IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue cards
140 cue cards, grouped by theme. Open one, then record a 1–2 minute answer and get free AI feedback.
Friends & People
- Describe a conversation you remember clearly.
- Describe a foreigner you know who speaks your language very well.
- Describe a gift you have received.
- Describe a good friend who is important to you.
- Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve a goal.
- Describe a person who you are happy to know.
- Describe a person you know who always helps others.
- Describe a person you met only once recently and would like to know more about.
- Describe a piece of advice you recently received.
- Describe a time when you helped someone.
- Describe a time when you met a friend unexpectedly.
- Describe an old friend you lost touch with and then got in contact with again.
- Describe the most fun or interesting person you know.
Daily Routine & Life
- Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult.
- Describe a goal you have achieved.
- Describe a period when you were busy.
- Describe a plan that you changed recently.
- Describe a regular thing you do every day.
- Describe a time when you got up early.
- Describe a time when you were late for something.
- Describe an event that surprised you.
- Describe something important that you lost.
- Describe something that changed your life in a good way.
- Describe something that saves you time.
- Describe the most important decision you have had to make in your life.
Money & Shopping
- Describe a new shop that has recently opened in your town or city.
- Describe a person who likes to buy things at low prices.
- Describe a place you have been to where things were expensive.
- Describe a shop you enjoy visiting.
- Describe a time when you received bad service in a restaurant or shop.
- Describe a time when you received money as a gift.
- Describe a time you complained about something and were happy with the result.
- Describe a time you bought something but then returned it.
- Describe a website or app you have used to buy or sell second-hand items.
- Describe an occasion when you spent a long time choosing a gift for someone.
- Describe something you bought recently that you are happy with.
Culture & Arts
- Describe a book you have read more than once.
- Describe a creative person (e.g. an artist or a musician) you admire.
- Describe a funny movie you have watched.
- Describe a movie you watched recently.
- Describe a photograph or a painting that you like.
- Describe a place (a library, museum or theatre) you would like to visit.
- Describe a traditional celebration in your country.
- Describe an event you went to where you did not enjoy the music.
- Describe an interesting song.
- Describe something that is produced in your country, such as a food or a handicraft.
Education & Learning
- Describe a language you have studied.
- Describe a skill that you learned in your childhood.
- Describe a skill you would like to learn.
- Describe a subject you would like to study in the future.
- Describe a time when you had to speak in front of a group of people.
- Describe an English lesson that you enjoyed.
- Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it is easy for you to study.
- Describe something you taught to a friend or relative.
- Describe your first day at school.
Travel & Transport
- Describe a car journey you remember well.
- Describe a city you would like to visit for a short trip.
- Describe a faraway country that you would like to visit.
- Describe a long walk that you took.
- Describe a place or country where you would like to live or work for a short time.
- Describe a place where you planned to stay only a short time but ended up staying longer.
- Describe a place you visited that was very beautiful.
- Describe a time when a vehicle you were travelling in broke down.
- Describe an enjoyable journey you made by public transport.
Hometown & Places
- Describe a city or town that is a good place to live.
- Describe a crowded place you have visited.
- Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g. a shopping centre or a park).
- Describe a park or a garden in your city.
- Describe a place where you would like to go to relax.
- Describe a well-known place you often go to and enjoy.
- Describe an interesting activity that takes place regularly in your city or town.
- Describe an interesting building you have seen.
Technology & Media
- Describe a gadget you couldn't live without.
- Describe a piece of technology (not a phone) that you would like to own.
- Describe a piece of technology that you find difficult to use.
- Describe a time when you needed to search for information.
- Describe a TV series you enjoy watching.
- Describe a website you visit regularly.
- Describe an interesting video you have watched.
- Describe an invention that is useful in daily life.
Work & Study
- Describe a difficult task you completed at work or school that you felt proud of.
- Describe a person you enjoyed working or studying with.
- Describe something you do that helps you with your work or studies.
- Describe a successful businessperson you admire.
- Describe a time when you worked in a group.
- Describe an ambition you have that you have not yet achieved.
- Describe something you did at work or school that made you feel confident.
- Describe your perfect job.
Family & Relationships
- Describe a place that you enjoy going to with your family and friends.
- Describe a time when you saw a child behaving badly in public.
- Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person.
- Describe an argument between two people who are close to you.
- Describe an important event in your life that you celebrated.
- Describe people you know who you think are great parents.
- Describe someone older than you whom you admire.
Home & Accommodation
- Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went off at your home.
- Describe a useful object in your home that you can't live without.
- Describe something in your home that was broken and then repaired.
- Describe something you own that you want to replace.
- Describe the ideal home you would like to live in (e.g. a house or an apartment).
- Describe the most useful home appliance you own.
- Describe your favourite place in your house where you can relax.
Nature & Environment
- Describe a natural place that you like.
- Describe a person who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables or flowers).
- Describe a person you know who helps the environment.
- Describe a place in the countryside that you visited.
- Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.
- Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste.
- Describe an important plant in your country.
News & Current Events
- Describe a famous person who is a good role model for young people.
- Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country.
- Describe a newspaper or magazine you like reading.
- Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in.
- Describe a time when someone gave you incorrect information.
- Describe a well-known person in your country.
- Describe some good news you received.