Not at all! I’m quite an impatient person. I often feel on edge (stressed),
especially when I’m behind the wheel or waiting in line. Moreover, I like
immediate gratification, so I tend to lose my patience when I cannot obtain this.
This is one my biggest downfalls (bad personality traits).
IELTS Speaking: Talking About Patience
This topic may appear in Part 3. You may be asked about how patience affects life, learning, or relationships.
Useful Vocabulary
calm, patient, frustrated, wait, delay, endurance
Example Questions
Are you a patient person?
When was the last time you needed patience?
Why is patience important?
Sample Speaking Part 2 Prompt
Describe a time when you had to be patient. You should say:
what the situation was
why patience was necessary
how you handled it
and what you learned
Tips
Tell a personal story. Highlight emotions and resolution.
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