Sometimes I decide to fight it with a cup of coffee or another form of caffeine,
or I simply surrender (give up) and take a nap. However, when I take a nap, I
tend to sleep for too long and feel even more tired afterwards, so it’s better to
fight through my fatigue (tired).
IELTS Speaking: Talking About Tiredness
This topic may be used in Parts 1 or 3. You might be asked about daily energy levels or managing your health and work-life balance.
Useful Vocabulary
exhausted, worn out, sleepy, burnout
take a nap, rest, stay up late
mentally drained, physically tired
Example Questions
Do you often feel tired?
What makes people tired in your country?
How do you deal with tiredness?
Sample Speaking Part 2 Prompt
Describe a time when you felt very tired. You should say:
when it was
why you were tired
how you felt
and what you did afterward
Tips
Use feeling and health-related vocabulary. Give personal examples to sound natural.
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