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Describe a foreigner who is interesting.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is it?
  • How do you know him/her?
  • Why do you think he/she is interesting.
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Cue 1:Who is it?

  • Begin by introducing the foreigner, including their name and nationality.
  • Mention any unique traits or characteristics that make them stand out.

Example

The foreigner I find interesting is a woman named Anna from Sweden. She has bright blue eyes and a warm smile that instantly makes people feel at ease.

Cue 2:How do you know him/her?

  • Explain how you met this person, whether through travel, work, or social events.
  • Share any memorable experiences you had together that helped you bond.

Example

I met Anna during a cultural exchange program in my city last year. We were paired as partners for a project, and I remember our first meeting at a local café where we shared stories about our cultures.

Cue 3:Why do you think he/she is interesting?

  • Discuss specific qualities or experiences that make this person captivating.
  • Highlight any unique perspectives or stories they have shared that have impacted you.

Example

I find Anna interesting because she has traveled to over 30 countries and has fascinating stories about her adventures. She often shares her insights on different cultures, which has broadened my understanding of the world.

Conclusion

  • Summarize the key points about the foreigner and your relationship with them.
  • Reflect on what you have learned from this person and how it has influenced you.

Example

In conclusion, Anna is not just an interesting foreigner; she has become a dear friend. Her stories and experiences have inspired me to explore more about different cultures and travel beyond my comfort zone.

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: Lack of Specific Details

Avoid vague descriptions that do not provide specific information about the foreigner. This can make your answer less engaging and informative.

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Tip

Include specific details such as the foreigner's background, unique experiences, or interesting hobbies to make your answer more vivid.

2: Overly Simple Language

Using overly simple language can make your response sound unprepared. It may not showcase your English proficiency effectively.

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Try to use varied vocabulary and complex sentences to express your thoughts clearly and demonstrate your language skills.

Neglecting Personal Connection

Failing to explain how you know the foreigner can make your answer feel disconnected. Personal stories can enhance your response.

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Share a brief story or anecdote about your relationship with the foreigner to create a more personal and engaging narrative.

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Band 6-7

The foreign person or the foreign personality that I have been very interested in is Elon Musk. He is one of the owners and founders of so many companies which has been a great help and great entertainment for the public all around the world. He is the owner of the humongous companies such as X, SpaceX and Tesla. The way that he operates all of the companies is astonishing to watch. He recently got tweeted for 40-45 billion because he wanted a platform that encourages free speech for people who are using it. There was a time when he wanted to tweet or something so due to the guidelines it was not allowed so he was annoyed by the fact that he is being cut off from the world by entering his free speech. That's one of the main reasons that motivated him to buy the twitter. And the most fascinating thing about him that I like is the way that he manages all of his works. He is one of the owners for the X, SpaceX, Tesla, Paypal and everything. Few people we always told that we are not able to find any time for this and for that but being an entity he is a person who controls half of the world's population. He is a work-addicted. He always thinks about how to better himself.

Band 6-7

Here I would like to tell about Ms. Aparna Malpari, who is born and brought up in Germany. I know about her from a TV show known as Big Boss Season 6 from Malayalam season. Even though she is a foreigner, she is very fluent in Malayalam language. Especially it is my mother tongue. So it is very interesting for me for a foreigner who is speaking Malayalam very fluently. Also she helps many people to prepare for IELTS exams as well as German language. Her vocabulary is extraordinary. Also she is a motivating speaker. Throughout her life experience, I got so many inspirations that can adapt into my lifestyle. So I think she is a very good person. Everyone can adapt something from her. So I would like to prefer her. That's it.

Band 6

I think Constanza is one of that foreigner I find interesting. She is my uncle's, a distant uncle's wife and where I met her is he married her in secret, keeping it away from his family. So I know her when he visited India with her and his children but I would say my uncle is crooked than her. She has this very innocent face, even in her character it is really evident that she falls for her uncle's crooked ways or traps. So why I like her is the reason that I mentioned because of her innocence and secondly the things that we see here, the small things that we do as part of a culture or as part of caring other person. She finds it really interesting and she is too much intrigued in it. She comes up with 10-15 questions about that culture. Even I haven't thought about the different perspective of the fox world but she is like a child who has been introduced to giving birth.

