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Describe a disagreement you had with someone: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who was the person?
  • Why did you have the disagreement?
  • Was the issue resolved? If yes, how?
  • And explain what happened after the disagreement.
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Cue 1:Who was the person?

  • Introduce the person you had the disagreement with, mentioning your relationship with them.
  • Provide some context about how long you have known this person and the nature of your interactions.

Example

The person I had a disagreement with was my younger brother, Rohan. We have been close since childhood, sharing everything from toys to secrets. We often have friendly debates, but this particular disagreement was more serious.

Cue 2:Why did you have the disagreement?

  • Clearly explain the topic of the disagreement and why it was important to both of you.
  • Share your perspective and Rohan's perspective to give a balanced view.

Example

The disagreement arose over our plans for a family vacation. I wanted to go to the mountains for some adventure, while Rohan insisted on a beach destination for relaxation. Both of us felt strongly about our choices, as I wanted to experience the thrill of trekking, and he wanted to unwind by the sea.

Cue 3:Was the issue resolved? If yes, how?

  • Discuss how you both approached the resolution of the disagreement.
  • Mention any compromises or discussions that led to a solution.

Example

Eventually, we decided to sit down and talk it out. We listed the pros and cons of each destination and realized that we could combine both ideas. We agreed to spend a few days in the mountains and then relax at the beach. This compromise made both of us happy.

Cue 4:And explain what happened after the disagreement.

  • Describe the aftermath of the disagreement and how it affected your relationship.
  • Share any positive outcomes or lessons learned from the experience.

Example

After resolving the disagreement, our relationship grew stronger. We learned to appreciate each other's viewpoints more. The trip turned out to be a fantastic experience, and we created wonderful memories together. It taught us the importance of communication and compromise.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, disagreements can be challenging, but they also provide opportunities for growth and understanding. My experience with Rohan taught me that listening and finding common ground can lead to better relationships and enjoyable experiences.

    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 unclear. It's important to provide specific details about the disagreement to engage the listener and demonstrate your language skills.

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    Tip

    Use clear examples and specific details about the disagreement, such as the person involved and the exact issue to make your response more vivid.

    2: Ignoring Resolution

    Failing to discuss how the disagreement was resolved can leave your answer incomplete. It’s essential to show how conflicts can be managed and resolved.

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    Always include how the issue was resolved, whether through discussion, compromise, or another method, to show your problem-solving skills.

    Lack of Reflection

    Not reflecting on what happened after the disagreement can make your answer seem shallow. It's important to show personal growth or changes in your relationship.

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    Tip

    Conclude by explaining what you learned from the disagreement and how it affected your relationship with the person involved.

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    All Answers

    Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

    Band 6-7

    mainly I don't disagree with elder one but today I would like to talk about a disagreement that I had with my brother it's a time when we were planning to buy a new family car and my father was firstly using a small car which not fitted in my which was which not fitted in my family so we decided to buy a huge car so my brother was telling to buy a model X but I feel that it is not comfortable and the budget of the car was high and and there is no features which which are which other car provides nowadays so I was disagree with with his thought and we argue we often argue about that about that before but after some time my brother realized and he he agree with me and now we have bought model Y and this car is very futuristic and have many different features and this is very powerful car with high performing engine and this is this has a sleek design and it is very economical and it is very economical and also provide good efficiency in petrol engine so after that mutual decision of me and my brother my father agreed with us and on the on 15th of August we buy that car last year and additionally we all are using that in current time and car is giving a good mileage and which is very beneficial for us as a family

    Band 6-7

    Being a teacher I have to take a lot of decisions in my life. We were doing lots of assignments and we were carrying out all the hangouts together and there was a discussion among all the teachers wherein I find that they were giving a lot of tricky questions to students to evaluate but I at that moment I disagreed with their assignments and I was thinking to give them some simply and easy so that they could be convenient to sit at one place and they can do it easily because if they are finding it hard to do then things might get complicated and the sense of developing stage in the children might get distracted. So I was arguing in the meeting that I would not disagree to this and I would definitely change this assignment for my children and everybody partially agreed at the end of the day and I think that was the one recent incident that took place in my school and in my life there were a lot of things that I disagreed when people were saying wrong because I feel that if you're taking any decision in your life you should satisfy yourself so in life you would definitely get a lot of decisions where you can keep your judgment because you are the one who can fulfill yourself with happiness and not the others so this I have learned from my parents because they always taught me that what is right and wrong it's a decision of you so you can definitely have a sense of disagreeing or agreeing with others I follow all the steps and in future also I think I will do the same if I am feeling that some things are really not going as per my capabilities I would definitely disagree with those

    Band 6-7

    I had a major disagreement with a friend of mine named Akshay. Akshay and I are both best friends and we love each other company. So one day we were sitting and Akshay talked about a diet he was doing which was extremely bad for his health. If he continued the diet it will get worse. So the diet include 20 hours of fasting and 4 hours of eating in the whole day. So I told Akshay that he should stop the diet immediately and concern a doctor before taking any major steps. Akshay said that that it's completely okay I have gone through the internet I have listened a lot of people David Coggins included and they have recommended the diet and the diet name is soju diet and I told him that trust me it will not good for your health please stop the diet immediately. After relentless of asking him he eventually stopped it and now he is recovering from his bad health earlier.

