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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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    Tip

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

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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.
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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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    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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    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 6-7

    A friend of mine to whom I like to talk with is my closest friend Dimple. The reason why I like to talk to her about my life problems as well as the new things that I experience is because she has her innate capability of listening to whatever I speak and also provide various detailed feedback that is required for me to inculcate in my daily life, whether it be of my challenges or as well as in my happy moments. She is the one that I would like to contact every time. Talking about the difficult times that I faced during my high school, she was the one who was with me during that time and enabled me to face my challenges openly. I like to talk to her about my problems because she has an ability to not judge my opinions as well as the work that I do. Her encouraging nature as well as the love that she has for me is immense. I feel safe around her and the care that she has for me is impeccable. She is an awesome friend and a good person in nature. She loves to help people and also understand them. I would really love to have her best friend every time.

    Band 6-7

    So, basically I have a male friend, his name is Navjot, he is a very good guy, I love to talk about my whole day, whatever I did like, whatever I did in my day, from my starting of morning to till the evening, he is very understanding guy, he literally comforts me, he is very mature person, the response he gives me is totally positive, which really comforts me, which really makes me feel happy, moreover not only this, I love to talk to him because he really motivates me, whenever I feel down, he tries to make me understand, he literally motivates me, he helps me in every condition, like wherever I am, I can call him at any point and he is the only person in my life who understands me, who literally supports me in every field, if I am like, if I am going into a wrong path, he will make sure to know what I am doing, so that he can fix my problems and yeah, I love to spend time with him because the plus point of his character is that he is very respectful guy and literally understands everyone, not only me but everyone, this is the only thing I love about him.

    Band 6-7

    Okay, so the person that I really like to or I would say love to talk to is my best friend who unfortunately does not even live in the same country as me. Our time difference is so huge, we can't just be there for each other at the moment. But there have been times where despite the time difference, even when it was like 3am at night or something like that, we've been there for each other. I love to talk to her because one, she's a great listener, she does not interrupt me and for someone like me who yaps a lot, we do need good listeners. And she knows when to give me solutions and she knows when to comfort me. She is always, always there for me and I feel like that's the best part. And I feel like we also understand that sometimes there are times when we really need each other but we can't be there for each other because for like a very obvious reason which is the time difference and like a whole separate life because it's two separate countries. But she has been there despite that and she never gets tired of me speaking about something over and over again. She's the person that I would go to and I would know, I do go to and she's the first person that comes to my mind when something happy has happened, something sad, I'm worried, I need some excuse maybe, I need some help, I need anything, literally anything in the world. She's the first person that I think of going to because I know that even if she does not have a response which I agree but she's there to listen and yeah, that's pretty much it.

    Band 6-7

    A friend I would like to talk with is my best friend and he happens to be my boyfriend too. I was fortunate enough to find love and friendship in the same person. I could talk anything and everything under the sun with him. We can talk for hours without getting bored or tired. Both of us are extroverts and good communicators. We understand each other well and we have that sync. Whatever I say, he'll take it in the correct meaning only. I am quite sure that he never misunderstands me. I feel so relaxed after talking to him. If I am in any difficult situation or I am anxious, if I talk to him, I feel calm and peace. He is my go-to-go person for everything. Whether I am angry or anxious, tired, gloomy, anytime I can go to him, he'll cheer me up. I can't dislodge my emotions on him. He'll take it in that way only. I know I am being a red flag but still he is my go-to-go person.

    Band 6-7

    One friend I absolutely love talking to is my best friend Ashwin. We have been as the caste since our early age and he lives very near to my house. Whenever we talk, our conversation cover a wide range of topics including life experiences, personal goals, sports and even trivial things like fashion and food. What makes him different, not only he listens good and also he gives thoughtful advice. I adore listening to him because he is a wonderful person who knows how to lighten the mood. I can confidently say that his sense of humor often turns my frown upside down. When I am with him, I feel over the moon. He is also a very trustworthy friend, one who never spills the beans about my secrets. Overall, talking to him is always a delight. He brings sunshine into my life and makes every conversation unforgettable. I truly feel blessed to have him by my side. Of course, we always share a wide range of thoughts. Especially, we both love sports and always talking about sports and the famous sportsmen especially in cricket. Talking with him always gives me a pleasure and intense pleasure. Especially, when we get leisure time, we always talk for a long time. His presence itself gives me wonderful experience and makes me always happy throughout my life. He is my best friend and I can say that.

