IELTS Speaking Part 2: describe an activity

Today I'm working on a video lesson about the "describe an activity" topic. You might be asked to describe a hobby, sport or game, so it's a good idea to be ready for this topic.

My approach is to prepare ideas for one sport (e.g. swimming) and one game (e.g. chess). I start with a simple idea, such as "swimming is healthy". Then I search for good words and phrases related to this theme. For example:

"Swimming is healthy" theme:

• keep fit
• get in better shape
• a good cardiovascular workout
• feel refreshed, rejuvenated, invigorated
• gives me an energy boost

Can you think of any more words and phrases for this theme?

Comments

[DR-ALI]

healthy competition,
survival skill,
stretch muscles,
relaxing,
burn calories,
balance cholesterol level, ...

[adrian]

Hi Simon,

I just got my IELTS result;

8.5/8/7/7

I am over the moon now that I have achieved the band I wanted. Phew.

To those beginners, follow Simon advices and read all the sample essays and follow the techniques.

To those who can't achieve 7, try correct your grammars/tenses/subject verb agreement, this is really the part that brought down my writing band. it easily unaware to non-native speakers but once you get your essay corrected at least once, you ll see how horrible (grammar) is your essay.

To Simon, I am blessed to come across your website and perfect my writing techniques, all the chunks of collocations and all. Perfect and smart technique!

God bless you. I am certainly recommend your website to all sitting for IELTS. (Btw, getting UK visa is an uphill task now :")

Thanks a lot!

[Alice]

1.build strengh
2.improve balance
3.boost endurance
4.keep in a good shape

[hossein]

-preventing methods against the illness
-improve muscles for better body's reaction
-the best exercise for relaxation
-a suitable way beside Physiotherapy

[Lala]

Swimming is a great workout because you need to move your whole body against the resistance of the water.
Swimming is a good all-round activity because it:

keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body

builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness

helps maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs

tones muscles and builds strength

provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming.

Swimming has many other benefits including:

being a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise

alleviating stress

improving coordination, balance and posture

improving flexibility

providing good low-impact therapy for some injuries and conditions

providing a pleasant way to cool down on a hot day

being available in many places – you can swim in swimming pools,
beaches, lakes, dams and rivers.

Make sure that the environment you choose to swim in is safe.

Sorry , I searched online and I personally agree with above benefits :)

[Firdavs]

Hi Simon. I want to say that.. I respect you.

[jaspreet]

Hi...
My ielts exam was on 27 feb nd i didnt get my exam result today nd an email was sent to mail that due to security nd integrity check result is delayed.I m really afraid plz can u tell me why this happened .......

[Jackie]

@adrian,bright scores ,how you achieved the the listening with almost reach the task ,can you give suggestion about tips and books or materials and in the personally pre how you conquer the weaken sections the jump to fantasy (L:8.5)
Thanks

[James Z.]

Thanks Lala, they works fine in many speaking questions!

[Junaid]

Swimming is healthy

improves breathing

improves bowel movements

keeps your blood pressure and glucose levels in check

good for your skin

keeps your energy levels high

helps you perform better mentally

[Junaid]

Hi Simon

When the question says describe an activity, do we talk about

(i) just the benefits

OR

(ii) details of the activity and what it comprises, in addition to the benefits?

Thanks

[Simon]

Great suggestions guys. I'll finish the video lesson over the weekend, and try to use some of your ideas!

...

Congratulations Adrian!

...

Junaid,

It depends on what the task card tells you to do. However, you'll probably be able to describe the activity itself, its benefits, when you do it, why you like it etc.

[Gladz]

Swimming:

-promotes lung expansion
-perfect exercise for those who are complaining arthritis
-creates a toned muscle
-Helps overweight people lose fats

[desi_don]

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My id is piyush.patel2005

[aso]

IELTS speaking partner for band of score 7 or above
my Skype ID: aso.bukan

[Jacinta]

swimming is a good all round activities because it: keeps your heart up but takes some of the impact stress off your body.it help maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs.

[Jacinta]

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[shwikar]

1-swimming is ahealty non expensive type of sports , don't have t spend much mony on it all you need is just a swim suit .
2- most popular sports in the world .
3- it is foe all age groups can be esasilly learned with regular practice.
4- give feeling of weel being and meditation also consider arecreational activity.

[Monir]

swimming is my favorite sport , its quit hard but it makes your body fit and your mood relaxed beside its good for heart and lung function.

[Vivian]

swimming is not only an interesting sport which helps me keep fit, but also a survival skill which can save my life in emegency occations.

[ASAD]

Swimming helps to manage weight
Swimming reduces stress levels and raises self-esteem
Swimming boosts your mood
Swimming strengthens muscles
Swimming is low-impact exercise
Swimming improves your sleep
Swimming is sweat-free
Swimming reduces the risks of various diseases.

[Su Su Phyo]

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[kajal]

Swimming is a way to remain healthy and fit without spending a lot of money at your gym membership.
You can find a good pool almost anywhere in a community center in an apartment.
It distress, relax the body and mind, in short, it re-energize us.
It a very good cardiovascular exercise, it helps in reducing weight and enhance blood circulation that's why its good for people suffering from arthritis. the best part of it is anyone whether old or young can get benefitted with this.