Part 2 gives you one minute to prepare a two-minute answer on a cue card topic. The strongest approach is a simple note-taking shorthand — not full sentences — covering who/what/when/where/why, so you’re never stuck mid-answer.
IELTS Speaking Part 2: The Cue Card Strategy
IELTS Speaking Part 2: The Cue Card Strategy
Part 2 gives you one minute to prepare a two-minute answer on a cue card topic.