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.
62 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 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 is good at their job
who this person is
Describe a person who loves to grow plants
who the person is and how you know them
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 successful business person you know
who this person is and how you know them
Places
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 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 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
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 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 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 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 a time you were stuck in a traffic jam
where you were going and who you were with
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 something you do to stay healthy
what you do
Books, films & media
Work & study
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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