    Band 6-7

    Recently I have a disagreement with my friend on the topic AI will replace human beings. They were arguing that AI will replace us nowadays. So my disagreement was that AI cannot replace human beings because of the machine which is running. It needs the help of an individual human to write the code that computer can understand to arrange the data and how data will be used by the AI model. So nowadays people are afraid that they may be replaced by the computers but that cannot happen. So I was just explaining him how the AI works and why AI models need human or a coder, designer and data analyst. After a few discussions they realized that the AI can replace some jobs not all the jobs. When they will be replaced there will be some new vacancies will be opened in a new field, new whole journey. So nowadays everyone is afraid of that AI may replace but that cannot happen. There will be always hope and chance of a new field and new jobs will come up after. Like we have seen many things invention but that did not replace the humans.

    Band 6-7

    A few days back, I had an argument with one of my friends regarding the recent Palgharam attack and Operation Sindhu followed by the attack. So, the argument went like, I was in a place where I was supporting the Operation Sindhu since it comes from the defensive stance from my country. But, my friend on the other hand is not quite keen on the opinion. According to her, going for a war is not a solution ultimately and peace is what should be prevailed between the two countries. But still, I felt at one point of time, defending one's own stance and country will ultimately help to further avoid any further such repetitive attacks. So, at the end, we were still on the argument line. I didn't come to a particular agreement. But, I joined my ground saying that at some or the other point, a country needs to always stand on guard and defend when it should be so that it safeguards its country and the people's integrity and just to make sure repetitive things will not be happening. But still, she was in disagreement with this and supporting the peace which I at some point agreed to some extent but that is not always applicable in every situation.

    Band 6-7

    So, there is an issue in my life during my college days, when I was in degree classes, I have I had an affair with my husband. So, at that time my father is not interested in my decision. So, we have that, we had that and my father is very opposed for this and he tried to oppose me and he didn't agree to my wish, but at last after my studies we were wait for the for their and at last they are ok with that and we married, we were married, but still there was something different.

    Band 6-7

    Well, I've never been a part of any kind of chaos, but last Saturday when I went to the Pacific Mall, there was a person named Rakesh who charged extra at the parking space. So I refused to pay that amount, although everyone paid for the same amount, but I refused because I knew that person charged extra without any reason. So I complained about that person to the upper security level, and they all came to resolve the issue, but at the end, I have to pay the extra fees. That is really disturbing for me. So after that, I explained that the government set the prices for charging at this much amount. How could you charge extra to the local people? Moreover, I've also tried to contact the police, but nothing happened. No one came. Even I waited there something two hours, but no one came. That's why I feel a little bit bad about the incident because I was a little bit unsecure. My family was with me, so I don't want to be any further issue with the person. So I just tried to get back the car and return to the home. So that's a really disturbing moment for me.

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    This issue had mainly taken place with my sister when I was in my twelfth grade. We were having a lot of issues regarding our social structure, how we have to grow, how we have to behave and a lot of things which also included body shaming. As she was elder, I got to listen each and everything she used to tell me or demonstrate me. She was quite bossy and she always dominated me in many ways. So, I had a huge disagreement with her and my parents were also taking her side that she is elder to you, you got to listen to her, she is going to give you a career counselling in your life. But I don't want any career counselling, I can deal with it by myself and I have my own prospects how and where to achieve it. She thinks that I am a big know-how person but I don't know anything. I am still learning, I am finding it from my friends, teachers, colleagues and my tutors who are trying their best to give me the better information which I have to take it and conceive it. But then again our issues were sorted out because we were made to sit together, we were grounded for one day by our parents. So, we sat, we spoke with each other, we thought that this was good, this was not good and I never liked her involvement in my matters, so I told her what I wanted to do with my life and she doesn't have to boss around me, she doesn't have to give me any advices and I also apologised her for my behaviour due to which she might have felt bad. Even she had also conveyed me that

    Band 6-7

    The disagreement that I had recently was with a stranger. So I was driving my car, so he just came in between and I was honking repeatedly so that he would just cross the road and then he would go to the other side of the lane. But rather he started yelling at me saying that you don't know how to drive a car and you are a woman, so you would not know how to handle vehicles and you are unaware of the traffic rules. So that deliberately putting a blame on someone was ridiculous and it just hurted me a lot. So then even I spoke back to him and it started fire the argument and we had to juggle up with the same argument for a really long time and there were also pedestrians and other people who came and they asked us what happened and then I just told that I was honking and this person came in between and he was not ready to move or give me the space. So then he said that she is a lady and she doesn't know how to drive a car and over time people understood that it was his mistake and they tried to resolve it by making peace between us and then I just avoided that topic there itself and then I just moved on. So that is how the argument ended.
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