About this tool
The IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card generator gives you a random cue card from 25 practice cards, with the standard one minute of preparation and up to two minutes of speaking. You can then record or type your answer and get feedback on fluency and coherence, vocabulary and grammar.
Part 2 is the long turn: you speak alone on one topic. Regular timed practice is the best way to stop running out of things to say.
What this tool does
25 cue cards in five topic groups
People, places, objects, events and experiences, written in the Part 2 format with four prompts each.
Preparation and speaking timer
One minute to prepare, then two minutes to speak. The timer moves to the next stage by itself.
Record or type your answer
Record with your browser's speech recognition, or type or paste what you said.
Your delivery in numbers
Words per minute, filler words such as um and you know, and repeated words, counted instantly.
Feedback on three criteria
Fluency and coherence, vocabulary and grammar, with quotes from your own answer and sentence upgrades.
Free to practise
Cue cards, the timer and the numbers are free. Feedback is free with limits.
How it works
Get a cue card
Filter by topic group or take a random card.
Prepare for one minute
Note keywords, not full sentences.
Speak for two minutes
Follow the prompts in order and keep going until the timer ends.
Get feedback
Check the numbers and run the feedback on your transcript.
How to answer a Part 2 cue card
Use the preparation minute for keywords
Write two or three words for each prompt. Full sentences take too long and make you read instead of speak.
Follow the prompts in order
The four prompts are your structure. Giving each about 25 to 30 seconds fills the two minutes without rushing.
Speak for the full two minutes
If you finish early, add an example, a feeling or a comparison. Stopping very early limits how much the examiner can assess.
End with a reason or a feeling
The last prompt usually asks you to explain why. A short, personal reason makes a natural ending.
Who it is for
- Candidates preparing for the IELTS Speaking test
- Learners who run out of things to say in Part 2
- Teachers who need a quick random cue card for class
- Self-study students who want to practise alone with a timer
Frequently asked questions
Are these real IELTS cue cards?
They are original practice cards written in the Part 2 format. Real exam cards are not published in advance.
Is pronunciation assessed?
No. The feedback works on a text transcript, so pronunciation and intonation are not assessed. Ask a teacher or compare your recording with native speech for those.
Is my voice recorded or sent anywhere?
Recording uses your browser's speech recognition to turn speech into text. Depending on your browser, the audio may be processed by the browser provider. Our site receives only the text you submit, not an audio file.
Which browsers support recording?
Chrome, Edge and Safari. In other browsers, type or paste your answer instead.
What is free and what needs a plan?
Cue cards, the timer and the delivery numbers are free. Free feedback gives an estimated range, the one change that helps most and one upgraded sentence, two runs a day without an account. A paid plan adds the breakdown with quotes, every upgrade and a practice exercise, with no daily limit.
How long is Part 2?
You get one minute to prepare and then speak for one to two minutes. This timer gives you the full two minutes.
How many words is a two-minute answer?
Natural speech is often around 120 to 150 words a minute, so roughly 200 to 300 words. The tool flags answers under 100 words as short.
Does the estimate predict my speaking band?
No. It is a range for self-review based on three criteria and text only. Use it to find what to practise, not to predict your result.
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