Cue card 1
Describe a teacher who had a positive influence on you
- Who this teacher was
- What subject they taught
- What made them special
- And explain how they influenced you
Discussion: What qualities help a teacher motivate students?
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Describe a teacher who had a positive influence on you
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IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue cards to practise
For each card, describe the topic, cover the prompts and explain why the experience or subject matters to you. Use a personal example rather than memorising a script.
Cue card 2
Describe a time when you experienced extreme weather
- What type of weather it was
- When and where it happened
- What you were doing at the time
- And explain how you felt about it
Discussion: How can communities prepare for extreme weather?
Cue card 3
Describe a time when you had to learn something new for work
- What you had to learn
- Why you needed to learn it
- How you learned it
- And explain how useful it was
Discussion: Why is learning new skills important at work?
Cue card 4
Describe a traditional celebration in your culture
- What the celebration is
- When it takes place
- How people celebrate it
- And explain why it's important to your culture
Discussion: How do celebrations help people connect with their culture?
Cue card 5
Describe a concert or performance you attended
- What type of performance it was
- When and where it took place
- Who performed
- And explain why you enjoyed it
Discussion: What makes live performances different from recorded entertainment?
Cue card 6
Describe a time when you bought something expensive
- What you bought
- Why you bought it
- How you felt about the purchase
- And explain whether it was worth the money
Discussion: How can people decide whether an expensive purchase is worthwhile?
Cue card 7
Describe a time when you had difficulty communicating with someone
- Who you were trying to communicate with
- What the difficulty was
- How you tried to solve the problem
- And explain what you learned from the experience
Discussion: What helps people communicate across language differences?
Cue card 8
Describe a family member you admire
- Who this person is
- What they do
- What makes them admirable
- And explain why you look up to them
Discussion: How can family members influence a person’s ambitions?
Cue card 9
Describe a dream or goal you have for the future
- What your dream or goal is
- Why you have this dream
- How you plan to achieve it
- And explain how important it is to you
Discussion: Why do some people find it difficult to achieve long-term goals?
Cue card 10
Describe your hometown
- Where is it located?
- What is it famous for?
- What do you like most about it?
- Would you like to live there in the future?
Discussion: What changes can improve life in a growing town?
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Is this a full IELTS Speaking mock?
No. This is a Part 2 recording exercise with discussion prompts. The complete Speaking test has three parts and takes around 11–14 minutes. See IELTS’s official format.
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