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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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    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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    All Answers

    Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

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    One of my best friend Uday Naidu, with whom I have studied since kindergarten, is a very good singer. He is an upcoming artist. He lives in Mumbai and records his music there. I usually listen to his songs on Spotify or YouTube, where he regularly uploads his new songs and also cover songs. He generally sings Hindi classical music, which he has also trained for. He has an online teacher, under whom he is taking training for singing Hindi classical music. To be honest, he is getting pretty good at it. Whenever I hear him singing, I feel very proud because I have known him since childhood. He was not a good singer at first, but with perseverance and dedication, he has changed his voice a lot. Now he has become a very good singer and gained a very melodic voice, which is very good to listen to. He also plays the guitar and often does open mic shows. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    Somehow we ended up being good friends and that turned into being roommates. During my first year of college, I met a girl named Rhea Chakraborty. She and I were in the same class. During the first year of my college, I met a girl named Rhea Chakraborty. She and I were same classmates and eventually we became a really good friends which in turn turned to be become as roommates and one day we were just arranging our rooms and she started singing and I was awestruck because I have never heard her singing before and it took the breath out of me because her voice was very melody and she had such a good aura and it was a Hindi song, it was a very old Hindi song and it brought me a very calming sense, made me just sit in the room. I stopped doing any other work that we were doing and we were just listening to her sing. During my first year of college, I met a girl named Rhea Chakraborty. She was our CR for the first semester but we never really got along but through mutual friends, we found out we do get along and somehow we turned into roommates from being strangers and while shifting our room to our new place, from out of nowhere, she just started humming a song and that song was very familiar to something I have heard before and I figured it was one of the Tamil song called Vasigara but in Hindi, it is called as Zara Zara. So, I told her, oh hey, I know this song too. So, she started singing very openly and very lovely and I was shocked when I heard her singing because I have never heard her sing before and I never expected her voice to be turned into such a melodious voice and it gave me such a deep comfort. I was in an off stuck that I forgot I need to sing the next verse of the Tamil version but somehow, we both ended up singing. She sang the first half of Hindi version and I sang the second half of Tamil version and yeah, that's how I got to know that she is into singing. Though, even till today, when I think about it, it is such a pleasure that I got to witness it and she is someone who is really shy to sing before other people. So, I try to push her to bring her to stages and let people know that she holds such a beautiful voice.

    Band 6-7

    One of my friends who is good at singing is Anup and he was a friend of mine from my school days and even now. I saw his singing skills when I was mostly 7th standard and he was my classmate and he usually used to sing most of the traditional songs and Hindi songs which requires a lot of background music which consists of flutes, maybe tablas and even guitars and sitars. I like his singing because it gives me a very calm and happy feeling. I feel really good when I listen to his songs and I usually like people who sing Hindi songs and also traditional songs. It feels really good to me and I am a fan of Hindi songs.

    Band 6-7

    Yes, certainly I have one friend. She is my best friend. She sings nice, melodious songs. Moreover, I love listening her songs with her voice. She has a great voice and when we went to her party, I heard that she is singing a song there. At that time, I felt like, yeah, she is a good singer and she has a melodious voice. I am really grateful to have such friend and sometimes I even join with her to give her company. In addition, she sings a lot of melodious, pleasant love songs and always she mesmerizes with her voice. I like the way she chooses the song and the way she practices. In addition, she gives more dedication towards her singing passion. That passion which she shows towards her singing and the dedication which I like the most. Sometimes even I feel like more inspiring and even nowadays, I am like, yes, I want to sing. Because of her, my perspective of music is changed and she is good at singing.

    Band 6-7

    So, today I want to talk about my friend whom I met in class 7th, his name was Tushar. I entered my class when there was start of the session. I saw one guy sitting on my seat and I went there and sat just side him and his name was Tushar. He was just casually singing one day and I heard it. I said, I gave him a compliment that he sings really well. He should sing in a choir group of our school. Then I asked him to sing one song for me. So, he started to sing a popular song, Piyama. He sang very brilliantly and I was mesmerized with his voice. Therefore, he was the best singer whom I know in my life. He used to sing every kind of song like classical, bollywood, hollywood, english songs, like every kind of songs and the feeling I got listening to him was kind of undefinable because I felt at peace and I was overjoyed by his singing. He was very good at the vocals. He sang the song with every note perfect and he was just very good at the thing he was doing. So, after that he joined the choir group of our school and

    Band 6-7

    In my life, I have a lot of friends who sing very well but they are not at high level singing. Now I found only one person who is very good in singing and that was Rahul. Rahul is my childhood friend. When I was in class 6th, I met a variety of friends. But he was totally different because he really enjoyed their life with singing and doing other activities. Singing was his passion. That's why in his free time, he used to sing a song for entertaining the audience. He used to watch films and enjoy a lot when he was singing. Mostly, he tried to sing a song that is related to emotions and attachments. But his singing level is too good because his voice and pitch is so amazing. Everyone wants to listen to his singing in my school times because he was the only person who sings very well. Most of the students and teachers liked to attend his singing competition. I was lucky to have Rahul.

    Band 6-7

    Well, I know many people who has been singing for a long time, but today I would like to talk about one of my awesome friends, Manav, who has been singing for a very long time. I know him very well as we have been studying together since our childhood in the same school and we were both used to play at this evening. He is very good at music because he practice it everyday for around 3-4 hours. He also perform at many stages as well as he is a certified singer.

    Band 6-7

    Well, music plays a very important role in everyone's heart, be it listening to it as a hobby or as a stress relief. Well, I've had many friends who are good singers and musicians, but the one I'm going to talk about today is my own brother. His name is Shayundi. Well, he's a very good musician. He plays mandolin. He has learned it from one of the legends of music industry in India. His name is Tara Shankar Bondopadhyay. Well, he has learned music from a very young age. He loves practicing it in his free time. I have seen how dedicated he is towards his music. Like, even during the days of office, he used to come back home and used to practice it a lot. Even when we used to go out to any vacation or any places, he used to carry his mandolin and used to practice it all through the evening. And everyone used to appreciate him. I have seen him doing big concerts at Mumbai, Pune and everywhere in India. Well, according to me, he is a great legend because the dedication he shows towards his music skill is outstanding.

    Band 6-7

    I'll be talking about my best friend, Tanny Ann. She is my junior friend. We used to stay in the same hostel. We, whenever we were roommates, whenever we used to chill in balconies, we used to listen to the songs composed by our favourite singer. In fact, we had a common favourite singer called Darshan Rawal. Whenever we used to hear his songs, when Tanny used to sing, she would sing so good. I always asked her to sing in public, but she was afraid of public. She never had the confidence to face it, but it is really good. She sings so good. She has learned music from carol singing. She doesn't sing any specific kind of song, but overall, her voice is so good. She knows to tune and she plays guitar. So, I love the way she does it. She is amazing in that field. I always encourage her to sing. She is very good at it.

    Band 6-7

    Well, here I tell you about my friend. His name is Lakshman. Actually, I met with him in 2004. He was my first friend at my music class. At 2004, I joined music class for playing a tabla. And at that time, we had a good friendship. And we started our journey as a musician from the beginning to till now. He don't sing. He is a guitar player. He don't sing. He is a guitar player. And he play guitar very well. We usually play classical fusion. And we had our own band. Its name is NSX Classical Rock Band. We had performed so many times. And we got win so many competition as our Jubal Bandhi. So, what I like about him that his sense of the music and actual what he want to make this ability to in future.
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