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IELTS Speaking Part 2

IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue cards

All 140 cards candidates reported from recent exams, grouped by theme. Open one to plan it in a minute, read and hear sample answers, and practise it.

With sample answers

Band 6, 7 and 8 answers to read and hear, and why each scores what it does.

Describe a movie you watched recently. Band 6–8 answersReported July 2026Describe a party that you enjoyed. Band 6–8 answersReported September–December 2026Describe a person who you are happy to know. Band 6–8 answersReported September 2026Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in. Band 6–8 answersReported September 2026Describe a piece of technology that you find difficult to use. Band 6–8 answersReported July 2026Describe a place where you would like to go to relax. Band 6–8 answersReported July 2026Describe a time when you worked in a group. Band 6–8 answersReported September 2026Describe someone older than you whom you admire. Band 6–8 answersReported September 2026Describe something in your home that was broken and then repaired. Band 6–8 answersReported September 2026Describe your perfect job. Band 6–8 answersReported August 2026

Friends & People

13 cards

Describe a conversation you remember clearly.Reported August 2025Describe a foreigner you know who speaks your language very well.Reported May 2026Describe a gift you have received.Reported September 2025Describe a good friend who is important to you.Reported June 2026Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve a goal.Reported July 2026Describe a person who you are happy to know. Band 6–8 answersReported September 2026Describe a person you know who always helps others.Reported February 2026Describe a person you met only once recently and would like to know more about.Reported September 2026Describe a piece of advice you recently received.Reported May 2026Describe a time when you helped someone.Reported July 2026Describe a time when you met a friend unexpectedly.Reported September 2025Describe an old friend you lost touch with and then got in contact with again.Reported May 2026Describe the most fun or interesting person you know.Reported October 2025

Daily Routine & Life

12 cards

Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult.Reported June 2026Describe a goal you have achieved.Reported October 2025Describe a period when you were busy.Reported June 2026Describe a plan that you changed recently.Reported September 2026Describe a regular thing you do every day.Reported May–August 2019Describe a time when you got up early.Reported July 2026Describe a time when you were late for something.Reported July 2025Describe an event that surprised you.Reported June 2026Describe something important that you lost.Reported March 2026Describe something that changed your life in a good way.Reported March 2025Describe something that saves you time.Reported June 2026Describe the most important decision you have had to make in your life.Reported May 2026

Money & Shopping

11 cards

Describe a new shop that has recently opened in your town or city.Reported June 2026Describe a person who likes to buy things at low prices.Reported June 2026Describe a place you have been to where things were expensive.Reported March 2026Describe a shop you enjoy visiting.Reported May 2026Describe a time when you received bad service in a restaurant or shop.Reported May 2026Describe a time when you received money as a gift.Reported March 2026Describe a time you complained about something and were happy with the result.Reported April 2026Describe a time you bought something but then returned it.Reported 13 July 2025Describe a website or app you have used to buy or sell second-hand items.Reported August 2026Describe an occasion when you spent a long time choosing a gift for someone.Reported February–December 2020Describe something you bought recently that you are happy with.Reported January 2024

Culture & Arts

10 cards

Describe a book you have read more than once.Reported May 2026Describe a creative person (e.g. an artist or a musician) you admire.Reported May 2026Describe a funny movie you have watched.Reported October 2025Describe a movie you watched recently. Band 6–8 answersReported July 2026Describe a photograph or a painting that you like.Reported March 2026Describe a place (a library, museum or theatre) you would like to visit.Reported April 2025Describe a traditional celebration in your country.Reported September 2026Describe an event you went to where you did not enjoy the music.Reported May–August 2026Describe an interesting song.Reported July 2026Describe something that is produced in your country, such as a food or a handicraft.Reported July 2026

Education & Learning

9 cards

Describe a language you have studied.Reported May 2026Describe a skill that you learned in your childhood.Reported May 2026Describe a skill you would like to learn.Reported May 2026Describe a subject you would like to study in the future.Reported June 2025Describe a time when you had to speak in front of a group of people.Reported February 2026Describe an English lesson that you enjoyed.Reported August 2025Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it is easy for you to study.Reported June 2026Describe something you taught to a friend or relative.Reported June 2026Describe your first day at school.Reported May 2023

Travel & Transport

9 cards

Describe a car journey you remember well.Reported November 2025Describe a city you would like to visit for a short trip.Reported September 2025Describe a faraway country that you would like to visit.Reported March 2026Describe a long walk that you took.Reported April 2025Describe a place or country where you would like to live or work for a short time.Reported April 2026Describe a place where you planned to stay only a short time but ended up staying longer.Reported September 2025Describe a place you visited that was very beautiful.Reported April 2026Describe a time when a vehicle you were travelling in broke down.Reported June 2025Describe an enjoyable journey you made by public transport.Reported March 2025

