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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 […]
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Making Friends
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Making Friends | September to December 2024 1. What do you often talk about with your new friends? Being a chatterbox, I often talk about their interests, studies, and hobbies to make connections with them. 2. Have you made any new friends recently? Yes, I have made a new friend […]
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 time when you received good service in a shop/store Cue Card
Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store Cue Card | September to December 2024 | IELTS Speaking Where shop is When you went to the shop What service you received from the staff And explain how you felt about the service Vocab and Idioms 1. Rare – Uncommon occurrence 2. Crucial […]
Describe something you did in your study/work that has made you feel confident Cue Card
Describe something you did in your study/work that has made you feel confident Cue Card September to December 2024 When and where it happened What you did Why it made you feel confident And explain how you felt about it Vocab and idioms 1. Crucial – Very important 2. Immensely – Extremely large 3. Trait […]
Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact with again Cue Card
Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact with again Cue Card | September to December 2024 | IELTS Speaking Who he/she is How you knew each other Why you lost contact How you got in contact again And explain how you felt after getting in contact again Vocab and […]
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 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 a movie you watched recently Cue Card 2024
Describe a movie you watched recently Cue Card 8 Band Sample September to December 2024 When and where you watched it. Who you watched it with What it was about And explain why you watched this movie. Vocab 1. Infotainment – information + entertainment 2. Cinephile – passionate interest in cinema 3. Over the moon- […]
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