IELTS Speaking Part 2 PDF - A Country You Want To Move To

IELTS Speaking Part 2

IELTS Speaking - a country you want to move to

Describe a place (country) you would like to move to. You should say:
  • why you want to move there
  • how you know about it
  • when you would like to go there

and say what you think you would enjoy most about living there.

How to Answer

To answer the IELTS Speaking Part 2 question about a country you’d move to, use your 1-minute prep to jot notes on the cue card points (What country, Why, Who with, How you feel/why short time).

When structuring your 2-minute talk, focus on what makes you interested in the country you choose, and organize your answer with an intro, body (reasons: culture, work, study), and conclusion (feelings, duration).

You should highlight your personal interests and reasons for choosing the country, using varied vocabulary for culture, opportunities, and lifestyle. Practice discussing your genuine motivations like better education or career, ensuring you cover all prompts confidently and clearly.

Structure Your Talk (1-2 mins)

  • Introduction (10-15 secs): Name the country and briefly state your main reason for wanting to move there.
    Example: “If I had the chance to live in another country, I’d definitely choose {Country}, primarily because of its unique blend of tradition and modernity…”.
    You can also mention that you are fascinated by the country’s culture or opportunities, and that personal reasons, such as wanting to travel with friends or parents, can influence your choice.

  • Body (1 min 30 secs): Address the cue card prompts in detail.
    What country? Name it (e.g., Japan, Canada, Germany). You might want to visit or explore a foreign country for a short period or a short period of time. You could say you would like to visit for new experiences or to discover new things.
    Why you want to move? (Education, career, culture, lifestyle, family, personal reasons). Consider mentioning affordability as a factor, such as whether the country is affordable for travel, food, and lodging.
    Who with? (Friend, friends, family, parents, alone).
    How you feel / Why short time? (Excited, curious, fascinated, but maybe a few months is enough due to fast pace/cost, or to gain new experiences in a short period).
    When planning, evaluate food, rent, and utility prices against your expected income. Check visa eligibility, as it is often the primary hurdle, and assess the language barrier and your willingness to learn the local language for better cultural integration.

Note: Your motivation for moving should outweigh the challenges, and the decision to move involves balancing legal feasibility and your personal lifestyle goals.

  • Conclusion (10-15 secs): Briefly summarize your feelings or hopes for the experience.

Tips for Success

  • Use the Prompts: Answer every point on the cue card; don’t skip any.

  • Be Specific: Instead of just “good culture,” say “rich history and unique traditions” or “vibrant food scene.” You can also mention local customs and what you could learn from experiencing different places.

  • Vocabulary: Use words like “fascinating,” “appealing,” “vibrant,” “career prospects,” “high-quality education,” “modern amenities,” “develop,” “growth,” “course,” “university,” and “language” to explain your reasons for moving.

  • Tenses: Use future/conditional tenses (I would, I’d love to, If I could).

  • Don’t Memorize: Speak naturally and honestly about your motivations (e.g., better job, new perspective).

  • Practice: Rehearse your structure and ideas to build fluency and confidence. Focus your answer on how moving can help you develop new skills and enhance your personal growth.

Example Keywords/Phrases

  • For Reasons: Access high-quality education, enhance career prospects, gain global perspective, experience rich culture, modern amenities, different lifestyle, enjoy natural beauty, explore famous landmarks, experience advanced technology, enjoy the sea, discover different kinds of attractions, live in a great place, appreciate beauty, and feel proud of national identity.

  • For example, you can mention countries like America (the US) for its professional and cultural opportunities, India for its diverse population and unique culture, Australia for its biodiversity and laid-back lifestyle, Singapore as a leading business hub, the UAE for its hospitality industry and global business environment, Japan for its high salary structure, good working culture, and advanced technology, Germany for its engineering industry, and Canada for its high level of technology and education.

  • Countries like Spain, Portugal, and Greece offer Digital Nomad visas as residency options.

  • Popular relocation options that balance affordability with quality of life include Portugal, Canada, and Australia.

  • Look into Global Peace Index rankings for assessing safety when moving countries.

  • South Korea is renowned for its technological innovations and advancements in various fields.

