Describe a job that is useful to society: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

Repetition of ideas and phrases, such as 'teachers play a great, important role' and 'teachers played not only our parents' role, but also teachers' roles.'

Try to vary your vocabulary and expressions to avoid repetition. You could say 'Teachers are pivotal in shaping our character' or 'Teachers significantly influence our development.'

Use of 'the society' instead of 'society.'

In this context, 'society' should not have an article. Simply say 'in society.'

Lack of cohesive devices to improve the flow of ideas.

Incorporate linking words like 'Moreover,' 'Additionally,' or 'Furthermore' to enhance the coherence of your response.

Overuse of 'so' as a connector.

Use alternative connectors like 'Therefore,' 'As a result,' or 'Consequently' to maintain variety in your speech.

The phrase 'soldier in Indian army forces' is slightly awkward. A more natural phrasing would be 'a soldier in the Indian Army.'

Use 'a soldier in the Indian Army' to improve clarity and naturalness.

The phrase 'as I grown up' is incorrect.

Use 'as I grew up' to maintain correct past tense.

The phrase 'mainly I used to read articles regarding Indian army forces' lacks cohesion.

Use 'I often read articles about the Indian Army, which further deepened my interest in this field.'

The phrase 'very responsible job so that we get chance to serve as a soldier' is unclear.

Rephrase to 'a highly responsible job that offers the opportunity to serve the nation as a soldier.'

The phrase 'This is very perfect job for young generations and youth under 18 years' is awkward and factually incorrect.

Rephrase to 'This is an ideal career for young adults who meet the age and physical requirements.'

The use of 'I think' and 'I believe' is redundant.

Choose either 'I think' or 'I believe' to avoid redundancy.

The phrase 'so much of love towards society' is awkward.

Consider rephrasing to 'a deep commitment to society' for clarity.

Repetition of 'these kind of people' and 'these kind of jobs'.

Use 'such people' or 'such jobs' to avoid repetition.

Incorrect use of 'most important jobs'.

Use 'some of the most important jobs' to indicate a category.

Incorrect use of 'help not only society, but indirectly to the whole human beings'.

Rephrase to 'help not only society but also humanity as a whole'.

Overuse of 'and' as a connector.

Use connectors like 'Moreover', 'Furthermore', or 'In addition' to improve flow.

The response lacks a clear structure and coherence, making it difficult to understand the main point. The ideas are jumbled and not well-organized.

Start by introducing the job clearly, then explain why it is important to society. Use structured storytelling techniques, such as first explaining the role, then its impact, and finally, its future significance.

Repetition of words and phrases like 'food' and 'having' reduces the effectiveness of the response.

Use synonyms and paraphrased versions of words to avoid repetition. For example, 'cuisine' instead of 'food' or 'obtaining' instead of 'having.'

The use of phrases like 'the most important in everyone life' is grammatically incorrect.

Ensure subject-verb agreement and correct article usage. A correct version would be 'the most important aspect in everyone's life.'

Overuse of 'and' and 'also' in the response.

Incorporate varied connectors such as 'furthermore,' 'moreover,' and 'in addition' to improve the flow.

The response lacks coherence and structure, making it difficult to follow the argument.

Organize the response by starting with an introduction to the job, followed by explaining its importance to society, and concluding with personal reflections or future aspirations related to the job.

Repetitive use of phrases like 'helping people,' 'country,' and 'people.'

Use synonyms or paraphrase these phrases to avoid repetition and enhance vocabulary richness. For example, 'assisting citizens,' 'nation,' or 'community.'

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and.'

Incorporate more varied linking words such as 'moreover,' 'furthermore,' or 'in addition' to improve the flow of ideas.

Incorrect use of indefinite articles and subject-verb agreement errors.

Ensure proper use of articles and maintain subject-verb agreement. For example, 'the job of being an IAS officer' instead of 'the job of helping people is being an IAS officer.'

