Answer of IELTS question:Describe a time when you were really proud of yourself.

*IELTS Speaking Part 2 sample answer: "Describe a time when you were really proud of yourself"*

*You should say:*  

- when it was  

- what you did  

- why you felt proud  

- and explain how it affected you afterwards  

*Sample answer (Band 7-8):*

One time I felt really proud of myself was about a year ago, when I completed my first 10k run. 

I’d never been athletic, but I decided to challenge myself and signed up for a charity run in my city. For three months, I trained almost every morning before work. It was tough at first — I could barely run 1 kilometer without stopping. But I stuck to my plan, gradually increased my distance, and even changed my diet.

On the day of the race, I was nervous but excited. Crossing the finish line in under an hour was such a rush. I felt proud because I proved to myself that discipline and consistency really pay off. It wasn’t just about fitness; I realized I could achieve things that seemed impossible if I put my mind to them.

After that, I became more confident at work and in personal goals. It taught me that progress matters more than perfection.

*Useful vocab/phrases for this topic:*  

- *took on a challenge* = accepted something difficult  

- *stick to my plan* = keep following it  

- *a sense of achievement* = feeling of success  

- *paid off* = gave good results  

- *pushed me out of my comfort zone*  

*Part 3 follow-up questions you might get:*  

1. Is it important for people to feel proud of themselves?  

2. Do you think children should be praised often?