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Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live there (not your hometown): IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where is it?
  • What the place is like?
  • When you visited there?
  • Who you went there with?
  • And explain why you would recommend this place to others.
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Cue 1:Where is it?

  • Begin by stating the name of the place and its geographical location.
  • You can mention any notable landmarks or features that make it easy to identify.

Example

The place I would like to recommend is Udaipur, located in the southern part of Rajasthan, India. It is famously known as the 'City of Lakes' and is surrounded by beautiful hills and palaces.

Cue 2:What the place is like?

  • Describe the atmosphere and the key attractions of the place.
  • Mention any unique cultural aspects or experiences that stand out.

Example

Udaipur is a picturesque city with stunning lakes, such as Lake Pichola, and magnificent palaces like the City Palace. The city has a rich cultural heritage, with vibrant markets and traditional Rajasthani cuisine that adds to its charm.

Cue 3:When you visited there?

  • Share the time of year or specific occasion when you visited.
  • Explain how the timing affected your experience.

Example

I visited Udaipur last winter, in December. The weather was perfect for exploring the city, and I enjoyed the pleasant evenings by the lakeside, which made my trip even more memorable.

Cue 4:Who you went there with?

  • Mention who accompanied you on your trip and your relationship with them.
  • Share how their presence enhanced your experience.

Example

I went there with my family, including my parents and my younger sister. Traveling together made the experience more enjoyable, as we shared laughter and created beautiful memories while exploring the city.

Cue 5:And explain why you would recommend this place to others.

  • Highlight the reasons that make this place special and worth visiting.
  • Include any personal experiences that illustrate your recommendation.

Example

I would highly recommend Udaipur to others because of its breathtaking beauty and rich history. The hospitality of the locals and the delicious food made our stay unforgettable. I believe anyone who visits will fall in love with its charm, just like I did.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Udaipur is a magical place that offers a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. I encourage everyone to visit and experience its wonders for themselves.

    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: Lack of Specific Details

    Avoid vague descriptions that do not provide specific details about the place. This can make your answer less engaging and informative.

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    Tip

    Include specific features, landmarks, or experiences that highlight what makes the place unique and appealing.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. This may result in a lower score for coherence and fluency.

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    Tip

    Structure your response by systematically addressing each cue to ensure a comprehensive and organized answer.

    Overly General Recommendations

    Making broad statements without personal experiences can weaken your recommendation. Listeners want to know why you personally enjoyed the place.

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    Tip

    Share personal anecdotes or specific reasons that made your experience memorable, which will make your recommendation more convincing.

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    Well, the place I visited once during my college years was Alibaug with my family and there I lived in a villa. It was so beautiful and minimalistic that I would never forget about the villa. First of all, the view was so mesmerizing, it actually overlooked the private beach in front of you and the patio was really well furnished. The swimming pool was a smaller one but still it did its job. Moving further, we realized that the villa had a Jacuzzi and a sauna as well. I would like to recommend it to my friend as he is a travel fanatic. He loves to travel different places, explore different kind of terrains or beaches or mountains. I have never seen a beautiful place as much beautiful as the villa I lived in Alibaug. The trip was meant for my baby nephew. It was his first trip and I think it was the most memorable trip we ever had because of the view and as well as the quality time I spent with my family.

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    So today I would say talk about the most interesting places that I felt. So India is a diverse country and there are a lot of places to travel around but I would like to speak about this particular place called Kodaikanal which is located in the southern part of the India in a state called Tamil Nadu. So Kodaikanal is referred to as queen of mountains where the most people are attracted towards the particular place. One day me and my parents we decided to go for a ride to Kodaikanal and we spent almost 3 days in that mountain area. Moreover after we entered there we booked a hotel which is called the paradise where the view of the hotel was really breathtaking. The place was immaculate and tidy. The surroundings was so beautiful with a significant amount of forest surrounded with it. It is actually a once in a blown experience for me to be in middle of a huge enormous forest but me and my parents enjoyed the view and the service that provided by them. Moreover however there is a place which is provided by our hotel management called the paradise mini where we had a lot of fun activities to do within the Kodaikanal mountains. Now I really hope I would recommend my friends and their family.

