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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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    Band 6-7

    so the country which I'm going to talk about will be Italy so why I want to visit Italy is because because of its scenic beaches and all the vibes that we get and one of my dreams place always have been the Wadigan City and beaches of Italy and the river boats, the canals and most and the most important thing that I feel I want while I will be in Italy is the pizzas and the pastas I have always been craving for the pizzas and pastas that we get in Italy I have always heard about all the enthusiastic ideas and the activities which are being held there many of our family members have been there and always told us about the enjoyable things that it have done there like swimming in beaches and making good castles and having different types of drinks and and always many of the people tell us about that Italy always have the great hospitality that we can have in any of the European countries and the people there they are very kind friendly and always helpful so I feel like Italy will always be my dream place and I'm definitely going to visit this country once

    Band 6-7

    The country I would like to surely visit in nearest future is Bali which is located in Indonesia. I am so captivated by its surroundings, its photos and the locations over there. Actually I found about Bali's beauty in Instagram stories because so many of my friends, many of my friends visited it on their honeymoon and I am going to plan my wedding in nearest future. So I would definitely like to go there in Bali and spend some time there. I found some information about there is that is there are so many things to do in Bali because people go there for their honeymoon as well as some adventures. I would like to go there and experience the beauty of Bali swing and visit some temples which are very much famous and attractive on the social media. I would like to go there and capture some memories over there and post it on social media.

    Band 6-7

    So, I would like to visit Italy which is a European country. I am actually very much attracted to Italy because of its mesmerizing and serene beauty of nature and furthermore there are various opportunities for international students regarding scholarship even if you are eligible under their terms and conditions you can even get a free tuition waiver, partially it means that you can study there and work there, you can study there almost freely. In addition to this, they provide a post-study work visa which is for almost a year in which we can even wish to get employed there if we want. Actually after contemplating since a long time, I am planning to pursue my career as a bachelor's in biotech especially in Italy as it offers, as I wanted to study there since childhood I guess. I think I will feel pretty good as I have heard in news and also I watched some videos on YouTube about the country, it will feel so refreshing that I will be able to get, I will be able to know more about the language, the tradition and the culture of the people and also I will not condemn missing out going to this place.

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    I would like to visit a foreign country which is Germany and I am from Asia and it would be my first ever visit to Europe. I like Germany because I heard that there are a lot of opportunities for students who are actually aspiring to study and I'm looking forward to my higher education there where I'm an agricultural graduate and I would like to do MSc in whichever courses that are available there. I think more number of courses are available for sustainable agriculture. Why I'd like to study abroad is because there are a lot of potential and we can also do part-time jobs which is very mandatory for me considering my current financial situation and I also feel I can explore a lot of places as I like to travel a lot, that is another factor. There is also a thing like we can get good jobs if we are performing well so I'm also considering for working there and not to settle but at least to work for some years where I can actually come back to my own country and do something that is beneficial here. Yeah, that's the major reason and I've also heard it's a very beautiful place to visit. I would just like to know the culture and the tradition of the people there and of course there are a lot of Indian migrants there so I would like to interact with them if possible, try to meet with them.

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    A foreign country I would like to visit in the future will be, of course, New York. Because that's a city of dreams for me. New York is located in the United States of America and because I share some of my experience from the U.S. that is not that happening, but I actually selected for the competition that hadn't been in my luck because being a finalist, I couldn't get a U.S. visa due to some social problems, but whenever I think of New York, it's just that it's a place where people are not working, where people are not sleeping. It's all about the fun, freedom and wisdom, you can say. It's all about the freedom that you explore in your mind and the most beautiful part of New York is that no one knows you and no one cares to know you. It's all about you, yourself, working for yourself, growing yourself and being the limitless version of yourself. That makes New York a perfect place for living. Of course, the most beautiful city that I can say. For me, it's New York and I just want to be there. I just want to live there. I just want to explore the city, the people and, of course, to go to that competition again and fight there.

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    Band 6-7

    So, the country I'd like to talk about is Japan, it's situated in the east side to India and it's in Asia continent, so why I like the country is because of it's amazing discipline and the culture is very beautiful and apart from that the places are very scenic and picturesque and there is also a safety in the country, even if we keep the wallet on the table of the restaurant and if we come back the other day it will still be there and we can find it in the lost and found, no one would steal it and apart from that what I'd like to do in that country is I'd like to visit the famous places like the Osaka's castle and the Fukuoka and I'd like to taste the Sapporo's noodles and also I'd like to visit the temples in Asakusa, so there is whole lot of stuff I'd like to do in that country one day and I'd feel very happy, it would be a very great learning experience to me and I'd also feel like I've achieved something in my life because it has been my dream since a long time to me and I definitely feel very happy, like I'd be the most happiest person in the world if I get a chance to visit my favourite country. So all cheers to the Japanese people.

    Band 6-7

    I wanted to visit Japan. Japan is a country which is the most dreamy has the most dreaming sceneries over the world. It has this cherry blossom trees during the spring the winters are good it has this snowfall and all so yeah that country and main thing I just watch anime a lot I love anime so I wanted to visit Japan while during the Halloween's where they actually wear the anime outfits and roam around the city it's fun it's exciting and I've heard that Japanese people are good to their culture so I wanted to learn more about the culture and which is why I would like to visit Japan. Thank you
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