IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card

    Describe a memorable journey you have taken

    Last updated 2 September 2026

    In short

    This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a memorable journey you have taken. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (where you went; who you went with; what happened on the way; why it was memorable), and the last one carries the most marks.

    The cue card

    Describe a memorable journey you have taken.

    You should say:

    • where you went
    • who you went with
    • what happened on the way
    • and explain why it was memorable

    How to structure your long turn

    1. 1

      where you went

    2. 2

      who you went with

    3. 3

      what happened on the way

    4. 4

      and explain why it was memorable

    Rounding-off questions

    • Has the way people travel changed?

    • Is the journey as important as the destination?

    Where this leads: Part 3 on travel and tourism

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