    Band 6-7

    The one place that I would like to recommend others to go would be Manali. I recently visited this place. This place was also featured in one of my favorite movies called Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani. Manali is the literal definition of heaven on earth. It's located in the northern region of my country, India. It's in the state called Himachal Pradesh. I visited this place with my close friends. They were basically my college friends. We had this 5 day trip. Though we could not explore the whole of Manali during that trip. But I would want to visit this place again someday. Moreover, with the first two days, it did not snow that much. But on the second day, it started snowing. And on the third day when we woke up in the morning, we experienced snow. We had this white snow all around us. It was a heaven experience. I literally thought that I was standing in paradise that moment. Manali is a very beautiful place. It has mountains all over.

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    So firstly, I went to Goa in the last August 2023, so it was amazing place, amazing place which we went, there's a lot of rides which I enjoyed there a lot, I even, not only me, my friends, my family members, everyone went along with us, myself, my mother, everyone came along with me, so we enjoyed every ride, we were so excited to those rides, so we were very happy on that day which we enjoyed in that Goa, so I'm very blessed to be in that place, I'm very, my heartfelt thanks to my parents who came along with me, we were enjoyed there a lot.

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    The place that I've recently been to is Japan. It's a country in the Asian continent and it is very famous for technological advancement. I visited Japan with my parents in last year December and it was the best trip we have ever had as a family so far. The life in Japan is so paced, it is really fast and everybody there is so sweet and kind. Whenever you see someone they will smile at you and the people are just amazing there. The environment is very positive and you can sense positive energy everywhere. Japan has been living in 2050 as people say because it is really advanced when it comes to technology, when it comes to different services. Even if you go to a grocery store, you don't have to hand over anything to anybody. You just have to pick it up, you can make your own smoothie there, you can pay your own bills, no point of contact with any other human is required, machines do everything. You can just pick up a glass of fruit and put it in the machine and it will turn into a smoothie which is so cool. Then you can also make different types of noodles there, ready to eat noodles, cup noodles etc. They are all available. These stores are open every time, so they are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. The best part about Japan is whenever you are out in the open, the streets, even if they are empty, there is no risk there, you will always feel safe. The laws are very strict there and hence criminal rate is very low in Japan. It's the best country I have visited too so far and I would highly recommend everybody to try it once in their lives, especially Seoul.

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    Last year I had been to a city called New Delhi, it is the capital city of India. It is a vibrant and people friendly city. I recommend it to everyone. It has so many things we should observe. In the mid city we will find a lot of monuments like Qutub Binar, Red Fort mainly. Overall my experience was wonderful. I recommend this city to everyone. It is a very tourist attraction, friendly city I have ever been. Even though there are some drawbacks, I recommend this city because it is a very friendly city you never visit.

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    Band 6-7

    Recently I have visited to a place called Vishakhapatnam or Vizag which is located in Andhra Pradesh state. So there I have liked the weather firstly because we have reached the place during the perfect time of the year. There are a lot of beaches there like RK beach, Yarada beach etc but my favourite beach was the Rishikonda beach because it was a very clean place and there were a lot of coconut trees there as well giving it a beautiful feeling like I was in Goa and not to forget how hospitable the people are and also I have visited the fish museum where I got to see a lot of fishes like precisely the exotic ones like the Ferana, sharks and the koi fishes. I got to see a lot of turtles and other species of turtles too. After that the place I liked the most was the ropeway. It was really a beautiful sight to behold. The cable cars were good and the ropeways are really nice. And after that we have visited a small museum and a church. From there with 3 hours of journey we have reached to Araku which is called as the Kashmir of the South India. There I got to see the tribal museum and a lot of waterfalls. We have also visited the coffee plantations and I have been to that place with my family precisely my mom, my dad and my daughter and I would totally suggest the place to others as well.

    Band 6-7

    Recently I have visited a place that is called Arakku. Arakku is a place which is full of trees and greenery. It has lot of greenery, coffee plantations and etc. I think in this busy lifestyle one should definitely visit such a place in their free time. Whenever they find time to visit places then they should definitely go to Arakku and can stay for few days to few weeks. But if you want to settle there completely I do not recommend it because the 5G network or 4G network is not that active in that particular area. So if you are a person who can work offline then Arakku is a very good place. But if your work is online, you need computer, you need this networking and all then it is not a good place from my side. But if you want peace, if you want to work with the nature and you want to record then it is a very good place. And the food, there is a special dish that usually they make there that is bongolo chicken which is very tasty. They make bongolo chicken, bongolo chicken biryani, mutton, mutton curry, mutton biryani etc. It is a wonderful place to visit but it is not a very good place to stay over there. So Arakku is not like a place, it is a hill station, it is a kind of hill station where you go, you see that place and you come back. You do not have to stay there because it is not a good place to live.
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