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Describe a friend of yours who is good at music or singing: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who he/she is
  • When/where you listen to his/her music/singing
  • What kind of music/songs he/she is good at
  • And explain how you feel when listening to his music/singing
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Cue 1:Who he/she is

  • Introduce your friend by name and mention how you know each other.
  • Highlight any specific qualities that make them stand out as a musician or singer.

Example

My friend's name is Aarav, and we have been friends since childhood. He is an incredibly talented singer, known for his melodious voice and passion for music. Aarav has always been the one to entertain us during gatherings with his singing.

Cue 2:When/where you listen to his/her music/singing

  • Describe the occasions or settings where you typically enjoy listening to their music.
  • Mention any specific events or moments that are memorable.

Example

I often listen to Aarav's singing during our college events and family functions. Just last month, he performed at a cultural fest, and the atmosphere was electric. Everyone was singing along, and it felt like a magical moment.

Cue 3:What kind of music/songs he/she is good at

  • Specify the genres of music that your friend excels in.
  • Mention any particular songs or styles that they are known for.

Example

Aarav is particularly good at Bollywood songs and classical music. He has a knack for singing romantic ballads, and his rendition of 'Tum Hi Ho' is something everyone loves. His ability to convey emotions through music is truly remarkable.

Cue 4:And explain how you feel when listening to his music/singing

  • Share your personal feelings and emotions when you listen to their music.
  • Explain how their singing impacts you or the audience.

Example

Whenever I listen to Aarav sing, I feel a sense of joy and nostalgia. His voice has a way of touching my heart, and it often brings back fond memories of our childhood. I feel proud to have such a talented friend, and his music always lifts my spirits.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Aarav is not just a friend but a gifted musician whose singing brings happiness to many. His talent inspires me, and I always look forward to hearing him perform.

    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: Avoid Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer less engaging and informative. It's important to provide specific details about your friend and their music to create a clearer picture.

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    Use specific examples, such as mentioning a particular song or performance, to illustrate your points and make your answer more vivid.

    2: Don't Rush Your Answer

    Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear pronunciation and missed details. It's crucial to pace yourself to ensure your message is understood.

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    Take a moment to think before you speak, and practice speaking slowly to emphasize important points in your response.

    Neglecting Personal Feelings

    Failing to express your personal feelings about your friend's music can make your answer less relatable. Sharing emotions helps connect with the listener.

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    Include how the music makes you feel, such as happy or inspired, to add depth to your answer and engage the examiner.

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    Okay, so one of my friends who is good at music or singing, I would say the name of my school friend Jyotika Chakraborty. There is many other friends of mine, they are also good at singing, but here I am saying particularly her name because I am only in touch with her still now. She started her singing from class 9. Because of financial conditions, she was not able to continue for long. She took her primary education of singing from her father. And I never listen her music on any stage, but recently I have attained one of her stage performance that was in our Spoken English Juvenile Celebration program. She was also invited because she is also student of them. So I am not so much connected with her, but when I was listening her music sitting on the front chair on the hall and I was making her videos and feeling like my heart was just stop beating for a while, I started crying then. I was feeling like it was a dream that I am seeing one of my school friends singing in front of me and there was many audience who were chanting for her and was giving claps for her. And many of audiences were...

    Band 6-7

    Well, to begin with, a friend of mine who is good at singing is one of my closest friends, Riya. She is a very good singer and from very childhood she is passionate about singing. And this is a talent which comes out naturally from her. Well, to give you a bit of background, she is a great singer and she started singing at a very early age. And for her passion and talent, she was so encouraged that she took vocal training classes. Moreover, during family gatherings or celebrations, she is invited for singing. And she sings and people stop their mid-conversation in between to hear her warm and calm, soothing voice. She is more interested in Bollywood and romantic ballads music to the energetic music. She is a great singer whom I know. Despite of her talent, she is so grounded to earth and she has an encouraging personality. Not only she performs well in the gathering events, but also she discusses about her journey in the school events.

    Band 6-7

    Today I would like to talk about my best friend Leeshna. She is a trained guitar artist and has been playing music since past 8 years. The first time I met Leeshna was in our school choir group where she used to play guitar. I got to know her because of her sweet melodious voice and her good command over the guitar. She plays various songs and mostly pop songs which are very pleasant to hear. Seeing her motivated and working so hard has always ignited a desire in me to pursue my hobbies. She has often received different awards which are very difficult to achieve at such age. She is always praised for the work she has done in the field of music. Even today during our family gatherings or functions she often plays guitar to entertain everyone. Most importantly what I have learnt from her is how persistent and consistently you have to make efforts in order to achieve success. Talent is something not to be worried about but consistent effort made every day leads to better development in the future.

