IELTS Speaking Cue Cards About Places
Quick answer
Places cue cards ask you to speak for one to two minutes about places. We have 4 free places cue cards, each with examiner audio, a one-minute preparation timer and an original Band 8–9 model answer. Cards that ask you to describe a place. Strong answers locate the place quickly, then spend the time on atmosphere, what happens there and why you go back.
Free IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue cards about places — cafés, parks, libraries, markets, cities and buildings — with examiner audio and Band 8–9 model answers.
Updated July 2026
Which places cue cards can you practise?
- Describe a historic building you have visited.and explain why you found this building interesting.mediumPractise
- Describe an important river or lake in your country.and explain why this river or lake is important.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 a public place, such as a park or square, that you like to visit.and explain why you like this place.easyPractise
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