May–August 2026 Exam Cycle
IELTS Speaking Recent Questions
Student-reported Speaking Part 2 cue card topics from the May–August 2026 cycle (May 2026–Aug 2026). Confirmed in real IELTS exams. Click any card to see the full prompt and sample answers.
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Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
when and where it happened
why you were not allowed
Describe an actor or actress you admire
who the person is
what films or shows they are known for
Describe the home of someone you know well that you often visit
whose home it is
where it is located
Describe an important old object that your family has kept for a long time
what the object is
how old it is
Describe a time when you had to be extremely patient
when and where this happened
why you needed to be patient
Describe a successful small business you know about
what the business is
who runs it
Describe a book you have read more than once
what the book is
why you read it a second time
Describe a memorable journey you have taken
where you went
who you went with
Describe a piece of advice you received
who gave you the advice
what the advice was
Describe an object that you think is beautiful
what the object is
where you first saw it or where it is now
Describe a time when you helped someone you did not know
who the person was
where and when it happened
Describe a time you were very busy
when it was
what you were doing
Describe a time when you had to wait in a very long queue
what you were waiting for
where it happened
Describe a place you visited where there was a lot of noise
where the place was
when you went there
Describe a traditional dish from your country
what the dish is
what ingredients are used
Describe a book you have read recently
what the book is
what it is about
Describe a piece of technology you find useful
what the technology is
how often you use it
Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member
who the family member is
what they did
Describe a bicycle, motorcycle or car trip you would like to go on
what type of vehicle you would use
where you would go
Describe a person you know who is very adventurous
who this person is
what adventurous things they do or have done
Describe a goal you achieved
what the goal was
why you wanted to achieve it
Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something they did not want to do
who the person was
what you encouraged them to do
Describe a piece of technology you find difficult to use
what the technology is
when you have to use it
Describe a time you helped someone
who you helped
how you helped them
Describe a wild animal that you would like to learn more about
what the animal is
where it lives
Describe a person who has influenced you
who this person is
how you know them
Describe a skill you would like to learn
what the skill is
why you want to learn it
Describe a city you would like to visit
which city it is
how you know about it
Describe a traditional celebration or festival in your country
what the celebration is
when it takes place
Describe a person you know who enjoys working in a family business
who the person is
what kind of family business it is
Describe a foreign language you would like to learn
which language
why you want to learn it
Describe an item on which you spent more than you expected
what the item was
why you bought it
Describe a person who persuaded you to do something
who the person is
what they persuaded you to do
Describe a program or app on your phone that you find very useful
what the app is
how often you use it