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IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Swimming
What’s the difference between swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea? Swimming in the pool offers a controlled environment, where the water is clean and the depth is consistent. On the other hand, swimming in the sea involves natural elements like waves, saltwater, and changing currents, which can make it more challenging and […]
Describe a friend you like to talk with Cue Card
Describe a friend you like to talk with who is he/she What do you like to talk about Why do you like to talk with him/her And explain how you felt about him/her Vocab Chatterbox – Talkative person All walks – Various backgrounds Thick as thieves – Very close Stone’s throw – Very near Knack […]
Describe a way change that helps you save a lot of time Cue Card
Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time You should say: What is it? How do you implement it? How difficult it is? And explain how you feel about the way/change Vocab 1. Precious – Valuable 2. Indispensable – Essential 3. Hard nut to crack – Difficult problem 4. Working against the […]
Described a countryside area that you have been to Cue Card With Follow-ups
5.Described a countryside area that you have been to Cue Card Where is it? When and Why you went there? who you went there with? And explain how you felt about it? Vocab/ Idioms 1. Uphill task: A difficult or challenging task. 2. Unwind: To relax and relieve stress. 3. Engaged: Participated in or became […]
Jan-Apr 2025 IELTS Speaking Cue Card
January to April 2025 Cue Card 1. Describe an energetic person that you know. 2. Describe a job that is useful to the society. 3. Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live there (not your hometown) 4. Describe a time that something changed your life in good […]
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 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 your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country Cue Card
Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country. What it is At which festival/event you eat it How it is made And explain why you like it Vocab and Idioms 1. Imperative – important 2. Renowned – popular 3. Dessert – sweet dish 4. Mouth-watering taste- very tasty […]
Describe a person who likes to read a lot Cue Card
Describe a person who likes to read a lot | 8 band sample | Sep to Dec 2024 Who this person is How you knew him/her What he or she likes to read And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot. Vocab and Idioms 1. Enriches- improves 2. Extensive Knowledge – huge […]
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 […]
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