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Describe a person you have met who you want to work / study with Cue Card
Who this person is How you met with this person How long have you known him/her And explain why you want to work or study with Vocab/ Idioms Down to earth person – Humble nature Over the moon – Extremely happy Mouthwatering – Very tasty Culinary skills – Cooking ability Often – Frequently regularly In […]

Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting Cue Card
When you read it What the story or novel was about Who wrote it And explain why it was interesting Vocab / Idioms Capture – Take hold Constantly – Always repeatedly Throughout – All over Lasting impression – Strong memory Mystery – Unknown secret Curious – Eager interested Throughout my life, I have read many […]

Describe your first day at school that you remember Cue Card
Describe Your First Day at School | IELTS Speaking Cue Card May–Aug 2025 | Band 8+ Sample Answer Where the school was How did you go there What happened that day And how you felt on that day Vocab / Idioms Scary – Very frightening Golden period – Best time Strong impression – Deep impact […]

Describe a sports competition you watched Cue Card
Describe a Sports Competition You Watched | IELTS Speaking Cue Card May–Aug 2025 | Band 8+ Sample Answer What it was When/where you watched it Who you watched it with And explain whether you enjoyed it Vocab /idioms Part and parcel – Essential part Role – Function duty Enthusiasm – Great excitement Neck and neck […]

Describe a person from a different cultural background with whom you enjoy spending time Cue Card
Describe a person from a different cultural background with whom you enjoy spending time Cue Card | 8 band sample | may to august 2025 Who he/she is Where he/she is from Where/how you knew him/her And explain how you feel about him/her Vocab /idioms To kick things off – Start beginning Fascinating – Very […]

Describe an argument two of yours friends had Cue Card
Describe an argument two of yours friends had | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample When it happened What it was about How it was solved Explain how you felt about it Vocab /idioms Often – Frequently Quite intense – Very strong Eventually – Finally Apologise – Say sorry Over the […]

Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium) that you’ve been to Cue Card
Describe a popular place for sports (stadium) that you’ve been to | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample Where it is When you went there What you did there And explain how you felt about this place Vocab /Idioms Vital – Very important Foster – Encourage growth Unforgettable – Memorable experience […]

Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax Cue Card
Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax | May to August 2025 Cue Card | IELTS Speaking | 8 Band Sample Where it is What it is like What you enjoy doing there And explain why you feel relaxed at this place VOCAB / IDIOMS Kick things off – Begin something […]

Describe a person who you think wears unusual clothes Cue Card
Describe a person who you think wears unusual clothes | May to August 2025 | 8 band sample Who this person is How you knew this person What his/her clothes are like And explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual VOCAB/IDIOMS Dress to impress – Wear clothes to make a good impression Dress to […]

Describe a time when you forgot missed an appointment Cue Card
Describe a time when you forgot missed an appointment | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample What the appointment was for Who you made it with Why you forgot/missed it And explain how you felt about the experience Vocab / IDIOMS Walking a tightrope – To be in a difficult situation […]

Describe a person’s house/apartment that you think is very good Cue Card
Describe a person’s house/apartment that you think is very good | May to August 2025 | IELTS Speaking Cue Card Who this person is What the house/apartment is like How often you visit there And explain why you think it’s very good Vocab/Idioms Often – Frequently occurs Hustle and bustle – Busy activity Spacious – […]

Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed Cue Card
Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed | May to August 2025 Cue Card | IELTS Speaking What it was about When you had it What the teacher did And why you enjoyed the lesson VOCAB / IDIOMS beyond textbook learning = practical education To kick things off = start something immediately captured […]
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