Who do you usually talk to when you feel mentally tired?
Just my closest friends or family. When I feel that way, I don’t like to be in social
situations in which I have to meet new people because I feel that I can’t give my
best self to them. I would rather retire to my room to listen to some music and
fall asleep.
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.
