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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 a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on the beach, etc.)
Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on the beach, etc.) | May to august 2025 cue Card Where you saw the plastic waste Why there were a lot of plastic waste What you did after you saw them And explain what your thoughts were about this […]
Describe a traditional product in your country Cue Card
Describe a traditional product in your country -What is it? -When you tried this product for the first time -What it is made of -Explain how you feel about it 1. Diverse – Showing a great deal of variety; very different. 2. Distinct – Clearly different or separate in nature or quality. 3. Handcrafted – […]
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 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 something you did that made you feel proud
Describe something you did that made you feel proud cue Card | 8 Band Sample | May to August 2024 • What it was • How you did it • What difficulty you had • How you dealt with the difficulty • And explain why you felt proud of it Vocab 1. Unfortunately – badly […]
Describe a risk you took that you thought would lead to a terrible result but ended up with a positive result
Describe a risk you took that you thought would lead to a terrible result but ended up with a positive result. When you took the risk Why you took the risk How it went And explain how you felt about it Vocab 1. Broaden 2.Phobias 3. Constructive 4. Aquaphobia 5. Renowned 6. Initially 7. Feel […]
Describe a picture of you that you like (May to Aug 2024)
Where it was When it was Who took And explain how you felt about it Vocab 1. Capture 2. Indeed 3. Preserve 4. Photogenic 5. Abundance 6. Delightful 7.On cloud nine 8. Myriad 9. over the moon Capturing photographs is indeed a wonderful way to preserve cherished moments, and as a photogenic individual, I tend […]
Describe a uniform you wear Cue Card
When you wear it Who bought it for you What does it look like How you feel about it Vocab 1. Part and parcel 2. Indispensable 3. Renowned 4. Proud as peacock 5. Imperative 6. Show 7. Attention- grabbing There is no doubt that uniforms play a part and parcel role at every place whether […]
Describe an unusual holiday you had
What holiday it was Who you were with What you did And explain why it was unusual. Vocab 1. Hodophile – a person who loves travel 2. Apple of my eye – the person who someone loves most 3. On seventh heaven – very happy 4. Unfortunately – badly 5. Down in the dumps – […]
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