IELTS Speaking · Part 2 cue card · Experiences
Describe a time when you learned a new skill.
You have one minute to make notes, then speak for one to two minutes. The examiner may ask one or two short questions when you finish.
Describe a time when you learned a new skill.
You should say:
- what the skill was
- how you learned it
- what was difficult about it
and explain how you felt when you could do it well
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Part 3 questions that follow this card
Part 3 broadens the topic into a discussion of four to five minutes. Give a view, a reason and an example each time.
- Is it easier to learn new skills when you are young?
- What is the best way to learn a practical skill?
- Should schools teach more practical skills?
- Why do some people give up when learning is hard?
- Do you think everyone should keep learning throughout their life?
How to handle this card
This is a story card, so keep to a clear order: before, during and after. Name one specific difficulty and how you overcame it. Linking words such as at first, eventually and looking back help the listener follow you.