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IELTS Cue Cards on Hobbies/Interests

What is the Hobbies/Interests Category?

 

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.


40 Topics

1

Describe an interesting song.

2

Describe your favourite way to relax.

3

Describe your ideal home or place to live.

4

Describe a sport you would watch.

5

Describe something that you can't live without (not a computer/phone)

6

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend

7

Describe A Special Cake You Received From Others

8

Describe an area of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in and would like to learn more about

9

Describe Your Dream Job

10

Describe Your Favourite Means Of Transport

11

Describe A Water Sport You Would Like To Try In The Future

12

Describe A Painting That You Like

13

Describe An Exciting Book That You Enjoy Reading

14

Describe an expensive hobby you can't pursue daily.

15

Describe A Writer You Would Like To Meet

16

Describe A Skill That You Can Teach Other People

17

Describe A Water Sport

18

Describe an online video in which you learned something new

19

Describe An Art Exhibition That You Visited

20

Describe A Museum That You Have Visited

21

Describe An Adventure You Would Like To Go On

22

Describe a performance that you liked.

23

Describe A Piece Of Art You Like

24

Talk about something you find interesting.

25

Describe An Object You Find Particularly Beautiful

26

Describe A Story Or Novel That Was Interesting To You

27

Describe Your Favorite Sport

28

Describe your favorite singer.

29

Describe An Invention That Is Useful In Daily Life

30

Describe Your Favourite Book

31

Describe an activity that you do after school/work

32

Describe something you would like to learn in the future

33

Describe A Competition You Would Like To Take Part In

34

Describe something you would like to learn in the future

35

Describe a sport that you only have watched before but have not played yourself

36

Describe A Character From A Movie

37

Describe Your Dream House

38

Describe a sportsperson/athlete that you admire

39

Describe a picture/photograph of you that you like

40

Describe an ideal and perfect place where you would like to stay (e.g. a house, an apartment)

More About IELTS Cue Cards on Hobbies/Interests

FAQs

Q. How do you describe hobbies/interests in a cue card?

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.

Q. Does the IELTS cue card repeat?

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.

Q. Can I take IELTS twice?

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.

Q. Can I ask to change the cue card in IELTS?

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.

Q. What are some common hobbies vocabulary IELTS?

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."