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Describe a person who makes plans a lot and is good at planning: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who he/she is
  • How you knew him/her
  • What plans he/she makes
  • And explain how you feel about this person
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Cue 1:Who he/she is

  • Introduce the person by mentioning their name and relationship to you.
  • Highlight their key traits that make them good at planning.

Example

The person I want to talk about is my friend, Priya. She is a meticulous planner and always seems to have everything organized. Her attention to detail and ability to foresee potential challenges make her an exceptional planner.

Cue 2:How you knew him/her

  • Explain how you met this person and the context of your relationship.
  • Mention any specific experiences that showcase their planning skills.

Example

I met Priya during our college days when we were both part of the event management team. I quickly noticed her knack for planning events, as she would create detailed schedules and checklists to ensure everything went smoothly.

Cue 3:What plans he/she makes

  • Describe the types of plans she typically makes, such as travel, events, or daily schedules.
  • Provide an example of a specific plan she made that impressed you.

Example

Priya often makes plans for group trips and outings. For instance, last year, she organized a weekend trip to Manali for our group of friends. She researched the best accommodations, created an itinerary, and even arranged transportation, which made the trip enjoyable for everyone.

Cue 4:And explain how you feel about this person

  • Share your feelings about Priya's planning abilities and how they impact your life.
  • Mention any lessons you have learned from her.

Example

I truly admire Priya for her planning skills. She makes life easier for everyone around her, and I often find myself relying on her for organizing events. Her ability to plan has taught me the importance of being organized and proactive in my own life.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Priya is not just a friend but also a great planner who inspires me to be more organized. Her skills have not only made our experiences enjoyable but have also influenced my approach to planning in my own life.

    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. It's important to provide specific details about the person and their planning skills to create a clearer picture for the examiner.

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    Use specific examples and anecdotes to illustrate your points, such as a particular plan they made and its outcome.

    2: Don't Rush Your Response

    Rushing through your answer can lead to unclear explanations and missed details. Take your time to think about each cue and respond thoughtfully.

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    Pause briefly between points to organize your thoughts and ensure you cover all aspects of the cue card.

    Neglecting Personal Feelings

    Failing to express your feelings about the person can make your response sound flat. Personal reflections add depth and interest to your answer.

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    Tip

    Include your emotions or opinions about their planning skills, explaining how it impacts you or others positively.

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    Band 6-7

    Ok, so she is my friend and she is my cousin too. Her name is Roshni and I know her because she is one of my family member. As I mentioned earlier, she is my cousin. And the thing that she likes to plan is mainly regarding, she can plan you know indoor games, sometimes outdoor and she can plan day out with us, she can plan a whole trip. She is a very good planner right from booking tickets to booking hotels and choosing the destinations. She is very good planner. She doesn't need anyone's help. She can do it alone. She keeps you know searching on Google and every different different websites like Trivago, Make My Trip and Go IBO for good rates and so yeah, she is a good planner. How do I feel about her is like she is like my best friend and she has taught many things to me. She is always positive about the things that she is doing. Sometimes she gets negative and she calls me up and stating that this is not working out for me so I help her to overcome that problem. So she is like my best friend and I really love to go out with her and whenever she has planned something it got successful no doubt and it is very affordable, very reasonable and the destination that she chooses are you know top-notch. So yep.

    Band 6-7

    Yes, so my friend Thamla Rasoo has a really good plan. I mean, he makes really good plans and he's really great at planning. So I knew him through my schooling. So him and myself have been in the same school for the past decade and we eventually became really closer and he is now one of my closest friends. So there was a moment where we were trying too hard to set a trip to go somewhere because we couldn't actually get and finalize a place. So he helped us to set the place for our tour to Coorg by estimating all the budgets. He prepared a proper itinerary and we then managed to proceed with it with the confidence that he gave with his planning and then eventually it turned out to be the best tour that I have ever been to. So moreover, he is a really good communicator. So although his planning may sometimes be bad, he makes it sound so good so that we always stick with it. And I have a really great respect and a huge amount of gratitude towards him. He has helped me in a lot of situations and I'm forever thankful to him.

    Band 6-7

    A person who plans a lot and is good at planning is my mother. My mother has been an event planner from 2014 and still continues to be one. She has planned over 150 trips and has received amazing reviews from all her customers. Her trips don't just limit to a particular country, they are all over the world and I myself have been to many of her trips. I feel like a huge weight is lifted off my shoulder as planning of trips makes life much easier and you feel a sense of comfort and you don't have to worry much about anything while focusing on the trip and soothing and relaxing.

