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IELTS Speaking Part 2 — Free Practice

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Cards

Practice IELTS Speaking Part 2 with 61+ cue cards from the 2026 exam cycle. Each card has the full prompt, practice questions, a band 7–9 sample answer, vocabulary highlights, a built-in 1-minute prep timer, and Part 3 follow-up questions. Free — no account needed.

61 Cue Cards
28 Topics
1–2 min Speaking Time
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IELTS Speaking Cue Cards — Part 2 Topics with Sample Answers

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Family Easy

Describe a person who has influenced you

who this person is
how you know them
Family Easy

Describe a person you admire

who this person is
how you know about them
Family Medium

Describe an interesting old person you have met

who this person is
when and where you met them
Work or Study Medium

Describe a successful businessperson you know about

who this person is
how you know about them
Friends Medium

Describe a polite person you know

who this person is
how you know them
Travel Easy

Describe a city you would like to visit

which city it is
how you know about it
Hometown Easy

Describe a quiet place you like to spend time in

where this place is
what it looks like
Hometown Medium

Describe a historical building in your country

what the building is
where it is
Hometown Medium

Describe a public place that you think needs improvement

what the place is
how often you go there
Travel Easy

Describe a beautiful place you have visited

where the place is
when you went there
Travel Easy

Describe a memorable journey you have taken

where you went
who you went with
Friends Easy

Describe a time you helped someone

who you helped
how you helped them
Daily Routine Easy

Describe a time you were late for something important

what you were late for
why you were late
Work or Study Medium

Describe an important decision you made

what the decision was
when you made it
Family Easy

Describe a memorable celebration

what the celebration was
where it took place
Work or Study Medium

Describe a goal you achieved

what the goal was
why you wanted to achieve it
Reading Easy

Describe a book you have read recently

what the book is
what it is about
Films Easy

Describe a film that you enjoyed

what the film was
when you watched it
Technology Easy

Describe a piece of technology you find useful

what the technology is
how often you use it
Technology Easy

Describe a website you use often

what the website is
how often you use it
Shopping Easy

Describe a piece of clothing you often wear

what the item is
where you got it
Family Easy

Describe a gift you gave someone

who you gave it to
what the gift was
Photography Easy

Describe a photograph you like

what the photograph shows
when and where it was taken
Food Easy

Describe a traditional dish from your country

what the dish is
what ingredients are used

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 — The Cue Card Task Explained

In IELTS Speaking Part 2 you receive a cue card with a topic and 3–4 bullet points. You have 1 minute to prepare notes, then speak for 1–2 minutes without interruption. Part 3 discussion questions follow immediately, exploring the same theme in more depth.

Describe a Person
Someone who influenced you, a friend, a public figure, or a family member you admire.
Describe a Place
A city, building, natural landmark, or place from your childhood you remember well.
Describe an Object
A gift, a piece of technology, something you own or something you would like to have.
Describe an Event or Experience
A celebration, achievement, journey, or a time you helped someone or learned something new.

How to Use IELTS Speaking Cue Cards for Part 2 Practice

In the real IELTS Speaking test, Part 2 lasts 3–4 minutes. You receive a cue card, get 1 minute to prepare notes, then speak for 1–2 minutes. The examiner may ask 1–2 follow-up questions at the end.

1
Read the card
Read the cue card prompt and all bullet points carefully.
2
Use the 1-min timer
Make brief notes — do not write full sentences.
3
Speak for 1–2 min
Cover all bullet points. Aim for at least 1 minute.
4
Answer Part 3
The follow-up questions test your ability to discuss abstract ideas.