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Describe A Foreign Country You Would Like To Visit In The Future: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where this country is located?
  • What attracts you to this country?
  • What you plan to do there?
  • How you think you would feel about visiting this country?
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Cue 1:Where this country is located?

  • Begin by mentioning the name of the country and its geographical location.
  • You can include details like neighboring countries or its position on the world map.

Example

I would love to visit Japan, which is located in East Asia. It is an island nation situated in the Pacific Ocean, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Japan is known for its unique culture and beautiful landscapes.


Cue 2:What attracts you to this country?

  • Discuss specific aspects of the country that fascinate you, such as culture, food, or technology.
  • Mention any personal interests or experiences that make you want to visit.

Example

What attracts me to Japan is its rich history and vibrant culture. I am particularly fascinated by traditional practices like tea ceremonies and the art of calligraphy. Additionally, I am a huge fan of Japanese cuisine, especially sushi and ramen, which I would love to try in their authentic form.


Cue 3:What you plan to do there?

  • Outline the activities or places you want to visit during your trip.
  • Include any specific events or experiences you hope to have.

Example

During my visit, I plan to explore Tokyo, where I want to visit famous landmarks like the Tokyo Tower and the historic Asakusa Temple. I also want to experience the cherry blossom season in Kyoto and participate in a traditional tea ceremony. Additionally, I hope to visit some local markets to taste street food.


Cue 4:How you think you would feel about visiting this country?

  • Express your emotions and expectations regarding the trip.
  • Share how this visit might impact you personally or culturally.

Example

I believe visiting Japan would be an incredible experience that would leave me feeling inspired and enriched. I am excited about immersing myself in a culture so different from my own. I expect to feel a sense of awe while witnessing the blend of ancient traditions and modern technology.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Japan is a country that captivates me with its unique blend of tradition and modernity. I look forward to experiencing its culture, cuisine, and beautiful landscapes, and I believe this trip would be a memorable adventure that would broaden my horizons.


    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 and informative. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about the country you want to visit.

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    Include specific attractions, cultural aspects, or experiences that excite you about the country to make your answer more vivid.


    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address the provided cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Each cue is designed to help structure your response effectively.

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    Tip

    Make sure to answer each cue clearly, providing relevant information about the location, attractions, plans, and feelings regarding the visit.


    Overly Simple Sentences

    Using overly simple sentences can make your speech sound less fluent and engaging. It may not showcase your language skills effectively.

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    Try to use a variety of sentence structures and connect your ideas with linking words to create a more dynamic response.


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    Band 6-7

    there are many foreign countries but yes the one which i would like to visit would be india for sure i have seen different cultures different traditions over there i'm very much excited to go over there because everything over there is too mesmerizing i think people just treat you like atithi deva bhava that means all the people who visit their country treat them like a god that's the reason i love especially the food the spices the way of living it's so good i want to go there explore how tradition works want to collect information about historic places explore the beauty of nature

    Band 6-7

    A foreign country that I would like to visit in the future is Dubai, which is a Middle East country and also a Muslim country. From my childhood onwards, I have been hearing the country name Dubai, because most of them are immigrated to Dubai from my childhood days and now also there are more immigrants. One of the most important sightseeing is the Burj Khalifa, which is the tallest building in the world. So it's my dream to see Burj Khalifa and to click a snap in front of Burj Khalifa and also in Dubai there is a Global Village happening every year, so that I could visit Global Village and explore many things and also in Dubai, which is second largest known for the skydiving and there are many places to visit in Dubai, so I would prefer going Dubai through flight and it's very near to my motherland India, so I prefer always going to there and it's about a four to five hour journey, so I can come back within a short span of time back to India.

    Band 6-7

    I have seen a couple of countries like visited Dubai, Singapore and Nepal but they are too good for me to visit it with my family but today I would like to talk about the country I want to visit is USA, that is United State of America, that is enough for the name, it describes too much in it, this country is located west side of the earth and northern and southern it is huge continent so we can't describe like its southern part is also huge and northern pole is also huge, it carries a lot of snow and in south also it has too much hot so that's why we can't describe its proper location, North America has two parts North America and South America but my most favorite is North America, North America states consist North Dakota, South Dakota, California, Minnesota and also New York City, Chicago they are the most favorite tourist attraction were there and that the Times Square I would like to describe it on the 31st event after Christmas and on 31st you there is a huge traffic there and world wants to come there on Times Square and wants to celebrate their new year on the 1st January and 31st eve, it is just memorable event everyone loves to go there cause due to their decoration and their high street and their fashion is so good

