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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 a Time You Saw Something Interesting on Social Media Cue Card
Describe a Time You Saw Something Interesting on Social Media | IELTS Cue Card Sep–Dec 2025 | Band 8 When it was Where you saw it What you saw And explain why you think it was interesting Vocab/Idioms 1. Part and parcel → essential part 2 Fascinating → very interesting 3 Globetrotter → world traveller […]

September to December 2025 IELTS Speaking Cue Cards
1. Describe an interesting traditional story. 2. Describe a successful sportsperson you admire. 3. Describe a talk you gave to a group of people. 4. Describe a good habit your friend has, and you want to develop. 5. Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media. 6. Describe a time when you told […]

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 person who inspired you to do something interesting may-aug 2025
Describe a Person Who Inspired You | IELTS Cue Card May to August 2025 | Band 8+ Sample Answer Who he/she is How do you know him/her What interesting thing you did How he /she inspired you to do it Vocab/Idioms To get the ball rolling – Start something Multitasking – Handling tasks Blessing in […]

Describe a friend from your Friend Cue Card
Describe a Friend from Your Childhood | IELTS Speaking Cue Card 2025 | Band 8+ Sample Answer Who he/she is When and how you met each other What you often did together And explain what made you like him/her Vocab/Idioms Treasures – Valuable things (can be objects, people, or experiences). Everlasting mark – A permanent effect or […]

Describe a difficult thing you did and succeeded in Cue Card
Describe a Difficult Thing You Did and Succeeded In | IELTS Speaking 2025 | 8+ Band Sample Answer What it was How you overcame the difficulties Whether you got help And explain how you felt after you succeeded Vocab/Idioms Braced myself for the challenge – Mentally prepared Give it my all – Full effort Keep […]

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 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 that sells second-hand items Cue Card
Describe a Website That Sells Second-Hand Items | May–Aug 2025 IELTS Speaking Cue Card | Band 8+ Sample Answer What it is How you found out about it What people can buy from it And explain whether you like it Vocab / Idioms Ease – Simple comfort Extensive – Wide range Thoroughly – Fully carefully […]

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 […]
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