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Describe A Friend You Like To Talk With: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who he/she is?
  • What would you like to talk about?
  • Why do you like to talk with him/her?
  • How you feel about him/her?
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Cue 1:Who he/she is?

  • Introduce your friend by name and mention how long you have known each other.
  • Share a brief background about your friend, such as their profession or interests.

Example

My friend's name is Rahul, and we have been friends for over five years now. He is a software engineer and has a keen interest in photography, which makes our conversations quite interesting.

Cue 2:What would you like to talk about?

  • Mention specific topics that you enjoy discussing with your friend.
  • Explain why these topics are engaging and relevant to both of you.

Example

I love talking to Rahul about technology trends and the latest gadgets. We often discuss how technology impacts our daily lives, and he shares his insights on photography, which I find fascinating.

Cue 3:Why do you like to talk with him/her?

  • Highlight the qualities that make your friend a good conversationalist.
  • Discuss how these qualities enhance your friendship.

Example

I enjoy talking to Rahul because he is a great listener and always provides thoughtful responses. His sense of humor makes our conversations light-hearted, and I appreciate his perspective on various issues.

Cue 4:How you feel about him/her?

  • Express your feelings towards your friend and the bond you share.
  • Mention how your friendship has positively impacted your life.

Example

I feel very fortunate to have Rahul as a friend. Our discussions not only strengthen our bond but also help me learn new things. I truly value his friendship and the support he offers.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, talking with Rahul is always a pleasure. Our friendship is built on mutual respect and shared interests, making every conversation enjoyable and enriching.

    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. Specific details help the examiner understand your relationship and the qualities of your friend better.

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    Include specific examples or anecdotes about your friend to illustrate your points clearly.

    2: Don't Rush Your Answer

    Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear communication and mistakes. It may also make it difficult for the examiner to follow your thoughts.

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    Take your time to think before you speak, and use pauses to organize your ideas.

    Avoid Negative Comments

    Focusing on negative aspects can create a poor impression. The cue card asks for a friend you like, so negativity is out of place.

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    Highlight positive traits and enjoyable experiences to convey your appreciation for your friend.

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    I like to taste different types of cuisine. Here I would like to talk about my favorite dish at my traditional festival of Onam which is Sadya. Sadya is popular in my city. We are experimenting these cuisines on Onam festival day. Onam is a famous festival in my city. All family members get together in my home and we make a delicious Sadya. There are many ingredients includes that Sadya. Moreover, we make a big feast that day as well as we create a lot of memories together and we wear that day the traditional dress called Sari and men wear the Dhotis. That festival is really important to us because the whole day we are conducting different kinds of games at our homes and all the family members came together. It's a memorable day in my life. This is the festival. We are making the Sambar and Aviyal. These all the kinds of foods are making with the vegetables.
    Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood
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    Anonymous student Band 8

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    The toy which I liked in my childhood was a panda doll, which makes me pleasant and makes me more blush. The pandas are the most beautiful creatures of the world, which looks gigantic and has pooshy cheeks and they are like stars in the clouds and they dream in me. Furthermore, these have been given by my father. My father is a very very beautiful artistic person, who makes me think of that. Every day you will face every difficulties and make you suffer and move forward. Pandas are always seen in Japanese countries. It is my lifelong dream to visit a Japanese country and click a photo with the original pandas, which makes sounds better.
    Describe a time you were in a place where you didn't know the local language
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    Anonymous student Band 6.5

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    As India is a very large country full of diversity, so there are many places which have their own language and speak their native language. The place which I visited and I didn't know about their language was Leladakh, which is about 300 km away from my hometown and it is a very good place as it consists of different kind of trees, animals and have many scenic views and I visited over there last year in summers as it was the best time to visit because it has many, it was cold over there and we had summers in our area so it was the best time to visit over there and I went over there with my whole family.
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    Anonymous student Band 7

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    Begumpet Test Centre, Hyderabad

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    When I was a kid, I had a little pencil box which had these four buttons which gave the pencil box an operative use. When you press the button, the box would open up. When you press the second button, a little part of it would slide out. Basically it was just a little electronical and a fun thing to have and I owned it when I was in 6th. One day after break, I was standing and talking there with one of my friends and another friend of mine was running through the hallway and accidentally she pushed my shoulder and my pencil box hit the ground and it broke into multiple pieces to the point that it was not functional anymore.
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    Anonymous student Band 7.5