    Band 6-7

    My favorite destination is Dubai. Because Dubai is different from all other foreign countries. The reason for I choose Dubai is, Dubai welcoming every country people very warmly. And if we live in Dubai we can explore every place. Dubai allows me to interact with people of different culture. It is very well compared to another country Dubai is the best option. And as a cabin crew, dreamy person, in my point of view, if I settle in Dubai I can get a lot of people to interact. This is the speciality about Dubai. And also Dubai's climate and working culture everything are very good and very unique from other countries. Most of the people choose Dubai because we got everything from Dubai. For example, if I go to USA or America, there is American culture. Or if I go to Germany, I got German language people. But in case of Dubai, all country people are living very happily in Dubai. The reason for I choose Dubai is, one of the main reason is that. And another reason is, Dubai has free tax and after working people salary is already in tax free salary. Everything, every point of view Dubai is better than any other country. That's why I choose Dubai as my favorite destination. And I plan to go Dubai in my vacation and also I try to do work in Dubai. Yeah, this is a little about Dubai. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    I would really like to visit Italy, that is in Europe. Since I'm an interior designer, what attracts me about Italy is its architecture, the design, the concepts they have used, the rich history that Italy has, especially in terms of furniture because I'm more lean towards furniture designing and I have done my thesis on furniture designing, so of course the history, the rich architecture, design, these are the things that attract me the most towards Italy and if I get to see Italy, I would preferably want to travel across the entire Europe as much as I can, meet people, try to, you know, experience their culture and I think I would really really feel amazing because it's been a lifelong dream, especially because I'm a designer, Europe is a design country, you know, you get to learn a lot when you reach there, so yes and also like I was planning for my master's in Italy, unfortunately I had not been able to accomplish that yet, so if I ever get to visit, that would be a dream come true moment.

    Band 6-7

    Hello, first of all I really, there are many places where I really like to visit but in all that, one country, Scotland and it's mainly in Scotland there's a city, Edinburgh. I really want, I really want, I wish I could visit there as soon as possible because the vibe of there attracts me a lot and that whole vibe, that whole scenario in my mind of being escaped from here to there and I have like listened about it more, about that city from my friends, my colleagues and my, of course, social media is enough to tell you about many more things which do exist but you just don't get a time to visit there or it's all about luck I guess and I really want to visit there because of the vibe, the peace and it's like a fictional world. I have seen so many reels over internet about Edinburgh and I, whenever I see, I feel like it's too vintage, I mean it's that what my vintage heart craves in this modern gen, I really want to escape there. I feel, I know I gonna feel good there and I will get some peace, peace of mind there and will enjoy that and yeah, I plan to get settled there. I don't know why but I really like that city so much. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    so this country is located in Europe and it attracts me because it has a different kind of vibe a majestic weather which I really love by looking at the photos I would really like to go to Eiffel Tower specially it's my dream place and I also would like to have a good job a well settled job over there so that whenever I get free time so I can go and hang out over Eiffel Tower like it's my dream wish to go with my partner and sit and have a cup of coffee or near the Eiffel Tower I also love the people over there they are very caring and very they're very caring and they're adorable they adore other people from other countries yeah also I if I would go over there if I get a chance to go over there I would definitely after IELTS exam only I can go there so I wish I get selected thank you

    Band 6-7

    I would like to visit Nepal as it is a neighbouring country to India and I am in awe with the nature as well as the historic relevance of the country. I would love to visit Kathmandu and its various monasteries along with the mountain ranges covered with snow peaks. In addition to that, the hikes are something that intrigue me as well as the various temples and obviously the food and the culture is something I would love to enjoy. Overall, I would love to visit Nepal as it would give me an understanding of how different the culture and people live over there as well as their food and their language and their clothes.

    Band 6-7

    a foreign country I would like to visit in the future is Germany because it has a wide variety of tradition culture which we have to experience once in a lifetime. Next year I am planning to do my master's in Germany. The main reason I am planning to do a master's in Germany because there is a wide variety of courses they offer there. The course I am looking upon is the MSc, MSc in Supply Chain Management and Logistics in the Ardennes University, the capital of Berlin, capital of Germany, Berlin. The country attracts so many tourists in yearly basis and even students for their higher education. I am terribly terribly excited to visit a place like Germany which is situated in the European continent. Germany is the most high economical valued country in there. Really excited to be a part of Germany in my future education and my work life.

    Band 6-7

    A foreign country that I would like to visit would be South Korea. It is located in the southern part of Asia. One thing that attracts me about the country is the culture, the music and the monuments there, the food as well. If I would go there, I would definitely travel to the islands that they have. I would enjoy the food that they have, especially ramen and their different flavoured ice cream, which is quite unique to the country. I would also make sure to go to concerts of various artists. How do I plan to go there? I am not sure. But yes, I would definitely like to visit South Korea in the future.
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