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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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    All Answers

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

    Band 6-7

    So, there are so many memories which I found so much fun with my friends but the most favorite of mine and the most cherishable moment with my friend is when I am in 10th class and we were getting tuitions in the evening which was so good thing, after the tuitions we always go for some hangouts in parks and malls and other things so that we have some fun and other excitement activities, on that moment it was so good and cherishable and moreover on that times we always spend our time in hangouts with my friend have so much activities which make us perfect for making it memorable and after having some fun and something else we always like to have some food, there are place like cheesy place we always go over there and have some pizzas, drinks and other garlic breads and other things so we are so satisfied on that, we have any rides on our cars etc that was so memorable, we go to each other home, we went to each other homes and have some parties and etc that was so much fun and we are so cherished with that and there are the golden days of my life and they are so memorable, I wish that I have spend them that time at least once more time so that I live that time again and again, that's so good time, I love to spend time like that, this is so good.

    Band 6-7

    I remember when I went to Kolkata with my friend Akhil, a couple of years before. It all started as a plan to casually meet with each other. We were together in college, in the same batch. Once we departed from college after our studies, he called me on a random day and asked whether we two could meet at Cochin. Fortunately I was having a free time that day and I went to Cochin to meet him. Then we had some fun time around. Akhil was my best friend back at college days and then we made a call to one of our other friend who is called Ajit. And when we all three met up, we had a random idea to go to Kolkata all of a sudden. Then we searched for which is the next train going to Kolkata and we boarded on that train without any plans. This all led to one of the wonderful experiences we had in our life. We had a beautiful journey to Kolkata. We explored the places there and the cuisine also. It was the first time for all three of us to visit Kolkata. The tram train there, which is one of a kind in India, was a unique experience. Also to meet up with people was fun.

    Band 6-7

    I remember a day from the last year when it was Sunday and I called my friend Sonia who was my school friend and I asked her for our day outing and unfortunately she was not free at that time but then she agreed on going out and we both went to the Pacific mall and first after reaching there first we had a lot of shopping and we had so much of fun there shopping there after doing a lot of shopping we went for a movie and the movie was so much interesting and so funny which made our day well spent well and after watching the movie we went to the game zone we bought the tickets for the game zone and we played a lot of games and there was a game which required teamwork so both of us played well and won the game and after winning we got a prize for winning also so it was the fun moment for us when we won the prize unexpectedly and we both were very happy and enjoying the games there so it was the day when we both were like over the moon and that day was so much good for us and will be memorable for both of us so that was the time I would like to remember which I spent with my friends

    Band 6-7

    The friend with whom I had a fun moments is my friend Harpia. I had gone to an industrial training a month ago. I was shocked and surprised by seeing her there. After that we talked to each other regarding the future job opportunities. We just cracked jokes on the workers working there. Even the musician was playing some kind of music. Simply we were getting along. I love to nurture our friendship together.

    Band 6-7

    I have spent a lot of time with my friends in my lifetime but here today I would like to talk about the time I spent with my best friend. Her name is Mona. One day after college it was a Saturday evening. We were free and it was a really pleasant weather outside. I just wanted to unwind myself for the whole week and need to boost up the energy. So my friend suggested that we should go for an outing that is a nearby area waterfront in the South City and I abruptly said yes. So we went by. We were on a two-wheeler. The weather was extremely mesmerizing and the wind was blowing. It was just putting on my face and I was relaxing myself just sitting beside my friend. After reaching the area waterfront it was magnificent view I had. It was like planning was viewed into a appreciating way. I could not resist myself. I appreciated the place so many times to my friend. It had a small lake inside it with a boat ride. We just went directly to the ride because I love the exhilarating activities that the place offers and it was amazing to enjoy and had an elated evening with my friend. Later on there was a promenade we had and around the water lake and we talked to each other a lot about ourselves, our lives, our future, about our fortunes. There was a cafe. We were really starving so we went ahead to had a pizza. It was really delectable. I can't express it in my words.

    Band 6-7

    During my college days, I found a best friend. Her name is Ankita. She has been my friend since then and we call ourselves foodie buddies because we find most time eating in famous restaurants that we find in Instagram Reels. Recently, I went out with her for an outing. As I told earlier, we spent more money on eating. So we are foodie partners. So we went to a famous restaurant and we ordered many items. Some food was that we haven't never heard about. We ate it and one food was found very weird taste and we didn't like it. She cracked some jokes regarding the food and that is something that I could not speak here. But it was a funny expression she gave and I was not able to stop laughing.

    Band 6-7

    Well, that friend is Arsh Malik, he is one of my bestest best friend, he is like my brother. We met in 10th class and then later he changed his school because of some personal issues and then later we decided this year that we'll meet and we'll go for swimming together. So it's like we gathered and we both come from different corners of our cities. So basically we make a spot to meet and then we'll go together for the swimming. Then I was waiting for him and then one aunty she asked for help and I helped her because he was a little late to arrive. So I helped her and then later on he came, he arrived and then we went together for the swimming and what made funny there was that we literally forgot to bring our clothes, the extra clothes and then we then later somehow managed to get some clothes. After the swimming, so that we can go home dry and then later enjoyed the swimming, we did a lot of competition like who can stop the breeds etc etc. This is really funny, like one guy pulled even his underwear but ok, nothing happened. No one was watching actually there were very few people, it was a public swimming pool. So it was like we really got very less time to spend together so yeah it was really nice.

    Band 6-7

    So, I have a school friend from class 10th whose name is Zuenui, we've been friends for the past 8 years, so this one time I decided to give her a surprise, so I booked my flights and went to her college which was in Bangalore to meet her and the most interesting part is and funny too that she on the same day had booked a flight to come meet me back in the home town, eventually I met her at the airport itself but it was very funny and we always reminisce about it and laugh.

    Band 6-7

    I was meeting my friend Manvendra Pratap, who had recently come to home after a long trip on this ship. I was meeting one of my best friends Manvendra Pratap, who had been visiting his parents home this summer. He came by my house and we were sitting on my roof and then we started having conversation about our daily routine and what was going on with our academic journey. He was keen to listen how I got my admission into Germany and I was keen to listen about his journey in his college. Then we started discussing about our life decisions, our choices that we have made in the past. We were remembering those old school times when we used to have fun and play with our friends. Then the conversation took a deep turn and then we were retrospecting our life in a very poetic and symbolizing way. After those particular phase of conversation, we moved fast to the gossip that was been going in our friend group. We discussed upon that and other than this, he was telling me that now next time he would come back for a duration of 3 months. This time he had only been around for 2 days. I thoroughly enjoyed those conversation with him and afterwards that we had a chilled beer and sat on the roof and gazed the stars.

    Band 6-7

    One of my friends that I spent and we fun and they created the fun is Umsi and Nargis. They are very friendly and very grounded persons. I met them in the college in the first year. I sat on the first bench and they sat on the second bench. They always tell the answers when the teacher asks the question. I think they are intelligent and after some days they became friends. One of my friends Nargis is a latecomer to the college. He joined late to the college and I met him in the programming lab. They both are very intelligent and they are grounded persons. When I feel difficulty in any situation they always help me by motivating and guiding. They always make jokes when I am sad and when I am in depression conditions. We also went late night parties and enjoyed by cracking jokes there. We spent lot of late nights by telling the situations present in the society. We enjoyed it very well in the four years. Before coming to the college I don't have that great friends who make the fun every time. I feel happy by having them in my life and I will not forget them in any aspect in my life.
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