Speaking topics & cue cards

Describe a teacher who changed the way you study

• who this teacher was
• what subject they taught you and when
• what they did differently from other teachers

Describe a neighbour you get along well with

• who this neighbour is
• how long you have known them
• what you usually do or talk about together

Describe a person you know who is good at saving money

• who this person is
• how you know them
• what they do to save money

Describe a family member you would like to spend more time with

• who this person is
• how often you see them now
• what you would like to do together

Describe a person who inspires you in your work or studies

• who this person is
• how you know this person
• what this person does that inspires you

Describe an elderly person you admire

• who this person is
• how you know this person
• what this person does in daily life

Describe a person who is good at explaining things

• who this person is
• how you know this person
• what this person explains and how

Describe a childhood friend you are still in touch with

• who this friend is
• how you met
• how you keep in touch now

Describe a quiet place where you like to think

• where this place is
• how you found it
• what you do there

Describe a city you would like to live in for a year

• which city it is
• how you know about it
• what you would do there

Describe a market you enjoy visiting

• where the market is
• what is sold there
• who you usually go with

Describe a building in your city that you find interesting

• what the building is and where it is
• what it looks like
• what it is used for

Describe a place near water that you have visited

• where the place was
• when you went and who with
• what you did there

Describe a public park you like to visit

• where the park is
• what it looks like
• what you do there and when you go

Describe a restaurant you would recommend to others

• where the restaurant is
• how you found out about it
• what food it serves and what you usually order

Describe a historical place you have visited

• where this place is
• when and with whom you visited it
• what you saw there

Describe something you own that you would never sell

• what the item is
• how you got it
• how long you have had it

Describe a piece of clothing you often wear

• what the item is
• where you got it
• when you usually wear it

Describe a gift you gave someone that they really liked

• who you gave it to
• what the gift was
• how you chose it

Describe something you borrowed from someone

• what you borrowed
• who you borrowed it from
• why you needed it

Describe a photo that you like

• what is in the photo
• who took it and when
• where you keep it

Describe a piece of furniture that is important to you

• what the piece of furniture is
• where and when you got it
• what you use it for

Describe something you bought that was worth the money

• what you bought
• when and where you bought it
• how often you use it

Describe a sports match you watched live

• what match it was and who played
• where and when it took place
• who you went with

Describe a school or college event you helped to organise

• what the event was
• what your role was
• what problems you faced

Describe a time when there was a power cut

• when and where it happened
• how long it lasted
• what you and others did during it

Describe a day when the weather affected your plans

• what you had planned to do
• what the weather was like
• what you did instead

Describe a celebration that took place in your family

• what the celebration was
• who organised it and where it took place
• what people did during it

Describe a journey that took longer than expected

• where you were going and why
• how you travelled
• what caused the delay

Describe a time when you worked in a team

• what the task was
• who was in the team
• what your role was

Describe a time when you received some good news

• what the news was
• when and how you received it
• who you shared it with

Describe a time you got lost

• where you were going
• how you got lost
• what you did to find your way

Describe a time you helped a stranger

• who the person was
• where and when this happened
• what help they needed

Describe a time you received good advice

• who gave you the advice
• what the situation was
• what the advice was

Describe a mistake you learned from

• what the mistake was
• when it happened
• what the consequences were

Describe a time you tried a food for the first time

• what the food was
• where and when you tried it
• who you were with

Describe a time when you changed your mind about something

• what your original opinion or plan was
• when this happened
• what made you change your mind

Describe a time when you had to wait for something

• what you were waiting for
• how long you had to wait
• what you did while you were waiting

Describe a time when you were very busy

• when this was
• what you had to do
• how you managed your time

Describe a hobby you started recently

• what the hobby is
• when and why you started it
• how often you do it

Describe an outdoor activity you enjoy

• what the activity is
• where you do it
• who you do it with

Describe a game you played as a child

• what the game was
• who you played it with
• how it was played

Describe a skill you would like to learn in the future

• what the skill is
• how you would learn it
• how long you think it would take

Describe a documentary or programme that taught you something

• what the programme was about
• where and when you watched it
• what you learned from it

Describe a piece of technology you find difficult to use

• what the technology is
• when you first used it
• what problems you have with it

Describe a book you read that you would recommend

• what the book is and who wrote it
• when you read it
• what it is about

Describe a day you spent without your phone

• when this happened
• why you didn't use your phone
• what you did instead

Describe a website that you use often

• what the website is
• how you found out about it
• what you use it for

Describe a song that has special meaning for you

• what the song is
• when you first heard it
• when you listen to it now

Describe an app that saves you time

• what the app is
• how you found it
• how often you use it