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Describe a film that made you laugh Cue Card
Describe a film that made you laugh | IELTS Speaking May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 Band Sample What it is When you watched it Who you watched it with And explain why it made you laugh IDIOMS/VOCAB Blow off steam — Release stress Cracked me up — Made me laugh a lot […]

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 friend from your childhood Cue Card
Describe a friend from your childhood | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample Who he/she is When and how you met each other What you often did together And explain what made you like him/her Vocab/Idioms Treasures – Valuable things (can be objects, people, or experiences). Everlasting mark – A permanent […]

Describe something you had to share with others Cue Card
Describe something you had to share with other | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 Band sample What it was Who you shared it with Why you had to share with others And explain how you felt about it Vocab /Idioms To kick things off – To begin or start something Unfortunately– Sadly; […]

Describe an object that you think is beautiful Cue Card
Describe an object that you think is beautiful | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 Band Sample What it is Where you saw it What it looks like And explain why you think it is beautiful Vocab / Idioms Immediately caught my eye – Instantly noticed Elegant design – Stylish appearance Polished walnut […]

Describe a foreign country you would like to visit in the future
Describe a foreign country you would like to visit in the future Cue Card | 8 band Sample | January to April 2025 What it is What you have known about it Who you would like to go there with And explain why you would like to visit it Hodophile – A person who loves […]

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Hobby
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Hobby | 8 Band Sample | January to April 2025 Cue Card Do you have the same hobbies as your family members? While I don’t have all the same hobbies as my family members, we do share a few common interests. For example, we all enjoy cooking together and watching […]

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Colors
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Colors | 8 band sample | January to April 2025 What color makes you uncomfortable in your room? Bright neon colors, like neon green or orange, can make me feel uneasy in a room. They tend to be too intense and can create a restless atmosphere. What colors do your […]

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 person who has strong opinions Cue card
Describe a person who has strong opinion | 8 Band Sample | September to December 2024 cue Card Who this person is How you know him/her Why you think he/she is a person who has strong opinions What kinds of strong opinions this person has And explain how you feel about his/her opinions. Vocab and […]

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- […]

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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