IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card: Describe an important decision you made

Published May 22, 2026 · 7 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 an important decision you made.
You should say:
  • what the decision was
  • when you made it
  • who helped you
  • what the result was

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.