IELTS Academic Speaking · 87 topics

Practice IELTS Academic Speaking Part 2 cue cards with an AI examiner

Part 2 is the long turn.

You get a cue card, one minute to prepare with notes, then you speak for up to two minutes on the topic, covering the points on the card.

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Prompt: Part 2 · Cue card
Describe something you did that was new or exciting. You should say what you did, where and when you did it, who you shared it with, and explain why it was new or exciting for you.
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How to approach Part 2 (Cue Card)

Part 2 rewards a structured talk that fills the full two minutes. Use the preparation minute to jot quick notes against each bullet point, then speak to them in order.

  1. 1Plan in the prep minuteWrite a few words against each bullet point on the card.
  2. 2Cover every bulletTouch on each point so your talk is complete.
  3. 3Tell a storyA short anecdote keeps you talking and sounds natural.
  4. 4Fill the two minutesKeep going until the examiner stops you.
  5. 5Use linking languageConnect ideas with words like firstly, after that and in the end.

Common mistakes to avoid

Stopping after thirty seconds.
Develop each bullet so you fill the two minutes.
Ignoring the bullet points.
Use the points as a structure for your talk.
Wasting the preparation minute.
Jot quick notes against each point while you prepare.
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How long do I speak in Part 2?
Up to two minutes, after one minute of preparation. Keep talking until the examiner stops you.
Can I make notes?
Yes. You get paper and a pencil and one minute to plan. Quick notes against each bullet point work best.
How accurate is the AI band?
Your recording is graded against the four official Speaking criteria, fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation, with notes on each. Treat it as a reliable practice estimate, not an official IELTS result.
Is Speaking practice free?
You can take a full mock test free, which includes all three speaking parts with the AI examiner and a band. Unlimited part by part speaking practice is on Pro. Reading and Listening practice are always free.