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Describe a way change that helps you save a lot of time Cue Card
Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time You should say: What is it? How do you implement it? How difficult it is? And explain how you feel about the way/change Vocab 1. Precious – Valuable 2. Indispensable – Essential 3. Hard nut to crack – Difficult problem 4. Working against the […]
January to April 2025 Cue Card
Speaking 1. Fluency and Coherence • Speak Naturally: Avoid memorizing answers. Speak at a comfortable pace and let your ideas flow naturally. • Organize Your Ideas: Use discourse markers like “First of all,” “On the other hand,” “For example,” and “In conclusion” to structure your responses. • Avoid Pausing Too Much: If you need a […]
Most frequently asked questions in IELTS Speaking
5.5 band to 7 band answer 1.What hobbies do you have? 5-Band Answer: I like reading books, especially mystery and thriller ones. It is fun and interesting. 7-Band Answer: I enjoy reading novels, particularly those in the mystery and thriller genres. They allow me to escape into different worlds and keep my mind engaged and […]
Describe a place that you would like to learn the culture there (e.g. library, museum, theatre)
Describe a place that you would like to learn the culture there (e.g. library, museum, theatre) Cue Card | September to December 2024 Where it is How you knew this place What it is like And explain how the place is related to culture 1. Plethora – many 2. Holy city – Sacred site 3. […]
Describe a challenge you faced to that you thought was rather difficult Cue Card
Describe a challenge you faced to that you thought was rather difficult Cue Card | September to December 2024 Cue Card What it was When and where you faced it Why you thought it was a difficult challenge And explain how you felt at the time Vocab and Idioms 1. Numerous- many 2. Initially- starting […]
Describe a crowded place you have visited Cue Card 2024
Describe a crowded place you have visited | Cue Card | 8 Band Sample | September to December 2024 When you went there With whom you went there Explain how you felt about being there Vocab and Idioms 1. Arduous task – Hard work 2. Hustle and bustle – Busy activity 3. Eminent – Highly […]
Describe a prize you have received recently (eg money, something valuable, a medal)
Describe a prize you received Cue Card | September to December 2024 Cue Card what it was when you received it what you did to receive it and how you felt about it Vocab and Idioms 1 Hard work is the key to success: Persistent effort 2 Burn the midnight oil: Work late 3 Leave […]
Describe an online video in which you learned something new
Describe an online video in which you learned something new Cue Card | September to December 2024 When and where you watched it What it was Why you watched it And explain what you have learned from it Vocab and idioms 1.Not a piece of cake – Difficult task 2. Plethora – Abundant quantity 3. […]
Describe a time that you showed something new to others Cue Card
Describe a time that you showed something new to others Cue Card | September to December 2024 When it was What it was Who you showed it to How you showed it And explain how you felt about it. Vocab and Idioms 1. Dexterous- having skill, especially with hands 2. Numerous-many 3. Gather – collect […]
Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (toys, furniture)
Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (e.g. toys, furniture) | September to December 2024 Cue Card Who this person is What he/she makes Why he/she likes to make things by hand And explain how you feel about the person Vocab and Idioms 1. Dexterous person: Skillful 2. Jack of all trades: […]
Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something Cue Card
Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something Cue Card | September to December 2024 When it happened Who you helped How you helped And explain how you felt about the experience. Vocab 1. Immense – huge 2. Assist- help 3. Numerous- many 4. Promptly- properly 5. Culinary skills – cooking skills […]
Describe a person who likes to read a lot Cue Card
Describe a person who likes to read a lot | 8 band sample | Sep to Dec 2024 Who this person is How you knew him/her What he or she likes to read And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot. Vocab and Idioms 1. Enriches- improves 2. Extensive Knowledge – huge […]
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