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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 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 book you read that you found useful Cue Card
Describe a Book You Read That You Found Useful | IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | Band 8 Sample What it is When you read it Why do you think it is useful And explain how you felt about it Vocab/ Idioms 1. Hard nut to crack → Tough problem 2. Pleasantly […]

Describe an interesting traditional story Cue Card
Describe an interesting traditional story Cue Card | September to December 2025 What the story is about When/how you knew it Who told you the story And explain how you felt when you first heard it Vocab/ Idioms 1. Plenty of → many, enough 2. Quite → very 3. Fascinating → very interesting 4. Extremely […]

Describe a time when you received money as a gift Cue Card
Describe a Time When You Received Money as a Gift | IELTS Cue Card 2025 | 8 Band Sample Answer When did you receive it? What did you do with it? How did you feel about it? Vocab/Idioms Vividly – Clearly expressed God’s grace – Divine blessing Melodious voice – Sweet sound Applauded – Praised […]

Describe a person who likes to grow plants Cue Card
Describe a person who likes to grow plants | May to August IELTS 2025 Cue Card Who the person is What he/she grows Where he/she grows them Why does he/she enjoy growing plants VOCAB/IDIOMS Delights – Brings happiness Rarely – Seldom happens Vibrant – Bright lively Joyful – Very happy Greenery not only delights the […]

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 your first day at school that you remember Cue Card
Describe Your First Day at School | IELTS Speaking Cue Card May–Aug 2025 | Band 8+ Sample Answer Where the school was How did you go there What happened that day And how you felt on that day Vocab / Idioms Scary – Very frightening Golden period – Best time Strong impression – Deep impact […]

Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the internet Cue Card
Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the internet | May to August 2025 Cue card What it was Where you read it Why you read it And how you felt about it Vocabulary Gym enthusiast – someone passionate about exercise Fit as a fiddle – in very good health […]

Describe a famous person you would like to meet Cue Card
Describe a famous person you would like to meet Who he/she is How you knew him/her How/where you would like to meet him her And explain why you would like to meet him/her Vocabulary/ Idioms Countless – too many to be counted Made a name for themselves – became famous or well-known Selfless service – […]

Describe a time when someone gave you something you really wanted Cue Card
Describe a time when someone gave you something you really wanted Cue Card May to August 2025 What it was When you received it Who gave it to you How you felt about it Vocabulary: Unforgettable experience – a moment that is very memorable. Multinational company – a business that operates in multiple countries. Passionate […]

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 […]
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