IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card

    Describe a piece of furniture in your home that you like

    Last updated 2 September 2026

    In short

    This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a piece of furniture in your home that you like. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (what it is; where it is in your home; how you use it; why you like it), and the last one carries the most marks.

    The cue card

    Describe a piece of furniture in your home that you like.

    You should say:

    • what it is
    • where it is in your home
    • how you use it
    • and explain why you like it

    How to structure your long turn

    1. 1

      what it is

    2. 2

      where it is in your home

    3. 3

      how you use it

    4. 4

      and explain why you like it

    Rounding-off questions

    • What makes a home comfortable?

    • Do people spend too much on furnishing their homes?

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