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Describe a place that you would like to learn the culture there (e.g. library, museum, theatre)
Describe a place that you would like to learn the culture there (e.g. library, museum, theatre) Cue Card | September to December 2024 Where it is How you knew this place What it is like And explain how the place is related to culture 1. Plethora – many 2. Holy city – Sacred site 3. […]

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 a person who has strong opinions Cue card
Describe a person who has strong opinion | 8 Band Sample | September to December 2024 cue Card Who this person is How you know him/her Why you think he/she is a person who has strong opinions What kinds of strong opinions this person has And explain how you feel about his/her opinions. Vocab and […]

Describe an online video in which you learned something new
Describe an online video in which you learned something new Cue Card | September to December 2024 When and where you watched it What it was Why you watched it And explain what you have learned from it Vocab and idioms 1.Not a piece of cake – Difficult task 2. Plethora – Abundant quantity 3. […]

Describe a time that you showed something new to others Cue Card
Describe a time that you showed something new to others Cue Card | September to December 2024 When it was What it was Who you showed it to How you showed it And explain how you felt about it. Vocab and Idioms 1. Dexterous- having skill, especially with hands 2. Numerous-many 3. Gather – collect […]

Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a nurse)
Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a nurse) Who he/she is What he/she does Why he/she chose this career And explain how you feel about him/her Vocab and idioms 1. Encountered- met unexpectedly 2. Passionate – having a strong enthusiasm 3. Substantial – considerable […]

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 a time you taught something new to a younger person Cue Card
Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person | May to August 2024 | IELTS Speaking • When it happened • What you thought • Who you taught • Why you taught this person • How you felt about teaching Vocab 1. Imperative- important 2. Lucrative – beneficial 3. Uphill battle – […]

Describe a place that is good for people to live in Cue Card
Describe a place that is good for people to live in • Where it is • How you knew this place • What it is like • And explain why it is better than other places to live in VOCAB 1. Lucrative -Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or rewarding in terms of […]
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