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    It Ends With Us is a book I read recently. It's by the author Colleen Hoare. It's mainly a story about two teenagers, Atlas and Lily, and how they just handle their life going through high school, adolescence, and just domestic violence at home. Both of them come from very, very different families. However, they have one common determining factor between them, which is domestic violence. The abuse that they've seen their moms go through is just insane, and they connect through that on a different level. They're actually in the same high school, but they never speak to each other until Atlas actually crashes into an empty house next to Lily's villa. When Atlas is homeless and he doesn't have anywhere to go, he just comes and breaks into the house next to Lily's, and Lily helps him with all the daily necessities like clothes and food, medicines and stuff. Furthermore, their friendship blossoms into love, but it doesn't really fructify as Atlas has to leave. This book really gave me a lot of knowledge about domestic abuse and how to deal with it.

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    Band 7

    I met her during my college days. Her name is Sonika. Initially, when I saw her for the first time, I find her very ordinary. She's just a simple person who likes to smile a lot. But with time, I grew fond of her. I find her very charming and I get attracted towards her kind and simple nature. She is a giver. She helps people without even expecting anything in return. She's an amazing person. I find myself very lucky that I got a chance to meet a person like her. I like to discuss a lot with her. I can talk to her about any topic. But recently, I love to discuss various aspects of life like career, marriage, and people. She's an amazing person. She's a good listener. She listens to people very well. She tries to understand them. Even if she's not understanding the opinion of the other person, she still respects that person and she doesn't judge anyone for being the way they are. She is a very intelligent person.

    Band 7

    A friend who truly inspired me is John, an international business entrepreneur whom I met at a business seminar. I didn't expect to have such an engaging conversation with him at first but ended up talking for a long time and I got to learn a lot from him. What inspired me most was his ability to make smart decisions in both business and life. He shared how he started his business from scratch and faced many challenges but always stayed positive. His decision-making skills and strategic thinking really encouraged me to approach problems differently. Another thing that stood out about him was the ability to talk a lot but in an interesting way. He had so many stories to share from his travel around the globe to his experience working in different cultures. I usually get bored with long conversations but with him, I was completely engaged. Even though he was from another country, he spoke Hindi fluently which surprised me. He told me he had lived in India for a few years and fell in love with the culture and language. This made me respect him even more because he had put in effort to connect with people on a deeper level. If I ever get a chance to meet him again, I would love to learn more about his experience. His personality, knowledge and outlook on life have truly left a lasting impression on me.

    Band 7

    I like to talk to my friend Vignesh. We usually talk about daily stuff, how we went about the day. Going further into the talk, we like to talk about philosophical stuff. We get into very deep emotional things such as society, marriage or any specific topic that evokes deep thoughts and reopens a perspective. I like to talk to him because I like to see his perspective on things which I wouldn't really go about or think about. Moreover, he really understands and does not really judge when I talk about what I am going through, even probably the most embarrassing things. He will never judge. We like to talk about certain things like our future which involves lot of humour. Sometimes we are really emotional and I can openly cry about things to him.

    Band 7

    A friend that I enjoy talking a lot with is my friend Melna. I've known her for over 8 years now and she's one of my closest friends. We talk about a range of topics. Could be the most abundant topic or a topic that is related to our everyday life. I like speaking with her because she's funny, smart and is always happy to help me find my problems. She's kind, loyal, reliable and I knew I wouldn't hesitate to pick up the phone and call her if I ever find myself in trouble. In addition to this, she also embodies a lot of qualities I hope to emulate in my own personality. Most important of them being her sense of empathy and responsibility. She's always quick to think of someone else's needs before hers when it comes to any situation. And to always see the upside of things even when they don't seem very optimistic. It's one of the reasons I love being able to spend so much time with her.

