IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card
Describe a radio programme or podcast you enjoy
Last updated 2 September 2026
In short
This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a radio programme or podcast you enjoy. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (what it is; what it is about; how often you listen to it; why you enjoy it), and the last one carries the most marks.
The cue card
Describe a radio programme or podcast you enjoy.
You should say:
- what it is
- what it is about
- how often you listen to it
- and explain why you enjoy it
How to structure your long turn
- 1
what it is
- 2
what it is about
- 3
how often you listen to it
- 4
and explain why you enjoy it
Rounding-off questions
Why has listening to podcasts become popular?
Is radio still relevant today?
Where this leads: Part 3 on media and news
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