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Describe a city you have been to and want to visit again.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where is it?
  • When & why did you visit there?
  • Would you go back?
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Cue 1:Where is it?

  • Begin with a brief introduction of the city, including its geographical location.
  • Mention any notable landmarks or features that make the city unique.

Example

The city I want to talk about is Jaipur, located in the northern part of India, in the state of Rajasthan. It is famously known as the Pink City due to its distinct pink-colored buildings and rich cultural heritage.


Cue 2:When & why did you visit there?

  • Provide details about your visit, including the time of year and the duration of your stay.
  • Explain the reasons for your visit, such as tourism, family, or work.

Example

I visited Jaipur last year during the winter holidays for about a week. I had always wanted to explore its historical sites and experience the vibrant culture, especially the famous Amer Fort and Hawa Mahal.


Cue 3:Would you go back?

  • Express your feelings about returning to the city, highlighting what you would like to do differently or explore further.
  • Mention any specific experiences or places you missed during your last visit that you would like to see.

Example

Absolutely, I would love to go back to Jaipur! I want to visit the local markets to shop for traditional handicrafts and try more of the delicious Rajasthani cuisine, which I didn’t get enough of during my last trip.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall feelings about the city and your desire to return.
  • Reiterate the unique aspects that make the city special to you.

Example

In conclusion, Jaipur holds a special place in my heart due to its stunning architecture and rich traditions. I look forward to revisiting and immersing myself in its beauty once again.


Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.


Tips to answer this Cue Card

1: Vague Descriptions

Using vague language can make your answer less engaging. Avoid general statements that don't provide specific details about the city.

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Include specific landmarks, cultural experiences, or personal anecdotes to make your description vivid and memorable.


2: Ignoring the Cues

Not addressing all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. This may result in a lower score for coherence and relevance.

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Structure your response by clearly answering each cue: location, visit details, and your desire to return.


Overly Long Responses

Giving excessively long answers can lose the listener's interest and make it hard to follow your main points.

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Be concise and focused. Aim for clear, structured responses that cover all points without unnecessary elaboration.


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I recently visited London which is located in the United Kingdom Europe and it is one of my favorite cities in the world. I had gone there to attend my convocation ceremony which was held at the Royal College of Surgeons England Lincoln Field where I was receiving the certificate of MRCS ENT. I was staying at Gloucester Place which was very close to the Baker Street metro station and it was in a very posh area. I love the houses there. I could take a tour of the Lords Stadium and I visited the Sherlock Holmes Museum which was located close to my hotel. I visited Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle and took a short trip to Cambridge where I did punting and in London I took a boat ride from Westminster Pier to the Greenwich where I walked up to the Greenwich Royal Observatory and saw the Prime Meridian Demarcation. It was autumn when I visited London so the nature's beauty was at its peak and I had a lovely time there. The weather was perfect, it was sunny, I did not feel cold and it was a very enjoyable experience and I would love to visit London again.

Band 7

A city where I've been to and want to visit again is Pondicherry. It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. We went on a girls trip to Pondicherry when I was studying my BDS second year. I went there immediately after completing my final exams to forget about all the stress and relax there. This place had very beautiful infrastructure. The whole city was covered in colourful buildings, greenery, beautiful flowers and we also found different kinds of local foods there which were really tasty. We also visited many tourist spots such as the Oro Valley, the White Town, the Rock Beach, Serenity Beach and many more beautiful places. We also enjoyed local foods such as their biryani and breakfast and dessert as well. I would love to go back to this place again along with my same friends. It was an incredible memory which will remain with me for the rest of my life.

Band 7

A place that I always feel like visiting again is Pondicherry. It is a small town in the coastal region of South India. So, first of all, when I had been there with my friends, it was the first vacation I had taken with just my peers. I fell in love with the city. The city had a French colony and an influence of French cuisine. I had really good croissants there. Even the beaches were so good. The streets were very huge and it felt safe to travel even at night. It was tourist friendly. And of course, I will always want to visit it again because the memories I have made the first time I have been there is something I cherish all the time. So, a revisit to the town would delight me.

Band 7

The city that I've been to and want to visit again is none other than my hometown, Thalesheri. Now Thalesheri is this little corner of the even more surprisingly beautiful state of Kerala. I've been there for the past 17 years of my life and Thalesheri to this state does not fail to surprise me. Every single year the city keeps pushing out, branching out with new cafes or restaurants or playgrounds that are even better than the ones of the year before. And in that hometown lies my homeland, MCN Cliff. It is a villa kind of compound with up to 70 houses with one of them being my own. Each of them while they are visually similar are so totally different from each other. They reflect their owner's personality, style and individuality. With each of them having different but brightly coloured roofs, their interiors are so different and according to each of their style. Thalesheri lies by the coastlines of the Arabian Sea hugged by water on all three sides. Thalesheri remains windy and cold throughout the whole year. Even during summer when the entirety of Kerala experiences blazing sun, Thalesheri remains comparatively cooler and windy to be exact. To the point that you don't see people having ice creams and so during the summer but chai's to keep their body warm.

