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Describe a program or app on your computer or phone: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What it is
  • How often you use it
  • When/how you use it
  • When/how you found it
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Cue 1:What it is

  • Begin by naming the app or program and its primary function.
  • Mention why you find it useful or interesting.

Example

The app I want to talk about is called 'Evernote'. It is a note-taking application that helps me organize my thoughts, ideas, and tasks efficiently. I find it incredibly useful because it allows me to keep all my notes in one place, making it easy to access them whenever I need.

Cue 2:How often you use it

  • Specify the frequency of your usage, whether daily, weekly, or occasionally.
  • Explain how this frequency fits into your routine.

Example

I use Evernote almost every day, especially during my college lectures and while working on assignments. It has become a part of my daily routine, as I jot down important points and reminders throughout the day.

Cue 3:When/how you use it

  • Describe specific times or situations when you use the app.
  • Mention any particular features you utilize frequently.

Example

I usually open Evernote during my classes to take notes on the lectures. I also use it at home to create to-do lists and set reminders for upcoming deadlines. The tagging feature is particularly helpful for organizing my notes by subjects.

Cue 4:When/how you found it

  • Share how you discovered the app, whether through recommendations or online searches.
  • Explain your initial impressions and why you decided to download it.

Example

I first found out about Evernote through a friend who recommended it to me during our study sessions. I was impressed by its user-friendly interface and decided to download it right away. Since then, it has become an essential tool for my studies.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Evernote has significantly improved my productivity and organization. It is a versatile app that I rely on daily, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their note-taking and task management.

    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: Being Too Vague

    Candidates often provide unclear or general answers without specific details. This can lead to a lack of engagement and lower scores.

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    Tip

    Include specific examples and details about the app, such as its features and your personal experiences using it.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Some candidates forget to address all the cues provided, which can result in incomplete answers and missed opportunities to showcase their language skills.

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    Tip

    Make sure to answer each cue clearly, discussing what the app is, how often you use it, and when you found it.

    Overusing Technical Jargon

    Using too much technical language can confuse the examiner and make your answer less accessible, especially if they are not familiar with the app.

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    Use simple language to explain the app and its functions, ensuring that your answer is easy to understand for everyone.

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    The app which I use on my phone often is Instagram. As you can see, many of us now are on Instagram, we have our accounts and we do like to share our pictures with our families and friends. We do connect with them for that purpose itself that we need to share our daily life with them, what is going on in our life, what achievements we have got, what medals we have got, what achievements, what other things which we have got. We need to share with them and that's the reason we connect to each other and I often use Instagram, you can say for at least three to four hours in a day, I spend on Instagram seeing other's story, what they are doing in their life and what we are doing in our life, we need to share it. I put a story, not regularly but two or three times a week and then we start talking to each other, we get to meet new friends, we get to make new friends.

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