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Describe a great dinner you and your friends or family members enjoyed: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where/when the dinner was
  • Who was there
  • What you ate / what made it special
  • And explain why you enjoyed it
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Cue 1:Where/when the dinner was

  • Begin by describing the location of the dinner, whether it was at home, a restaurant, or a special venue.
  • Mention the date or occasion that made the dinner memorable, such as a birthday, festival, or reunion.

Example

The dinner took place at my home last Diwali, which is a significant festival in India. We decided to celebrate with a family gathering, as it’s a time for togetherness and joy.

Cue 2:Who was there

  • List the people who attended the dinner, focusing on family members or close friends.
  • Share a brief detail about the relationships you have with them to add a personal touch.

Example

My parents, my younger sister, and a few close friends were there. It was lovely to have my best friend from college join us, as we hadn’t seen each other in a while.

Cue 3:What you ate / what made it special

  • Describe the food that was served, highlighting any special dishes or homemade items.
  • Explain what made the meal unique, such as traditional recipes or a special chef.

Example

We enjoyed a feast of traditional Indian dishes, including biryani, paneer tikka, and a variety of sweets like gulab jamun. My mother made her famous biryani, which always brings back fond memories of our family gatherings.

Cue 4:And explain why you enjoyed it

  • Reflect on the atmosphere of the dinner and the feelings it evoked.
  • Mention any memorable moments or conversations that contributed to your enjoyment.

Example

I truly enjoyed the dinner because of the warmth and laughter shared among us. We reminisced about old times, shared stories, and played games, which created a joyful atmosphere that I will cherish forever.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, this dinner was not just about the delicious food but also about the love and connection we shared as a family and friends. It reminded me of the importance of togetherness, especially during festive occasions.

    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: Lack of Detail

    Providing vague answers can make your response less engaging. Specific details help paint a vivid picture of the dinner experience.

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    Tip

    Include specific information about the location, the people present, and the dishes served to make your story more interesting.

    2: Ignoring the Emotional Aspect

    Failing to express why the dinner was enjoyable can make your answer feel flat. Emotions connect your experience to the listener.

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    Tip

    Share personal feelings or memorable moments from the dinner to convey why it was special to you and your friends or family.

    Rushing Through the Answer

    Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear communication and missed details. It's important to pace your speech for better understanding.

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    Tip

    Take your time to articulate each point clearly, ensuring you cover all the cues without feeling rushed.

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    Band 6-7

    So, a great dinner I had with my family members was when my mom visited us after a long time. We had dinner at my aunt's place. All of our family members were there, like my parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandma. We had a variety of dishes. We had chicken, butter chicken, pork, beef, mutton, vegetables, etc. It was special because we had that family time after a very long time. Since everybody was present, we had lots of fun, we enjoyed it, we talked a lot, we sang songs, we enjoyed the dinner. It was because of that that it was special and meaningful and it will always have a place in my heart.

    Band 6-7

    Once my intermediate education was completed, my school friends, who were my best friends, still they are my best friends, they chose to reunite all the friends of my classroom and we decided to go to a restaurant and enjoy some time together. So we went to a restaurant named Platform 65. There around 10-12 members are gathered at the restaurant and among them 4 of them were girls and remaining were the boys. There we enjoyed around 2-3 hours of time and ate the most famous dishes of Hyderabad, called Chicken Biryani, Chicken 65 and at the end of the food we also had desserts. We spent a quality time and recollected all the school memories and shared each other experiences after completion of 10th standard and recollected all the shared experiences of intermediate education. I enjoyed being with them.

    Band 6-7

    At the beginning of the year, on March 18th, I had planned a dinner for my sister's birthday. I invited my family and our close acquaintances for this dinner. My sister was just coming back from overseas and this dinner was supposed to be a surprise for her. So, as soon as she got home and as soon as she freshened up after her very exhausting trip, I asked her to get ready and I asked her to put on her most favorite dresses so that we could go someplace. It was supposed to be a surprise so I didn't reveal the place to her. So we booked cabs because our family car wasn't enough for the size of our entire family. So we booked the cabs. We rode all the way to this place called Ora, it is a brewery to be more exact. It was not, I don't quite remember what we ate, I only remember laughter and I only remember all the good time that I had with my family. It is one of those rare occasions where everybody's put down their heavy responsibilities and just enjoyed the evening as a family.

