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Describe a Person Who is Good at Learning and Speaking New Languages | IELTS Speaking Cue Card May–August 2026 | Band 8+ Sample Answer
Describe a person who is good at learning and speaking new languages How you got to know him/her How he/she learns a new language What languages he/she can speak And explain how you feel about him/her Vocab/Idioms Not everyone’s cup of tea → not liked by everyone / not preferred by everyone Initially → at […]
IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Real Exam | Test 10
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 Online roommate finder: Toronto I have one room available in a large apartment located just off Queen and Bathurst in Toronto. The room is fully furnished with a double bed, desk, shelf and wardrobe. About us: I’m Sasha! I’m Canadian, and I’ve been living in this apartment since I was a […]
15 Daily English Words to Sound Smart & Fluent
Let’s learn 15 useful English words you can use every day — with easy meanings and examples! Essential (very important or necessary) Simple word: Important Example: “Water is essential for our survival.” “Water is important for our survival.” Convenient (easy to use or helpful) Simple word: Easy Example: “Online shopping is convenient for people […]
Describe a good friend who is important to you Cue Card
Describe a Good Friend Who is Important to You | IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | 8 Band Sample Answer Who he/she is How/where you got to know him/her How long you have known each other And explain why he or she is important to you Vocab / Idioms Treasures → valuable […]
Describe someone else’s room you enjoy spending time in Cue Card
Describe Someone Else’s Room You Enjoy | IELTS Speaking Cue Card Sept–Dec 2025 | Band 8 Sample When you visited there Whose room it is What it is like What you can do in it And explain why you enjoy spending time there Vocab/Idioms Monotonous routine – boring or daily same routine Breath of fresh […]
Describe an argument two of yours friends had Cue Card
Describe an argument two of yours friends had | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample When it happened What it was about How it was solved Explain how you felt about it Vocab /idioms Often – Frequently Quite intense – Very strong Eventually – Finally Apologise – Say sorry Over the […]
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Keys
Do you always bring a lot of keys with you ? Yes, I take keys with me every day, but not many. I have a key ring with a home key and a locker key on it. They’re kind of like the daily necessities for me. And by the way, they are portable. Have you ever lost your keys? No, I haven’t […]
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 […]
January to April 2025 Cue Card
Speaking 1. Fluency and Coherence • Speak Naturally: Avoid memorizing answers. Speak at a comfortable pace and let your ideas flow naturally. • Organize Your Ideas: Use discourse markers like “First of all,” “On the other hand,” “For example,” and “In conclusion” to structure your responses. • Avoid Pausing Too Much: If you need a […]
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 […]
Describe an unusual holiday you had
What holiday it was Who you were with What you did And explain why it was unusual. Vocab 1. Hodophile – a person who loves travel 2. Apple of my eye – the person who someone loves most 3. On seventh heaven – very happy 4. Unfortunately – badly 5. Down in the dumps – […]
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