  • Working in Japan would allow individuals to gain valuable work experience and advance their careers.

  • The UAE is a global business hub that offers valuable customer service skills in the hospitality industry.

  • For Feelings: Incredibly fascinating, really drawn to, a bit overwhelming, would be amazing to, proud, inspired by the beauty and natural beauty, excited to experience different kinds of attractions, eager to explore famous places, and interested in advanced technology.

SAMPLE ANSWER

I’d really like to move to the UK and live in London, but not permanently, just to spend a year or so living there and enjoying the culture.

A few years ago, I spent a semester there studying English, and I really enjoyed my time there.

I met lots of interesting people while I was there, and although I saw a lot of things, you know like the tourist attractions, I was just beginning to really learn about the culture when it was time for me to come home.

So, I’d like to go back and spend longer this time. In fact, it’s part of my plan. I’m investigating postgraduate study options in London at the moment because I want to take my master’s degree there.

That’s one of the main reasons why I want to go as well because the educational institutions in the UK, and London in particular, have an excellent reputation and I believe it will help me in my future career.

Hopefully, if things go well I’ll be able to go next year. Assuming I can get everything organized and manage to get the visa and everything.

As for what I would enjoy about living there, I’d say it would be the cosmopolitan atmosphere. People from all corners of the world are in London - it’s very eclectic, and you can literally come across people from everywhere in the world while there.

It’s also a very dynamic place, very similar to New York, there’s always something happening, and the city never seems to sleep.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

How can you measure the quality of living in a city or country?

Well, I think there are lots of measures, or factors, which are used such as air and noise pollution, the cost of living such as property, food and the basics of life, the transport system, facilities available such as schools, hospitals, etc.

It depends on whether you talk about measuring it on a personal basis or on a more academic basis.

For example, if living in a quiet place is the most important thing for you, then living in a city will not make you happy. It won’t matter if it has excellent facilities or it’s the most interesting place in the country. If you prefer peace and quiet, then your quality of living will probably be better in the suburbs or even further away in the countryside in a small village.

Are there certain countries where job satisfaction is, generally, higher than in others?

Honestly, I don’t know. I guess in terms of some jobs it’s probably true. I mean, for example, a doctor in one country who has access to all the latest technology and medical facilities will probably feel more satisfied with their work than a doctor who only has access to more basic medical equipment and feels frustrated sometimes because of this.

But if you think about a waiter or someone cooking food in a restaurant, maybe the level of satisfaction is more or less the same because the conditions are generally similar.

I think it’s a bit difficult to say that certain countries have workers that are all happier in their work than all the workers in other countries. It’s better to compare types of work, or specific jobs, to decide the level of job satisfaction.

What are some aspects of job satisfaction that can be measured?

Some of the obvious would be salary, working hours, benefits such as health insurance, pension, paid vacation, etc.

It’s easy to ask if people are happy or satisfied with these aspects.

Then there are less tangible aspects such as people’s relationship with colleagues, or coworkers, or the feeling of achievement, contributing to something worthwhile, or being part of a team or organization. These are less easy to quantify.

Would you prefer to take a job which pays more or a job you really enjoy?

Ideally, I’d like a balance between the two. I wouldn’t take a job just because of the money if I didn’t want to do it or if I thought I wouldn’t enjoy going to work every day.

On the other hand, I wouldn’t choose to do a job just because I liked it if it didn’t pay enough so that I could afford to live.

There has to be a balance, not one extreme or the other. That’s the only way it would last – otherwise, I'd be fed up after a short while and want to do something else.

How important is salary in terms of job satisfaction? Is there anything else that is more important?

No doubt, it’s important. After all, it’s your salary that pays the bills and allows you to do all the other things you want to apart from work.

But many other aspects contribute to overall job satisfaction. For example, the colleagues you share your time with every day. Then, there’s the organization you work for and their contribution to society – what they produce or do – if it’s a positive influence or not.

Then, there are other tangible benefits such as health insurance, pension, bonuses, promotion, and advancement opportunities, and the potential to work in areas that you care about or that are important for your career.

Even the organizational culture, the atmosphere at work, and so on can play a part in your overall job satisfaction.


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