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Describe a movie you watched recently: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • When and where you watched it
  • Who you watched it with
  • What it was about
  • And explain why you watched this movie
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Cue 1:When and where you watched it

  • Start by mentioning the date and location where you watched the movie.
  • Include any relevant details about the environment, such as whether it was in a theater or at home.

Example

I watched the movie 'Chhichhore' last Saturday at a local cinema in my neighborhood. It was a cozy afternoon, and the theater was almost full, which added to the excitement of the experience.

Cue 2:Who you watched it with

  • Mention the people you were with and your relationship to them.
  • Share any interesting anecdotes about your time together during the movie.

Example

I went to see the movie with my college friends, Riya and Aman. We hadn’t met in a while, so it was a great opportunity to catch up and reminisce about our college days while enjoying the film.

Cue 3:What it was about

  • Give a brief summary of the movie's plot without revealing any spoilers.
  • Highlight the main themes or messages that resonated with you.

Example

The movie revolves around the lives of a group of friends who navigate the ups and downs of college life. It beautifully portrays themes of friendship, resilience, and the importance of not giving up, which really struck a chord with me.

Cue 4:And explain why you watched this movie

  • Share your motivation for choosing this particular movie.
  • Mention any recommendations or reviews that influenced your decision.

Example

I chose to watch 'Chhichhore' because I had heard great reviews from my friends and read about its inspiring storyline. I was also in the mood for a light-hearted yet meaningful film, and this one seemed perfect.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall impression of the movie.
  • Mention whether you would recommend it to others and why.

Example

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed 'Chhichhore' and found it to be both entertaining and thought-provoking. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a feel-good movie that also delivers a powerful message about life and friendship.

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 unclear. It's important to provide specific details about the movie to engage the listener and demonstrate your language skills.

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Tip

Include specific scenes, character names, or memorable quotes to make your description vivid and interesting.

2: Don't Rush Your Response

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

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Tip

Take your time to think about your answer and speak at a moderate pace, pausing briefly between points to enhance clarity.

Neglecting Personal Connection

Failing to explain why you watched the movie can make your response feel incomplete. Personal connections add depth and interest to your answer.

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Tip

Share your reasons for choosing the movie, such as recommendations, reviews, or personal interests, to create a more engaging narrative.

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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 6-7

Well, I am not a highly fond of watching movies, but recently I watched a movie with my friends in the Mall of Formation is Housefull 3 because hype was created that this movie will be big blockbuster and it was a comedy movie which made me laugh and apart from it, it was a multi-star cast movie and many famous actors and actresses played a leading role in which like Akshay Kumar, Deshmukh and Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa played a leading role. This movie is about the love triangle and the first half of the movie was hilarious, dialogue delivery was awesome, but second half of the movie bit emotional as well as expensive and suspensive because Akshay Kumar lead actor considered as the most unluckiest man who find a true love but at the end he trap in love triangle so that's why movie was suspensive at the end. This movie earned the 100 million after releasing in one week and this was the movie which I watched with my friends.

Band 6-7

Well, to begin with, movies are a great source of entertainment and it act as a stress buster activity for everyone. Here I would like to talk about a movie that I watched recently and it was an incredible experience. I vividly remember last month I watched Kantara which is a newly released movie and this movie is a great story as in this movie they showed that the culture, heritage, significance and their older generation is also play vital role in their life. This movie inspired me a lot. I watched this movie with my best friends. We visited the cinema and watched over there. I recommend to others definitely watched this movie. As in this movie they told about the older rituals apart from that the unity and the strength among individual. Rishabh Panth play a great role in this movie and did a amazing job whereas the script direction is quite incredible. Apart from that this movie is little bit like scary because there is some horror scene but it was amazing. It was an unforgettable experience which I have ever had and that was the movie.

Band 6-7

Well, I watched a movie called Das Welt, which in English, if it gets translated, it's called The World, in German, and it was one of the nicest movies which I looked on in quite recent times. I watched it during my university time, especially when I was working as an intern in a German company. I obviously watched this for a certain reason, that is to develop my listening and speaking skills in German language, but I was indeed touched with a lot of insightful, metaphoric details which has been played by the actor and actress in the movie role, I would say. I watched it all alone in my apartment. It was about the two world wars which we, the human civilization, has undergone. It was really a concerning film that says to us, to the current generation, that how the moves of an individual, let's say a monarchy, can change the foreseen future of the world, the foreseen future of the world. It's quite a bit painful to see that many people were killed in the wars which happened in the past, inclusion of World War I and World War II. So we understood, I as an individual, myself, I understood that how bad is a war for the world.

Band 6-7

I am going to share the movie I watched recently. The movie is Bison and this was directed by Mari Silvaraj, an Indian film director and acted by an actor Dhruv Vikram, who is also an Indian actor. I watched this film in the theatre in my city. I went to this movie with my friends as it was a festive time and all of us were free at our house. We went to this film on the 20th October, which is the Diwali festival in India. Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India, where all of India would be in holiday and new movies will get released and all of us mingle and go to movie. So, this movie Bison is a non-fiction movie, which means it's a real story, a biography of a person. It is the biography of a character named Vanathi Kitta, who is a Kabaddi player and he is the only Kabaddi player in India or in the whole world to get the prestigious award called the Arjuna Award. None other than him has gotten Arjuna Award in the whole of Kabaddi. So, it is one of the kind of movie that had action and also the story of the person Vanathi Kitta. To conclude about the movie, this was one of the best movies. I have watched it in recent time and I enjoyed watching this with my friends in the theatre.

