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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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Band 6-7

There is a place called Narasimhaswamy temple in our hometown. It's very different from other places because this temple is situated in between the fields very far from the place where I live but it's out of the town areas, it's in the outskirts of the town. This is very special because it has some historical culture and heritage. This temple got its own ancient history. This is a very powerful temple according to the old men who still visit the temple and do pujas there and this is very special to me because there are like lots of big big stones, the stones weigh like in some tons, there are these stones which are placed in such a way that it is easy even for a little kid to even a 60 year old man to climb those stones and go up there and I used to do this very often when I was a child, I used to go with my grandpa, we used to climb all those rocks and we used to go to the top of the temple and there we used to have a small mandap where it's very high from the ground we can see like literally a half kilometer height above the ground. It's very windy there on the high area. It's an adventurous kind of activity which I usually do with my grandfather when he visited our town. It's very beautiful place, we will get a great view of the surroundings, the fields, the temple out there and also there are lots of lots of birds.

Band 6-7

The place I often visit that is different from my hometown is Ambram Valayam and it is located near Amravati Dam. So it is a very calming and peaceful place. Sometimes I would just go and sit there in the rivers of the bank all alone just to enjoy how the rivers flows and to hear the sound of the river. It brings me such a calm and peacefulness. And sometimes with my friends and family I would go for a swim and we would splash water on each other and we would have so much of fun. Moreover I think why it is such a different place from my hometown is our hometown is surrounded with coconut trees. Everywhere you look you can spot at least 10 or 15 coconut trees even in the ghetto community itself. They would grow coconut trees inside the ghetto community itself. So in the riverside I think it is a different view to see and you can swim there. You could just sleep on the rivers of the banks even if you want to. It is such a unique experience. And some people would wash their clothes who doesn't have enough water resources in their home. So yes that is my favorite place.

Band 6-7

Recently, one month back, I went to my hometown, where my mother lives. In that hometown, there are a lot of temples, so many monks also, and a lot of cafes to visit. What I like about my hometown is the temples. It's a tourist place. You might have heard of Golden Temple. Yes, that's where I reside, in Golden Temple. It's allowed from morning to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., you cannot enter. I mean, I cannot enter. But there's an outer round, which we can take, that helps me feel at ease. I always go with my friend to that Golden Temple. We would always take a big round, three rounds of that. After that, we would go to a cafe. We would just enjoy some peach iced tea. After that, we can also roam around and buy traditional clothes. That month, when I visited, it was nearing our New Year. So, I went to visit this one new store that has opened. It has so many different cultural and traditional clothes. I was with my friend. I really liked the experience. I was dissatisfied with the top that I found there, but it's okay. I got good chupa, which is a traditional dress, cultural, Italian.

Band 6-7

The place where I live is called Bhabra, which is located in Gujarat. In my hometown, the place is called my farm. That makes the difference from other hometowns. It is because the farm, that environment of that farm, it gives me the good vibes and get me the thoughts of positive whenever I was in my low mood. And so I will go with my friends there and sit for two, three hours and talk about what is going on in life and we sit together. And I usually don't spend my time with my family and friends because I was in the boarding school for the eight years and so now I have been eight months that I came from my boarding school to stay with my family. So I usually spend my time with my friends and family in my hometown farmhouse and it is owned by my father and it is newly made before the last two years because the place which we were making the farmhouse, the people were very troubling to us. So that time I was not there but my father used to tell me that this place is very good and good and it is very good for us to stay there and we have made one home also that we can sit there and we can spend time and sometimes at night we used to grill some chicken, some grilled chicken or some boiled chicken we used to eat with my friends and family and that makes the place very different from any other hometown and cities and it is my own place so it is the best place to live in the world so right now it is the best place. Thank you ma'am.

Band 6-7

In a beautiful state like Goa, with so many beaches, temples, churches and so much culture, it can get a little crowded and overwhelming at times and that's when I go to this place in my hometown which is called Indores. It's not the official name of the place but it's called Indores among... like it's popularly known as Indores. It's called Indores because there is an indoor badminton stadium like right there and it's by the seaside and there are a lot of rocks there and there is a walking track, a jogging track, a cycling track. It's just I think the most peaceful place I've ever visited. Moreover, it's so so so calm, so relaxing, so open, fresh, airy. I cannot stop praising and admiring that place. I love going there with my friends to watch the sunset or if you want to go for a jog or if you just want to sit and chat and hang out, it's just the most perfect place. It takes you away from the hustle of the city. It calms you down, it grounds you. Additionally, it's just gorgeous, it's too pretty, it's just fascinating how pretty it is.

Band 6-7

Well, I have visited many markets in Ahmedabad. I completed my graduation from Ahmedabad and since I live in Ahmedabad last three years and I have visited many places such as hospitals and restaurants, markets, malls, etc. But today I would like to talk about one of the most famous locations in Ahmedabad. It's called Sunday Sales Market. I often visited with my friends on weekends. Especially on evening time we completed our study and after that we was go and fun with the ridings, bicycles and shopping in interesting clothes. I remember that I want to buy Adidas shoes but it's price was too costly. But on Sunday sale the Adidas same shoes price was totally different and I am shocked because it's only 500 rupees and as compared to the online price it's a very low price. So I bought it and the quality was too brilliant. Yes, so basically I visited this market often with my friends.

