IELTS Speaking Part 2 (long turn)
💬 Mini Guía — “Entrená tu fluidez con las
10 Cue Cards más comunes del IELTS Speaking”
🎯 Cómo usar este material
Estas cue cards están pensadas para ayudarte a hablar sin frenar, no para memorizar respuestas.
El objetivo es desarrollar fluidez, confianza y espontaneidad al hablar inglés sobre temas reales.
🧭 Paso 1 – Preparación
1. Elegí una cue card.
2. Tomate 1 minuto para pensar (igual que en el examen).
3. Anotá 3 ideas clave o palabras sueltas, no frases completas.
Ejemplo: trip → Patagonia / hiking / friends / breathtaking views
🎙️ Paso 2 – Speaking practice
1. Hablá durante 1 minuto y 30 segundos (cronometrate).
2. No leas. No te corrijas.
3. Usá conectores naturales:
Actually, to be honest, what I mean is, so basically, on top of that…
4. Si te trabás, seguí con frases de relleno (fillers):
Let me think… / You know… / That’s a good question…
🎧 Paso 3 – Reflexión
Después de hablar:
– Grabate y escuchate.
– Anotá dónde pausás o repetís ideas.
– Intentá otra vez con una estructura más fluida.
Opening → main idea → example → closing comment.
🪄 Extra tip
No busques “sonar nativo”.
Buscá sonar claro, natural y seguro.
Eso es lo que evalúan los examinadores bajo Fluency and Coherence.
1. Describe a person who inspires you
You should say:
- Who the person is
- How you know him/her
- What they do
- Explain why this person inspires you.
2. Describe a place you would like to visit
You should say:
- Where it is
- How you heard about it
- What you would do there
- Explain why you want to visit it.
3. Describe a hobby or activity you enjoy
You should say:
- What the activity is
- When/How you started it
- Who you do it with
- Explain why you enjoy it.
4. Describe a piece of art, book or film you like
You should say:
- What it is
- Where/When you encountered it
- What it’s about
- Explain why it appealed to you.
5. Describe an important event or occasion in your life
You should say:
- What the event was
- Where/When it happened
- Who was involved
- Explain why it was significant.
6. Describe a gift or object that is meaningful to you
You should say:
- What the object/gift is
- Who gave/bought it
- Why it’s meaningful
- Explain what you do with it now.
7. Describe a place you visited and liked
You should say:
- Where it is
- Why you went there
- What you did
- Explain why you liked it.
8. Describe something you plan to learn or do in the future
You should say:
- What it is
- How you will learn it
- Why you want to learn it
- Explain how you expect to feel after.
9. Describe a skill you have recently developed
You should say:
- What the skill is
- Why you developed it
- How you practise
- Explain the difference it made.
10. Describe a memorable journey or trip you took
You should say:
- Where you went
- Why you made the journey
- What you experienced
- Explain why it was memorable.
Notes and sample:
🗺️ Destination: Bariloche, Argentina
🎯 Reason: Friends’ long-planned getaway after graduation
💬 Experiences: Road trip through Ruta 40, stay by Lake Nahuel Huapi, trek to Refugio Frey, first time seeing real snowstorm, shared cooking, late-night talks.
📸 Why memorable: symbolic transition into adulthood, deepened friendships, sense of freedom + awe at nature.