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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 a program you like to watch Cue Card
Describe a Program You Like to Watch | IELTS Speaking May–Aug 2025 | Band 8+ Sample Answer What it is What it is about Who you watch it with And explain why you like to watch it Vocab/ idioms To get the ball rolling – Start action Countless – Many, numerous Incredibly – Very, extremely […]
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 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; […]
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sharing
Did you share anything with others recently? A couple of days ago, my friend needed a laptop to complete her assignments, so I lent her mine since it wasn’t feasible for her to buy a new one instantly. Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child? Yes, my parents taught me […]
IELTS Speaking Part-1 Topic Friends
Would you invite friends to your home? Yes, I enjoy inviting friends to my home. It’s a comfortable place to relax, chat, and share good food, creating an inviting atmosphere for bonding. Do you prefer to spend time with one friend or with a group of friends? I like both, but it depends on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Described a countryside area that you have been to Cue Card With Follow-ups
5.Described a countryside area that you have been to Cue Card Where is it? When and Why you went there? who you went there with? And explain how you felt about it? Vocab/ Idioms 1. Uphill task: A difficult or challenging task. 2. Unwind: To relax and relieve stress. 3. Engaged: Participated in or became […]
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