IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Topic: Describe a small business that you would like to open if you had the chance

– cafe [n] a place where you can buy drinks and simple meals
Example: Every Saturday, we drink coffee and eat cakes in our local cafe.

– spring to mind [expression] to appear suddenly or immediately in your thoughts
Example: The Harry Potter novels immediately spring to mind as an example of recent best-selling books.

– tranquil [adj] quiet and peaceful
Example: She led a tranquil life in the countryside.

– get money together [expression] save money to buy something
Example: I want to buy a new car, as soon as I can get enough money together.

– serenity [n] the quality of being calm and peaceful
Example: The hotel offers a haven of peace and serenity away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

– hustle and bustle [expression] busy and noisy activity
Example: He wanted a little cottage far away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

– elaborately [adverb] in a carefully prepared, detailed and organised way
Example: The hotel lobby was elaborately decorated in preparation for the President’s visit.

– homely [adj] making you feel comfortable, as if you were in your own home
Example: The restaurant was homely, with just a few tables and a relaxed atmosphere.

– run along [phrasal verb] be in line with
Example: An electric fence ran along the top of the wall to protect the building.

– passion [n] a very strong feeling of some emotion – love, hatred, anger, enthusiasm
Example: She spoke with great passion about the natural beauty of her homeland.

– earn a living [expression] to make money in order to support yourself financially
Example: The wages are so low in this city that I have to do three jobs just in order to earn a living.

– nurture [v] to help somebody/something to develop and be successful
Example: My father nurtured a love of art in me and nothing gives me more pleasure than visiting an art gallery.

– horizon [n] the limit of your desires, knowledge or interests
Example: She wanted to travel and experience other cultures in order to broaden her
horizons.

– resign [v] to officially tell somebody that you are leaving your job, leaving an organisation
Example: He resigned as manager after 8 years, in order to spend more time with his family.