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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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    All Answers

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

    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

    Yeah, I can remember one of my school friend, actually, she's my classmate in my high school. She's a classmate of my high school, starting from that day to current day, to my past to nowadays, we discuss about everything, like we speak about our family, my education, we discuss about our financial plans, and also what is our future goal, and sometimes we discuss how we can keep ourselves physically and mentally fit, and together we jointly do some workout, online workouts also, sometimes we plan and do, and while speaking to her, I feel like more stress-free, she also feels like that, we are more personal friends, everybody knows that, and also she's like a mirror of mine, and I'm also like a mirror of her, so from that day to this day, we started in our schooling, now we are a married guy, we speak about in all stages of life, we have travelled together, so we have spoken many things.

    Band 6-7

    Well, I think friends play a vital role in our lives and they are important to us in different ways. Here, I am going to talk about a friend with whom I like to talk about my daily life as well as I also prefer to discuss my future plans. Her name is Mahi. I met her for the first time in my 9th standard at Bhojpuri school. She lives in Bhojpuri village. That hamlet has lush greenery and that makes her village very cool and beautiful. Moreover, I love to talk with her because she is very kind and appreciable by nature. She is a fun-loving and enjoyable person. She is also down-to-earth. Furthermore, I love to discuss about my daily basis life and daily routine. We also go outside whenever we feel bored and we got addicted by our daily routine. In addition, we had to spend time with each other. Whenever I miss her, I just call her and text her to talk with her. So, whenever I feel some fear, I want to overcome that. I just share with her about my things and about my problems. She always gives me positive feedback and she also provides some solutions which are good for me. She always motivates me so that I can live my life without difficulty. She is actually a stress buster for me. So, Mahi is the friend with whom I want to talk and I love to talk.

    Band 6-7

    Everyone have one person in their life who they can rely on and like to talk to them. It can be a family member or a friend and sometimes it can even be a stranger. For me there is one person who I recently connected with during my internship period and became instantly friendly with him. His name is Dheetanjan. I like talking to him because he's a sweet and very genuine person. He has seen a lot in his life but he's always helpful towards others and he's a very honest person which I like which is the trait I like about him the most. He's always genuine about what he wants and he has a clear vision what he wants from life. We usually talk about our career decisions and many more things about like friendship but we always but he always matches my energy when we are discussing about our career paths and I can always rely on him for some advice. Inspired of being a younger person he have a great advice and he's always there as a friend for any situation or any guidance if I need.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to talk about a friend whom I always like to talk with. So to talk about her, we'll have to go back in time. Maybe when I was 11 years old, I met one of my friend called Sudipti on the first day of my school and it was a peaceful day, I was pretty nervous and the moment I entered into my classroom, I looked at her and I knew that she is going to be my best friend forever and over the time we bonded with each other and everything that happened in my day-to-day life, I would make sure that she knows thoroughly what's going on and how I feel about things around me. She has been my friend since the day I met her until now. She is such a secured person, she makes me feel so warm and never ever let me go away of her side. She just treats me like her daughter and makes sure that I am always feeling happy whether my things are going on the way or not. Such a great friend to have, I would like to always talk about what's going on in my life, whom I am dating, whom I am seeing at that moment and I know at some point that everything is safe with her and she is, in one word, she is my personal diary whom I always want to talk with.

    Band 6-7

    A friend I like to talk with would be my best friend. She is my best friend since we are one or two years old because our families know each other since then. And I really like to talk with her because I can talk to her about anything at any point of time from my personal issues to career options I can talk to her about anything and she will give a very honest opinion about it. She doesn't care how I would feel, she will give a brutally honest opinion what would be good for me, what would happen, what would be the consequences of the decision I make. I would not say that she is not empathetic, she is a mixture of she would be empathetic when I need to she knows exactly what I need, what I need to listen to. She is empathetic and at the same time she is practical. She has often always provided me with a great piece of advice that I carry with myself, I can take with myself. And I could just listen to her and know that my problems will be sorted.

    Band 6-7

    I have a friend named Dev, we are friends since 9th where I didn't even knew he was with me but in 11th we got into the same college and then we became friends over there. So after that we cracked NEET together, over a period of that preparation we were that close friends of each other like Jai Veeru and then after a year I just left my city and I came for further studies in another city. So I miss the friendship we had, now we are in different cities don't talk that much but I miss the days we used to roam around here and there without any restrictions, without any fear, now it's like there is no one in the city or in my college like him.

    Band 6-7

    So I met this one of my friend when I was in sixth grade. We were in different groups like we had a classroom and we were a part of different groups but later when we had a conversation during a teamwork we thought that we are we can really become very compatible together so we started talking frequently and then she became my best friend. Then when I was in sixth grade then COVID started and during the COVID-19 pandemic when we couldn't go out she used to talk to me on calls for two to three hours per day and we used to discuss everything about life and she was helpful with assignments, online exams we used to do together and assignments we used to turn in together. Also till today when I'm in twelfth grade we are good friends and we don't meet very frequently because we are not in same school anymore. We were separated when we were in 11th so yeah but still when it's my birthday or when it's her birthday we usually meet and we take a lot of pictures and I believe she'll be my best friend forever because I believe when we find real female friends then 90% of your life is sorted so yeah
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