IELTS Speaking Cue Cards About Books, Films and Media
Quick answer
Media, books & films cue cards ask you to speak for one to two minutes about media, books & films. We have 3 free media, books & films cue cards, each with examiner audio, a one-minute preparation timer and an original Band 8–9 model answer. Cards about something you read, watched or listened to. Summarise the content briefly; the marks are in your reaction and the language you use to evaluate it.
Free IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue cards about books, films, TV, music, news and social media — with examiner audio and original Band 8–9 model answers.
Updated July 2026
Which media, books & films cue cards can you practise?
- Describe a film you would recommend to other people.and explain why you would recommend this film.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 book that has influenced you.and explain how this book has influenced you.mediumPractise
Part 1 and Part 3 practice on this topic
How do you structure a Part 2 answer?
One minute to make notes, then one to two minutes of uninterrupted speech: name your choice, work through the bullet points, and save the last 30–45 seconds for the “and explain” line.
Full IELTS Speaking Part 2 guide