Topics and Related Questions IELTS Speaking Section

In the second section of the IELTS speaking test, you are given a different cue card. On each cue card, you are given a specific topic on which you have to speak for two minutes. But make sure that you can’t change the topic according to your comfort or wish.

In this article, we have given you some example topics followed by the questions which may come into the test. Read those topics and practice talking on those topics as this will help you built your skills and will also help you in managing your time. However, keep in mind that the topics mentioned in this article are just examples as the topics in the test may vary.

Cue Card Topics for part 2 of IELTS Speaking Exam

A Person You’re familiar with

Tell about some old person you know

You must say:

• • The relationship between you and that person
  • Thoughts of people about this old person.
  • How many times do you see him in a week or a month?
  • Elucidate why you love them?

Tell about a child you love.

You must say:

• • Who is that child?
  • What is the relation between you and the child?
  • What does the child like most?
  • Elucidate why you love that child.

Tell about someone who has influenced you

You must say:

• • Who is that person?
  • What is the relation between you two?
  • What are the main qualities of that person?
  • Elucidate why they influence you?

Tell me about someone who is very interesting.

You must say:

• • Who is that person?
  • What is the relation between you two?
  • How did you two meet?
  • What do they love to chat about?
  • Elucidate why they are very interesting?

Tell about your beloved teacher.

You must say:

• • At what school/college/university they taught you?
  • Describe the appearance of the teacher?
  • Describe the subject you learned from him/her
  • Elucidate why he/she is your favorite?

Gifts or Presents IELTS Test Speaking Topics

Tell about some gift or a present you gave to someone.

Explain why you decided to give this particular gift.

You must say:

• • To whom you gave the present too?
  • What was it like?
  • How was it as compared to some other gifts you have ever given?
  • Elucidate why you gave the gift?

Tell about some gift or a present someone gave to you and you certainly liked it.

You must say:

• • What type of gift it was?
  • Which person gave that gift to you?
  • Why did you receive it?
  • Elucidate why you loved the gift?

Memories IELTS Test Speaking Topics

Tell about a joyful childhood event.

You must say:

• • When did the event happen?
  • Who else was involved?
  • What were your emotions?
  • Elucidate why you can recall the moment every time?

Tell me about a photograph you captured.

You must say:

• • Who is the person in the photograph?
  • At what time the photo was captured?
  • Where the photo is?
  • Elucidate why you love the photo?

Food IELTS Test Speaking Topics

Tell me about a meal you had and loved.

You must say:

• • Where did you have it?
  • Why did you have it?
  • With whom you have it?
  • Describe why you liked it?

Tell about a meal you ate in a restaurant.

You must say:

• • Which restaurant it was?
  • What did you have?
  • With whom you had it?
  • Elucidate why you loved it?

Music IELTS Test Speaking Topics

Tell me about a song which is your favorite.

You must say:

• • Name the song
  • What is about?
  • Where did you hear it first?
  • Describe why is it a favorite one?

Exercise and sports IELTS Test Speaking Topics

Tell about a sporting event.

You must say:

• • What type of sports were played there?
  • Was it good?
  • Does it take place very often?
  • Elucidate why it was interesting?

Tell about your favorite exercise.

You must say:

• • What kind of exercise it this?
  • When do you perform it?
  • Where do you perform it?
  • Elucidate why you love doing it?

Tell about a sport you would play.

You must say:

• • What kind of sport is this?
  • Where could you do it?
  • Is it a group sport or individual?
  • Elucidate why is it good?

Entertainment IELTS Test Speaking Topics

Tell about some comedian you like.

You must say:

• • Who is that comedian?
  • Where does he perform?
  • Do people like him?
  • Elucidate why you like him?

Tell about some TV show which you like to watch.

You must say:

• • What kind of show it is?
  • When does it get on the air?
  • Is it a famous one?
  • Describe why you love it?

Travel IELTS Test Speaking Topics

Tell about the country you want to visit and have a lifestyle there.

You must say:

• • Which country is it?
  • Where is it
  • Why you want to go
  • Elucidate why is it worth going?

Tell about a sea/river/lake you visited

You must say:

• • Where is it situated?
  • How many times have you gone there?
  • What type of activities happen there?
  • Tell why you love that place so much?

Tell me about the holiday you enjoyed a lot.

You must say:

• • Where did you go?
  • With whom did you do?
  • What activities you did?
  • Describe why it was a memorable holiday?

Buildings IELTS Test Speaking Topics

Tell about a building you like.

You must say:

• • Where is it?
  • How does it look?
  • What activities one can do in it?
  • Describe why you adore it?

Reading related IELTS Test Speaking Topics

Tell about the favorite book of yours

You must say:

• • What is it about?
  • Where you read it?
  • Why did you read it?
  • Elucidate that why is it your favorite?

Tell about a website you browse mostly

You must say:

• • What is it about?
  • How did you find it?
  • Have you told someone else about it?
  • Elucidate why you browse it?

News IELTS Test Speaking Topics

Tell about some news which was good for you.

You must say:

• • What was the news?
  • How did you get the news?
  • Have you told others about it?
  • Describe why it is good for you?

Daily Routine IELTS Test Speaking Topics

Tell about that part of the day which is your favorite

You must say:

• • What day time it is?
  • What do you do at that time?
  • With whom you share the time with?
  • Elucidate that why is it the favorite one?