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.
Season note, October 2026: twenty cards added for the topics candidates report for September 2026 to April 2027. The pool rotates and older cards still come up, so practise by family, not by list.
- 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.
97 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 happy person you know
who this person is
Describe a person who faced difficulties and succeeded
who this person is and how you know them
Describe a person who has inspired you
who this person is
Describe a person who helped you solve a problem
what the problem was
Describe a person who is famous in your local area
who this person is
Describe a person who is good at learning and speaking new languages
how you know this person
Describe a person who is good at making things by hand
who this person is
Describe a person who is good at their job
who this person is
Describe a person who loves history
who this person is
Describe a person who loves to grow plants
who the person is and how you know them
Describe a person who taught you a skill
who the person is
Describe a person who works for a successful company
who this person is
Describe a person you know who has healthy habits
who this person is
Describe a person you know who is very organised
who this person is
Describe a person you know who likes taking photos
who the person is
Describe a person you know who would like to work in the medical field
how you know this person
Describe a person you met only once and would like to know more about
who the person is
Describe a person you spend a lot of time with
who this person is
Describe a sports person you admire
who this person is
Describe a successful business person you know
who this person is and how you know them
Describe an older person you admire
who this person is
Places
Describe a boring place you have been to
what place it is
Describe a building or structure you find impressive
what this building or structure is
Describe a city you have been to and would like to visit again
which city it is and when you went there
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 home you like but would not want to live in
where the home is and whose it is
Describe a place you visited that you would recommend to others
where this place is
Describe a place you would like to visit in your free time
where the place is
Describe a public building you enjoy visiting
where it is
Describe a quiet place where you like to spend time
where this place is
Describe a short journey you often take but dislike
where you go
Describe a time you went to a crowded place
where the place was
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 gift you would like to buy for a friend
who the friend is
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 a technological problem you had
what the problem was and what device was involved
Describe something you own that you want to replace
what the item is
Describe something you saved money to buy
what it was
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 food you had on a special occasion
what the food was
Describe a happy event you organised
what the event was and when and where it took place
Describe a live sports event you watched
what the sports event was
Describe a new law you would like to see introduced
what the law would be
Describe a party for a special event that impressed you
when and where it was held
Describe a plan you had to change
what the original plan was
Describe a special cake you ate or made
what kind of cake it was
Describe a special day out that did not cost much
where you went and who you went with
Describe a successful experience you had
what the experience was
Describe a time someone talked about something you were not interested in, but you kept listening
who the person was
Describe a time you changed your opinion
what your original opinion was
Describe a time you got up early
when it was and why you got up early
Describe a time you helped someone
who you helped
Describe a time you lost something important
what it was and why it mattered to you
Describe a time you received good news
what the good news was
Describe a time you received good service from a company or shop
what the company or shop was and what it does
Describe a time you sent a message or an email but got no reply for a long time
who you sent it to
Describe a time you taught someone something
who you taught
Describe a time you were late for something
what you were late for
Describe a time you were stuck in a traffic jam
where you were going and who you were with
Describe an enjoyable evening you had with friends
who organised it and where you went
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 that took you a long time to learn
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 an activity you do that wastes your time
what the activity is
Describe something you do that saves you time
what it is
Describe something you do to stay healthy
what you do
Books, films & media
Describe a TV programme you enjoy watching
what programme it is
Describe a book that made you happy
what the book is and what it is about
Describe a book you read recently
what the book was about
Describe a film that made you think
what the film was about
Describe a piece of local news that people were interested in
what the news was
Describe a song that means something to you
what the song is
Describe a story or book with animals in it
what it is about
Describe a website or app you use often
what it is
Describe an advertisement with a famous person in it
who the person is
Describe an interesting video you watched
what it is about
Describe your least favourite film
what the film was
Work & study
Describe a course that impressed you
what the course was about
Describe a goal you want to achieve in the future
what the goal is
Describe a job you would like to do in the future
what the job is
Describe a subject you enjoyed at school
what the subject was
Describe a time you worked in a team
what the task was
Describe something you did to learn a language
which language you were learning
Nature & animals
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A new Part 2 card every morning, a vocabulary topic on Sundays.
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