of watching it live was fascinating and left a lasting impression on me.