Band 6-7

The place that I often visit or would like to visit is Coorg. Coorg is a place near Karnataka. It is a hill station from Karnataka and it is the, it is sometimes the most coldest place in the state. I like to visit Coorg as I remember having a very good time with my cousin going there and enjoying the cold winter days. I remember staying in a cottage which had approximately two rooms from and it was run by two people named Deepak and Vidya. It had a room which was run by a man called Deepak. I remember going there and taking photos. I don't remember the name of the place. Where is it? Coorg is in Karnataka. What is it like? Coorg is a hill station with cold mornings filled with mist in due. What do you often do there? We go for trekking. I enjoy trekking. Food. We enjoy the food. Food? They don't eat food there. What do you, what do you often go there? Who do you often go there with? I go with my cousin and family and cousin. And explain why do you think it is there. It is different because of its climate and temperature. The place I often go to is Coorg. Coorg is a hill station from Karnataka. I go there often with my cousins and my family. We love Coorg so much that it has a very pleasant and a great memory, a great place in our memory. Coorg is a hill station and it has a low temperature compared to the state altogether. We had last time, previously visited in March season. It was a rainy, heavy climate in Coorg over there. Where is it? Coorg is in Karnataka. What is it like? It is a hill station present in the outskirts. What do you often do there? What do you often do there? I enjoy the climate and go for trekking and other sports. The place I would like to visit often is Coorg. Coorg is a hill station in Karnataka in the outskirts mainly. I like to go to Coorg mainly for the climate and the weather altogether with the cold. A place that is different from my city, or the place I... A place that is different from the city I live in and is enjoyable with my friends is Coorg. Coorg is a hill station that is present in the outskirts of Karnataka. Coorg is often visited for the climate that is present over there and also for the sports such as the water sports or even trekking as such. I often like to visit Coorg with my friends, cousins and families. Coorg is a place that I often love to visit because of its climate. I enjoy the cold weather over there. Even if it is a summer season, the Coorg would have a cold climate with mist and dew and a mist and dew present all over in the morning. The last time I had visited Coorg was when I was four years old. It was the peak March time where summer vacation had just started. I loved the climate over there and we had gone for several days. I still remember the place I was staying. It was a homestay run by a couple called Deepak and Vidya. They had the cutest little cottage and had two rooms wherein the room was with three beds as in two beds for the lower floor and it had a small staircase upwards where there was one single bed especially made for me. Me and my cousin Arya, we used to run around the entire cottage and it was a beautiful memory that

Band 6-7

Mase to'm talking about is beach which is named as Huda beach which is close to my city it is approximately 3 km away from my home I really like it a lot because evening the cold breeze which hits the face is amazing I like to spend most of my time there because it is very calm and there is no people to disturb there you can just get a coffee sit there have a chat with friends and you can explore the beach I really like it because there are a lot of ships moving around there are a lot of animals who are calmly enjoying the sea I really like that place because it gives me peace within myself I like to visit often with my friends at the evenings I usually visit on weekends because I like to spend most of my time in weekends in the beach I really like it because the weather the climate there the breeze the sound of that shore I really enjoy it and it is very convenient for me to go there because it is just a few kilometers away from my home and I particularly like that place because it is completely different from other beaches because there are no people there and it is very calm and even the beach is filled with a lot of animals because there are no people to disturb there and the beach is really clean because as there are no tourists there are no dirt and there are no pollution there I like to go into the water play with the sand play with the water and splash water all over my friends because that is the way how I enjoy and in return I get the same

Band 5-6

Yeah, I would like to talk about a place in my hometown, which is a temple there in my hometown. It's different from other places because I love to enjoy, I love to visit that place every time when I go with my parents. This place is present in Vishapatnam, near Vijayanagaram. It's a temple where I, where we go every six months with our family. All our family gatherings we do at the, we have a house in our village. So, we go with our family, so we spend a day there. We have lunch, everything there. And evening we have a festival. We celebrate festival and then we eat. We celebrate there. After the next day, we really start to our homes. But that festival is almost a, almost a good, what is it? You want me to? So, it's a day festival. So, festival, it's a goddess festival. It happens every five years. And then we go with our family. We go with our family. We go with our family. We go with our family. And then usually the day we celebrate in our village. So, that's it. So, that's the place.

Band 5-6

My favorite and forgettable place is Uvarkala in our hometown that's located in the northern part of the Kerala, which is standing in Trondrum district, so many forgettable moments in my mind. The night view of this place is really energetic and gives so many memories here. Calm and quiet place. Additionally, my calm place that is and the husband calm place that. So I am good with my husband in night views. That's very good. I would play so many forgettable moments in my life. Moreover, me and my sister family go with that place. That is my first family trip. So I don't like that moment. Don't feel that moment in my life. It's very memorable. So many medicine demerits located in that place, but I like that place.
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