IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Cards
These are commonly reported IELTS Speaking Part 2 topics, grouped by family. The pool of topics rotates, so the aim is not to memorise this list — it's to get comfortable talking about each family of topic, using the two-minute strategy to structure whatever card you're actually given.
- Pick a family you find hardest and work through every card in it before moving on.
- Time yourself with the one-minute prep and two-minute answer — don't just read.
- Compare your own answer against the sample, then re-record it in your own words.
42 cards, eight topic families.
People
Describe a family member you spend a lot of time with
who this family member is
Describe a famous person you would like to meet
who this person is
Describe a friend you have known for a long time
who this friend is
Describe a person who has inspired you
who this person is
Describe a person who is good at their job
who this person is
Describe a person you spend a lot of time with
who this person is
Places
Describe a building or structure you find impressive
what this building or structure is
Describe a city you would like to live in
what city this is
Describe a historical place you have visited
where it is
Describe a place you visited that you would recommend to others
where this place is
Describe a quiet place where you like to spend time
where this place is
Describe the city or town you live in
where it is
Objects
Describe a gift you received that was special to you
what the gift was
Describe a photo you like
what the photo shows
Describe a piece of clothing you like to wear
what it is
Describe a piece of technology you find useful
what this piece of technology is
Describe something you own that you want to replace
what the item is
Events & experiences
Describe a celebration or festival you enjoyed
what the celebration or festival was
Describe a difficult decision you made
what the decision was
Describe a successful experience you had
what the experience was
Describe a time you helped someone
who you helped
Describe a time you received good news
what the good news was
Describe a time you taught someone something
who you taught
Describe a time you were late for something
what you were late for
Describe an interesting conversation you had
who you had the conversation with
Activities & hobbies
Describe a hobby you would like to try
what the hobby is
Describe a skill you learned that took a long time
what the skill is
Describe a sport or activity that your best friend does
what the sport or activity is
Describe a sport or physical activity you enjoy
what the sport or activity is
Describe something you do to stay healthy
what you do
Books, films & media
Work & study
Nature & animals
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A new Part 2 card every morning, a vocabulary topic on Sundays.
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