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This page lists every IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card on IELTS-Bank by the month it was added, newest first — 39 cards in total, most recently in September 2026. Every card is original, free to practise, and comes with examiner audio, a one-minute prep timer and a Band 8–9 model answer.
Updated September 2026
Which cue cards were added in September 2026?
5 cue cards added in September 2026.
- Describe someone who made you laugh recently.and explain why you found it so funny.easyPractise
- Describe a friend who is very different from you.and explain why your friendship works despite these differences.mediumPractise
- Describe a person who is very good at their job.and explain what makes them so good at what they do.mediumPractise
- Describe the family member you spend the most time with.and explain why you spend so much time with this person.easyPractise
- Describe a neighbour you get on well with.and explain why you get on so well with this person.easyPractise
Which cue cards were added in July 2026?
34 cue cards added in July 2026.
- Describe a film you would recommend to other people.and explain why you would recommend this film.easyPractise
- Describe a happy memory from your childhood.and explain why this memory is so special to you.easyPractise
- Describe a time when you taught something to someone.and explain how you felt about teaching this person.mediumPractise
- Describe a historic building you have visited.and explain why you found this building interesting.mediumPractise
- Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone.and explain why you still remember this conversation.mediumPractise
- Describe a time when you were surprised by something.and explain how you felt about this surprise.mediumPractise
- Describe an important goal that you achieved.and explain how you felt when you achieved this goal.mediumPractise
- Describe something you bought recently that you were happy with.and explain why you were so happy with this purchase.easyPractise
- Describe a good leader you know about.and explain why you think this person is a good leader.hardPractise
- Describe a traditional festival that is celebrated in your country.and explain why this festival is important to people.mediumPractise
- Describe a piece of advice you received that was helpful.and explain why this advice was so helpful to you.mediumPractise
- Describe a time when you received some good news.and explain how you felt when you received this news.mediumPractise
- Describe an important river or lake in your country.and explain why this river or lake is important.mediumPractise
- Describe a website you often use.and explain why you find this website so useful.mediumPractise
- Describe a beautiful natural place you have visited, such as a mountain, river or forest.and explain how you felt when you were there.mediumPractise
- Describe an old friend you are still in contact with.and explain why your friendship has lasted so long.mediumPractise
- Describe a photograph that you like.and explain why you like this photograph.easyPractise
- Describe a time when you were very busy.and explain how you felt during this busy period.mediumPractise
- Describe a gift you gave to someone.and explain how the person reacted when they received it.mediumPractise
- Describe an important decision you made that changed your life.and explain how this decision changed your life.hardPractise
- Describe a public place, such as a park or square, that you like to visit.and explain why you like this place.easyPractise
- Describe a song or piece of music that means a lot to you.and explain why this song means so much to you.mediumPractise
- Describe a teacher who has influenced you.and explain how this teacher influenced you.mediumPractise
- Describe a memorable journey or trip you have taken.and explain why this journey was so memorable.mediumPractise
- Describe a piece of technology that you find useful.and explain why you find this technology so useful.mediumPractise
- Describe a skill you would like to learn.and explain why you want to learn this particular skill.mediumPractise
- Describe a dish or meal that you really like.and explain why you like this dish so much.easyPractise
- Describe a hobby or activity that you enjoy.and explain why you enjoy this hobby so much.easyPractise
- Describe a time when you helped someone.and explain how you felt after helping this person.mediumPractise
- Describe a memorable celebration you attended.and explain why it was so memorable for you.mediumPractise
- Describe a possession that is important to you.and explain why it is so important to you.mediumPractise
- Describe a place you would like to visit in the future.and explain why you would like to visit this place.easyPractise
- Describe a person you admire.and explain why you admire this person.mediumPractise
- Describe a book that has influenced you.and explain how this book has influenced you.mediumPractise
How should you practise a new cue card?
Open a card, listen to the examiner read it, take the full minute of notes, then record yourself speaking until you are stopped at two minutes. Compare what you said with the model answer afterwards rather than before.
Read the IELTS Speaking Part 2 guideBrowse cue cards by topic
16 topic families, from people and places to technology and the future.