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Describe a program you like to watch: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the program is called?
  • What it is about?
  • Which episode or segment you enjoyed?
  • And explain why you like it.
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Cue 1:What the program is called?

  • Clearly state the name of the program to grab the listener's attention.
  • You can mention the genre of the program, such as drama, comedy, or documentary.

Example

The program I would like to talk about is called 'Koffee with Karan'. It is a popular talk show in India that features celebrities from the film industry.

Cue 2:What it is about?

  • Provide a brief overview of the program's concept and format.
  • Mention the types of guests and the themes discussed in the show.

Example

The show revolves around Karan Johar, who interviews various Bollywood stars. Each episode includes fun games, personal stories, and discussions about their careers and lives.

Cue 3:Which episode or segment you enjoyed?

  • Choose a specific episode or segment that stood out to you.
  • Explain what made that particular episode memorable.

Example

One episode that I particularly enjoyed was when Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh appeared together. Their chemistry and candidness about their relationship made it very entertaining.

Cue 4:And explain why you like it.

  • Share your personal feelings about the program and what you appreciate most.
  • You can mention how it connects with your interests or provides entertainment.

Example

I like 'Koffee with Karan' because it offers a glimpse into the lives of my favorite celebrities. It’s not just entertaining but also insightful, as I get to learn about their struggles and successes.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, 'Koffee with Karan' is more than just a talk show for me; it’s a source of inspiration and entertainment that I look forward to watching every week.

    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

    Avoid being too general when describing the program. Vague answers can make it hard for the examiner to understand your point of view and may lead to lower scores.

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    Tip

    Provide specific details about the program, such as its genre, main characters, and unique features to make your answer more engaging.

    2: Neglecting Key Cues

    Failing to address all the cues can result in an incomplete answer. This may give the impression that you are not fully prepared or knowledgeable about the topic.

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    Make sure to cover all the cues in your response, including the episode you enjoyed and the reasons for your preference.

    Lack of Personal Connection

    Not sharing your personal feelings or experiences related to the program can make your answer less interesting. Examiners look for personal engagement in your responses.

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    Explain why you like the program by sharing personal anecdotes or how it resonates with you, making your answer more relatable.

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    I recently watched a show called Breaking Bad and I really enjoyed, I really liked that show and mainly it shows the ground reality in some areas like America about the drug situations and other abnormal issues, basically this show was all about a person who is called Heisenberg, he previously was a physics chemistry teacher in that show, so after he gets to know about his cancer, he wants to do something to his family like earning more money, so to earn that money, he will make a new drug which is top of in that city and overall it has six seasons, I guess so, and mostly I like the episode which is called, a fly episode was there, he will clean, while he was making the drug in his own lab, he will see a fly which is not good for the drug to make, so to catch the fly, they make an entire episode why this fly was not to be there and what caused it, and how they catch the fly, it's a very funny way and makes me cheerful and laughter, and that's it, that's why I like this show, it gives a lot of family emotions.

    Band 6-7

    There are various types of programs that are available online on OTT platforms, also on the Netflix, also on the television, also on your social media, but one program I would like to describe here would be the program I really watch so much, I watch it on the daily basis. So, the name of that program is Tarak Maitha Ka Oota Chashmaar, it is such a great program that makes you stress-free, it makes you voice-free, it makes you to go, it makes you so wonderful, you feel so wonderful throughout the day because of the people, because of the character you usually meet, each and every character has such an aura or such a personality that when you watch this show, you forget about everything, you forget about your stress, what is happening around you, what kind of anxiety are you carrying with and there is one particular episode I would like to describe about, in that episode, they were celebrating a birthday, but it was not any person's birthday, it was about the thing, they were celebrating the umbrella's birthday and even that thing also has encouraged people to collect things, to have encouraged people to get attached to their things, to get value their things, if you get attached to certain thing, then you start valuing that thing, you start behaving like a person with that thing and you adapt that thing in your life throughout and that's when you celebrate their birthdays also. It was also a stage in this episode, this episode was so nice, even if it was a moral level episode, but it was not even boring, it had so much fun in it, it had adventure,

    Band 6-7

    I love to watch Dr. Howes, especially on the weekends. The show is centered around Dr. Gregory Howes, who is a medicine. He is a diagnostician and a very funny person, if I would say. He is a contradiction of sorts. He is a genius, but also a very lousy and insensitive man. My favorite segment or section of the show would be the entire season 3, where new characters were introduced to replace the older ones. I would say that Howes MD remains one of my favorite shows till date.

