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Describe a place in your hometown/city that is different from other places and that you enjoy visiting with your parents/friends.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where it is
  • What it is like
  • What you often do there
  • Who do you often go there with
  • And explain why you think it is different
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Cue 1:Where it is

  • Begin by specifying the exact location of the place in your hometown or city.
  • Mention any notable landmarks or areas nearby to help the listener visualize it.

Example

The place I want to describe is a beautiful garden called 'Lodhi Garden', located in the heart of Delhi. It’s surrounded by busy streets and is near the famous India Gate, making it quite accessible.

Cue 2:What it is like

  • Describe the ambiance and features of the place, such as its natural beauty or architectural elements.
  • Use sensory details to paint a vivid picture, mentioning sights, sounds, and smells.

Example

Lodhi Garden is a serene oasis filled with lush greenery, ancient tombs, and vibrant flowers. The sound of chirping birds and the fragrance of blooming jasmine create a peaceful atmosphere, making it a perfect escape from the city’s hustle.

Cue 3:What you often do there

  • Share specific activities you enjoy doing at this place, highlighting any unique experiences.
  • Mention how these activities contribute to your enjoyment of the place.

Example

I often go there for morning walks with my parents, where we enjoy jogging along the winding paths. Sometimes, we pack a picnic and spend the afternoon relaxing on the grass, enjoying the fresh air and each other’s company.

Cue 4:Who do you often go there with

  • Identify the people you typically visit this place with and explain your relationship with them.
  • Discuss how these visits strengthen your bond with them.

Example

I usually go to Lodhi Garden with my parents and occasionally with friends. These outings allow us to bond over shared experiences and create lasting memories together.

Cue 5:And explain why you think it is different

  • Highlight what makes this place unique compared to other locations in your city.
  • Discuss any personal significance it holds for you or your family.

Example

What makes Lodhi Garden different is its blend of history and nature. Unlike other parks, it has historical monuments that tell stories of the past, making every visit feel like a journey through time. It holds a special place in my heart as it’s where I learned to appreciate nature and history together.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your feelings about the place and its importance in your life.
  • Express a final thought on why you would recommend it to others.

Example

In conclusion, Lodhi Garden is not just a beautiful place; it’s a cherished spot that brings my family together and allows us to enjoy nature. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Delhi for a peaceful retreat.

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

Using vague language can make your answer unclear. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about the place you are describing.

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Tip

Use descriptive adjectives and specific examples to paint a clear picture of the place, such as its colors, sounds, and atmosphere.

2: Lack of Personal Connection

Failing to express your personal feelings or experiences can make your response less engaging. It's important to share why the place is special to you.

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Tip

Include personal anecdotes or memories that highlight your connection to the place, such as a memorable event or a favorite activity you do there.

Ignoring the Unique Aspects

Not explaining what makes the place different from others can lead to a missed opportunity to showcase your understanding and perspective.

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Tip

Clearly identify and elaborate on the unique features of the place, such as its history, culture, or activities that set it apart from similar locations.

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As there are many tourist places or tourist attractions in my city, but I will consider going to Tumas beach above all. I will consider it as my favorite place or a peaceful place for me to visit. I often visit this place with my friends and family also. It is situated far away from the city center so that's why usually around weekdays it is not that much crowded. So I visit this place with my friends on the weekdays especially when there is no crowd or you can say less crowd other than weekends. It's a very quiet peaceful place which I enjoy with my friends. I used to go there alone also whenever I feel a little low or whenever I am stressed about something I just go sit there for some time and my all stress get vanished. I just get a peaceful and a happy vibe. I consider that place for me to escape my reality. Whenever I get in a trouble I just go to that place with my friends and all the things becomes happy surrounding me. Other than this I also used to do some sort of activities like camel riding over there and apart from this I just sit for hours and hours thinking of something just.

