When was the last time you visited them? what did you do?
Just this morning actually! I went over to bring my grandparents lunch, since they aren't very mobile anymore. We ate chicken salad then I helped them pay their bills online and chatted.
IELTS Speaking: Talking About Visiting Relatives
This topic might come up in any part of the IELTS Speaking test. You may be asked to describe your experience, opinions, or habits related to visiting relatives.
Useful Vocabulary
close relatives, extended family, in-laws, get together
drop in on, pay a visit, catch up with, keep in touch
a family gathering, hospitality, homemade food, a reunion
Example Questions
How often do you visit your relatives?
Do families in your country live close to each other?
What do you usually do when you visit relatives?
Sample Speaking Part 2 Prompt
Describe a visit to a relative that you remember well. You should say:
who you visited
where they live
what you did together
and explain why you remember this visit
Tips
Name the relative and one habit of theirs. A small concrete detail makes this sound like a memory rather than a description of family in general.
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