Hobbies/Interests
The IELTS cue card on the hobbies speaking topic asks you to talk about something you enjoy doing in your free time. This could be anything from a particular activity you love to a broader interest, like a sport or a creative hobby.
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Describe an outdoor sport you would like to do
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Describe an activity that you do after school/work
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Describe a sports competition you watched
4
Describe an interesting song.
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Describe a sport that you really like
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Describe an area of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in and would like to learn more about
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Describe a live performance you enjoyed watching
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Describe A Water Sport You Would Like To Try In The Future
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Describe A Special Cake You Received From Others
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Describe A Skill That You Can Teach Other People
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Describe your favourite way to relax.
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Describe A Story Or Novel That Was Interesting To You
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Describe your ideal home or place to live.
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Describe a sport you would watch.
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Describe something that you can't live without (not a computer/phone)
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Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend
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Describe an ideal and perfect place where you would like to stay (e.g. a house, an apartment)
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Describe An Object You Find Particularly Beautiful
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Describe Your Favourite Means Of Transport
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Describe Your Dream Job
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Describe An Exciting Book That You Enjoy Reading
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Describe an expensive hobby you can't pursue daily.
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Describe A Writer You Would Like To Meet
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Describe A Painting That You Like
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Describe an online video in which you learned something new
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Describe A Water Sport
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Describe An Art Exhibition That You Visited
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Describe A Museum That You Have Visited
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Describe An Adventure You Would Like To Go On
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Describe a performance that you liked.
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Describe A Piece Of Art You Like
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Talk about something you find interesting.
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Describe Your Favorite Sport
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Describe your favorite singer.
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Describe An Invention That Is Useful In Daily Life
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Describe Your Favourite Book
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Describe something you would like to learn in the future
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Describe A Competition You Would Like To Take Part In
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Describe something you would like to learn in the future
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Describe a sport that you only have watched before but have not played yourself
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Describe A Character From A Movie
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Describe Your Dream House
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Describe a sportsperson/athlete that you admire
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Describe a picture/photograph of you that you like
Ans. In an IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card, describe your hobby by explaining what it is, how you engage in it, how often you do it, and why you enjoy it. For example, you might discuss a hobby like painting, detailing when you started, how you practice it, and the satisfaction it brings.
Ans. IELTS Cue Cards don’t repeat in the exact same form, but similar topics or themes might appear with slight variations. It's important to be prepared for a wide range of topics and practice speaking about them in a structured way to handle any changes.
Ans. Yes, you can take the IELTS exam as many times as you want. There is no restriction on the number of attempts, but you should aim to prepare well before re-taking it to improve your band score.
Ans. In the IELTS Speaking test, you cannot request a change of cue card. You are expected to speak on the given topic for the duration of the task.
Ans. Common vocabulary for hobbies speaking topics includes terms like "leisure activities," "pastimes," "interests," "pursuits," and "enthusiasms," and specific activity names such as "painting," "gardening," "photography," "knitting," "cycling," and "travelling."
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