Free Speaking tool
IELTS Speaking cue card timer.
Practise IELTS Speaking Part 2 in a realistic rhythm: pick a cue card, plan with keywords for one minute, then speak for two.
Your cue card
Describe a place you enjoy visiting
You should say where it is, when you go there, what you do there, and explain why you enjoy visiting it.
- 1Where it is
- 2A vivid detail
- 3What you do
- 4Why it matters
1 minute to plan
Jot bullet points only — keywords, not full sentences.
Not saved — for your eyes only during this attempt.
How to use the timer
A better solo Speaking Part 2 practice routine.
01
Pick an easy example
Choose a real person, place, event, or experience that gives you details to talk about.
02
Plan with keywords
Use the one-minute timer to make a route through your answer, not a script to read.
03
Speak and review
Aim to develop each idea, then replay your recording and choose one improvement for the next attempt.
FAQ
Speaking cue card timer questions.
How long is IELTS Speaking Part 2?
In IELTS Speaking Part 2, you have 1 minute to prepare notes on your cue card topic and 1 to 2 minutes to speak continuously before the examiner asks a follow-up question.
What should I write during the 1-minute preparation time?
Write 6 to 10 keywords covering who or what you chose, when and where it happened, one specific moment, and why it mattered. Avoid writing full sentences because reading from notes lowers Fluency and Pronunciation.
What happens if I stop speaking before 2 minutes?
Speaking for significantly less than 90 seconds limits how much vocabulary and complex grammar you can show. If you finish the bullet points early, add a short real-life example or explain what you would do differently next time.
Are my planning notes saved when I use this timer?
No. Notes typed into this tool are never saved or sent anywhere. They stay on the page until you pick a new cue card or leave the page.
After the timer ends
Turn the attempt into improvement.
Replay your answer and check whether you developed one idea with details rather than listing points. Read the Part 2 planning guide, or take a fuller Speaking practice session with feedback.