IELTS Speaking ยท Part 2
IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue cards
Practise the long turn: read the card, plan for one minute, speak for up to two minutes and get a band estimate with tips. Every card has a plan, a sample answer and useful phrases.
1. Read the card
A topic and three or four points you should cover.
2. Prepare for 1 minute
Write short notes: key words, not full sentences.
3. Speak for 1 to 2 minutes
Cover every point, then get a band estimate and tips.
People
This theme practises describing personal relationships, character traits, and memorable interactions with different individuals.
Places
This theme practises describing geographical locations, architectural features, personal experiences with specific environments, and expressing preferences regarding living conditions.
Objects
This theme practises using descriptive adjectives, temporal structures, and reflective language to talk about physical objects and their personal significance.
Events
This theme helps candidates practice describing memorable personal experiences, social gatherings, and cultural traditions using sequential narration and descriptive vocabulary.
Experiences
This theme practises describing personal memories, reflecting on past events, and explaining emotions and personal growth using past tenses.
Hobbies & activities
This theme practises talking about personal interests, leisure routines, past experiences, and future goals using descriptive vocabulary and various verb tenses.
Books, films & music
This theme practices describing personal entertainment preferences, summarizing media content, and expressing opinions on creative works and communication channels.
- Describe a song that you enjoy listening to
- Describe a book you read recently that you found interesting
- Describe a film you watched that left a strong impression on you
- Describe a TV programme or series you enjoy watching
- Describe a website that you use frequently to find information
- Describe an advertisement that made a memorable impression on you
Work & study
This theme allows candidates to practise talking about past academic experiences, professional activities, future ambitions, and personal development.
- Describe a subject you enjoyed studying at school
- Describe a teacher who had a positive influence on you
- Describe a course or training program you completed
- Describe a project or group assignment you worked on
- Describe a job you would like to have in the future
- Describe an important work or study goal you want to achieve
Travel
This theme practises describing past experiences, future travel plans, navigation challenges, and preferences regarding transportation and destinations.
Technology & society
This theme practises discussing personal experiences with digital tools as well as expressing opinions on the broader societal, environmental, and regulatory impacts of technology.
- Describe a mobile application you use regularly
- Describe a useful invention that you use in your daily life
- Describe a social media platform that you find interesting
- Describe a modern change in your town brought about by technology
- Describe a green technology that helps the environment
- Describe a rule or regulation about technology that you agree with
IELTS Speaking questions
What is IELTS Speaking Part 2?
Part 2 is the 'long turn'. You get a cue card with a topic and three or four points, one minute to prepare and make notes, then you speak on your own for one to two minutes.
How is IELTS Speaking scored?
Examiners give a band score from 0 to 9 on four criteria: fluency and coherence, lexical resource (vocabulary), grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation.
Should I memorise sample answers?
No. Examiners can tell, and memorised answers often sound unnatural. Use samples to learn structure and useful phrases, then practise your own answers on many different cards.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. These cue cards are practice material in the same format as Part 2. They are not recalled or predicted exam questions.
Band scores in JAM are practice estimates, not official IELTS results.