IELTS Speaking Cue Cards and Part 3 Topics - Iran Oxford Language Institute

Vocabulary and overview flashcards covering IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue cards and Part 3 discussion topics from Iran Oxford Language Institute.

A House or Apartment You Would Like to Live In (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card asking where a target home would be, what you would do there, who you would live with, and why you want to live there, paired with Part 3 questions on renting vs buying, moving out age, and accommodation options for young couples.

An Interesting Animal You Have Seen (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking Part 2 prompt covering what animal was seen, when and where you saw it, and your feelings about it, accompanied by Part 3 questions regarding pets, animal extinction, animal labor, and research on animals.

A Successful Small Business (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking cue card requiring details on a small company's nature, work, how you know it, and why it is successful, with Part 3 topics covering leader qualities, success factors, high technology, and charitable organizations.

A Crowded Place You Went To (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking prompt asking when, where, and with whom you visited a crowded location and how you felt, followed by Part 3 questions on urban planning, city facilities, and reasons people prefer big cities.

A Family Member You Spend Time With (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking cue card detailing who a specific family member is, what you do together, their personality, and why you spend time with them, alongside Part 3 questions on multi-generational living and parental responsibilities.

A Person Often in the News (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking prompt about a news-worthy person you want to meet, how you know them, and why they are featured in media, followed by Part 3 topics comparing new vs old media, news reliability, and social media influence.

The Desired Change to Your Local Area (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking topic focused on a local improvement, how to implement it, the current problems requiring it, and its benefits, paired with Part 3 questions on socializing with neighbors and why older people resist change.

A Performance You Enjoyed Watching (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking cue card describing a watched performance, its date/place, the performers, and why it was enjoyable, along with Part 3 discussions on traditional performances, live vs TV viewing, and stage plays' impact on children.

An Important Text Message (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking cue card regarding the sender, content, reason, and importance of a received text message, with Part 3 questions on modern communication trends, texting vs calling, and scientific development effects.

A Uniform You Have Worn (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking prompt covering the appearance, usage location, payer, and feelings toward a school or company uniform, with Part 3 topics on pros/cons of uniforms, professions that wear them, and personal expression through clothing.

A Time When Someone Apologised to You (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking cue card specifying when, where, who, and why someone apologized to you, alongside Part 3 questions on situations requiring apologies and characteristics of people who say sorry.

An Article to Help People Improve Their Health (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking prompt detailing an online or magazine health article, when/where it was read, its content, and its health benefits, complemented by Part 3 topics on staying healthy, school fitness activities, and future lifestyle trends.

A Trip by Public Transport (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking Part 3 subject examining traffic jam solutions like free public transit, reasons for plane travel popularity, and local government obstacles in developing transportation infrastructure.

A Challenging Thing You Did (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Cue Card prompt covering a difficult task, when and why it was done, how it was handled, and why it was challenging, followed by Part 3 questions about challenges facing youth and handling difficult tasks.

A Person Who Taught You (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking prompt describing a person who taught you something important, what/how they taught, and its significance, alongside Part 3 questions on encouraging innovation, child education, and parents vs teachers.

A Member of a Team (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Cue Card asking about a specific team, a member's role, and why you like them, accompanied by Part 3 questions on individual growth vs team goals, child team cooperation, and cultivating teamwork in school.

A Job You Would Not Like to Do (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking topic describing an undesirable job, how you know it, its difficulty, and why you dislike it, with Part 3 questions regarding artificial intelligence (AI), career factors, technology job loss, and salary vs interest.

Something Exciting You Did (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Cue Card detailing an exciting experience, including when, where, with whom, and why it was exciting, with Part 3 topics on birthday spending and celebrating traditional festivals.

Not Allowed to Use Mobile Phone (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking prompt describing a time when phone use was restricted, where and when it occurred, what you were doing, and why you could not use it, with Part 3 questions on phone regulations and cell phone age limits.

Prevented by the Weather (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Speaking topic asking about a plan disrupted by bad weather, expected vs actual weather, and your reaction to changing plans, paired with Part 3 topics on weather small talk and forecast reliability.

Something Difficult to Use (IELTS Topic)

An IELTS Cue Card about a newly purchased item that was hard to use at first, why it was bought, how it works, and why it was difficult, plus Part 3 questions on advertising influence and age-related technology difficulties.

IELTS Speaking Cue Card Topics for 2020

A reference list of 10 additional cue card topics: famous female leader, home photograph, business you want to open, waking up early, film discussion with friends, meeting someone for the first time, memorable advertisement, favorite food, hometown, and shifting to a new house/school.