IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe an interesting old person you have met
Describe an interesting old person you have met
You should say:
Who this person is
When/where you met this person
What you did with this person
And explain why you think this person is interesting
Useful Vocabulary and Expressions
1. Who this person is:
- Vocabulary: elderly, senior, veteran, experienced, wise
- Expressions:
- “The interesting old person I have met is…”
- “He/She is an elderly…”
- “This person is known for…”
2. When/where you met this person:
- Vocabulary: encounter, meeting, introduced, cross paths, acquaintance
- Expressions:
- “I met him/her when…”
- “We first crossed paths at…”
- “I was introduced to him/her during…”
3. What you did with this person:
- Vocabulary: activities, conversations, stories, experiences, lessons
- Expressions:
- “We spent time…”
- “I enjoyed listening to his/her…”
- “He/She shared many…”
4. Why you think this person is interesting:
- Vocabulary: fascinating, insightful, captivating, knowledgeable, inspiring
- Expressions:
- “I find him/her interesting because…”
- “What makes him/her captivating is…”
- “His/Her stories are particularly…”
Collocations
- elderly gentleman
- fascinating stories
- insightful conversations
- rich experiences
- shared wisdom
- captivating personality
- inspiring life
- life lessons
- veteran of
- interesting anecdotes
Sample Answer
The interesting old person I have met is Mr. Thompson, an elderly gentleman who lives in my neighborhood. I met him about two years ago when I joined a local community gardening club. We first crossed paths at one of the club’s meetings, and I was immediately drawn to his warm and friendly demeanor.
We spent time working together in the garden, and I enjoyed listening to his fascinating stories about his life. Mr. Thompson is a veteran who served in the military during his younger years and later worked as a history teacher. He has traveled to many parts of the world and has a wealth of rich experiences to share. His stories about different cultures and historical events were always captivating and insightful.
I find him interesting because he is incredibly knowledgeable and has a captivating personality. What makes him particularly fascinating is his ability to connect historical events with personal anecdotes, making the stories come alive. His shared wisdom and the life lessons he imparted during our conversations have been both inspiring and educational. Mr. Thompson’s inspiring life and his ability to engage with people of all ages make him a truly remarkable and interesting person.
