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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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    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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    Well, I have so much plan to visit many of the countries in future but one of my most favorite country that I will visit in future is Australia. As I love Australia because it has a great culture and infrastructure like buildings and overall beaches so that's why I love to go Australia and when I will go to the Australia I should prefer to do study in their universities because it have a good colleges as compared to other countries and many of my relatives live there so that's a good chance to meet with them so that's the reason I prefer to go Australia in my future.

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    Dubai being the most expensive and the best place for travellers to visit. I have developed a keen interest to travel to Dubai and explore more. The way Dubai has been built over the several decades is remarkable. Here I saw that many people have their luxurious life and would like to experience it as well. Mainly it is famous for the Burj Khalifa. This is the tallest building in the world. Many of my friends and families have visited there and have taken many pictures for memories. Even I would like to join them by clicking a picture of myself in the Burj Khalifa. This place is filled with travel enthusiasm where desert safari, paragliding, surfing and other activities are held. This is the best place to explore and gain knowledge about different things around us. And it is costly but I feel that it is worth every penny. The main reason I opted for Dubai because it is also the best place to have your bucket list to confirm. And one of my bucket list is to visit the Palm Jumeirah which is also known as a man-made island. So these are the important factors that I would like to say about the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah. So this is the place where I would like to visit in my future.

    Band 6-7

    The country I want to visit is Japan. It's an Asian country and as the globe it is globally recognized as the country living in to 20th or 50th. I want to visit that country for work purpose. I want to work there as a cyber security analysis. I'm drawn to its technology, work culture, traditional culture and how they expand their knowledge. I plan to go there next year. Currently I'm working in India and learning Japanese language. It's hard because it has some difficulties on its own but I'm trying to cover that up. Other than that I have completed my study but still I would like to do a degree in Japan, in that country because of the teaching culture there is also good.

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    The country, the foreign country I would like to visit is undoubtedly Spain. There are so many tourist spots in Spain. The things which attracts me are the very deep heritage and culture and moreover the food there. So I am also a very big fan of FC Barcelona football team. Things I would do in Spain would be I would first explore the streets, just hang out with my friends. I would go eat food and then I would want to watch a football match. I am a very big fan of football so that would be one of my biggest dreams to watch FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Spain and this country has quite astonished me in terms of its beauty, nature and the people also since I have seen a lot of YouTube videos of how rich the culture is and how welcoming and warm the people are so I would like to experience it. Thank you.

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    If I were to describe my travel plans, there are many countries on my list which I would like to visit in the future but I would like to talk about one country in particular which I want to or rather I would have to visit as a student if I get an admit from a good and reputed university. That country would be Ireland. It is located next to United Kingdom and it is a very beautiful country. If we exclude the part of Northern Ireland, then we can say that Ireland is a peninsular country but the Republic of Ireland and the Northern Ireland can be called as an island but Republic of Ireland specifically can be termed as a peninsular country as it is surrounded by water on the three sides excluding the part of Northern Ireland. So, this country is famous for its scenic cliffs and beaches and its capital is Dublin and there are many other cities like Maynooth.

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    Okay, so the country I have chosen is China. It's my dream country. It's located just above India. It's the neighboring country of India. And it's an Asian country located in the Asian subcontinent. Well, what I like about China is its culture, its tradition, the historical monuments, the historical place, the historical buildings, the historical significance it holds, and also the modern technology and the people of China. I just love everything about that country, I can't describe it. And what I plan to do there, I want to go there, I want to study there. And then later, I want to get a citizenship and then settle there. I don't want to come back to my country because I want to settle in China because I really, really admire and love China as a country. And I think this is my biggest dream in my life, to go to China, and if I achieve it, this is the best thing that would ever happen to me. Thank you.

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    Well, a foreign country that I would really love to visit in the future is United Kingdom. I want to go there especially because I wanted to pursue my post-graduation in computer science. My brother lives also there and I want to do my studies there so I would love to visit the part of London or Edinburgh or Newcastle. These are the few cities that I'm thinking about to go. What admires me the most about the country is, what attracts me is the different cultural heritage and different backgrounds the country offers. There are different people living there from different cultures and communities and it will give me an international exposure also. Also I want to do my studies there and UK offer one of the world-class universities there and studying there will be a very helpful thing for me. So I really admire the cities as well as the study it will offer me. Also after completing my studies there, I can also gain some valuable experience by working in one of the multinational companies. I am attracted to this country since I was a child. I wanted to go there because I have a feeling that I will gain something valuable living there.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to visit Italy any time in the future. It is my dream place because I have seen a lot of videos of people traveling to Italy. It really made me inspired to go there because that place is blessed with natural beauty and I absolutely love all the things over there, their culture, their food, their sceneries and everything. So I would really like to visit there in the future. And I think if I go there sometime, I will feel that my dream has come true. It is my dream destination. I would like to go there with my family because I want all of them to experience that country's culture and try their food items and all. After I go there, I would like to eat their pizza, which is very popular dish of Italy. I would like to visit Pizza Tower and go on a gondola ride. There is a beautiful lake which is named Lake Como. I would like to visit that there as well.

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    A foreign country I would like to visit in the future would be Singapore. Singapore, I've seen a lot of pictures online and actually my aunt and her family, they actually went on a tour to Singapore. And I remember seeing their photos and videos of the place and just, wow! It was just so magnificent, like there was a fountain show at night with the colours, it was like colours on the water. It was beautiful, it was like such a thrilling experience, like it's only a fountain show but it's just so, you know, beautiful. And also the buildings, I've always been a city person more than a nature person. I really like cities because I actually grew up in a city myself. So just seeing other beautiful cities and just like all the skyscrapers and all the, you know, beautiful, gorgeous buildings, I really, really realised, I really realised that I really want to go there and just see how beautiful the place actually looks like in my own eyes. So I also heard a lot of unusual rules there like how bubblegum is not allowed in the country. And I was like, what a strange rule but then when I really thought about it, I realised that they're actually smart because a lot of people after chewing bubblegum, they spit it out on the ground. And that's quite disgusting because other people walking on that ground, they would get bubblegum stuck beneath their shoes. So I realised how smart they were and how hygienic they were too. And I realised that it's a really smart government and I would really like to also live in that country too, not only visit. But yeah, I would say it's one of the most beautiful places.

    Band 6-7

    Well, I would like to visit many countries in my future, but one specific country is Thailand. Thailand is situated in Asian country, well, Thailand is known for its party culture and nightlife. Well, that's the thing I am looking for. It's the perfect destination if you are looking for a party vibe with your friends. You could really enjoy there. And there are many beaches there, like beautiful beaches, like green water sea beach is there. One of my friend went there and he sent me pictures of the beach, it was amazing. And there are plenty of parties there, like in every club there will be going some kind of party. And most of the things are legal there. And if you want a vibe with your friends, it's the perfect location. And not only that, their tradition is also pretty much different from my country. I'm from India, by the way, and Thailand's people are always chill and calm, they look for their own things to do, not engage in other people's.

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