IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a website you often visit

Describe a website you often visit
You should say:
What it is about
How you found out about it
How often you visit it
And explain why you often visit it

Useful Vocabulary and Expressions

1. What it is about:

• Vocabulary: content, focus, theme, subject, topic
• Expressions:
  • “The website is about…”
  • “It primarily focuses on…”
  • “The main content of this website is…”

2. How you found out about it:

• Vocabulary: discovery, recommendation, search, suggestion, encounter
• Expressions:
  • “I found out about it through…”
  • “It was recommended to me by…”
  • “I discovered it while…”

3. How often you visit it:

• Vocabulary: frequency, regularly, daily, weekly, occasionally
• Expressions:
  • “I visit it…”
  • “I check it…”
  • “My visits to this website are…”

4. Explain why you often visit it:

• Vocabulary: reason, purpose, benefit, interest, attraction
• Expressions:
  • “I often visit it because…”
  • “The reason I frequent this site is…”
  • “What attracts me to this website is…”

Collocations

1. regularly check
2. useful information
3. favorite site
4. daily updates
5. extensive content
6. reliable source
7. user-friendly interface
8. valuable resource
9. interesting articles
10. engaging content

Sample Answer

The website I often visit is Reddit. The main content of this website is a collection of user-generated content, ranging from news and discussions to memes and personal stories, organized into various subreddits based on different topics.

I found out about it through a recommendation from a friend. They suggested it to me because they knew I was looking for a platform where I could both gather information and engage in discussions on various subjects.

I visit it daily. My visits to this website are almost routine; I regularly check it in the morning to catch up on the latest news and trends, and I also browse it in the evening for interesting articles and discussions.

I often visit it because it is a reliable source of information and has an extensive content library on virtually any topic you can think of. The reason I frequent this site is that it provides a mix of useful information and engaging content, which keeps me informed and entertained. The user-friendly interface and the ability to interact with other users through comments and upvotes make it a valuable resource for staying connected with current events and diverse perspectives.