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Describe A Place Away From Your Home And You Want To Visit In The Future: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where would you like to go?
  • When would you like to go?
  • Who do you want to go with?
  • Why do you want to visit the place?
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Cue 1:Where would you like to go?

  • Begin by naming the place you want to visit and give a brief description of it.
  • Mention any specific attractions or features that make this place appealing to you.

Example

I would love to visit Kyoto in Japan. It is renowned for its beautiful temples, traditional wooden houses, and stunning gardens. The cherry blossoms in spring are particularly famous, and I have always dreamed of seeing them in person.


Cue 2:When would you like to go?

  • Specify a time frame for your visit, such as a particular season or month.
  • Explain why this time is ideal for your visit.

Example

I would like to go during the spring, ideally in April. This is when the cherry blossoms bloom, creating a breathtaking landscape. I believe experiencing this natural beauty would be unforgettable.


Cue 3:Who do you want to go with?

  • Mention who you would like to accompany you on this trip.
  • Explain why you chose this person or group to travel with.

Example

I would love to go with my best friend, who shares my interest in history and culture. We have always talked about traveling together, and I think exploring Kyoto's rich heritage would be an amazing experience for both of us.


Cue 4:Why do you want to visit the place?

  • Discuss your personal reasons for wanting to visit this location.
  • Include any cultural, historical, or personal significance the place holds for you.

Example

I want to visit Kyoto because I am fascinated by Japanese culture and history. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and I want to immerse myself in its traditions, try authentic Japanese cuisine, and learn more about its art and architecture.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, visiting Kyoto is a dream of mine because of its stunning beauty, rich culture, and the opportunity to share this experience with my best friend. I hope to make this trip a reality in the near future.


    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: Vague Descriptions

    Avoid being too general or vague in your descriptions. Specific details make your answer more engaging and memorable. Without them, your response may seem uninteresting.

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    Tip

    Use specific examples, such as landmarks, activities, or cultural experiences, to paint a vivid picture of the place you want to visit.


    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Each cue is designed to help structure your response and provide clarity.

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    Tip

    Make sure to answer each cue clearly, linking them together to create a cohesive narrative about your desired visit.


    Lack of Personal Connection

    Not sharing personal reasons for wanting to visit can make your answer feel impersonal. Personal connections add depth and interest to your response.

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    Tip

    Explain why the place is meaningful to you, such as personal interests, experiences, or dreams related to the destination.


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    Well, I would like to talk about the place which I want to visit, which is far away from my home. Okay. The place I would like to visit is the jungles or sanctuaries of wildlife. From my childhood, I have an interest in wildlife exploration. Okay. This interest was developed in me from my childhood while my father was watching the wildlife stories on Discord channels or in other channels. Okay. The time when I want to visit the sanctuaries is, I would like to choose, I am going to visit in summer season because in summer season, sanctuaries are mostly open for all. And also, I would like to go with my friend because he is also on to, he has same interest like me to explore the wildlife and want to visit the world, sanctuaries or jungles. Okay. Moreover, the reason for visiting the sanctuaries or jungle is only that I want to explore the wildlife, how the wilds are preserved in the sanctuaries and how their life is going in the sanctuaries, how they survive in the sanctuaries, like that. So I really wish that I will complete my, complete this dream.

    Band 6

    Today I want to discuss a city that is my one of dream to live and increase my professional career in that specific city that is none other than the city of dream Mumbai Maharashtra. So I always wanted to visit this place and experience the nightlife and the why generally this is called as a finance capital. So starting with that I would say firstly I want to experience the nightlife and the food because there is they have different kind of food that fascinate me a lot and create a fascinating environment and interesting environment not fascinating other than that secondly if I want to visit this place will be because of Wankhede stadium this is the Mecca of cricket. Clearly the same as the Lord's cricket ground it have the same position in the cricket I would say so for Indian this is the most special ground because we have won 2011 world cup there. Thirdly I would say I want to visit this place because of the different type of taxis they have so we have seen many movies that explain the Kali Pili taxi though this is the taxi that has been painted in black and yellow so this is called Kali Pili taxi I just wanted to roam around the city and just experience the city and it may cost me an arm and leg because the things are very costlier firstly the flight prices the hotel prices everything and specifically if I want to visit in rainy days because they are more special in rainy they hold a different kind of environment when they are in rain and to borrow a quote from famous director that said if you want to relive your life visit Mumbai in rain it's different so these kind of steps will be definitely increase my chances to get back to Mumbai.

    Band 6

    I want to visit in Uttarakhand because that there are the mountain area I can do the trekking there and India we have the 12 Jyotirlingas like the big temples so four are there so I want to visit them because in temple I found very calm and peaceful and last month I visit to the Nainital same in Uttarakhand so I feel very calm in that temple so I want to visit all that four Jyotirlingas I want to try their local food and I want to visit with my friends or with my girlfriend and other friends and I am planning to visit in next month because we have that that time summer very hot and that Uttarakhand is their environment is very good they have that winter season.

