IELTS Speaking Part-2 Your hometown

Describe your hometown

• Describe the place

• What is special about it?

• Compare it to other cities in the world?

My hometown is Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, and it holds a special place in my heart. Born and raised here, I have a deep connection to this vibrant city and envision spending the rest of my life in this dynamic environment.

Dhaka is a sprawling metropolis renowned for its wide avenues and lush greenery. It serves as the epicenter of Bangladesh’s educational landscape, boasting numerous prestigious institutions that attract students from across the country. The city’s historical significance is equally impressive, having been a major hub during the Mughal era. Its rich cultural heritage is on full display through its numerous gardens, historical landmarks, and museums. One of Dhaka's standout features is its diverse culinary scene; from street food stalls to upscale restaurants, the city offers a tantalizing array of gastronomic delights that reflect the country’s vibrant food culture.

Comparing Dhaka to other global cities, such as Dubai, is like contrasting apples and oranges. While Dubai is celebrated for its modernity and architectural marvels, with its glittering skyline and cutting-edge infrastructure, Dhaka’s charm lies in its unique blend of historical depth and local vibrancy. For instance, Dubai’s landscapes are dominated by skyscrapers and deserts, while Dhaka is enveloped in a canopy of greenery, offering a more traditional and organic feel. Despite Dubai’s allure with its luxury and state-of-the-art amenities, I find myself drawn back to Dhaka’s familiar rhythms and cultural essence. Beauty, after all, is subjective, and to me, Dhaka’s authentic and lively atmosphere outweighs the glossy appeal of other metropolises.

Table of Meanings and Translations

Phrase/Expression	Easy English	Bangla	Russian	Hindi
Bustling metropolis	Busy and lively large city	কর্মব্যস্ত মহানগর	Шумный мегаполис	व्यस्त महानगर
Lush greenery	Lots of green plants and trees	সবুজের প্রাচুর্য	Зеленая растительность	हरे-भरे क्षेत्र
Epicenter	Central point or focus	কেন্দ্রবিন্দু	Эпицентр	केंद्र बिंदु
Prestigious institutions	Highly respected schools or colleges	সম্মানিত প্রতিষ্ঠান	Престижные учебные заведения	प्रतिष्ठित संस्थान
Historical significance	Importance due to history	ঐতিহাসিক গুরুত্ব	Историческое значение	ऐतिहासिक महत्व
Standout features	Most notable aspects	বিশেষ বৈশিষ্ট্য	Выдающиеся особенности	प्रमुख विशेषताएँ
Gastronomic delights	Delicious food	রসনাতৃপ্তি	Кулинарные наслаждения	भोजन के आनंद
Sprawling metropolis	Large and spreading city	বিস্তীর্ণ মহানগর	Разрастающийся мегаполис	फैलता हुआ महानगर
Tantalizing array	Very tempting and varied selection	উত্তেজনাপূর্ণ বৈচিত্র	Манящий выбор	मनमोहक विविधता
Modernity	State-of-the-art or contemporary	আধুনিকতা	Современность	आधुनिकता
Architectural marvels	Amazing buildings and structures	আর্কিটেকচারিক বিস্ময়	Архитектурные чудеса	वास्तुशिल्प चमत्कार
Glittering skyline	Sparkling city skyline	ঝলমলে আকাশরেখা	Сверкающий горизонт	चमकदार आकाशीय रेखा
Organic feel	Natural and unprocessed look	প্রাকৃতিক অনুভূতি	Натуральный вид	प्राकृतिक अहसास
Authentic atmosphere	Genuine and real environment	আসল পরিবেশ	Аутентичная атмосфера	असली माहौल
Subjective	Based on personal feelings	ব্যক্তিগত মতামত	Субъективный	व्यक्तिपरक
Drawn back to	Feel attracted to again	আবার ফিরতে আগ্রহী	Вернуться к чему-то	वापस खींचा गया
Familiar rhythms	Known and comfortable patterns	পরিচিত ছন্দ	Знакомые ритмы	परिचित लय
Glossy appeal	Shiny and attractive appearance	চকচকে আবেদন	Гладкая привлекательность	चमकदार आकर्षण
Local vibrancy	Liveliness and energy in the local area	স্থানীয় প্রাণবন্ততা	Местная живость	स्थानीय जीवंतता
Organic feel	Natural and authentic atmosphere	প্রাকৃতিক অনুভূতি	Натуральное ощущение	प्राकृतिक अहसास