Speaking format guide
Part 2 — Long Turn (Cue Card)
1 min prep, 2 min talk on a given topic.
Practice prompts
Open a prompt to review the task, instructions, and recommended timing.
Focus and neighbourhoods — Part 2· long turn
Describe a small change in your neighbourhood that made daily life easier.
- what the change was
- when and why it was made
- who benefited from it
- explain why you think it was successful
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Learning new skills — Part 2· long turn
Describe a skill that took you longer to learn than you expected.
- what the skill was
- why you wanted to learn it
- what made it difficult
- explain how you felt when you could finally do it
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Local food and shopping — Part 2· long turn
Describe a market or food shop that you enjoy visiting.
- where it is
- what it sells
- when you usually go there
- explain what makes the place enjoyable
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Urban travel — Part 2· long turn
Describe an improvement to local transport that you found useful.
- what the improvement was
- where and when it was introduced
- how it changed your journey
- explain why it was useful to the wider community
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Photographs and memory — Part 2· long turn
Describe a photograph that helped you remember an important day.
- when the photograph was taken
- who or what appears in it
- where you keep it
- explain why the memory matters to you
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Small businesses — Part 2· long turn
Describe a small business that provides especially good service.
- what the business does
- where it is located
- what experience you had there
- explain why its service stood out
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Weather and outdoor events — Part 2· long turn
Describe an outdoor event where the weather changed your experience.
- what the event was
- where and when it took place
- how the weather changed
- explain how people responded
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Community celebrations — Part 2· long turn
Describe a community celebration that brought different people together.
- what was being celebrated
- where the event was held
- what people did there
- explain how it brought people together
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Technology and habits — Part 2· long turn
Describe an app or website that has made part of your life easier.
- what it is and how you found it
- what you use it for
- how often you use it
- explain how life would be different without it
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Work and ambition — Part 2· long turn
Describe a person whose job you find interesting.
- who the person is
- what their job involves
- how you know about their work
- explain why you find the job interesting
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Nature and the outdoors — Part 2· long turn
Describe a natural place you like to visit.
- where it is
- how often you go there
- what you do there
- explain why this place matters to you
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Music and performance — Part 2· long turn
Describe a live performance you remember well.
- what the performance was
- where and when you saw it
- who you went with
- explain why you still remember it
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Reading and stories — Part 2· long turn
Describe a book you would recommend to a friend.
- what the book is about
- when and why you read it
- what kind of person would enjoy it
- explain why you would recommend it
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Sport and health — Part 2· long turn
Describe a sport or physical activity you would like to learn.
- what the activity is
- where you could learn it
- what equipment or preparation it needs
- explain why you want to learn it
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Gifts and generosity — Part 2· long turn
Describe a gift you gave that took time or thought to prepare.
- what the gift was
- who you gave it to
- how you chose or prepared it
- explain how the person reacted
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes
Travel and languages — Part 2· long turn
Describe a visit to a place with a culture different from your own.
- where you went
- what was different from home
- how you communicated with people there
- explain what the visit taught you
Prepare for one minute, then speak for one to two minutes.
3 minutes