    Band 6-7

    In our recent trip, me and my friends had been to Rajasthan wherein our friend named Viral was the person who had planned the entire itinerary and the entire trip. So he planned a proper five day event or five day itinerary for Rajasthan wherein each day was all pre-decided by him. He booked the traveller, he booked the agency, he made sure it was safe for us to travel and that they were trustworthy. Apart from this, even over there in the city of Jaisalmer, Viral was an essential part in communicating with the drivers and the people from the organisation. And he also made sure that our entire trip was filled with comfort for a lot of us instead of just, you know, a hassle wherein we sit and have to think every single day as to where are we going, what are we going to do and so on and so forth. Every single day all we had to do was get up in the morning and get ready and Viral would have taken care of the rest. And hence he is the one person in our group who plans a lot and is honestly very good at planning. Apart from him, there is another girl called Sakshi who makes plans for our trips within the city. She is the person who will look into any sort of plan wherein we have to meet on a daily basis. She will convince everyone that we have to meet since it's been a very long time. And also, she would also be the one to execute the plan within the city. But outside the city, Viral deserves all the credit. He is the one that made sure that our trip was filled with comfort, happiness and peace. So hats off to our team members Viral and Sakshi for planning all the trips of our group.

    Band 6

    I think my favorite person who makes plans a lot and like was very good at planning would be my cousin sister Megha because ever since she had moved to the US for her master's, she lived there for about two years and when I went to visit her she had made this very good itinerary that helped all of us as a family to like spend the day and like explore the entire Los Angeles area so she had planned out a whole list of places that we could go for food, for sightseeing, for boating and many other activities and she had also planned a trip to Disneyland which my sister and I really enjoyed and moreover coming back to the hotel to the water facilities everything was planned out for me by my sister and she also rented a car and a camera and it was just a very memorable trip

    Band 6

    My best friend Saksham Khandelwal makes very good plan. I met him in 9th class when my section got shifted from other class to in his class and I got to know him after communicating with him after 2-3 days and he makes a lot of good plans especially when we are hanging out or going to trip somewhere in Goa or Himachal. He always makes good plan having an itinerary of what to do, where to go and he is type of a group leader who can explain us this place very comfortably because he has been there before also and around this person I feel very comfortable, very happy. I can be myself. I don't have to fake around or be silent. I just laugh a lot when I am around him. We both laugh when we are alone or even when we are with a group of friends.

    Band 6

    The person who makes plans a lot and who is excellent at planning in my family is my husband. He is an excellent planner. He comes up with wonderful ideas and very passionately writes down and plans the entire event, be it a very small birthday event of my children. To major celebrations like my younger sibling's wedding and or my father's 60th birthday.

    Band 6

    To describe a person who makes plans and is good at planning, the first thing that came in my mind would be myself because I think I am that kind of person who likes making plans and I think I am good at it. In my group, I am that person who will make all the plans, who will call everyone that if they are available or not and decide a proper date or place and make everyone come there, decide how everyone is travelling and how everyone is going to reach that place and what time, make all the reservations and the booking. So I enjoy doing that. It's not that I feel like a burden or something like that doing that. I personally enjoy it. So that's why it makes me feel good also. And others don't have to stress about how they have to reach or anything like that. And if I have to explain how I feel about it is that I feel very good. Sometimes it is a bit annoying because if anyone is not responding or anything like that, it gets a bit frustrating but it's okay. I don't mind that. Eventually, if everyone is together and if we are having dinner, it just makes me feel good that everyone is together and we are having a nice time. So yeah, making plans and everything, I just feel very good about it.

    Band 6

    I have a friend of mine whose name is Sohail. Sohail has been my childhood buddy, my companion, my homie, since childhood. He's the one who makes plans for our friend circle and then we go out for a dinner or an outing or a night out. He's the one who puts in efforts and brings us all together and then we go on to make some memories, make some memorable memories and then we go on to enjoy. I love this person. He's been with me since ages now, since decades now and he's the one who keeps everything away when it's the time of meeting friends. Sohail is my childhood companion and he's the person who makes plans and he's good at planning. He's really good at planning. He's the best when it comes to planning.

    Band 6

    So, I'm going to talk about my friend Srinath. So, he is very good at planning. He plans a lot and he is very good in executing that plan. So, when I was in Trivandrum for my ILP training in my current company, we were on a weekend holiday. So, while planning on what to do on the weekend, we thought that we could go for Puvaiyar Island, which is an island in Trivandrum. So, he planned everything. He sorted out the ticket prices because we have to take a boat from Trivandrum and go to another island, which is called Puvaiyar. And then from there, we have to walk for few meters. So, he took care of everything, planned it very well and executed it so good because we went as a group of friends. So, managing everything was not easy, but he did it so good. And it was very helpful for us because it was new for us and we learned a lot about the culture and the heritage of the place. And also, we came to know about how the island is being preserved and how unique that island is. And it is extremely fascinating to see how the people in that island are taking care of the land and the environment of the island. Also, there are so many tourist attractions. There are shops and there is also a lighthouse, which is an amazing experience to go and visit for a day or two because it also has
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