IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card

    Describe a party you enjoyed

    Last updated 2 September 2026

    In short

    This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a party you enjoyed. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (whose party it was; where and when it was held; what you did there; why you enjoyed it), and the last one carries the most marks.

    The cue card

    Describe a party you enjoyed.

    You should say:

    • whose party it was
    • where and when it was held
    • what you did there
    • and explain why you enjoyed it

    How to structure your long turn

    1. 1

      whose party it was

    2. 2

      where and when it was held

    3. 3

      what you did there

    4. 4

      and explain why you enjoyed it

    Rounding-off questions

    • Do people prefer big parties or small gatherings?

    • Why are celebrations important to people?

    Where this leads: Part 3 on festivals and celebrations

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