Speaking Part 2 — Long Turn (Cue Card)
Talking for Two Full Minutes
The one-minute prep time and the cue card's four bullet points are there to help you structure a full two minutes of natural speech — running out of things to say is a planning problem, not a language problem.
1 Minute Prep, 2 Minutes Speaking
Every cue card follows the same shape: describe What, When/Where, How/Why, and Why it's memorable.
Using the 1-Minute Prep
Speaking Tips
- Speak for the full 2 minutes — running short costs marks
- Use specific examples, not general statements
- Naturally mix all 3 tenses (past, present, future) — this is a scored feature
- Lost your place? Say: "Where was I... yes, I was saying..." and continue
Opening Phrases
- "I'd like to tell you about..."
- "This really stands out in my memory..."
- "One reason I find this interesting is..."
3 Cue Cards to Practise Right Now
These cover the three most common Part 2 categories — a person, a place, and an object. Time yourself: 1 minute to prepare, then speak for the full 2 minutes without stopping.
Cue card 1 — Person: Describe a person who has influenced you. You should say: who this person is, how you know them, what they have done to influence you, and explain why this influence has been important.
Cue card 2 — Place: Describe a place you have visited that you found interesting. You should say: where it is, when you went there, what you did there, and explain why you found it interesting.
Cue card 3 — Object: Describe an object you own that is important to you. You should say: what it is, how you got it, what you use it for, and explain why it is important to you.