Band 6-7

Well, to be honest, I don't usually watch movies as I'm not a movie person, but recently I started watching a documentary on Netflix called The Shopping Conspiracy. Although I haven't finished it yet, I found it quite fascinating because it exposes how large retail companies and online companies influence consumer behavior and encourage unnecessary spending through psychological marketing techniques. The documentary combines real-life examples and expert interviews, which makes it both engaging and informative. I particularly like how it sheds light on the hidden strategies used by corporations to make people believe they need more products than they actually do, even though I have only watched some part of it, but it has already changed the way I think shopping and advertising. I am looking forward to completing it soon because it's truly eye-opening and thought-provoking. I got to know about this documentary through my friend. One of my friends suggested me, and then I gave it a try as I have not watched any series or movies or documentaries in so long, so it was a really good idea to start watching a documentary, I think, because it was really informative for me.

Band 6-7

The movie I watched recently is Amaran. It is an unforgettable moment for us. We watched this moment in Kerala, Kochi. Myself and my husband watched this film together. It is the first film we watched together. This movie is about a biopic of Major Mukund Varadaraj. He is an army officer. This movie starts from his young age until his death. He died in a war. So this movie also deals with his personal life, his love of his life, Indu, also his daughter. Actually we went to Kerala for a short trip. At that time we got a chance to watch that movie. It is very special because we watched this movie in another state, that is Kerala. In addition to that, we went to the theatre to watch that movie. We have our own luggages. We kept our luggages in separate places and we watched the movie very freely. It is nice feeling to watch a Tamil movie in a Malayalam theatre. The audience is not very different but the movie is very good and it is nicely executed. At that time this movie created an impact to each and everyone who watched those movies. Everyone left with tears when they left the theatre. It has a strong social message and it creates respect for us. We have to respect our army officer and we have to understand the sacrifice they made for us. Apart from that, I like to watch movies. OTT has also come for this movie. That is also a good thing to watch.

Band 6-7

Around one month ago, I watched a movie named F1 in a theater nearby my house named PVR. I watched it with my friend. The movie was all about a retired F1 driver who makes a comeback and accomplishes a dream that he had once of winning the championship. He was questioned a lot, he was criticized a lot by many people and yet he stuck to his plan and at the end, through all of his hard work, he won the championship and became an F1 champion despite all the odds. The movie was all about a sport, F1 sport and I particularly have a keen interest in this sport and I've been watching it since my school days and it was a very interesting movie the way it was made and I would watch it again because it had a very interesting choice of cast and the director had done a very great job directing the movie.

Band 6-7

Well, I love to watch movies. I vividly remember last year in the month of September, I was, I had a lot of spare time because I completed my diploma at that time and that was the time when I was at my home and I felt very boring that day because my mother and father were not at home. They were attending a wedding function at that time and I decided to watch a movie. So, I scrolled my smartphone and I decided to watch my favorite actor movie. My favorite actor is Aamir Khan. So, I decided to watch Three Idiot movie. Well, I watched that movie. At the end of the movie, I cried, I laughed and I learnt a lot of lessons because of that movie. In the movie, they describe three characters which belong to very poor families and they struggled in their studies as well. They had a lot of hardships in their life and one of the actor in the movie decided to commit suicide because of study pressure. Then the other supporting actor saved him and then eventually they did the best in their studies and they worked hard.

Band 6-7

I would like to narrate about this movie I watched recently. The movie was by the name, The Woman in Cabin 10. I watched it last week at my home on my home theater system on Netflix. The movie is a Netflix original creation. I watched it along with my family members which include my wife, my parents. The movie is about a billionaire woman who is a philanthropist and it explains how her attitude changes when she is diagnosed with last grade cancer. She has always believed in building wealth for herself but once she is diagnosed with the last grade cancer, her attitude changes to giving back to the society. She decides to give away her entire wealth to a foundation for cancer care. Upon hearing about this news about her donations, her husband gets jealous and plots to kill her by organizing a party on a private yacht. I watched this movie because the reviews were great. It belonged to the thriller genre of the movies.

Band 6-7

Okay, so I'm a great psychological thriller and a horror movie watcher. I just love enjoying watching movies of this genre. So, recently I watched Conjuring The Last Rites. It is the part 4 of the Conjuring series movie. So, I had already watched the 3 other movies and I was waiting excitedly to watch this movie. So, I tagged along with my friend and went to the theater to watch this movie. We only have one theater actually in our city to watch movies. So, simultaneously we booked tickets for that movie. And after a week we had our movie day planned and I went out with my friend. And although he is a little scaredy cat for watching horror movie but still he agreed to watch this movie with me because he wanted to know. And it was actually the last movie of the Conjuring series. So, it is a legacy. So, we wanted to know the end story of this series. So, this movie was all about a family who moved in a new farmhouse. And they started feeling bad and their health deteriorated. Along with they got caught with evil spirits and they used to see ghosts around the house. So, they contacted Mr. and Mrs. Warren who were the main protagonists of the movie. And the best thing I like about the series are that it is based on real life incident and which makes it more interesting.
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