The 2-minute long turn (cue cards)

Use your one minute of preparation well and speak for a full two minutes on an IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card, with clear structure, real details and a strong explanation.

Level B2 20 min4 exercisesLesson 1 of 12 in Speaking B2

Trains: IELTS Speaking Part 2

What you'll learn

Make quick, useful notes in one minute
Organise a two-minute talk around the cue card bullet points
Extend each point with details, a short story and feelings
Keep talking naturally until the examiner stops you

Lesson content

10 steps · 4 exercises · 20 min total

1. Warm-up2 questions
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Useful phrases for the long turn
5. Practice 2Part 2 strategy check
6. Practice 3Put the talk in order
7. Practice 4Your turn: a full Part 2 task
8. Exam tips3 tips
9. Key vocabulary11 words
10. SummaryReview and finish

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