IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card: Describe a skill you would like to learn

Published August 19, 2026 · 5 views

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 skill you would like to learn.
You should say:
  • what the skill is
  • why you want to learn it
  • how you would learn it
  • how it would help you

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.