Speaking Part 2 Sample Answer: Important Choices

The video tutorial provides a sample answer for the IELTS speaking exam, focusing on important decisions. The speaker shares a personal story about moving to New York City to pursue a teaching career, highlighting the challenges and life changes involved. Key vocabulary and idioms are introduced, such as 'momentous', 'life altering', 'trepidation', and 'at my wits end'. The speaker emphasizes the importance of using high-level vocabulary in IELTS responses and encourages viewers to apply these terms in their own answers.

What is a common topic you might be asked about in the IELTS speaking exam?

• Your favorite movie

• Important decisions you have made

• Your daily routine

• The weather in your country

What was the speaker's main reason for moving to New York City?

• To start a business

• To explore the city's culture

• To be closer to family

• To pursue a Master's degree and teach

Which of the following best describes the speaker's feelings about moving to New York City?

• Completely confident

• Excited but apprehensive

• Indifferent

• Regretful

What challenge did the speaker face while living in New York City?

• Learning a new language

• Dealing with the cold weather and managing children

• Adjusting to a different time zone

• Finding a job

Which idiom did the speaker use to describe feeling overwhelmed?

• At my wits end

• Bite the bullet

• Burn the midnight oil

• Break the ice