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Describe a place you went to and an outdoor activity you did there Cue Card
Describe a Place You Went to and an Outdoor Activity | IELTS Speaking Cue Card Sept–Dec 2025 | 8 Band Sample Where it was When you went there What outdoor activity you did there Why you went there and did the activity And explain how felt about it Vocab/Idioms 1. Monotonous routine → Boring life […]
Describe a Time When You Saw Something in the Sky Cue Card
Describe a time when you saw something in the sky (e.g. flying kites, birds, sunset etc) | IELTS Speaking Cue Card | Sep–Dec 2025 | 8 Band Sample What you saw it Where/when saw it/them How long you saw it And explain how you felt about the experience Vocab/Idioms 1. Blessing in disguise → something […]
IELTS Speaking Part 1, September to December 2025, All Topics
Total 15 topics Final version September to December 5. Rules 1. Are there any rules for students at your school? Well, to be honest, yes, there were plenty of rules in my school. For example, we had to wear proper uniforms, be punctual, and maintain discipline in the classroom. In fact, following these rules was […]
Describe an occasion when you lost your way Cue Card
•Where you were •What happened •How you felt •And explain how you found your way Vocab/Idioms 1. Crystal clear → Very easy to understand 2. Exhausted → Very tired 3. Unfortunately → Sadly / Regrettably 4. Heart sank → Felt very disappointed or worried 5. Unfamiliar → Not known / Strange 6. Fish out of […]
Describe the Time When You First Talked in a Foreign Language Cue Card
Describe the Time When You First Talked in a Foreign Language | IELTS Speaking Cue Card Sept–Dec 2025 | 8 Band You should say: Where you were Who you were with What you talk about and explain how you felt about it Vocab/Idioms 1. Feather in my cap → big achievement 2. On cloud nine […]
Describe a time you saw children behave badly in public Cue Card
Describe a Time You Saw Children Behave Badly in Public | Band 8+ IELTS Cue Card Sample | 2025 What it was What children were doing How other reacted to it And explain how you felt about it Vocab/Idioms Several – Many few Worse – More bad Escalated – Increased quickly Put a damper – […]
Describe a Problem You Had While Shopping Online or in a Store
When it happened What you bought What problem you had And explain how you felt about the experience Vocab/Idioms Convenient – Easily accessible Unexpected – Not planned Festive season – Holiday time Eagerly – Excitedly waiting Quite – Fairly much Unfair – Not just Key role – Important part Well, shopping online is convenient these […]
Describe a person you have met who you want to work / study with Cue Card
Who this person is How you met with this person How long have you known him/her And explain why you want to work or study with Vocab/ Idioms Down to earth person – Humble nature Over the moon – Extremely happy Mouthwatering – Very tasty Culinary skills – Cooking ability Often – Frequently regularly In […]
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 a Website You Often Visit
IELTS Speaking Cue Card May to August 2025 | Describe a Website You Often Visit | Band 8+ Sample What it is about How you found about it How often you visit it And explain why you often visit it Vocab /Idioms Countless – Too many Frequently – Very often Incredibly – Extremely Bosom friend […]
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 city you have been to and would like to visit again Cue Card
Describe a city you have been to and would like to visit again Cue Card | May to August 2025 | 8 Band Sample When you visited What you did there What it was like And explain why you would like to visit it again Vocab/idioms Worth visiting – Valuable destination Unique charm – Special […]
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