That’s a difficult question. I think having patience in general is quite a virtue (a
good trait). I think it’s good to have it with your life in general. When you have
this, I imagine your life goes more at ease from step to step. Moreover, I think
it’s important to have it with your children so that they aren’t raised in an angry
environment, and furthermore so they can develop it later on in life.
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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