Who hasn’t? There have been several instances. I once became quite impatient
while I was waiting in a convenience store, not to mention with people cutting
the line repeatedly, and I just left my items there idly (not doing anything)
and stormed out (left angrily) of the store.
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.
