IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card
Describe a time someone gave you good advice
Last updated 2 September 2026
In short
This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a time someone gave you good advice. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (who gave you the advice; what the advice was; why they gave it; how it helped you), and the last one carries the most marks.
The cue card
Describe a time someone gave you good advice.
You should say:
- who gave you the advice
- what the advice was
- why they gave it
- and explain how it helped you
How to structure your long turn
- 1
who gave you the advice
- 2
what the advice was
- 3
why they gave it
- 4
and explain how it helped you
Rounding-off questions
Is it easy to take advice from others?
Who do people usually turn to for advice?
Where this leads: Part 3 on people and relationships
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