IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Cards
50 cue cards with full Band 7-8 model answers, vocabulary, and Part 3 follow-up questions
50 Cue Cards|6 Categories|Band 7-8 Model Answers
Part 2: 3-4 min1 min preparation2 min long turn
How do you do well in IELTS Speaking Part 2?
IELTS Speaking Part 2 gives you a cue card topic and 1 minute of preparation before a 1-2 minute monologue. Use the preparation minute to jot 3-4 bullet-point keywords - not full sentences - that will anchor your talk. Cover all bullet points on the card, aim to speak for at least 1 minute 45 seconds, and extend your answer by adding personal reactions or comparisons if you finish early.
- Use prep time to write keywords only - reading full sentences sounds rehearsed and lowers fluency score
- Cover all prompt bullet points - missing one reduces Task Achievement
- Extend your answer: add your reaction, a comparison, or why the topic matters to you
- Aim for 1 min 45 sec to 2 min - stopping before 1 min signals poor fluency
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People
Describe a person who has influenced you
- •who they are
- •how you know them
People
Describe a famous person you admire
- •who they are
- •what they are famous for
People
Describe a teacher who made an impact on you
- •who they were
- •what subject they taught
People
Describe a family member you are particularly close to
- •who this person is
- •how often you see them
People
Describe a friend who is important to you
- •how you met
- •what you have in common
People
Describe a person who is good at their job
- •who this person is
- •what their job is
People
Describe an elderly person you respect
- •who they are
- •how you know them
People
Describe a child you know
- •who the child is
- •how you know them
Places
Describe a place you would like to visit
- •where it is
- •how you know about it
Places
Describe a memorable place from your childhood
- •where it is
- •what it looks like
Places
Describe a park or outdoor space you enjoy
- •where it is
- •what it looks like
Places
Describe a city you would like to live in
- •which city
- •why you chose it
Places
Describe a building you find interesting
- •what it is
- •where it is
Places
Describe a restaurant or café you enjoy
- •where it is
- •what food it serves
Places
Describe a place that was different from your expectations
- •where it was
- •when you visited
Places
Describe a quiet place you like to go to
- •where it is
- •how you found it
Places
Describe a museum or gallery you have visited
- •which one
- •where it is
Places
Describe a shop you enjoy visiting
- •what it sells
- •where it is
Things
Describe an object that is important to you
- •what it is
- •how long you have had it
Things
Describe a gift you received that you appreciated
- •what the gift was
- •who gave it to you
Things
Describe a piece of technology you use daily
- •what it is
- •how you use it
Things
Describe a book that influenced you
- •what it is
- •when you read it
Things
Describe an item of clothing you like
- •what it is
- •when you wear it
Things
Describe a piece of art or photograph you like
- •what it is
- •where you saw it
Things
Describe a vehicle you would like to own
- •what it is
- •what it looks like
Things
Describe something old that your family owns
- •what it is
- •how old it is
Events
Describe an important event in your life
- •what the event was
- •when and where it happened
Events
Describe a celebration you enjoyed
- •what the occasion was
- •who was there
Events
Describe a time when you helped someone
- •who you helped
- •what the situation was
Events
Describe a sporting event you watched or attended
- •what the event was
- •when and where it was
Events
Describe a time you were very surprised
- •when it was
- •what surprised you
Events
Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision
- •what the decision was
- •when you had to make it
Events
Describe a social event you recently attended
- •what the event was
- •who organised it
Events
Describe a time you achieved something difficult
- •what you achieved
- •when you did it
Activities
Describe a hobby you enjoy
- •what it is
- •when you started
Activities
Describe a sport or physical activity you like
- •what it is
- •when you started
Activities
Describe an activity you do to relax
- •what it is
- •when you do it
Activities
Describe something you do with your hands
- •what you make or do
- •how you learned
Activities
Describe a time you went on a trip or journey
- •where you went
- •who you went with
Activities
Describe a new skill you recently learned
- •what the skill is
- •why you wanted to learn it
Activities
Describe a cultural activity in your country
- •what the activity is
- •when it happens
Activities
Describe a project or piece of work you are proud of
- •what it was
- •when you did it
Experiences
Describe an experience that changed your opinion
- •what the experience was
- •when it happened
Experiences
Describe a time you felt nervous
- •when it was
- •why you felt nervous
Experiences
Describe a mistake you learned from
- •what the mistake was
- •when you made it
Experiences
Describe a time you visited a new place
- •where you went
- •why you went
Experiences
Describe a time you had to wait a long time
- •what you were waiting for
- •how long you waited
Experiences
Describe a time you worked as part of a team
- •what the task was
- •who else was involved
Experiences
Describe a time you spent a lot of money on something
- •what you bought
- •why you bought it
Experiences
Describe a conversation that was important to you
- •who you spoke with
- •what the conversation was about