Band 7

This was when I went to a place called Pune. Pune is a city in the state of Maharashtra in India. I had visited Pune to complete my technical internship back in May 2025. Earlier when I just landed in Pune, it was an entirely new place for me. I did not know the language, it was Marathi and I only knew basic Hindi. So, it was a very few difficult days initially, but I gradually learned to talk to the locals and made some friends in the company I was interning in. Something interesting that I noticed in Pune was that the locals are very helpful and joyful and they always give you a smile wherever they see you, no matter whether they understand the language you speak or not, they are always willing to help you. That was something I loved where I stayed there for almost two months. Another interesting anecdote that I noticed there was the food. The local cuisine is so good and people love exploring food and making different kinds of food there. You would find a shop selling street food almost at every corner of the city. That was another thing that made me want to come back and explore this city way more and longer than two months. This is one of the reasons that I would like to go back to Pune to explore and learn the language and celebrate the festivals. Pune has a very special festival called Ganesh Chaturthi for which I was unable to stay unfortunately because my college had started by then. So I would love to visit Pune during that auspicious time once again when I go back.

Band 7

A city that I recently visited is Lucknow. It is the capital city of the state Uttar Pradesh and I visited there last week. I stayed for about four days over there and I visited Lucknow to try its cuisine because since childhood I had heard a lot about the delicious food of Lucknow. I would certainly go back to Lucknow in the future whenever I find time and I have a craving of delicious food. I would like to talk about Lucknow in more detail. What I liked most about Lucknow that is old world culture and tradition. It has a Chota Imam Bara and Bara Imam Bara that is a Mughal style architecture that is present in Lucknow. Moreover, these places are not just tourist attraction but it consists of very yummy and tasty food as well. It reflects the history of royal past and furthermore, Lucknow consists of abadhi cuisine like dishes named Guloti Kebab and as well as Biryani and honestly the taste was unforgettable and it consists of finger licking good food. The food is very rich but balanced in spices. Another thing that is very famous in Lucknow is the polite behavior of the citizens of Lucknow. Lucknow is often called in Urdu the city of Tehzeeb which means the city of good manners. People speak very softly and politely to even unknown stranger that made me feel very comfortable. In addition, this city is now developing and making more malls and cafes.

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I would like to talk about Mumbai, a city that I have visited and really enjoyed. Mumbai is the capital city of Maharashtra and known as the financial capital of India. I visited Mumbai two years ago with my friends for a short trip. What impressed me the most was the fast lifestyle and the energy of the city. People there were very hardworking and helpful, even through life is extremely busy. Mumbai is famous for a place like Marine Drive Gateway of India and H2 Beach. I especially like Marine Drive in evening because the view of sea and city lights was very beautiful and relaxing. The street food such as Vada Pav and Pav Bhaji was also delicious and affordable. Overall, Mumbai is a city full of opportunity, diversity and culture. Although it is crowded, I would love to visit it again because it offers a unique experience that is very different from other cities.

Band 7

I had got the opportunity to visit Delhi, the capital of India, last November. It is a city that really captures the heritage of India really well and it is somewhat of an amalgamation of different cultures because Delhi is also known as a melting pot for various different cultures. People from all across India migrate to Delhi in search of work or education or any other activities which they want to pursue. So Delhi is definitely a cultural hub and to be in Delhi is to get to experience a lot of different cultures and that is something that excites me personally. I would also like to highlight the fact that Delhi has a lot of historical monuments and it is very rich in history because of the Mughal architecture that are there. Some of the architectural hubs, I would say, would be near the Hauz Khas area where the Hauz Khas fort is located, the Qutub Minar is there and the Red Fort is there. So Delhi really lives the history and apart from that Delhi street food is something that I absolutely devour because of the spices, the taste and the unique flavours that are there. I would definitely want to visit Delhi whenever I get the chance. One of my favourite places from Delhi would be the Nehru Museum, the national museum that is located in Delhi. I could spend a lot of hours in the museum and analyse history and go back in time and just travel back.

Band 7

Today I am going to talk about the city I visited and it was Ooty in Tamil Nadu. Ooty is really, generally it is really famous for its hill station, views and chocolate factories, tea factories. I still remember that when I visited the chocolate factory, I saw these huge machines which had different shapes of chocolate, different flavours of chocolate and the most famous chocolate was the white chocolate there. And I still remember the taste and the blended taste of the tea, how magnificent it was. And I actually visited Ooty when I was in second grade, I was there for my schooling. I did my schooling there for two years and I have very good memories there and I do have a plan to revisit that place.

Band 7

The city I would want to visit again is Mangalore. It is in Karnataka. It is a coastal city and it's one of the most beautiful city in Karnataka having a lot of beaches and food is amazing. I went there to learn surfing and had one of the best experiences of my life and fell in love with surfing. First day was very scary but the next two days I was very confident and was able to balance and did my first surf. One of the most memorable moment of my life and hence I would want to visit there again and again as I am a beach girl and moreover it is in Karnataka itself. It is just about 3 hours away from Bangalore and it has one of the most stunning sunsets to watch and Udupi is amazing as well. It's the best city in Karnataka.

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