IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics: 100 + Cue Cards with Sample Answers (2026)

I want to talk about an old gentleman named Mr. Kapoor, whom I crossed paths with last month in our local neighbourhood park. He's in his late 70s and still very energetic. We sat on a park bench and waited out a light drizzle and got into a conversation.

We talked about how much our city has changed over the last fifty years. He told of when our busy neighbourhood was just open fields and dirt roads. It was just fascinating to hear him talk.

I find him so interesting, he never complains about the modern changes. Instead, he embraces technology and reads history blogs on his smartphone. I was really inspired by his great memory, wisdom, and optimistic outlook on ageing.

I want to tell you about my trip to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, which I visited last spring break. It lies in Central Europe and is famous for spectacular architecture.

During my visit I spent most of my time walking around the old town. At sunrise I walked across the famous Charles Bridge and looked out at the majestic castles on the hillsides.

The beauty of Prague is that it never appears to date. The cobblestone streets, colourful buildings and winding river look like something from a fairy tale book. It feels like stepping back in time, but the city is incredibly clean and well-preserved.

I am going to tell you about a thrilling football match I watched live in our national stadium two years ago. It was the championship final between our local city club and their greatest rivals. My older brother is a big sports fan and I went with him.

The match was so intense right from the start. Both teams defended brilliantly and in the 89th minute the score was still zero-zero. Our star forward sliced through the defense and scored a spectacular goal in a flash.

The stadium erupted in joy. Everyone was jumping up and down and cheering and hugging each other. That's what made it unforgettable, that intense last second suspense, the shared happiness of thousands of fans.

I want to share a disappointing meal I had at a new Italian restaurant last month. I decided to go there with my family to celebrate my mother's birthday because the reviews online were great.

But once we sat down it was all downhill. We waited almost twenty minutes for the water menus. By the time we finally ordered, it took over an hour for our food to arrive and when it did, it was stone cold.

I called over the waiter, but he was pretty dismissive and blamed the kitchen. Instead of raising a fuss, I informed the restaurant manager about everything. I calmly explained what happened and, to his credit, the manager apologized and gave us a full discount on our meals.

The piece of technology I simply cannot think of living without at present is my pair of wireless, noise-cancelling headphones. I received them as a birthday gift from my older brother two years ago, and I have used them ever since.

I use them for a wide variety of daily activities. They are connected to my laptop for attending university lectures, listening to English language podcasts, and playing soothing music whenever I have time, or feel like.

These headphones are absolutely indispensable to me as the apartment I live in is a noisy one near the roadside. So, I need to ward off any noise that distracts me from my studies. They help me do exactly that, which helps me create a serene environment just about anywhere. They allow me to excel in my studies.

I would love to talk about my closest companion, Harish, who is known to me for over fifteen years now. We first met on the very first day of primary school in grade I, as we got to randomly sit next to each other on the same front bench of the class.

Since then, we have done almost everything together. We used to play cricket a lot during weekends for many years. These days, we love playing basketball, and once in a while, we go hiking in the nearby hills. We also make it a point to meet regularly at the library to prepare for our university exams.

I believe our friendship has remained effective for a long time because we share similar values and have immense mutual trust in each other. We can talk about just about everything without any fear of judgment. As such, even though our lives have become much busier than ever, we remain ready to support each other through thick and thin.