Band 6-7

I am a travel freak person and visited all the top tourist destinations all over India. Today I will talk about my favorite which is in Himachal Pradesh, a small town Solan which is just 50 kilometers away in car distance from Chandigarh. I frequently go there with my best friend named Adumal. We both go there on a bike and whenever we go there we stay for one or two days there. The view was mesmerizing. The weather temperature is just around 20 degrees Celsius, not even cold or hot. The hotel persons are also very humble. And the nature...

Band 6-7

प्लेसियां में वो शारी पहला है अने लिए लोगने में एक पलंग को में बंगना हूम जानाएगे मलग सरक्कि She doesn't remember even now jahan pe Kabir magarah ke saath ab gayaye hai ne leh li bahar Kabir ke birthday pe gaye thi what place was that? Nainital Nainital is okay but that particular Nainital to exactly we didn't visit na we aine thair Ramgarh, Ramgarh is in Kumau Uttarakhand Time is up what will I say the place which I really enjoyed visiting and I really prefer going again and again is Ramgarh which is in Kumau hills in Uttarakhand which is northern part of India and life is really different over there because it's a hilly area and I found people pretty warm and welcoming and the food was really fresh it was surrounded by scenic beauty because you just come out of your hotel and your room hotel room and you can see that you are just in between the mountains which gives you thrilling experience and that picturesque space a place really motivates me every year and attracts me to go over there every time I visit I feel

Band 6-7

Well, today I want to, I would like to talk about the place in my hometown that is different from other places and I personally, I enjoy visiting this place with my parents and friends. Actually this place is located in my hometown and to nearly 10 kilometers away from my hometown. So it is easy, very easy for me to transport to that place through the public transportation or using my private vehicles or sometimes I use it to walk there when I am feel, when I want relaxation or when I am with my friends, I use it to walk there sometimes. It gives me a standard healthy walk. Not only that, it is very particularly special about that it's nature and the peaceful environment. It's very serene and the birds chirping sound you can listen that and not only that, the rustling of the leaves also you can listen while through you sitting on the bench and I often go this place on twice a week or sometimes when I have a busy schedule twice a month at least I try and this place is very particularly special to my heart, plays, it plays a very special role in my life also to be frank to say. I usually read books while sitting on the bench or sometimes I usually play with my friends in this park. This is very special weather other than other parks because it has a lot of banyan trees which give ample shadows to play, to play, to play games. So since my childhood and my younger age, I used to play games with my friends in this place and not only that, it is a very special place because my grandfather used to bring me there when I was younger age so this whole special memories of him. So when I remember him, I just go to the place and relax and all I remember all the memories I had with him in this place. Moreover, this place

Band 6-7

There are lots of places in Ahmedabad which I love to visit with my family but today I would like to talk about one such place. It is Kakariya Lake, yeah you can say Kakariya or Kakariya is the place in Ahmedabad where you can enjoy with yourself, with your friends or with the family because it has different different kinds of places inside in it. Like I usually go there on weekends or on Sunday with my family or with my friends to enjoy with them, to play some games with them because there is a garden in Kakariya and in that garden we can play different different games, we can play frisbee or badminton or cricket etc. Whenever I go with my family because I have a small sister, we plan our day like a picnic, we go from early morning on Sunday and we come in the late night evening because there is a lot of activity inside Kakariya, you can enjoy with your family while talking or while playing some games and there is also a toy train around, a toy train in the Kakariya, however it works on remote control but it is really nice and there is also a zoo where you can watch different kinds of animals and their habitats, I like to visit that place because I love it and the atmosphere is really good which gives me and my family a really good time.