    Band 6-7

    So, the event was Diwali, Diwali is a very beautiful festival in India, on Diwali, we have a great dinner on that, so the event was held in my uncle house, it is a very big house and the dining table is very huge, like 20 people easily sit on the dining table and in my opinion, my uncle house is a very good place for having a great dinner on the occasion of Diwali event, so the event was held in, I already told on my uncle house, so my uncle is a very rich guy and he is a software developer and also a businessman and in my opinion, he also helps the needy ones, so the thing makes special about the dinner is that, you can see a variety of dishes like chickens or mutton dishes and the thing made it a memorable dinner is that, all the family members are together and talking with each other and I enjoyed that event is that, because all the members in the pair dancing with each other after having the dinner and I really liked that, I met my cousins, because after the long time, so I am really happy to see that and that's it sir.

    Band 6-7

    So I remember this time when I was in Bengaluru and I had a dining with my friends at a restaurant named XOXO. So we were in Bengaluru because of some company's work and the day before we were given the time to enjoy the local cafes or restaurants of Bengaluru. So we went to the restaurant and I remember it was a day when the cricket world cup was also going on and the match was between Australia and England. So what made the dining exciting was that it was the first time that I was there with my whole crew basically. It was the very first time that the whole office was there and we ordered starters like paneer tikka and mushroom tikka, everything, kebabs and all. And also we ordered some drinks and what made that moment special was that the match is going on there and also we had great laughs at that point of time. Everybody was enjoying the company. Moreover we also played pool and yeah that was the thing that made it exciting. Also that was the time when I got close with many people that I didn't like but that was the time when everybody was happy and I literally talked to everyone and got more closer to the ones I didn't even knew. So that was the dining that I'll remember forever in my life.

    Band 6-7

    So, I have a great dinner with my friends when all our school mates met after 5-6 years after completing school. We gathered at my friend's home which is in Hyderabad. His name is Mohammad Faizan. We all friends come and cook the food like we grill the chicken, barbeque chicken. One of my friend got the marinated chicken and we grilled the chicken on coals like barbeque stove. We really enjoyed because we have made that chicken without any help of professionals and we enjoy a lot. We have a memorable night that day. We have to remember our school mischiefs that we have done and school memories. We also remember that we have lots of fun back in the school days.

    Band 6-7

    I had a great dinner on last September because that's my birthday. I enjoyed with my friends. We went to a multi-cuisine restaurant. Its name is Marina. We can enjoy a real meal. Real meal means live fishes, the seafood is there. We have to choose that. Then they will mix some spicy dishes with that. So I really enjoyed a lot. Thoroughly I enjoyed. But the thing is they made one spicy sauce with the spaghetti. That's too much. That's overwhelming. That aroma, I feel happy to have it. That's the place I thoroughly enjoyed.

    Band 6-7

    A great dinner that me and my family shared was recently when we went to the local restaurant named Pava. I came across this restaurant through Instagram reels and I was very intrigued at what they had specialized in. This restaurant had not only served full portions but half as well as quarter which no restaurants around that area did. I was so amazed by this concept that I took my family there when I first when I graduated in first division with distinction. It was a huge accomplishment and my family wanted to enjoy it with a nice dinner. When we went there the restaurant was quaint and it was beautiful with a lot of nature in it and we visited during the Ganesh Chaturthi event where Ganesh was also present at the entrance which was very amazing to see. When we went there, I had a lamb roast, chicken tangdi and caramel popcorn cheesecake which were my favorite dishes. Having it there was a very auspicious moment since it was with my accomplishment. My favorite dish there was the chicken tikka buns which were a delicacy in India but these people but these people made it outstandingly. After the dinner, I met with the chefs as I was involved in the culinary division and I spoke with him on his experience and how he reached to the top.

    Band 6-7

    I celebrated with my family. Recently I got an opportunity to go to Lulu Mall in Cochin. So with my friends and family we went in a car and we played music while travelling. We went around 6pm from our area. Around 7pm we reached there. We were enjoying all the items and clothing areas. So we thought we can have dinner. So we went to the shop and there we took the most delicious food. We and our friends just bought and we shared each food and we celebrated that day. It was an amazing experience with our family and friends. That day was one of my friend's birthday too. So we made a cake and cut it with my friend. He and his family were also with us. It was an unforgettable moment we made on that day. I think these small moments make it more infinitive.

    Band 6-7

    I had a great dinner and it was at restaurant that is very famous in my city. I was with my friends on that occasion of my birthday, we celebrated my birthday and also we had so many things to eat like Chinese, Indo-Chinese and so many dishes there and we had lot of fun. And also after that my family members, my mother, my all four sisters came to the restaurant and we had dinner and I had also dinner with them and I took my nieces wishes and they gave me so much like chocolates and all and my father gave me car. The dinner was great and my family members and my friend really very enjoyed dinner and these things makes me happy and the memories that we made there is very nice and I will remember it so many years and I hope I will go there, go to that restaurant also. Thank you.
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