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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

    The most memorable time that I spent with him is my friend Sidhu. He is my classmate. We met in our college and we were in the same class and we were sitting in the same bench. However, he was in another district and we also were in another district and we didn't know each other before. Moreover, it was very nice talking to him and we started to communicate more over through calls and messages. We were like very good friends till next day and we were talking about something that occurred in our college. It was a very beautiful band that was performed by a famous singer Arshad Singh. We had a lot of fun at that time because we were enjoying there because of the exams were there and after the exams we were very enjoyable during that time.

    Band 6-7

    A time I spent with my friend that I found really fun was when I decided to meet one of my close childhood friends. We decided to hang out at a cafe nearby and spontaneously planned and decided to go to an amusement park, Wandala, which is in our city, Bangalore. And we headed towards the park. This was during summer this year and we wanted to beat the heat and decided to drive there. And Wandala is about an hour's drive from the center of the city. My friend and I both live at the heart of the city of Bangalore and we wanted to try out many rides. I was petrified on hopping on a couple of rides, but my best friend compelled me and it was a thrilling, frightening experience. It was one heck of a roller coaster, but I would go, I mean, ride on it again or do it for my best friend. It was a great experience, it was thrilling and this particular day has a special place in my heart.

    Band 6-7

    Few months ago I went on the trip and it was at Manali with my friend named Karan and the trip was so amazing that we enjoyed a lot in the trip because my friend is with me as he is so funny and always tries to entertain the people and to make the people laugh. So actually when we went on the trip he was not actually ready for the trip but me and my other friends had convinced him for the trip. So we went on the trip for the Manali and we had a lot of fun in the bus while dancing together and the most fascinating and captivating thing is that when we went for the trekking on the mountains. That was the most fascinating and entertaining thing ever with my friend. I would love it but time was really amazing I really miss that time with my friend.

    Band 6-7

    so this friend is from my college from my university we were roommates in the beginning and we that's how we became friends so we did have a really good time like though my classes the classes were different like she was in a different branch I was in a different branch so the classes were different we barely used to meet in campus we only met when we came back to the room which was like around usually at night like around 8 or something 8 p.m. so we didn't have much time like at during in the dorm but then the time that I have like really fun with her is like during weekends like when we go outside to hang out or like simply just roaming around yeah I have the best fun with her like we would be just like roaming around we'll be just walking around the campus it would be like simply talking about those things like you know random things everything is like even the random mundane questions or the experiences like all those conversations are really fun with her

    Band 6-7

    I remember a time that I spent with a friend that was a fun day, it was actually with my best friend, her name is Nitika. We did our masters together and it was during our college days, one of the days when we thought of bunking one of our classes. It started off when we entered the college, got to our three lectures and then we decided to bunk the other three lectures. So what we did was we ran from the class, went to the market and decided to go for a movie. Well, when we reached the movie theatre, we did not get the tickets. In addition to that, it was a rainy day. So we went out of the theatre, didn't know what to do, also could not go back to the hostel as we had bunked the class and there was a complete record keeping of the time of our leaving and coming back to the hostel. As I was saying, it was a rainy day, we wanted to go to a cafe but as it was far away from the movie theatre, so we decided to go to the roadside stalls. Though it was a rainy day, yet it was a day full of leisure as we enjoyed the local cuisine that's known as potato kulcha, it's one of the famous cuisines near our hostel. Yet it is a famous one, yet it's very unhealthy still. We thought of binging over the local cuisine. So I would say that, and then a little bit of time spending and then we went back to the hostel. That'll be the end.

