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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 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 a person who shows his feelings freely and openly.
Who the person is What kinds of feelings he shows How he shows these feelings Why you think he shows his feelings openly Vocabulary/Idioms Thrilled — extremely happy or excited Upset — sad or worried Expressive — showing feelings clearly Facial expressions — emotions shown through the face Brave face — pretending […]
Making friends Speaking Part 1
Speaking Part 1 Making Friends 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. Have you made any new friends recently? Yes, I have made a new friend lately at work. He is a humble person. Moreover, […]
Describe a friend you like to talk with Cue Card
Describe a friend you like to talk with who is he/she What do you like to talk about Why do you like to talk with him/her And explain how you felt about him/her Vocab Chatterbox – Talkative person All walks – Various backgrounds Thick as thieves – Very close Stone’s throw – Very near Knack […]
January to April 2025 Cue Card
Speaking 1. Fluency and Coherence • Speak Naturally: Avoid memorizing answers. Speak at a comfortable pace and let your ideas flow naturally. • Organize Your Ideas: Use discourse markers like “First of all,” “On the other hand,” “For example,” and “In conclusion” to structure your responses. • Avoid Pausing Too Much: If you need a […]
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 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 person who you are happy to know Cue card
Describe a person who you are happy to know | May to August 2024 | 8 band sample • Who this person is • How do know this person • What he or she is like • And explain why you are happy to know him or her Vocab 1. Optimistic – positive thinker 2. […]
Describe something you own that you want to replace Cue Card
Describe something you own that want to replace Cue Card | 8 Band Sample | IELTS Speaking May to August 2024 • What it is • Where it is • How you got it • And explain why you want to replace it Vocab 1. Passenger of the same lane – someone who is traveling […]
Describe something you did with someone/a group of people Cue Card
In this class, we delved into various aspects of cooperation, exploring its significance in children’s development and its relevance in both personal and professional contexts. We discussed the ways in which children learn to cooperate through social interactions, highlighting the role of school, neighbourhood, and parental guidance in fostering this essential skill. Through vivid examples and anecdotes, we illustrated how cooperation contributes to positive outcomes, such as academic success, social integration, and emotional well-being.
IELTS writing vocabulary for 9 band
Environment: • Mitigate: Reduce the severity of something, such as environmental damage. • Conserve: Protect and preserve natural resources. • Alleviate: Make a problem or burden less severe. • Ecological: Relating to the environment and its relationship with organisms. • Detrimental: Harmful or damaging. • Degrade: Cause a decline in the quality or condition of […]
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