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Describe a time you spent with a friend that you found fun: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who this friend is?
  • What happened when you met them?
  • How they made the situation fun?
  • And explain why it was a fun time.
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Cue 1:Who this friend is?

  • Introduce your friend by mentioning their name and how you know each other.
  • Share a little background about your friendship to set the context.

Example

The friend I want to talk about is Rahul. We have been friends since high school, and we share a lot of common interests, especially in sports and movies.

Cue 2:What happened when you met them?

  • Describe the specific occasion when you met your friend.
  • Mention the location and any activities you planned for that day.

Example

Last month, we decided to meet at a local amusement park. We had been planning this outing for weeks, and both of us were really excited to spend the day together.

Cue 3:How they made the situation fun?

  • Explain what activities you did together that made the day enjoyable.
  • Highlight any funny or memorable moments that occurred during your time together.

Example

Rahul has a great sense of humor, and he kept cracking jokes throughout the day. We went on thrilling rides, and at one point, we both screamed so loudly on the roller coaster that everyone around us laughed. His playful attitude made everything feel light-hearted and fun.

Cue 4:And explain why it was a fun time.

  • Reflect on the overall experience and what made it special.
  • Discuss the importance of spending quality time with friends.

Example

It was a fun time because we both let go of our daily stresses and just enjoyed each other's company. The laughter, the rides, and the delicious food made it a perfect day. Spending time with Rahul reminded me how important it is to have fun and create memories with friends.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the day I spent with Rahul at the amusement park was not just about the activities we did, but about the joy of friendship. It was a reminder of how valuable it is to take time out for fun and laughter in our busy lives.

    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. Candidates often fail to provide specific details about their friend or the event, which can lead to a lack of clarity.

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    Tip

    Include specific names, places, and activities to create a vivid picture. Describe your friend's personality and how it contributed to the fun.

    2: Lack of Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. Candidates sometimes jump between points without a clear flow, making it hard to follow the story.

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    Tip

    Follow the cue card prompts in order. Start with who your friend is, then describe what happened, how it was fun, and why it was memorable.

    Overly Simple Language

    Using overly simple or repetitive language can make your answer sound uninteresting. Candidates may rely on basic vocabulary, which does not showcase their language skills.

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    Tip

    Use a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures. Try to incorporate adjectives and adverbs to make your description more lively and engaging.

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

    Band 6-7

    This was actually a month back when my friend from Canada had come to India. I was just roaming around near my house. I went to a park there. Then I found he was there with his small sister there and I was amazed to see him after many days. So I just approached him and out of blue he was also shocked that I appeared. We both actually happened to go to some food which he had actually missed Indian food after many days in Canada. So he had to eat some really delicious chicken. So we had to go to some chicken place where he had shawarma. And what actually made fun was we both had actually not met for many days. We both went to some bowling and we had a good time there because he actually beat me with 100 points I think so because I was very bad at bowling and he also had done bowling a lot in his back place there. And as he was with his sister we also had to treat her which was a very good feeling because it always makes me happy to treat small kids which was a very good evening where we went to buy her chocolates and we even took her to play some video games in the simulator at the malls Which actually made my whole day very good because me meeting my friend after many years and bringing back my memories. We also talked about school so it was totally a good day for me.

    Band 6-7

    trusted. Oh, those times were great. I just gave my board exam that day and I connected with a friend one day online and he was a good person. He was in my class. We came to know each other through a mutual friend. And it was great meeting him because he had many philosophy on love that he wanted to share with me and I was very happy to know about it. Then last and my board exam was happening. It didn't went well. We just connected on the bus and was like, yeah, nearby a fest is happening, a rose fest. And I was like, yeah, let's go out there. And he was okay. He was very good with it. And we came, we got there and my boss, he shared many, many things with me. We had a lot of fun. We did go on many other food stores. We were like, just wandering around like a good friend. We played see-saw and I was hanging up on see-saw sometime and he was hanging on because I'm heavy. So it was quite a fun and he was not a very judgy person. Then he asked me to date him and I was like, no, he was just joking around though. And that time, if the time was like that, it should be stopped. The feeling was great that the friend I have, I want to have the kind of I can wonder places around to have fun, to enjoy, to hang out. And I was like, yeah, this is the time you should go out and just celebrate this moment. And we had samosas. It's like a party we had. It was good. And I love to spend more time with him. It was excellent.