Hometown & Places

8 cards

Describe a city or town that is a good place to live.Reported April 2026Describe a crowded place you have visited.Reported June 2026Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g. a shopping centre or a park).Reported June 2026Describe a park or a garden in your city.Reported March 2026Describe a place where you would like to go to relax. Band 6–8 answersReported July 2026Describe a well-known place you often go to and enjoy.Reported January 2025Describe an interesting activity that takes place regularly in your city or town.Reported May 2026Describe an interesting building you have seen.Reported May 2026

Technology & Media

8 cards

Describe a gadget you couldn't live without.Reported November 2025Describe a piece of technology (not a phone) that you would like to own.Reported August 2026Describe a piece of technology that you find difficult to use. Band 6–8 answersReported July 2026Describe a time when you needed to search for information.Reported June 2026Describe a TV series you enjoy watching.Reported February 2026Describe a website you visit regularly.Reported August 2025Describe an interesting video you have watched.Reported July 2026Describe an invention that is useful in daily life.Reported March 2026

Work & Study

8 cards

Describe a difficult task you completed at work or school that you felt proud of.Reported April 2026Describe a person you enjoyed working or studying with.Reported February 2026Describe something you do that helps you with your work or studies.Reported June 2026Describe a successful businessperson you admire.Reported July 2026Describe a time when you worked in a group. Band 6–8 answersReported September 2026Describe an ambition you have that you have not yet achieved.Reported March 2025Describe something you did at work or school that made you feel confident.Reported June 2026Describe your perfect job. Band 6–8 answersReported August 2026

Family & Relationships

7 cards

Describe a place that you enjoy going to with your family and friends.Reported January 2025Describe a time when you saw a child behaving badly in public.Reported July 2026Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person.Reported July 2026Describe an argument between two people who are close to you.Reported December 2025Describe an important event in your life that you celebrated.Reported May–August 2026Describe people you know who you think are great parents.Reported June 2026Describe someone older than you whom you admire. Band 6–8 answersReported September 2026

Home & Accommodation

7 cards

Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went off at your home.Reported August 2026Describe a useful object in your home that you can't live without.Reported July 2026Describe something in your home that was broken and then repaired. Band 6–8 answersReported September 2026Describe something you own that you want to replace.Reported June 2026Describe the ideal home you would like to live in (e.g. a house or an apartment).Reported May 2026Describe the most useful home appliance you own.Reported May 2026Describe your favourite place in your house where you can relax.Reported March 2025

Nature & Environment

7 cards

Describe a natural place that you like.Reported January 2026Describe a person who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables or flowers).Reported July 2026Describe a person you know who helps the environment.Reported May 2025Describe a place in the countryside that you visited.Reported June 2026Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.Reported May 2025Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste.Reported January 2023Describe an important plant in your country.Reported April 2026

News & Current Events

7 cards

Describe a famous person who is a good role model for young people.Reported May 2026Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country.Reported August 2026Describe a newspaper or magazine you like reading.Reported September 2025Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in. Band 6–8 answersReported September 2026Describe a time when someone gave you incorrect information.Reported February 2026Describe a well-known person in your country.Reported March 2026Describe some good news you received.Reported April 2026

Hobbies & Free Time

5 cards

Describe a friend who loves drawing or painting.Reported August 2026Describe a game you used to play in your childhood.Reported September 2025Describe an activity you do when you are alone in your free time.Reported November 2018Describe a party that you enjoyed. Band 6–8 answersReported September–December 2026Describe an outdoor activity you did.Reported April 2026

Sport & Leisure

5 cards

Describe a sport you played when you were a child.Reported July 2024Describe a sports event you would like to attend.Reported July 2025Describe a sportsperson or sports team that you admire.Reported May 2026Describe a live sports match you have watched.Reported August 2026Describe something you did for the first time and enjoyed.Reported 2019

Clothing & Fashion

4 cards

Describe a person who dresses well.Reported June 2026Describe a person you know who dresses in an unusual way.Reported October 2025Describe a uniform you wore in the past.Reported February–December 2020Describe an occasion when you wore your favourite clothes.Reported May 2025

Food & Cooking

4 cards

Describe a meal you had with your friends.Reported August 2026Describe a special cake you received from someone.Reported August 2026Describe a time when a person made a special meal for you.Reported December 2024Describe a meal you tried for the first time.Reported November 2025

Health & Fitness

3 cards

Describe an activity you do to stay healthy.Reported March 2026Describe an article about health that you found interesting.Reported November 2025Describe someone you know who has chosen a career in medicine (e.g. a doctor or a nurse).Reported September 2026

Pets & Animals

2 cards

Describe a wild animal you would like to learn more about.Reported July 2026Describe an experience when you saw an animal.Reported December 2025

Weather & Seasons

1 card

Describe a time when you saw something beautiful in the sky (e.g. a sunset or fireworks).Reported October 2025

How the IELTS Speaking test works