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Describe a course that you are interested in.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What course is it?
  • Why and when would you take it?
  • Why is it interesting?
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Cue 1:What course is it?

  • Clearly state the name of the course and the institution offering it.
  • Provide a brief overview of what the course covers.

Example

The course I am interested in is a Diploma in Digital Marketing offered by XYZ Institute. This course covers various aspects of digital marketing, including SEO, social media marketing, and content creation.


Cue 2:Why and when would you take it?

  • Explain your motivation for taking this course and how it aligns with your career goals.
  • Mention a specific time frame when you plan to enroll, such as after completing your current studies or a particular job.

Example

I plan to take this course next year after I finish my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. I believe that digital marketing skills are essential in today's job market, and this course will help me enhance my employability.


Cue 3:Why is it interesting?

  • Discuss what aspects of the course excite you the most, such as hands-on projects or industry exposure.
  • Mention how this course can help you stay updated with current trends in the industry.

Example

I find this course interesting because it includes practical projects where we can work on real-life campaigns. Additionally, the chance to learn from industry experts and gain insights into the latest digital marketing trends makes it even more appealing.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your main points about the course and its relevance to your future.
  • Express your enthusiasm and commitment to pursuing this course.

Example

In conclusion, the Diploma in Digital Marketing is a perfect fit for my career aspirations. I am excited about the opportunity to learn and grow in this dynamic field, and I am committed to enrolling in this course next year.


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 Course Description

Avoid being too general when describing the course. Specific details help the examiner understand your interest and knowledge about the subject.

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Include specific topics or skills you would learn in the course to make your answer more engaging and informative.


2: Lack of Personal Connection

Failing to explain why the course is personally interesting can make your response less compelling. Personal stories create a stronger connection.

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Share a personal experience or motivation that led you to choose this course, making your answer more relatable.


Ignoring Future Plans

Not discussing when or why you would take the course can leave your answer incomplete. This information shows your planning and commitment.

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Clearly state your timeline for taking the course and how it fits into your future goals or career plans.


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The course I would like to take is a music. I mean everyone is busy into their academic curriculum or into work. So, mostly people often doesn't care about giving them time and investing themselves for a better upgrading their skills. So, for me it will be music. So, since I am completing my graduation now, I will be thinking to start it by next two months. That course is really great to unwind myself and to come out from the stress. It really reduces the stress. Also, it keeps you in a better way. So, yeah, I would like to go for music.

Band 6-7

Currently, I am working as a physiotherapist in Cricket Association of Pondicherry. In my job, I need a lot of skills to recover players and rehabilitate them. One such skill is manual therapy. In future, I would like to enhance my knowledge by taking a course in manual therapy. It is offered in many national and international colleges, but I would like to take it in national college in India. It is a difficult subject, even though I would like to enhance my skill in this course. Manual therapy involves mobilization, stretching and other using of modalities to help athletes to recover quickly and rehabilitate them. Manual therapy involves many different elements. One such important element is by doing stretching and strengthening by using the hand. Even though it has lot of benefits, but it is difficult to learn. With the help of proper tutor or educational professors, we can learn this technique quite well. If I learn this course, I can get promotion in my job and it is also rewarding in terms of money. So, I think manual therapy is one skill should every physiotherapist learn to enhance their knowledge and skill.

Band 6-7

The course which I am interested in is sustainability. It is a very beautiful subject which could be a great future for the nations like undeveloped countries. I come from an undeveloped country that is India which is still developing. It plays a key role in developing such countries.

Band 6-7

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A course that I would like to take in the near future is Masters in Data Science. I was always planning to do a second degree, which is the Masters, but I did not get the opportunity to think over it that passionately and deeply. Now that I have started working, I do consider the opportunities and I feel like there is a need to pursue a second degree as it not just opens up new fields for you, but also brings you more knowledge and more credibility to your work. Data science was always my first choice because I have a general tendency and an inclination towards data roles, as I was always inclined towards mathematics and I had a penchant for statistics. And I am planning to take this course next year or by the end of 2025 in the beginning of 2026. It is an ongoing trend right now to get into the field of data as it is not just the hype right now, but also brings you a lot of money. There is a boom in this industry and companies pay you really well for jobs associated with this field. Moreover, I feel like a lot of good companies can hire you and this will not only add a lot of stars to your resume, but it will also bring you the kind of attention that one would need in an industry like IT.

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The course in question is Nursing Studies. I am considering to apply for Nursing Studies for my Master's. I would like to take it because it's the only chance that I have to get in-depth experience of patient care. I'm currently pursuing a BSc Bachelors in Public Health. It's not enough as public health is centered on prevention and I want something related to treatment, hands-to-hand experience, patient-centered, not community-centered. I would join. Primarily, I'm thinking in joining in 2026 as I'm still doing my Bachelors. I think it's actually really interesting because after my graduation, I'll get the benefit of registering as an official nurse and start working, which is really important to me as I want to start helping people and earning money at the same time. So, yeah, that's it.

Band 6-7

A course which I'm interested in is commerce just because of the fact that it deals with business administration and finance. I do like the course since class 6th and I got the chance of opting it in class 11th. Since then I am part of commerce family only. I do like calculations and mathematical predictions so that I can help in predicting future amount by just using simpler rules. I am a retirement valuation analyst in Willis Tower Watson in which I daily calculate pension values of different employees of different clients of us.

Band 6-7

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Band 6-7

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