    Band 6-7

    I think the most fun time I ever spent in 24 years of my career during my bachelors. During my bachelors I I live in a hostel and there we got 17 friends who live in a same floor and from morning till night from studies to bunking colleges we have done so many things and it was fun. We together arrange so many functions like our freshers and then farewell feast. It was so much fun. I think the most fun time I ever spent is during my bachelors. During my BFM my college is about 30-40 kilometers away from my hometown so I need to relocate there and I got admitted in hostel. So there I found so many friends and my roommate was in from Varanpur. We built special some connections and ultimately up to fourth year there are 17 boys there in the hostel rest of them will live and we got special connections among these 17 friends. From morning till night we have a daily routine we have done so many things like from morning we go to the colleges from bunking colleges to preparing various functions like freshers, feast, farewell. We have done so many things from studying till

    Band 6-7

    So this is my friend Suresh. Last week when I was out with him, we went to a turf to play football. So when we started playing, he started to describe an old situation which was a very funny memory in our lives. When he started to describe the situation, everyone started cracking up and we just laughed it out until our bellies hurt. But not only that time, whenever I hang out with my friends, they make me forget my phone, my worries, my stress. And they just make me laugh. Not only me, everyone just forgets their external pressure and become so happy in the ten to half an hour or one or so. And the other time was with another friend, Sujit. So when we were reunited among our school friends, we just started to crack up the old memories and we started to make fun of a particular person. Not in a hurtful way, but recollecting the memories they did that was very fun and just pinpointing them to the naughty activities they did. It was just a fun time and golden times we left behind. Reminiscing the past makes me a bit emotional and wants me to go back in time and have those fun again and again.

    Band 6-7

    The time I spent with my friend was around last year in November when we had our project spiled up and we planned to work on it together and furthermore we don't we didn't have much time left for the submission date the deadline because the teacher was furious about the late submissions and she really wanted everybody to submit by the end of November so me and my friend together planned up to meet at his home and work on the project moreover we were focusing on completing the project but side by side we also had some chit chats and some fun and some playing games and some talks which we don't usually do likely it was the best time for me last year because I didn't have many friends and this was my only friend who I was comfortable with and then and the time when we like the time when we spent the time we spent together was really amazing we we talked a lot we cracked jokes upon each other we told each other our deepest secrets and yeah it was really fun time we focused more we focused more on the project rather than we focus more on talking rather than completing the project and delaying it for nearly 10 days I don't remember that what what actually I really do remember the talk what were the talks but yeah that was the really the best part for me last year

    Band 6-7

    One amazing memory I have is with my best friend from school Anjali. She was also being a kind person who turned an ordinary moment into something entertaining. A few months ago, we met on coffee near our college after a long day of classes. While we were waiting for our food, she suddenly started imitating our professor copying the answer and gazing so that I could not stop laughing. At that point, she even acted like a strict lecturer scolding me for not submitting assignments on time, which even constantly roped people looking for the people around us. The situation became very funny when the waiter brought our food and she continued the acting and pretended to give a lecture on how to respect food by finishing it on time. Her experiences were exactly what the waiter started laughing. It was funny because the whole atmosphere turned into light there hardly. I completely forgot about the stress, exam, and assignment. Moment like that remembers me when I enjoy being with her. She has a natural sense of humor and makes every simple meetup feel special. So my experience has been harsh not only because of her jokes but also because of her creative mind.

    Band 6-7

    I always find I always find spending time with Ritu very fun. Every experience is totally worth it. We went to BTS Burn The Stage concert once and as we brought our ARMYs, it was truly very enjoyable to me. Experiencing going to the concert for the first time with my bestie was really great. We also enjoy going and trying out different cafes and restaurants, trying out new dishes, food, drinks. It's really fun.

    Band 6-7

    We are spending quality time with my friend and my friend also is spending quality time and we both are enjoying a lot and exploring the city of Dehjavada. And also we made it fun. We are learning to take the train. And also we both are so funny and so friendly. We are crossing the river. They are looking at us walking there.

    Band 6-7

    The event that comes right off to my mind is my trip that I went with my friends. It's not a friend, but we went as a group. So, the reason it was special is it was a group of school friends. Back from our initial days, we were called Adenga Panjiper. We were like a very tight-knit group. We were very close back then. We used to share everything and we used to go out. It's a kind of friendship where you go to the restroom together during school breaks. And you'd go to the canteen or have lunch together. And while you're returning back from home, you'd go together. These people are in my area. The reason it is even more special than regular interaction is that one of my friends has gone to Ireland. So, he has moved to Ireland. He has done a Masters in Human-Computer Interaction. And then he has got a job there. So, he rarely visits. He comes like two years once. He went in 2021. So, it's been almost three years since he has gone. So, when he came back, it was very great to meet with him and then escape from the usual workload. And then just chill and enjoy the day. It's with them you feel. It's certain people you can do whatever you want. It's a kind of interaction for me with this group. So, that was my memorable experience when we moved to Pond, when we had a trip.

    Band 6-7

    Having a itchy feet, I love to explore different kind of places which help to explore and widen the limit of my horizon. Mentioning this rings a bell about a time that I had spent with my friend and the memories of that time are etched in my mind. The time I am alluding is, it was a time when me and my friend and I went to a picnic to Manali and the bewitching view of snow-capped mountains, stunning landscapes, lush greenery of valleys just fascinated our mind and helped us to be as free as a bird. On that place, my friend and I had done several sport activities like bungee jumping, skiing, paragliding, and merry-go-round. It was really adventurous and thrilling experience as we haven't done it earlier and doing such type of activity helped to rejuvenate our mind and also have a whale of time with each other at a good level. It was a memorable time for me as my friend and I enjoyed a lot at that time. To cut to the chase.
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