IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue cards
50 practice cue cards from the Lingo Copilot question bank, grouped by topic. Each card has a one-minute plan built on its prompts, a sample answer written by Lingo Copilot, and vocabulary for the topic.
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People
Someone you know, admire or learned from.
- Describe a person who has influenced youwho this person is · how you know them · what they have done
- Describe a friend you have known for a long timewho this person is · how you met · what you usually do together
- Describe a teacher who influenced youwho this teacher was · what they taught · what made them special
- Describe a creative person you admirewho this person is · what they create · how you know about them
Places
Somewhere you have been, go often or would like to see.
- Describe a place you would like to visitwhere this place is · how you know about it · what you would do there
- Describe a building you find interestingwhere it is · what it looks like · what it is used for
- Describe a place where you go to relaxwhere this place is · how often you go there · what you do there
- Describe a time you were in a very crowded placewhere the place was · when you went there · why it was so crowded
- Describe a quiet place you like to spend time inwhere this place is · how you discovered it · what you do there
- Describe a place with beautiful natural scenerywhere this place is · when you visited it · what it looks like
Objects and technology
Things you own, use, gave or keep.
- Describe a piece of technology you use oftenwhat it is · what you use it for · how long you have had it
- Describe a gift you gave someonewhat the gift was · who you gave it to · why you chose that gift
- Describe a website you use oftenwhat the website is · what it is used for · how often you use it
- Describe an item of clothing you like wearingwhat the item is · when you got it · how often you wear it
- Describe a photograph you particularly likewhat is in the photograph · when it was taken · who took it
Books, media and culture
What you read, watch, listen to or celebrate.
- Describe a book that you recently readwhat the book was about · why you decided to read it · what you liked or disliked about it
- Describe a festival or celebration in your countrywhat the festival is · when it takes place · what people do during it
- Describe a movie or TV show that impressed youwhat it was · what it was about · when you watched it
- Describe a piece of music that is special to youwhat the piece of music is · when you first heard it · how you discovered it
- Describe a historical event you find interestingwhat the event was · when and where it happened · how you learned about it
- Describe a news story that interested youwhat the story was about · where you heard or read about it · when you came across it
- Describe a sporting event you watched or attendedwhat the event was · where and when it took place · who you watched it with
- Describe something interesting you learned about another culturewhat you learned · how you learned about it · what culture it was from
Memorable moments
A time something happened: a trip, news, a surprise, a conversation.
- Describe a memorable trip you tookwhere you went · who you went with · what you did there
- Describe a time you helped someonewho you helped · what they needed help with · how you helped them
- Describe a time you received good newswhat the news was · when you received it · who told you the news
- Describe a piece of advice someone gave youwho gave you the advice · what the advice was · when they gave it to you
- Describe an exciting experience you hadwhat the experience was · when it happened · who you were with
- Describe a time you were surprisedwhat the surprise was · when it happened · who was involved
- Describe a happy memory from your childhoodwhat the memory is · when it happened · who was involved
- Describe a memorable journey by public transportwhere you were going · what type of transport you used · what happened during the journey
- Describe an interesting conversation you had recentlywho you had the conversation with · what you talked about · where the conversation took place
- Describe a time there was a misunderstandingwhat the misunderstanding was about · who was involved · how it was resolved
Decisions and challenges
Choices, goals, pressure and the result.
- Describe an important decision you madewhat the decision was · when you made it · how you made the decision
- Describe a time when you were very busywhen this was · why you were so busy · what you had to do
- Describe an achievement you are proud ofwhat you achieved · when this happened · how you achieved it
- Describe a time you had to wait for somethingwhat you were waiting for · how long you waited · what you did while waiting
- Describe a time you changed your mind about somethingwhat you changed your mind about · why you changed your mind · what you thought before
- Describe a difficult challenge you overcamewhat the challenge was · when you faced it · how you dealt with it
- Describe a competition or contest you enteredwhat the competition was · when you entered it · how you prepared for it
- Describe a project you worked on with otherswhat the project was · who you worked with · what your role was
Hobbies, skills and daily life
What you do, enjoy, eat or want to learn.
- Describe a skill you would like to learnwhat the skill is · why you want to learn it · how you would learn it
- Describe a hobby you enjoywhat the hobby is · when you started doing it · how often you do it
- Describe a meal you particularly enjoyedwhere you had this meal · who you had it with · what you ate
- Describe something you do to stay healthywhat you do · how often you do it · when you started doing it
- Describe a time you learned something newwhat you learned · how you learned it · how long it took
- Describe a toy or game you enjoyed as a childwhat the toy or game was · who you played with · how often you played with it
Nature and society
Wider issues around you: the environment, rules, wildlife.
- Describe an environmental problem in your areawhat the problem is · what causes it · how it affects people
- Describe a wild animal you find interestingwhat the animal is · where it lives · how you learned about it
- Describe a rule or law you think should be changedwhat the rule or law is · who it affects · why you disagree with it
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How long do I have to prepare and speak in IELTS Speaking Part 2?
You have one minute to prepare, with a pencil and paper for notes, then you speak for up to two minutes. The examiner stops you at two minutes and may ask one or two questions on the same topic. Part 2 takes three to four minutes in all.
Are these real IELTS exam questions?
No. They are practice cue cards from the Lingo Copilot question bank, written in the test format: a topic, three or four prompts and a point to explain. They cover common kinds of Part 2 topics, such as people, places, objects and experiences, so you can practise the format with many of them.
Do I have to cover every prompt on the cue card?
The prompts are there to help you structure your talk. Covering each of them in order is the simplest way to stay organised and to keep talking for the full two minutes, with the final explain point as the part you develop most.
Should I memorise the sample answers?
No. Use them for ideas, structure and vocabulary, then answer about your own experience in your own words. A memorised answer rarely fits the exact card you get and tends to sound recited.
How can I practise a cue card out loud and get feedback?
Lingo Copilot runs Part 2 like the test: one minute to prepare, up to two minutes to speak, then an estimated band and feedback on fluency, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Start with the free IELTS Speaking evaluation (about 10–12 minutes, no credit card), which includes a Part 2 long turn. Scores are AI estimates for practice, not official IELTS results.