IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card

    Describe a time you tried something for the first time

    Last updated 2 September 2026

    In short

    This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a time you tried something for the first time. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (what you tried; why you decided to try it; how it went; how you felt about it), and the last one carries the most marks.

    The cue card

    Describe a time you tried something for the first time.

    You should say:

    • what you tried
    • why you decided to try it
    • how it went
    • and explain how you felt about it

    How to structure your long turn

    1. 1

      what you tried

    2. 2

      why you decided to try it

    3. 3

      how it went

    4. 4

      and explain how you felt about it

    Rounding-off questions

    • Why are some people afraid to try new things?

    • Is it important to step outside your comfort zone?

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