    Band 6-7

    I have a friend named Bhavna who's really good at singing and she also plays instruments like the ukulele and the keyboard. She's really into music. I first met her in college and also saw her sing during a fest in college. I was shocked to know that she sings so well. Also after a few years I heard her play the ukulele and sing at the same time during a small college trip. I was surprised that she's so talented and she's so passionate about music. She's been practicing music ever since she was seven years old. She's taken part in competitions and fests and also won some prizes for singing and for music competitions. I have listened to her for quite a few times after I've met her and I think she's a wonderful singer and also could possibly have a good future in the music industry. She has been playing it since she was a kid. Also she plays all kinds of music mainly she sings high-pitched songs where which is pretty challenging for a normal singer. Also when she sings it feels so calm around you and it has a good energy around you so whenever we go on small trips she always carries a ukulele. She sits down in the evening and plays a song for all of us where we just sit and relax to her playing the music.

    Band 6-7

    Well, friends play a vital role in our lives. Here I am going to talk about a friend. Even she is not my best friend but she is my friend since my 9th standard and she is very good at music. She always try to make new videos on Instagram and upload them on also YouTube. Her name is Raji. She is down to earth and she is appreciable by her nature. She is joyful and she is also a fun loving person. She started making and producing songs in 2024, I think. Yes, probably. And she always try to make videos on, in the past she used to make lip-sync video but nowadays she is also making videos by her own voice and she upload all of them on YouTube and also she also prefer to make different kind of stuff from distinct backgrounds and cultures. For example, she make Punjabi and Haryanvi song as well as Hindi song. So, Raji is the person who is good at music or singing. She is a supportive and kind person also.

    Band 6-7

    He is excellent in music. Well, he sings the song which touches to the heart, which makes our soul at peace, where everyone loves him. Everyone loves listening to him. While he plays, everyone just keeps silent and listens to him. His vocal chords are so amazing. He can be a superstar, single superstar. But he... Oh God! I don't know how to play this.

    Band 6-7

    One of my childhood friends is Sakshi. We recently met and reconnected over a cup of coffee. It's been two years now. We have been friends since school days, but later on due to different colleges, we couldn't be in touch. Back then, I have heard her sing during school fests and rehearsing for them in classrooms and at home. She is an excellent singer and her genre of singing is classical music. She did train herself for the initial one year, but due to her financial status, they could not continue the training with renowned singers and musicians, so she had to stop her training. But on my recent encounter with her, she explained that now she is able to gather up the money, gather the funds to pursue her journey of music again. She has found some classes and some gurus and mentors to do the same. She is now pursuing her classical music journey with one of her favourite mentors. I am really happy for her. She did put up a demo piece in the cafe where we met. She is excellent and graceful with her work. I hope she finds recognition in the future and gets the best of the opportunities for all the endeavours in her life.

    Band 6-7

    I want to talk about my friend Sakshi. She is really a good singer and she is my childhood friend. I came to know about her singing when we were in 8th grade. She had participated in music singing competition and that time I have listened to her song which was very melodious and everyone was listening to her how good she sang the song. She sang a Punjabi song as she is very good in some Punjabi and Hindi Bollywood songs and it was such a great experience and I was very happy to see her. Moreover, she even participated in the Indian Idols and became super 10 and come into the super 10 participants. I felt whenever she sings apart from that whenever she sings the song I get mesmerized about her voice, about her vocals and rhythm she sings. It was such a great experience that whenever we have free time I ask her to sing a song for me and I love and enjoy her singing and it's such a wonderful time. I used to have a wonderful time.

    Band 6-7

    so it's not my friend but she's my sister she is good in singing she is preparing for that and from last five years she's preparing a singing her mother is also a singer her sister is also a Kathak dancer she's also practicing that so yes whenever she get a free time she called me she calls me and she like just give me she gave me a chance to sing with her and I we sing together so it feels it gives me a very refreshment because I love to sing personally yesterday only we went to a wedding where we both decided to sing a song to record a song so we recorded together and yes whenever she sings at a function at the event I feel proud that she is making herself practice of making herself perfect in that particular passion because she loves to sing and she has she have a very great voice that she can do more in her passion yesterday only in our city the one of the best singer of India have had a live performance show in our city so she went there and she was very happy that she like she is her fan she is a fan of the singer and she went there and she was very happy with it

    Band 6-7

    It was back, it was two years back when I met this lady who was travelling through public transport, looking outside the window, having her earphones on and humming one of my favourite songs. It was a tiring day for me and I really needed to relax. It is then that I stumbled upon her voice and she had a really melodious voice and she was very, she was singing one of my favourite songs. It is then that we, you know, we started talking and yeah, we became friends and then we started like chatting and she has become my best friend now and, you know, she is, she's got a very melodious voice and she is very good at singing and I hope she goes and becomes a great movie star and a great singer.
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