IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were young

Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were young
You should say:
What it was
Where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain how you felt about it

Useful Vocabulary and Expressions

1. What it was:

• Vocabulary: activity, pastime, hobby, game, pursuit
• Expressions:
  • “The activity I enjoyed was…”
  • “In my free time, I loved to…”
  • “One of my favorite pastimes was…”

2. Where you did it:

• Vocabulary: location, place, spot, area, venue
• Expressions:
  • “I usually did this at…”
  • “The place where I enjoyed this activity was…”
  • “This activity took place at…”

3. Who you did it with:

• Vocabulary: friends, family, siblings, neighbors, classmates
• Expressions:
  • “I often did this with…”
  • “My companions for this activity were…”
  • “I enjoyed doing this with…”

4. How you felt about it:

• Vocabulary: excited, joyful, content, thrilled, happy
• Expressions:
  • “I felt very…”
  • “This activity made me feel…”
  • “It was a… experience because…”

Collocations

1. childhood memories
2. favorite pastime
3. outdoor activities
4. playful moments
5. joyful experience
6. spent hours
7. exciting adventure
8. wonderful time
9. carefree days
10. fond memories

Sample Answer

The activity I enjoyed was playing hide and seek. This was a favorite pastime during my childhood.

I usually did this at the local park near my house. The place where I enjoyed this activity was full of trees and bushes, making it the perfect spot for hiding and seeking. This activity took place in a safe and spacious environment where all the neighborhood kids gathered.

I often did this with my friends and siblings. My companions for this activity were my two brothers and a group of friends from the neighborhood. I enjoyed doing this with people who were as enthusiastic about the game as I was.

I felt very joyful and excited about playing hide and seek. This activity made me feel thrilled because of the exciting adventure of finding the perfect hiding spot and the suspense of being found. It was a joyful experience because it brought so much laughter and fun. These playful moments are some of my best childhood memories, and they remind me of the carefree days and the wonderful time we spent together. I have very fond memories of those days and cherish the times spent with friends and family.