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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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    Tip

    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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    Tip

    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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    Singing is the skill which can help to motivate other people. I would like to say about my friend Merlin. She is really good at her singing. She is my friend from my childhood and I really know about her. I think she can carry both traditional and Indian music. That is more peculiar about her. She has such a magical voice. I always like she has voice like from heaven. I think she can carry all type of music and also language. Recently she tried out lot of Korean songs. It really impressed me because Korean is a tough language. Cannot anyone pronounce wonderfully. But she carried that singing. It's very nice. Always I like to hear her music from her. Because it really connects me with her. That's why we always support my bond. She has a peculiar and magical voice. I think in future she would be a famous singer. I think I can see her through television.

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    My friend Digna is a wonderful singer. I heard her singing in the platform twitter. She is an excellent singer. Moreover, her grasp of the technicalities of singing is amazing. She usually posts some videos of her singing on the xplatform. Apart from that, even if I request her to sing a song personally, she will sing a song in my inbox. We will discuss about music in my inbox. Her pitching is absolutely perfect. Her style resembles Shreya Ghoshal who has an inbuilt auto-tuner in her vocal cord. I usually say this girl also has an auto-tuner inbuilt in her vocal cords. Her sense of Shruti is absolutely perfect. She is effortlessly reaching the top notes and come back to the base notes with utmost ease.

    Band 6-7

    So, my friend name is Bhavana. She is my high school friend. She is really good at singing, especially Carnatic music. I first heard her sing when I was in high school. There was an event called Sangeet Fest, where she sang so beautifully and her voice was so calm and mesmerizing. She actually put a good impression on the judges. They really loved the way she sang and I personally felt she was amazing on the stage because her way of singing was so calm and made my mind and heart feel so peace that just listening her sing made my nerves go weak and also made other people feel very good as well. Her singing made me realize how much hard work she had put on her practice time and other practice sessions. She really had a good impression and made a pretty good justice for her practice.

    Band 6-7

    One of my very close friend is so good at singing. He is my common friend. So I met him at my friend's place for the first time. And he plays classical music, Bollywood music. He knows how to play guitars as well. Whenever we meet, we jam together. And there is one other friend of mine who I met at internship. She is a very good singer. She sings religious songs, Bollywood songs, old classic songs. She has her own YouTube channel as well. And she keeps making videos on YouTube. I have subscribed to her channel. I sent her videos to many other friends of mine to subscribe to her YouTube channel. I think she has a really nice and promising voice. So I keep encouraging her for putting more videos out there. Because the world should know how good singer she is. She has her own Instagram channel as well where she puts videos and reels of her singing. She puts very random videos. There is this one video which went viral where she was singing on a London street with a group of Indian singers. So that was really cool.

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    Well, my friend, my friend's name is Janvi Pal and I met her during my graduation days. We met at R.I. Ajmer and first time when I saw her singing, I was so mesmerized. It was a senior-junior interaction. In that interaction, she sang Lagan Lagi Re, a song by Amitri Vedi and she sang that beautifully. The way she sings is so enchanting that it drives me into another, like, world and she's good at traditional music, like classical music. She can also do a bit of Carnatic. The only thing that is that whenever she sings, she doesn't open her mouth properly. So sometimes the songs is not that clear, like the lyrics of the song, the wordings of the song is not that clear. So one of our Guruji suggested to, like, open the mouth when you're singing, otherwise she's very good. We even sang together a song by A.R. Rahman by the name of Premika and it was beautiful, like singing with her was really beautiful.

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