IELTS Speaking Part-2 Best experience of your school/university life you have had

Describe the best experience of your school/university life you have had.

You should say:

• What it was,

• When it was,

• Why it happened and explain why it was the best of experience.

One of the most unforgettable experiences from my school days was participating in an English Speaking Contest nearly eight years ago. Standing on a grand stage in front of an audience of over a hundred people, delivering what I consider one of my finest speeches, remains the highlight of my high school journey.

I would never have imagined being in that spotlight, talking about what means most to me—my family and friends—or even having the chance to represent my school at such a prestigious event. The turning point came thanks to my English teacher, whose relentless encouragement pushed me to take part in the contest. The format was straightforward but daunting: students were free to choose their topics and present them before a panel of judges and a live audience. Although the thought of speaking in front of so many people was nerve-wracking, I managed to overcome my fears and gain confidence.

Preparation for the big day was grueling. We practiced non-stop, dedicating four hours a day to perfecting our speeches and polishing our accents. I focused on refining my pronunciation and trying to nail that elusive American accent, while my friends and I added a musical twist to our performance by including a rendition of Miley Cyrus's song "True Friend." Our goal was to elevate our presentation and make it stand out.

Our efforts bore fruit when we were awarded the Champion Cup and the Best Performance Award. The victory was incredibly emotional. However, what truly made this experience special was the realization that our greatest achievement was not the trophy but the personal growth we experienced. Overcoming our anxieties, stepping out of our comfort zones, and pushing ourselves to succeed was the real triumph. The lessons learned from that experience continue to resonate with me, serving as a cherished reminder of those transformative days.

Table of Meanings and Translations

Phrase/Expression	Easy English	Bangla	Russian	Hindi
Unforgettable	Can't be forgotten	অমূল্য	Незабываемый	अविस्मरणीय
Grand stage	Large and important stage	বড় মঞ্চ	Большая сцена	बड़ा मंच
Spotlight	Attention and focus	কেন্দ্রবিন্দু	Центр внимания	फोकस
Nerve-wracking	Stressful and causing anxiety	উদ্বেগজনক	Держащее в напряжении	तनावपूर्ण
Relentless encouragement	Constant and determined support	অবিরাম উৎসাহ	Неустанная поддержка	निरंतर प्रोत्साहन
Prestigious	Respected and admired	সম্মানজনক	Престижный	प्रतिष्ठित
Daunting	Intimidating and challenging	ভয়ঙ্কর	Пугающий	डरावना
Grueling	Extremely tiring and demanding	অত্যন্ত ক্লান্তিকর	Изнуряющий	थकाऊ
Elusive	Difficult to achieve or grasp	কঠিন প্রাপ্তি	Ускользающий	कठिन
Rendition	Performance or version	পরিবেশন	Исполнение	प्रस्तुति
Elevate	Improve or make better	উন্নত করা	Поднять	बढ़ाना
Triumph	Great achievement or victory	বিজয়	Победа	विजय
Resonate	Have a lasting effect or impact	প্রভাবিত করা	Отражаться	गूंजना
Cherished	Highly valued and treasured	মূল্যবান	Дорогой	प्रिय
Transformative	Causing significant change or growth	রূপান্তরকারী	Трансформирующий	परिवर्तनकारी