Lack of descriptive vocabulary.

Incorporate more descriptive words to enhance the response, such as 'prestigious,' 'impactful,' or 'transformative.'

The response lacks coherence and structure, making it difficult to follow the narrative.

Start by introducing the job and explaining its societal benefits. Use a structured approach, such as discussing the past, present, and future aspects of the job.

The use of 'Actually' at the beginning is informal and doesn't add value to the response.

Begin with a more formal introduction, such as 'One job that is particularly beneficial to society is electronic engineering.'

Repetitive use of the word 'engineer' and lack of descriptive vocabulary.

Incorporate synonyms and descriptive phrases, such as 'electrical specialist' or 'technical expert,' to enhance vocabulary.

Incorrect use of 'Also you can become an engineer when you study.'

Rephrase for clarity, such as 'Additionally, one can pursue a career in engineering through dedicated study and training.'

Overuse of simple connectors like 'Also' and 'Yes.'

Use varied connectors like 'Moreover,' 'Furthermore,' or 'In addition' to improve flow.

The statement 'his work is very simple. Not hard like a plan' is vague and lacks clarity.

Clarify this point with specific examples or comparisons, such as 'His work involves designing efficient electronic systems, which may seem straightforward compared to complex architectural planning.'

Repetition of phrases and lack of structure.

Try to avoid repeating the same phrases multiple times. Instead, structure your response by introducing the topic, explaining why it's important, and providing examples. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'In conclusion' to organize your thoughts.

Overuse of the word 'teacher' and 'important.'

Use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition. Instead of repeating 'teacher,' consider using 'educator,' 'instructor,' or 'mentor.' For 'important,' use alternatives like 'crucial,' 'vital,' or 'essential.'

Sentence fragments and lack of coherence.

Ensure each sentence is complete and logically connects to the next. For example, instead of 'teacher gives you guides in how to live and good,' you could say, 'Teachers provide guidance on living a fulfilling and responsible life.'

Incorrect use of articles and pronouns.

Use articles and pronouns correctly. For instance, instead of 'I like to job in a teacher,' say 'I aspire to work as a teacher.'

Repetition of words and phrases, such as 'every job is.'

Try to use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition, for example, 'all professions' or 'various occupations.'

Incorrect use of articles, such as 'a useful to society' and 'a important.'

Use 'useful to society' without 'a,' and 'an important' instead of 'a important.'

Lack of coherence and structure in the response.

Organize your response by starting with an introduction, followed by examples, and concluding with your opinion. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'In conclusion.'

Self-correction and lack of confidence in the response.

Practice speaking with confidence and use the preparation time to outline your response to reduce self-correction.

Inconsistent use of grammar, such as 'teacher job is a helpful to everyone.'

Use correct sentence structures, such as 'a teacher's job is helpful to everyone.'

The response is not in English, which is necessary for the IELTS exam.

Ensure to respond in English, as the IELTS test requires you to demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

The sentence 'I am going to talk about the job which is useful for the society in nowadays.' is awkward and grammatically incorrect.

Consider rephrasing it to 'I am going to talk about a job that is particularly useful to society these days.'

The phrase 'according to me' is awkwardly placed and could be more naturally expressed.

Replace 'according to me' with 'In my opinion' to sound more fluent.

The phrase 'soldiers are a useful person in the society' has a subject-verb agreement error.

Change it to 'soldiers are useful individuals in society.'

The sentence 'And moreover, there is one city in Karnataka known as Khorkh, where at least one in the family will serve the country for sure.' lacks coherence and clarity.

Consider rephrasing to 'Additionally, there is a city in Karnataka called Khorkh, where it is common for at least one member of each family to serve the country.'

The sentence 'Leaving their own family and saving the country is the best kind of job that anyone can be A giving has a gift to the society.' is confusing and contains grammatical errors.

Rephrase to 'Leaving their families to protect the nation is the most noble job, and it is a true gift to society.'