IELTS Speaking

10. Describe a piece of good news you heard from others.

You should say:

What it was?

When you received this news?

How you received this news?

Why did you feel it was a piece of good news?

Sample Answer 

I recently heard a piece of good news from a friend of mine. He had been searching for a job for several months after graduating from college. He had been struggling with the job market and facing numerous rejections. However, I recently heard that he finally secured a job offer in his desired field of marketing.

I received this news just a couple of days ago. I received this news through a phone call from my friend. He was so excited and couldn't wait to share the great news with me.

I felt this was a piece of good news for several reasons. Firstly, I had seen the hard work and dedication my friend had put into his job search. Witnessing his resilience through the challenges was truly inspiring. Secondly, I knew how passionate he was about pursuing a career in marketing, and landing a job in his desired field was a validation of his efforts and skills. Lastly, I could sense the genuine happiness and relief in his voice as he shared the news, and knowing that his perseverance had paid off brought a sense of joy and satisfaction to me as well. It was a reminder that hard work and determination can lead to positive outcomes, which is always heartwarming to hear and celebrate with a friend.