    Band 6-7

    Firstly, I am a very introverted person who does not make friends very easily. When I was in school, I had 4 friends in my locality and 2 in classes. It was very hard for me to get out there and talk to people which made it very difficult to settle in any situation. But during my first day of college, I met a person who changed my overall attitude and perspective towards friends. During my first day, I sat beside a girl who I knew previously but didn't talk to very much. The girl just turned around and asked me my name, introduced herself and just casually started talking and the conversation just flowed. We went from one topic to another and although we talked for hours, it didn't feel like it. We talked for almost all the topics that we had in mind. She made the conversation so easy that I did not feel pressure to talk to her as much as I felt to any other person around me. We kept meeting and one of the meetings I feel was most memorable was that she just recently went through a breakup and she asked me for advice. Even though she was the one who was really emotional, she helped me to understand why she was so sad. She gave me a treat. She took me to watch a movie so that her mind could be diverted. She is always a person who likes to make other people happy even if it is not as fun as for her. It makes me feel very happy and excited.

    Band 6-7

    As I am a very extrovert person, I have many friends, but I would like to talk about a fun day with none other than my closest friend, Ritu. She was very, she is very enthusiastic kind of person and having fun, doing adventurous activities is a piece of cake for her and we are, we were really very fed up from the academics and our ongoing examinations. So we have decided, we had decided to visit a park or a restaurant. By the time we decided to meet in a well-known cafe named as Global Venue and we met at, we met each other at the metro station. She was wearing a blue dress and I was wearing a white dress and it was a perfect combination of that, of color at that time. We went to the cafe and suddenly I, I remembered that I, I had forgotten my purse at the home and she, she didn't have the cash at that time and we asked a stranger person to pay our bills and he was quite nervous at that time that what was happening and after a while of contemplating, he get ready to pay the bills and it was a really fun day that we planned everything but in the end, we have not a single penny to pay for the dish which costs an arm and a leg. So the stranger has, had paid the bill.

    Band 6-7

    First of all, thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on this wonderful kill card. Today, I would like to describe a time when I spent with one of my friends, he is my college friend. His name is Sushil and I vividly remember few days ago, I met him at the restaurant. A popular restaurant in Delhi, we both are very close friends and when I met him, he actually hugged me with love and compassion. I was happy and overwhelmed at the same time because we met after decades but it was fun for both of us because he loves cracking jokes and cracking jokes at the restaurant and he is a funny person and I love him. We spent almost three and half hours together.

    Band 6-7

    In my childhood, there was this one very good friend of mine, she was Shreya, and we used to spend a lot of time together, and she was there for me all the time. In fact, whenever I did something bad, I knew that she had my back, so I never had to worry. This was one time when we were playing Holi, a traditional festival in India, and we were really enjoying it. I was throwing balloons on her, and she was doing the same, the water balloons, and then we also spent time together eating a traditional food, kutias, and drinking many drinks such as lemonade and other traditional drinks. Now, here the most important and the funniest part I have ever had was of the amusement that I got in myself when I was playing with her, since it was my last Holi with her, as I had to move to a new town, and everything was about to change for me. That day, she also gave me a card that she prepared by her heart, and I loved it. I still remember that moment when we all had to say goodbye.

    Band 6-7

    Few days ago, I went to Bangalore and surprised one of my oldest friend in Bangalore and oh my god the reactions were so shocking and surprising. She was actually shocked and on the other hand, she was not at all expecting me but she somehow knew that somebody is coming because of one of our mutual friend. Aditi and I used to work together in a same organization for a couple of months, afterwards she changed the office and I moved back to my hometown. I went to Bangalore to attend one of the react conferences happening for 3 days and I had a day off so we decided to go out and explore the city and oh my god I can't even tell you how amazing the experience was. So we went out without an umbrella in Bangalore and that's actually you know something you want to do if you are living in Bangalore. Additionally, we also forget to take our water bottles but that's not a big issue. Furthermore, we went to a park and it started raining. So without worrying or stressing over the fact, we started dancing in the rain, ate a lot of sweet coins, oh my god there were 2-3 cups we ate and then walked in a park on the streets, crossed signals hand in hand and had a lot of fun. Then we went to a palace, Bangalore palace and clicked a lot of pictures for each other. I had an amazing time with her and it was so interesting.
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