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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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    Tip

    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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    Tip

    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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    All Answers

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

    Band 6-7

    The favorite program that I like to watch in my leisure time is a web series known as Games of Thrones. It is a beautiful and well-made series by the makers and HBO officials. The series started in 2011 and ended in 2019 and I continuously watched all the episodes of this series because it provides you with a lot of knowledge and the vision of the writers and authors. It is a series which is made on the book known as the Song of Ice and Fire which is originally written by the American author George R.R. Martin. The series shows a different storyline and helps us and provides us with a lot of vision and different stories. It provides a lot of knowledge about different cultures and religions in the past. It is a frictional and fantasy-based series. And the segment I enjoyed the most is the conversation between two persons or two kings because in that conversation they speak about a lot of knowledgeable things and makes us understand how we can think from the perspective of a king or from the perspective of normal people. It is an enjoyable and beautiful series.

    Band 6-7

    Though I watch many web series, many television programs, but one I am particularly fond of is called or known as Fringe. It is a series which is available on Amazon Prime and it is about a group of individual who are working for the federal government to ensuring and avoiding the bioterrorism occurring on the American soil. This series is based on their work.

    Band 6-7

    I usually watch animes a lot and The thing I like about animes is their thought process They are funny Also, likes the character and interpreting the anime It's a lot of fun They have the joining scene I Really loved the program or you can say movie I Loved a program called the saw sank Redemption. The program is about a Big banker who is innocent is sentenced as Lifetime prison And I really like the concept of the movie that how he thinks how he Use his skills in the jail to To Make life so enjoyable of the prisoners and I really liked up Last part of that program which is about how he escaped the jail And Moreover I Like this types of programs

    Band 6-7

    Certainly, I'm ready. So I watch a program which normally comes on YouTube, it's an episode-wise program, in which the host of the program tends to go to new different places throughout his city or throughout his country as well, and try different cuisine, in which not only does he go to only high-end restaurants, but also try street food, which is everyone's favorite. While trying, he not only does try, but also gives a clear synopsis about the food. I love the way that he explains the food, the taste of the food, the smell of the food. I really enjoy this because I feel that I am eating the food through his mouth, I am getting a taste of this food, and yeah, I really enjoy this as I not only dress for the food, but you get to, because I personally like cooking, I get a little bit more knowledge about the style of cooking outside my own city, or the style of preparations.

    Band 6-7

    Well, there are thousands and thousands of programs that are launching every day and there are almost above a million programs which are released in the past years but one program that I wanted to watch in the future is How I Met Your Mother. It's a great show and it was recommended by my friend who has a lot of knowledge about different type of programs. It is a comedy show which because I love the comedy sector, as I love comedy category so I wanted to watch this program in the future but I am not having the time to watch it however if I get the time to watch in the future I will definitely watch it and moreover my friend also told me that it is a story about a family and how the name itself justify that how the father met his, how a man met his wife. So it is a very great story and it has almost 144 episodes and almost 10 seasons. It is a long show that's why I am not getting the time to watch it. Also it has 10 seasons and each episode is of 20 minutes so I can watch it. I am planning to watch it from the next month as I am free next month and it is a very popular show and it also rated above 7 in the.

    Band 6-7

    So the one program I really enjoy is watching Nitish Rajput. So he's a YouTuber who puts out video around every once a week but he doesn't have like a fixed schedule. So if there is something happening currently he will put out a new video. So what he does is basically makes videos around current topics related to politics, technology or even geopolitics. I watch him to improve my general knowledge and get to know what's happening around me. Recent video I watched from him was about Naxalites in India. So it was basically about how communist power tried to raise in India, basically the communist party and how countries like Soviet Union and China supported it and USA CIA intervened and tried to shut down that party. It was a really interesting video and I didn't know anything about communist powers rising in India so I got to know a new perspective on my own country. And he also makes a lot of videos on geopolitics like the recent India-Pakistan war, the Ukraine and Russia war, about Israel and Palestine war. So I basically watch him to increase my knowledge on geopolitical issues. He also makes videos on exposing scams like some scam happened

    Band 6-7

    Usually, I used to watch a program in Discovery Channel. The program name is called, How do they do it? So basically, the program mostly consists of mechanical parts, how it's built and how it's made from scratch to a fully furnished product, so it's delivered to the customer. Mostly how they will start the program was, so first they will start with a piece of wood or a piece of sheet metal or whatever it is. For this moment, I take a washing machine as an example. So initially, they will start with a piece of sheet metal and they will turn that sheet metal into a fully working washing machine through a series of steps. That's the most interesting part. So they will explain each and everything, like for example, when you concentrate on the segment that I like most is, so from start to finish, they will have a segment. So in those segments, there will be many engineering sequence going on in the background. For example, bending and twisting and hammering and forging, screwing, etc. So all those steps are fully covered by them very clearly. So that's the most interesting part. And why I like this program a lot means, so because of this program, I became a mechanical engineer. So I will be watching from start of the day to end of the day in my weekends, in my childhood. So that made me, that is the driving force for me to become a mechanical engineer now. So that's why I like this program a lot. And few of my fellow friends used to watch this program. They also like this program a lot.

    Band 6-7

    The favourite programme that I really cherish to watch is a Hindi show called Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma. It is adapted from the column of a Gujarati magazine called Undhiyonda Chashma. The show talks about how a society with people belonging with various cultural backgrounds from different parts of the country work together, stay together and live a happy life. That's where one can realise that India being a very diverse in culture can also live together. The segment that I enjoy the most is the part where they celebrate festivals and celebrations together without any problems or issues. They celebrate functions like Diwali, Holi, Christmas irrespective of the religious background that they belong. What they believe is that people being together can bring happiness. The lesson that I learnt from a show like this is that irrespective of your background, one must always be true to themselves by being a human without disrespecting another person's religion or from where they belong. Treating everyone as one is important.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to talk about a show that I've recently been binge-watching. The show is called Drive to Survive, it's a show on Netflix. And it is an F1 documentary from the year 2018. I would say that it is more like a reality show that has been going on since 2018 and is currently still on. What I love about the show is the way that they depict every event, be it the race or even the background that goes beyond the racing track. There is one episode that I vividly remember where Mercedes was facing certain issues with their car engineering, but their driver Lewis Hamilton showed exceptional skill and still managed to get the pole position, which is, he won the race with his sheer skill. His competitor Red Bull also had an equally capable driver, Max Verstappen, but Lewis Hamilton, showing his proficient driving skills, absolutely won the race. The introduction of characters in this show is one to be marked. The way that every character is built, even though they are humans who are actually living their life, it feels like a masterpiece of cinematography.

    Band 6-7

    Yeah, I like to watch various documentaries on National Geographic Channel and on also on OTT platforms. Recently I was watching one documentary that is called Sea Spiracy. I like to watch programs about the global warming and the factors which are contributing for the increase of temperature on our planet. So I was watching one documentary that is called Sea Spiracy. So this program was about the sea life and its impact on our environment and I was surprised to know that the plants in the sea, they are responsible of creating like 40% oxygen of the earth. I used to think it was trees but it is not, they are the sea plants. So the segment which I was watching was mainly about sharks. Sharks play a vital role in our overall ecosystem of the seas because they eat some kinds of fish which can, if their population increase, they can impact the sea plants and ultimately it will impact the coral reefs. So they are responsible for the overall ecosystem and I like that program because it was about
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