    Band 6-7

    In my entire life, there are so many TV programs that I like, such as cartoon, TV serial, movies and many more. But among them, one of my favorite TV program is Kabir Sharma's show, which is available on SUB TV at almost 8.30 AM. Apart from that, I vividly remember that last Sunday, I watched one of the episodes, it's about one of the movie is released at present and so many celebrities are attended to that show, such as Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, Rani Mukherjee, Deepika Padukone and many more. This show is also known as a comedy show and all the Indian people like to watch this program because they believe that it would be a best comedy show rather than among TV programs. I personally like this show, watching this show during my free time and it helps me to reduce my stress and however, my friends also show this program and whenever I get a chance in future, I definitely visit this program personally, which is available in Mumbai, Mumbai Film City.

    Band 6-7

    Right, so the program which I like the most to watch is Cook with Komali. So this program was started before three years ago in 2019 and initially it didn't gain a lot of attention, but over the years it started to gain attention from the public and actually it is a cooking show where the cooks will be assigned to some humorous people. So they have to cook along with them and there will be some hinders involved during the cooking time. So this is how the program is structured. So during this time, the non-cooks will make a lot of fun that actually attracts a lot of attention from the public. So this is how it is structured and this is how it gained a lot of attention from people. So the thing which I most like in this program is that the humorousness of the non-cooks. So these people even though they don't know how to cook, they will try to do as per the cook instruction and will make them win the task. So I liked their consistency and their efforts and their dedication towards cooking. So that's why I think it is the best program in the Vijay Television. Furthermore, I think many actors and many cinema stars like this program because they often give some

    Band 6-7

    Well, I would like to talk about a program named Shark Tank, which has been started recently and now it's very famous among the people in India. The program Shark Tank is one of the leading informative program. The main aim of the Shark Tank program is to bring the new start-up ideas and about various entrepreneurs in these days. This program enables us to learn new things about start-up, their strategies, their marketing techniques and how they have established such an entrepreneurship. And this program is not only about entertainment or any fun. This program allows us to understand the technique and business model and it also gives us information about new start-ups and we would be up-to-date with various start-ups with various enterprises and also the various entrepreneurs show, express their feelings and they share their experience with us so one could get knowledge about start-ups.

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    Well, watching a number of programs is a way to get entertainment and here I am going to shed some light on a program which I love to watch in my leisure time. That is none other than Tark Mehta Ka Oorta Chashma. It comes on Sonipal channel at 9 pm at the night and I watch this show with my family and friends. I really love to watch this show because of some reasons. Firstly, they teach us about team in work and how we can get together without any obstacles. Apart from this, I watch this show on the weekends because that time I do not have any hectic schedule. So, I watch that show with kids and kids. I really love to watch this show because I have learnt a number of things from this show. How we can work in a team as well as how we can spend a quality of time with each other. And I really enjoyed that episode where when they were going to a trip and one person lost his way but all the family found them in just 5 minutes. I really love that thing. How they faced that situation in a happy mood. And I really love this show because it also tells about the different kind of people and cast are living together without any discrimination. So it tells about the teamwork as well as no discrimination. As far as my feelings are concerned, I would say I feel like a dog with two tails. Because it is suggested me by my bosom friend. She also watches this. So, I will suggest this program to all my friends because we can learn a number of skills from it.

    Band 6-7

    Nowadays, I prefer to watch OTT platforms like Netflix, where a lot of interesting shows I watch. Recently, I watched a series called Devil's Plan that is all about games and how you can use your mind and solve the puzzles, and how you can compete with other participants, and how strongly you present yourself. And there are a lot of games I tried after the show to play by myself. That is a very nice and knowledgeable game. That is basically a Korean series, and that is very nice, and there is a game in which they have to go under the water and find the clues to solve a puzzle, and you do have a very limited time, and there is a well in which you are inside, and from above the water is falling, and slowly, slowly the well is getting filled, and you have to solve before it reaches your head.

    Band 6-7

    The program that I have watched recently and I have loved a lot is Cook with Komari. It is a program about cooks cooking with a comedian. So the person that they are cooking with know nothing about cooking. They are completely amateur cooks. And what I love about this is that even though they know nothing about cooking, they try their best in helping them and while they do that in the whole process, the things that happen and the situations that occur makes it a fun and stress buster personally for me. The favorite segment that I love is the advantage round where they have to cook and have competition and they have to beat the other cooks while they are cooking and it's not that simple. They have to cook with hindrance. So the hindrance are kept there or obstacles are kept there to make it difficult for them to prepare whatever they are trying to make which makes it even more funnier and which makes it even more interesting. What I love about this is that whenever they are trying to cook, they are also trying to make fun of each other or they are trying to make fun of the dish that they are making. They are trying to keep us entertained in every moment that we are watching which makes it a complete comedy package which personally I really do admire.
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