Band 6-7

A place where I usually go with my parents and I most of the time enjoy is a Indian Sikh temple which is located in the heart of my city. As it is, it connects us with our culture and tradition. As we believe originally into Sikh community, that's why we prefer to go Sikh Gurdwara Sahibs which are Sikh temples. I usually go there with my parents whenever I feel something negative, whenever I don't have anything, I am not getting answers of anything, whenever I feel any problem, I go there with them. On the other hand, I not only go when I face problem, I go there as I always after my any kind of achievement or whenever I get achievement in my life, whenever there is any person's birth in my family, so I go there to celebrate and to say thank you to God that we believe in you, the way we show our gratitude that whatever he is giving to us is what we deserve. God has said that doing hard work matters and rest of is in the hand of God. So I always feel blessed whatever I have in my life and I usually go there to find the peace in my life and to find all the questions which comes into my mind which make me negative. So that is the place where I do enjoy whenever I go with my parents.

Band 6-7

One of the beautiful cities that I have been to is Nongkhonom Island. It is situated in Meghalaya in West Kasi Hills District near Nongstone Village. This particular island is very beautiful and picturesque. It has a very calm nature. By visiting this place, it helps me to experience the calmness and tranquility of nature. I went there with my friends three years back, along with my relatives. This place is captivating. Also, it has beautiful surroundings by the island. In the middle is the river. When we go by boat, we can see the beautiful fall after the river. This fall is eye-catching. Just by listening to the sounds of the falling water, I feel like my mind is rejuvenated. Also, it has recharged my whole body. I can experience peace and calmness. In addition to that, we have different activities. Either we can play or we can sleep.

Band 6-7

I would like to talk about a place which is nearby to our home, that is a church called as St. John the Evangelist Church. This church is somewhat special from other places and it also has a playground and park. Normally I used to go with my parents on weekends and I really enjoy to stay in this place. During my stay in this place, I talk to my parents a lot. We are very much devoted and spiritual towards the God we believe. Apart from that, we also stay night and have a lot of fun together. However, we also take snacks to have our dinner and evening snacks over there. Additionally, they also make me to play in the playground where my dad and mom help me to go up and down and help while I am sliding. Also, they sit me in the seesaw. So, this is the place where I really enjoy with my parents and it is somewhat special than other places because it has got a lot of strange memories whenever I see now. This is the place which brought me more closer towards God and to my family. That is why I am very much devoted and the reason why I am standing firm today is the support of parents and their memories that lies in my heart and the prayer towards my God in that church. So, this is the reason behind my happiness and why I like that place very much.

Band 6-7

I live in a very small town, so I would like, there are not many places in my town but yet it is very peaceful and very calming. So I would love to talk about a nearby place from my hometown which I visit very often. So there is a place named Fosca Hills, it is one of the most beautiful places, one must visit that place. It is a hill station, so it is around 20 minutes from my place, so we have to take a bus in order to reach that place or any vehicle would be fine, it hardly takes 20-30 minutes. So my place is a very small town, so there are not many places to visit within our hometown. I would like to talk more about a nearby place which I visit more often with my friends and family. There is a place called Horsley Hills, it is a hill station near my hometown, so most of the times I visit that place with my family. Additionally, whenever I go there, I personally feel more connected to that particular place. It is a very nice hill station with lots of greenery around it. The curves and the tall trees over there gives really a wildlife experience. It is a forest area, the hill station is a forest area. On top of the hill, you can see many resorts, many places like hotels, zoos, picnic spots, swimming pools etc. Most of the times, I go there with my family, we just cook food at home, just pack everything, go there for a short picnic. We just have a nice time from morning to evening and come back from that place. So I really love enjoying, we have this zipliner over there, I really love enjoying zipliner and beautiful greenery surrounding the mountains. It's one of the most calmest places I have ever seen.

Band 6-7

so the place that is in my hometown and it's very different from the other place is a Gurudwara or that we can call a temple so it's very beautiful very scenic and very peaceful temple covered with a lot of you know that religious sense all around having saints and having the people around coming for praying to the temple I generally go there to pray for the well-being of my family along with my family members once in a year there and it is quite a different place from other places that I have visited because it consists of a very large infrastructure very peaceful environment and there are also people who came from the abroad to visit there to get known to the culture that the Indian people experience it's quite a very different place than the any other place that I have visited
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