IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card: Describe a goal you want to achieve

In Part 2 you receive a cue card and have one minute to prepare. Then you speak for one to two minutes without stopping.

Cue Card

Describe a goal you want to achieve.
You should say:

• what the goal is
• when you want to achieve it
• what steps you will take
• why it matters

How to Structure Your Answer

1. Introduce the topic in one sentence.
2. Cover each bullet point in order.
3. Use past, present and future tenses where suitable.
4. Add feelings, details and examples.
5. Finish with a short closing sentence.

Preparation Tip

Use your one minute to write keywords only, not full sentences. Speak for the full two minutes and do not stop early.