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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 an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact with again Cue Card
Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact with again Cue Card | September to December 2024 | IELTS Speaking Who he/she is How you knew each other Why you lost contact How you got in contact again And explain how you felt after getting in contact again Vocab and […]

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 crowded place you have visited Cue Card 2024
Describe a crowded place you have visited | Cue Card | 8 Band Sample | September to December 2024 When you went there With whom you went there Explain how you felt about being there Vocab and Idioms 1. Arduous task – Hard work 2. Hustle and bustle – Busy activity 3. Eminent – Highly […]

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 an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something Cue Card
Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something Cue Card | September to December 2024 When it happened Who you helped How you helped And explain how you felt about the experience. Vocab 1. Immense – huge 2. Assist- help 3. Numerous- many 4. Promptly- properly 5. Culinary skills – cooking skills […]

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 time when you lost an important and valuable item Cue Card
Describe a time when you lost an important and valuable item Cue card | September to December 2024 When and where it happened What is was How important and valuable it was How you lost it And explain how you felt about the experience VOCAB AND IDIOMS 1. Eidetic memory- strong memory 2. Unforeseen circumstances- […]

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 […]
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