    Band 6-7

    So, I like to talk to my friend, my close friend that is Nitin. He is good in mathematics and statistical. I can closely relate, talk to him, how they can easily solve many problems with him. Not only the subjective and academic wise, he is good in playing games also. I talk to him a lot on the games. We play games like PUBG, Clash of Clans. We also talk more about movies, what he watches. He also suggests me to watch his movies. I also suggest a few of the movies to him. We like to watch cricket games also. He used to support the other team. I used to support the other team. We used to clash between them. Also, we talk about ourselves and also solve our problems. There are many ways to describe it. He is having great qualities. He is very intelligent. He is very smart. He knows how to face the problems. He also has good relationship qualities. He can also speak many different languages. He knows Tamil well. He also speaks Hindi also. I have learned these qualities from him. I also like to improve myself. He is a best friend in recent times. I also have the same qualities with my other friend. I also learned driving from him. He encourages me to drive all the time. We support you. He also takes care of me if I am facing any difficulties. I like his character very well.

    Band 6-7

    This is a very interesting topic and I would like to describe one such person in my life who I love to talk with that so I am not really close with my friends but nevertheless I like to talk with my father and my father has been a supporting anchor throughout my life. I talk with my father about life and all the other stuff like which you can imagine. I can talk to him very freely and openly just like friends do since I am an only child. My parents are very close to me and I feel like they are my friends because I have been raised in a very calm environment and I like talking to him because he listens and then he also gives me some practical advices that are very necessary in today's time and one has to learn about what to say and what not to say and he teaches me all of that and I know some things when he says they are criticism but I know it's love even though it's hard love but he loves me the most and I know that he wants the best for me at heart. What I feel for him cannot be described in words but whatever I feel for him is very deep and I love him so much from the bottom of my heart so everybody should have a friend like him. In addition, my mother is also a very nice person and my parents have taken care of me for their whole life since I can remember and to say the least my father is my best friend. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    She is my closest friend. Her full name is Jannat Pardos and she is very very humble and friendly to me. We are friends since 10 years now and she has been a wonderful friend for me. She has a tremendous heart and I like to talk to her because she listens to me and I think she is a great listener. However, we talk, we used to talk very frequently but nowadays it's been a while I have talked to her because of her busy schedule. I feel about her, I feel great about her when I talk to her, when I think about her. She has been a great friend of mine since a very long time. I usually talk to her about my personal, professional and professional life. She thinks the same way I do. We have a common friend too.

    Band 6-7

    The person I'd like to talk to is or talk with is my best friend, Asha. She's my classmate in university and we've been friends for the last four years. We talk about a lot of things under the sun starting from academics to even our personal lives, our goals, our dreams, our achievements. We tend to share whatever happens in our lives with each other. A reason why I'd like to talk to her is because she's very accepting of who I am. She's an attentive listener and she really loves to talk. She really loves to say stories and she really knows how to say stories in a very interesting way. So I like to listen. Sometimes even I add in my own additions and then, you know, it's an entirely fun discussion. We've been friends for, again, like I said, we've been friends for the last four years and it has been a very enriching experience for me and I'm actually always grateful that we've continued to remain friends, you know. And there's no...

    Band 6-7

    So the friend who is closest to me right now is Dheeraj, we have been knowing each other for the past 9-10 years now, we met in school in the 6th grade and I can talk to Dheeraj about literally anything I feel like, whenever I feel anxious or have any kind of trouble in life, I talk to him, we discuss, we chat, we have fun, he is the kind of person who understands the way I feel and always helps me whenever I need him, so it feels really good whenever I talk to him, he is the best friend I have ever had, whenever there is any kind of, I don't actually have any friends, otherwise I am not as intentional as possible.
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