IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card

    Describe a film you enjoyed watching

    Last updated 2 September 2026

    In short

    This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a film you enjoyed watching. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (what it was about; when and where you watched it; who you watched it with; why you enjoyed it), and the last one carries the most marks.

    The cue card

    Describe a film you enjoyed watching.

    You should say:

    • what it was about
    • when and where you watched it
    • who you watched it with
    • and explain why you enjoyed it

    How to structure your long turn

    1. 1

      what it was about

    2. 2

      when and where you watched it

    3. 3

      who you watched it with

    4. 4

      and explain why you enjoyed it

    Rounding-off questions

    • Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema?

    • Why are some films so popular around the world?

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