    Band 7

    A special friend that I would like to talk about is my friend named Azaz. I like to talk about him because of his great personality traits, which make him very unique. He had a great influence on me because in my childhood I had a few number of friends, including him, and he is my best friend among all those friends. What I like about him is he is able to think outside the box, and it inspired me to not box myself up, so that is one thing that I truly admire about him. And he has a great sense of creativity as well. I cannot compare him with the other friends because he is very smart, and his abilities do not match with any other thing. Spending time with him, it makes me feel like time flies very fast. After our secondary, he left the masjid, and then I was down in the dumps because

    Band 6-7

    I have a lot of friends but I would like to talk about my best friend. Her name is Shweta. I know her since I was 10 years old. She is my best friend and she knows everything about me. Whenever I feel low, I will always go to her and I will tell all my problems. Whatever happens in my life, she is my secret holder. She knows everything about me. If I feel happy or sad, she will look at my face and she will analyze that without telling. So that's a special bond I have with her. Whatever sad or happy things happen in my life, I will first share it with her. I feel so happy and relaxed when I share small things with her. And also we will talk a different topic. Sometimes we seriously talk about our future goals. And things happen to us similarly. Our taste for everything is also similar. I don't know what made her so special. Without her, I am nothing. She will stand for me in my every ups and downs. So definitely I will proudly say that she is my best friend and I will forever keep her.

    Band 6-7

    The person that I really like to talk to is my best friend from high school, Srishti. Srishti is an amazing person, a great orator, a great writer, as well as a very understanding problem-solving consultant. Not only does she have great listening skills, but she has great data analyzing and problem-solving skills as well. The thing that I really love about her is you could go to her with a problem, but you would always find a solution to it. I have known her since the past 16 years, and the reason why we would get along so well is because we would always find solutions to each other's problems. The way she approaches a particular problem is something that I would not find in a common man. She has a great, strong command over English, as well as problem-solving skills in computer science. Our friendship took a long way during high school. We definitely had very different interests, but we somehow gelled along well. Never have I ever had any problem about any conversation with her. Usually, she is my go-to person whenever I come up with any problem.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to spend most of my time with my friend. Her name is Renu. I have known her for almost 8 years. She is a very good listener. She always understands me. We usually talk about our lives and also sometimes about our future, about our career goals, what we are up to and what not. She is always there for me, no matter what. She is like an apple to my eye. Every time I run into a problem, she is the one I go looking for. We used to spend a lot of time. We shared beautiful memories together. Her house was so close to mine, so we used to regularly go to each other's houses. We used to travel to the college together. I miss her a lot nowadays because she has moved to a different country and we don't get more time to talk. However, we make some time, once in a week or like that, to share our views.

    Band 6-7

    So, my best friend is Subramanya. Subramanya and I, you know, sort of we share a lot and lot of things in common. We talk about philosophy, art, literature, movie. He is very much interested in classical Indian music. In fact, he is a musician. So, he is a flutist. And for me, I was a novice. I didn't know anything about music. So, he introduced me towards Indian classical music. And I was an expert on cinema. You know, I was a cinephile. I watched many many movies of all, from the directors ranging from Satyajit Ray, Luis Buñuel, Anzhai Tarkovsky, many people. I watched their movies and I sort of introduced him towards the movies. So, these were the discussions we have regarding, you know, all the esoteric things and we like to share these things with each other because it makes us believe that sharing the knowledge will uplift each other together into new zone where we can learn everyday by challenging each other. Sometimes, he challenges me to sort of understand a raga. I challenge him to sort of understand the rhythms or edits in the movie. So, where he basically sort of gets into it and learns what the editing is first and I go into it and sort of learn what is a rhythm. So, these kind of things, I think every friendship should be like this which is a stint of love and a healthy competition. So, this is what I like about him very much and this is why he feels extraordinary about everybody I have contact in my life. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    The one I will go to, to talk about my problems and other things is my friend Kumaran. We've been friends since 5th grade. I guess we are friends for almost 8 years and we actually talk about cricket, cinema and anime. We have a lot of things in common. So our vibes will match together and we will have hours talking together for a while. And yeah, since he is very understanding, calm and he is a good listener, he will always help me out when I am needed. And even for my IELTS preparation, in my country we won't often talk English. English is not a primary language for us. So everyone will suck at English but even though he is not good with English, for my preparation he is giving his efforts for myself and himself to practice English. So I really like that about him and he will always do 100% commitment towards friends and family. So yeah, it is very pleasure to be with friends with him.
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