    Band 6

    Well, living in a fantasy world is commonly known for children, but sometimes adults have some sorts of desires. Being a travel freak, I love to explore new places and since my childhood, I dreamt of going for a world trip. Honestly saying, I belong to a middle class family, where my parents burnt candles both ends for my education, they gave up all their desires for meeting my priorities. So going for an excursion or a trip was something out of a question. Now I am matured, I have my own income. So I have a plan to go for a long trip. I always dreamt to go, I always prefer to go Maldives. It is a wonderful place actually. I have been, I would like to go Maldives with my family, because my parents didn't see many places in their lifetime, they are busy in ushering us. Maldives is an amazing place and it is the only place in my country, gives immense pleasure and relaxation and travel experience also. So I always prefer to go Maldives. From there, I want to see my mother enjoying whatever they missed throughout their life. And I would like to take them for a countries like also to the countries like Paris to release the Eiffel Towers, Buckingham Palace in London and Maldives also. And I want to see my mother rejuvenated.

    Band 6

    A place that's away from my home that I would like to visit in the future is definitely Auckland. It is located in a small island, New Zealand. I would like to visit in the next five years and I would like to go there with my friend, my best friend Ravneet. I would like to go there with her because I know our interests match and she would like the place as much as I would and we would have a vibe and we could actually enjoy our tourists there. I would like to visit Auckland because I really love tulips, they are like my favourite flowers and to visit the tulip farms in New Zealand is just a next level of fun and it's gonna be even more captivating with Ravneet. Yes, we both vibe a lot together. The other reasons there are many to visit New Zealand, it's not just about tulips but the strawberry gardens and the cold weather there is so captivating.

    Band 6

    The place away from my home which I really want to visit will be Kashmir. Because I know and a lot of people around me who have been to Kashmir have told me that the people who said that Kashmir is a place of heaven they are absolutely right. And even I want to visit such a place which looks so heavenly that people have to say that it's a place from heaven. But currently I cannot visit there because of the political tensions and geopolitical tensions there. But I will be going there soon whenever I can. I want to visit there with my friends or my family because I want to spend quality time there. And just be with the nature and enjoy the beautiful sceneries and mountains and snow covered mountains. And just enjoy my time being there.

    Band 6

    A place which is in my bucket list since a very young age, which is way far away from my place is Disneyland. Disneyland had been in my bucket list since I was somewhere around 5 years. I had seen many videos on the internet which made me get attracted towards its beauty. It is a very fabulous place located in Texas in USA. I would like to visit Disneyland in the summer vacations, so basically in the summer season with my friends because I love, I really love enjoying time with my friends, spending time with them in a place where I always wanted to go would be a very very, sounding like a dream to me. It would be like a dream come true for me. And I really enjoy the way they have organized all the things in Disneyland, especially the rides, I would love it with my friends. It is a very fabulous place to visit with friends. I have done a research few days ago, although it's not sufficient enough, but after doing some research itself, I understood that it's worth the money if I go there with my friends. I'm planning to go with my friends, I'm trying at least that we make it to Disneyland this year in the summer season.

    Band 6

    The place which is away from my home and I want to visit in my future definitely would be the Paris because it's my dream not only my husband and me, me and my husband have the dream to visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris. As soon as possible we will go there and visit that place because Paris is like a city where it's like a symbol of love. So we want to visit that place and we need to take a picture, we need to go around and visit different places in Paris. We love to travel so we are planning to go there as soon as possible if our budget is ok, stable. So that's all.

    Band 6

    The place that I love to visit in my lifetime that is away from my home is Meghalaya, obviously. I am mostly fond of a place that is present in northeast of India because I am enchanted of their ambience, the magnificent views and the green tea plantations. And coming to this Meghalaya, it is my childhood dream to visit Meghalaya because it has its lush green valleys, blue water lakes and the magnificent views with exquisite landscapes. And I am also delighted to experience the root bridges made up of trees which are long bridges. But I heard that we have to do trekking for that for almost 3 kilometers. But I would love to do the trekking because life gives many chances. You have to experience them and I am never jaded to travel to any of the northeastern country and adding to this, I would also like to visit Rajasthan which is to the west of India because it has its rich heritage and culture. Thank you.

    Band 5-6

    Places are that where one person can go and have visit to that place and the place which I want to go apart from my home I would like to satellite on my dream place that is Himachal Pradesh as I am a orophile and I want to go at that place and because I want to go there in winters because of the cold weather and there is a snow fall which I like the most. I like to go with my husband who is a very kind hearted and also he is a backpacker. Apart from this as I said above that I am a orophile and I have an interest to visit the mountain and have a cup of tea there and the enjoyment and then I want to get free from my work and stress free and I want to enjoy that place a lot with my husband and have want to collect memories in phone and have some happier memories.
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