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Describe an Item on Which You Spent More Than Expected | IELTS Speaking Cue Card with Sample Answer
Describe an item on which you spent more than expected Idioms/vocab To begin with, I am not a person who usually splurges on expensive things, especially clothes, because I believe in saving money and living within my means. However, one item on which I ended up spending more than I had planned was a traditional […]
Describe an Occasion When Many People Were Smiling | Jan–April 2026 IELTS Cue Card (8+ Band Answer)
Describe an occasion when many people were smiling Vocab and Idioms Well, to begin with, due to our hectic and fast-paced lifestyle, it is quite rare to find a moment when a large group of people are smiling together. However, one such memorable occasion that instantly comes to my mind is my cousin’s wedding, which […]
Describe a Natural Place – IELTS Cue Card Sample Answer (Band 8)
Describe a natural place Vocab / Idioms To begin with, India is renowned for its rich natural diversity. There are a plethora of beautiful lakes, parks, mountains, and historical places, and I am extremely fond of natural destinations. Today, I would like to talk about a natural place which is a famous park, namely the […]
Describe an App on Your Mobile Phone You Often Use – IELTS Cue Card
Describe an app on your mobile phone you often use Vocab/Idioms To begin with, there is no doubt that the internet has turned the world into a global village. With its help, different types of apps assist us in many ways, such as entertainment, communication, and staying updated with what is happening around the world. […]
Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone Vocab and Idioms Well, in this day and age, life without a smartphone is almost unimaginable because it has become an inseparable part of our daily routine. However, today I’d like to talk about an occasion when I was not allowed to […]
Describe a creative person (e.g. an artist, a musician, an architect, etc.) you admire
Describe a Creative Person You Admire | IELTS Speaking Cue Card Band 9 Sample Answer Who he / she is How you knew him/ her What his/ her greatest achievement is And explain why you think he/ she is creative Vocab/Idioms Jack of all trades – Someone skilled in many things. Idle mind is the […]
Describe a Long Journey You Had and Would Like to Take Again Cue Card
Describe a Long Journey You Had and Would Like to Take Again | IELTS Speaking Cue Card 2025 | Band 8+ Sample When/where you went Who you had the journey with Why you had the journey And explain why you would like to have it again Vocab/Idioms Travel-freak person → Travel lover Monotonous routine → […]
Describe a person you know who enjoys working for a family business
Describe a person you know who enjoys working for a family business Cue Card | September to December 2025 Who he/she is What the business is What his/her job is And explain why he/she enjoys working there Vocab/Idioms Pours his heart into → works with full effort The icing on the cake → something extra […]
Describe a wild animal that you want to learn more about Cue Card
Describe a wild animal that you want to learn more about” (Sept–Dec 2025). What it is When/where you saw it Why you want to learn more about it And explain what you want to learn more about it Vocab/Idioms Danger of extinction → species lost Amazed → very surprised Giants of the forest → huge […]
Describe a time when you broke something Cue Card
IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | Describe a Time When You Broke Something | Band 8 Sample What it was When/where it happened How you broke it And explain what you did after that Vocab /Idioms Cloud nine → extremely happy Breath of fresh air → refreshing change Unpleasant experience → bad […]
Describe an important old thing that your family has kept for a long time Cue Card
IELTS Speaking Cue Card | Describe an Important Old Thing Your Family Has Kept | Sep–Dec 2025 What it is How/when your family first got this thing How long has your family kept it And explain why this thing is important to your family Vocab/Idioms Old is gold → valuable old Sentimental value → emotional […]
Describe a good friend who is important to you Cue Card
Describe a Good Friend Who is Important to You | IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | 8 Band Sample Answer Who he/she is How/where you got to know him/her How long you have known each other And explain why he or she is important to you Vocab / Idioms Treasures → valuable […]
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