Latest IELTS Speaking cue cards (September–December 2026)
These 42 Part 2 cue cards are written by the IELTSora team in the style of the topic areas candidates commonly report for this season: people, places, objects, experiences, media and technology, and ideas about society. They are original practice material, not leaked or official exam questions.
Each card has the "You should say" points, a band 7+ sample answer of about two minutes, useful vocabulary with meanings, and Part 3 discussion questions. Read the sample once for ideas, then answer in your own words and record yourself, or practise it live with the AI Speaking Partner.
People
A neighbour who helped you
Describe a neighbour who has helped you or your family.
Someone who is good at cooking
Describe a person you know who is good at cooking.
A teacher who influenced you
Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education.
An older person you admire
Describe an older person you know whom you admire.
A friend who is a good leader
Describe a friend of yours who is a good leader.
A child who made you laugh
Describe a child you know who made you laugh.
Places
A quiet place you like
Describe a quiet place you like to go to.
A city you would like to visit
Describe a city you would like to visit in the future.
A park or green space in your city
Describe a park or green space in your city that you enjoy.
An interesting building
Describe an interesting building you have seen.
A place near water
Describe a place near water (a river, lake or sea) that you enjoyed visiting.
A café or restaurant you like
Describe a café or restaurant you like to visit.
Your ideal home
Describe the kind of home you would like to live in in the future.
Objects
A gift that was meaningful to you
Describe a gift you received that was special to you.
An old photograph you like
Describe an old photograph that you like.
Something you bought online
Describe something you bought online that you were happy with.
An item you use every day
Describe an object you use every day that is important to you.
A piece of clothing you like wearing
Describe a piece of clothing that you enjoy wearing.
Experiences
A time you were late
Describe a time when you were late for something important.
A time you had to wait for something
Describe a time when you had to wait a long time for something.
A plan that changed
Describe a time when you had to change your plans.
An achievement you are proud of
Describe an achievement you are proud of.
A new skill you learned
Describe a skill you learned recently that was difficult at first.
An outdoor activity you enjoyed
Describe an outdoor activity you did that you enjoyed.
A celebration you attended
Describe a celebration or party you attended that you enjoyed.
A sports event you watched
Describe a sports event you watched, either live or on TV.
A time you helped a stranger
Describe a time when you helped someone you didn't know.
Media & technology
A useful app on your phone
Describe an app on your phone that you find useful.
A time you used an AI tool
Describe a time you used an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help you with something.
A book that changed your thinking
Describe a book you read that changed the way you think about something.
A film you enjoyed recently
Describe a film you watched recently and enjoyed.
A song that brings back memories
Describe a song or piece of music that reminds you of a time in your life.
A website you visit often
Describe a website you often visit.
An advertisement you remember
Describe an advertisement you remember well.
A news story that interested you
Describe a piece of news that you found interesting.
Ideas & society
An invention that changed people's lives
Describe an invention that has changed the way people live.
A rule you think is important
Describe a rule (at home, school, work or in society) that you think is important.
Good advice you received
Describe a piece of good advice someone gave you.
A goal you want to achieve
Describe a goal you would like to achieve in the next few years.
A habit you would like to change
Describe a habit you have that you would like to change.
An environmental problem in your area
Describe an environmental problem in the area where you live.
A law you would like to introduce
Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country.