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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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    Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

    Band 6

    when I was going to the college I was going via Delhi to Haryana so I stayed at the Delhi with my friends at that time I had a lot of time then I told to my friend let's explore the Delhi and see and see the iconic things then he said to me let's go to the Jama Masjid however I went to Jama Masjid and I see around many things which was the very very outstanding and I would recommend it people that they come to the Jama Masjid and see how our forefathers was and their and I would recommend it people that they come to the Jama Masjid and see how our forefathers was doing and their ancient things how it look like

    Band 6

    That place is Manali. It is a city in state Himachal Pradesh. I had been there with my parents and my best friend. Four of us had went there in during June after my end semester. It is one of the beautiful place I have ever visited in my life. Nature, the mountains specially the Himachal Himalayan ranges, they are just breathtaking. I just love that city. The people there are so good. Their food, everything was just one of the best experience. As I come from a place where we don't experience snow or we don't have that lower temperature, it is a very good experience to visit a place like that. I would recommend everyone to at least visit it once. It is also known as mini Switzerland of India.

    Band 6

    In last April 2023, I have visited this place with my friends. It was a great experience of my life. Mountains are something that are unimaginable from the land, which is a mountain. Mountains are two different things. The air quality of their place is very good and we can see different culture, different people from there. Mountains are physically challenging for us. You have to survive there. Sometimes it's too difficult to live there by earthquakes, by the rainstorms and everything else. That's why I recommend to live with proper safety. Yes, and I also enjoyed some adventure activities during there. They are some another experience. Another experience was my snowfall. Snowfall was the best part of the mountains. Mountains are around 6,000 feet. I got physical challenge when I visited first time. I was not so good physically fit while entering the mountains, but I'm recommending you to survive there. You have to do daily exercising and you have to focus on your physical strength. Mountain lives are very peaceful. People usually finish their job by 6 p.m. and usually get bed early. That is the best part of the mountain lives.

    Band 5-6

    A place I recommend to would be in I like it's a one only temple pool temple it's very good place for visit and see the historical things in this place it's very beautiful full place one and only the best thing in this temple is very peaceful that's why I recommend to for anyone please go and visit the Puri temple and I few years after I visit with my parents and they have many lakes in the beach and the best lake in the Puri is a golden lake I visit and enjoy and the sunset is also good for the beach and that's why I recommend the all the peoples please visit the Puri temple and I very enjoy with my parents on this place and this is very beautiful place for all the temples they have many temples in the Puri small small temples the big temple was a very beautiful that's why I visit and I recommend to all the peoples visit and I visit on this place only for a so many peace and blessing that's why I go to a Puri with my family it's a good place for a enjoy and like I this place.

    Band 5-6

    hello everyone I like to travel with friends and with families I love to travel in different countries and different cities when I have when I whenever I get chance to travel I recommend to travel in mountains to visit mountains adventures places and I feel very good and my soul is stay calm when I travel in mountains area like in hilly area I like to go in nowadays past in days I like to go with my friends in Kasauli and I enjoy there with my friends and I saw one girl which which are full of without cloth and I noticed him and I asked to share your home address hometown and there is anyone
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