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 your favourite way to relax.
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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 interesting song.
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Describe A Special Cake You Received From Others
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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 an expensive hobby you can't pursue daily.
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Describe a performance that you liked.
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Talk about something you find interesting.
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Describe an online video in which you learned something new
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Describe your favorite singer.
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Describe a sport that you only have watched before but have not played yourself
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Describe a sportsperson/athlete that you admire
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Describe something you would like to learn in the future
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Describe something you would like to learn in the future
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Describe a picture/photograph of you that you like
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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 Invention That Is Useful In Daily Life
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Describe Your Favorite Sport
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Describe Your Favourite Book
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Describe Your Dream House
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Describe A Competition You Would Like To Take Part In
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."