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
where you went
- 2
who you went with
- 3
what happened on the way
- 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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