Band 6

So, I have a friend of mine whose name is Ahmed and he is 26 years old and I met him in my, during my medical university time. He's from Morocco and he really is a very interesting person. He is a doctor and he is also a self-independent person. He works as well as studies, so I find him very interesting and he also knows to play guitar. That's very interesting about him. That makes me very happy to know him and he's a foreigner for me as I'm an Indian and he's from Morocco, so, and he also makes me know about his cuisines and his cultures as a foreigner and I like to spend time with him. I like to know him more, like he's very interesting.

Band 6

So, a foreigner is someone who has come from a different country or a continent. When I was in college, I was so intimidated by foreigners. I wanted to know more about them. What do they prefer? What do they like? I met a foreigner on Facebook. His name is Chang Liu. I met him on Facebook and he was so polite. He replied to my text instantly. I texted him to know more about his country, about his culture and everything related to him. I was so fantasized by the word foreigner by any other foreign country. I haven't really visited any country till now. But I want to visit and explore new cultures. I want to make new friends, new colleagues, new work and everything. I believe he is an interesting person as we have a lot of similar interests. For example, he loves to sing. I love singing too. Although we have a very different background, we have different cultures altogether. But we connect through singing. Singing makes us understand the feelings, emotions of the other person. I believe he is an interesting person as he listens to me. We have a very common language in between that is English. So we communicate much through that.

Band 5-6

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Band 5-6

I would like to describe about my favorite Korean actor Lee Dong-suk. He is very interested because he looks very handsome and he gives deep life to his character whatever he plays. And he recently joined in army to prove his fond to his nation and he always down to earth. He always loves his fans. He never disappoints us. He always selects the characters and movies or series which are very interesting. And whenever he has time he used to spend the time with fans. So that quality in him made to fulfill for him. I saw so many of his movies like related to love, related to suspense and crime and thriller. And in one of the movie he played a character as a cartoon character which has a lasting impression on me, which brought a lasting impression on me. He is a selfish person because he always helps the poor and needy people. His dedication towards his work is awesome because I read the news that he always came on time to his set. That shows his dedication.

Band 5-6

India is a place where people from various part of India meet, various part of world meet. Here I am gonna talk about a foreigner who I find interesting, who is none other than a famous celebrity called Abarna. She is also called inverted coconut in her social media handle. She is a personal from Germany. She born and brought up in Germany but she

Band 5-6

Meeting people from another country It's a different experience Meeting people from another country is a different experience Through this, we can learn about their culture, their traditions and their behavior as well So here I would like to talk about a foreigner who is very interesting His name is Andrew and he is from Canada I met him during my college days when I went for a workshop from my college I met him during my college days when I went for a workshop from my college I met him during my college days when I went for a workshop from my college I met him during my college days when I went for a workshop from my college I met him during my college days when I went for workshop from my college Meeting people from different countries is a nice experience to us Through this we can learn about their culture, traditions and their daily routines Here I would like to talk about a foreigner who is very interesting His name is Andrew and he is from Canada I met him when I went for a workshop from my college He was also coming there for participating that workshop So we became friends day by day It was a 4 days workshop He is well spoken of my native language Malayalam I became very curious about his speaking He communicated with me throughout the session in Malayalam I became very happy and excited for having a relation with him So we became friends However, I tried to learn more from his country, culture, traditions, food as well I described my daily routines to him We shared our numbers Even now we are good friends

Band 5-6

So, in this content area, right, there's an irrefutable fact that foreigners are very, like, people like in India are very interested in foreigners, like, if they, uh, collaborate with, like, animators, uh, actors, et cetera. So, thank you for giving me this interesting view card. So, I would like to talk about a foreigner I am interested in. He's Pat Cummins, who is a creator. He's from Australia, Melbourne, Australia. So, he's a fast bowling all-rounder. So, in the last auction, last IPL auction, Sunriser Hyderabad has acquired him for a whopping amount of 20.50 crores. So, it was a huge amount for him, and I feel, uh, after buying him, uh, he changed the environment in, uh, Sunriser Hyderabad or IPL or any cricket tournament, because, uh, they have created, uh, many records in that. Additionally, he won, uh, he is having a huge success for Australia as a captain, uh, and moreover, he's a, uh, he's a good batsman and a bowler. And, uh, on Sunriser Hyderabad, uh, Sunriser Hyderabad has a, uh, had a bad phase from 2021 to 2023, and he, he had in that, uh, one season, they have created lots of records, uh, like batting records and bowling records. So, with, uh, with, uh, with his help, Sunriser Hyderabad has went to, uh, went to IPL final, uh, uh, like, uh, badly, and they have lost the final. So, I was interested, uh, in this father because, uh, uh, because of the team I have, I like, so he have, uh,
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