IELTS Speaking Part 2 – IELTS Long Turn Topics

IELTS Speaking Part 2

IELTS Speaking Part 2 is the long turn. You receive a topic card and speak for 1–2 minutes. You have one minute to prepare your answer.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Overview
  • Topic card
  • 1 minute preparation
  • 1–2 minutes speaking
  • Follow-up question

Sample Cue Card 1

Describe a place you like to visit.

  • Where it is
  • When you go there
  • What you do there
  • Why you like it

Sample Cue Card 2

Describe a person who helped you.

  • Who the person is
  • How you know this person
  • What the person did
  • Why this help was important

Sample Cue Card 3

Describe a book you enjoyed.

  • What the book is
  • When you read it
  • What it is about
  • Why you liked it

Sample Cue Card 4

Describe a memorable trip.

  • Where you went
  • Who you went with
  • What you did
  • Why it was memorable

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Tips

  • Use the one minute to plan
  • Speak for the full two minutes
  • Follow the bullet points
  • Add examples
  • Use linking words
  • Stay relaxed and fluent

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