Describe a public holiday that people enjoy.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

Use of 'most favorite' is redundant as 'favorite' already implies 'most'.

Use 'one of my favorite holidays' instead.

The phrase 'I visit home during Diwali' could be more specific.

Consider using 'I return to my hometown for Diwali'.

The clause 'it is the one time of the year where I can just kick back and relax' contains a minor error in the use of 'where'.

Replace 'where' with 'when' to correctly refer to time.

Overuse of 'because' in consecutive sentences.

Vary sentence structure by using connectors like 'as' or 'since'.

The phrase 'devour on endless sweets' is slightly awkward.

Use 'indulge in endless sweets' instead.

The phrase 'put on some holiday weight' is informal.

Consider using 'gain a bit of holiday weight'.

Repetition of the idea that Diwali is a festival people love.

Avoid repeating ideas by expanding on different aspects of the festival.

Incorrect identification of 26th January as Independence Day; it is Republic Day in India.

Correct the description by stating that 26th January is celebrated as Republic Day, which marks the adoption of the Constitution of India.

Repetition of 'most of the people enjoy' and 'memorable day.'

Vary your vocabulary by using synonyms like 'many people relish' and 'significant day.'

Use of 'independent day' instead of 'Independence Day.'

Ensure accurate terminology by using 'Independence Day' for 15th August and 'Republic Day' for 26th January.

Use of 'other person' instead of 'other people.'

Use the correct plural form 'other people' to convey that multiple individuals are involved.

Lack of cohesive devices to improve the flow of ideas.

Incorporate cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore,' 'Moreover,' or 'Additionally' to enhance the connection between sentences.

Use of 'different type of snacks and drink' instead of 'different types of snacks and drinks.'

Ensure correct pluralization by using 'different types of snacks and drinks.'

The phrase 'got independent from the British rule' can be improved for clarity.

Use 'gained independence from British rule' for a more precise expression.

The repetition of 'with' in the sentence 'This day is celebrated with the most joy, with firecrackers, with parades, with flag hoistings...'

Consider varying the structure to avoid repetition, such as 'This day is celebrated with immense joy, featuring firecrackers, parades, and flag hoistings...'

The phrase 'in every school, college, office, building and everything' lacks clarity and specificity.

Rephrase to 'in every school, college, office, and building across the nation' for better clarity.

The sentence 'It's a festival people celebrate with their whole hearts and the citizens of India.' is incomplete.

Complete the sentence by adding 'celebrate it wholeheartedly.'

Incorrect use of 'is' in 'one of the major public holiday is Ganesh Chaturthi.'

Use 'holidays are' to maintain subject-verb agreement: 'one of the major public holidays is Ganesh Chaturthi.'

Repetition of ideas, such as celebrating for 11 days and mentioning the holidays on the first and last days.

Avoid repetition by discussing the significance of the first and last days and briefly mentioning the 11-day celebration.

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and.'

Use varied connectors such as 'Moreover,' 'Additionally,' or 'Furthermore' to enhance flow.

Use of 'something called as Paddal.'

Use 'something called Paddal' or 'known as Paddal' for clarity.

Incorrect phrase 'make multiple sweets from them.'

Use 'prepare multiple sweets for him' to convey the correct meaning.

The phrase 'depending from person to person' should be 'depending on the person.'

Use 'depending on the person' to correctly convey the idea of variation among individuals.

The phrase 'burning firecrackers' could be more accurately expressed as 'setting off firecrackers.'

Use 'setting off firecrackers' to describe the activity more precisely.

The sentence 'but it just varies from one person to another' can be improved for clarity.

Consider rephrasing to 'though the way it is celebrated can vary from one person to another.'

The phrase 'as it's a very beautiful precious moment together' could be more concise.

Rephrase to 'as it's a precious moment' to make it more succinct.

There is a lack of cohesive devices, which makes the response feel disjointed.

Use connectors like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' 'Additionally,' and 'In conclusion' to improve the flow of ideas.

Repetition of words such as 'major,' 'celebrated,' and 'enjoy.'

Use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition. For instance, instead of 'major,' use 'significant' or 'important.'

Incorrect use of articles, such as 'Diwali is festival of lights.'

Use 'Diwali is a festival of lights' to include the necessary article.

The phrase 'Diwali is very very celebrated much' is awkward and incorrect.

Rephrase it to 'Diwali is widely celebrated' or 'Diwali is celebrated enthusiastically.'

Some sentences are too long and could benefit from being broken into shorter, clearer sentences.

Consider breaking long sentences into two or more sentences to improve clarity.

The phrase 'I would like to say about Pongal' is awkwardly constructed.

Use 'I would like to talk about Pongal' or 'I would like to describe Pongal.'

Repetition of the phrase 'a traditional festival' when describing Pongal.

Avoid repetition by saying 'Pongal is a traditional festival celebrated in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.'

Use of 'these festivals' is incorrect when referring to Pongal.

Use 'this festival' since you are referring to Pongal specifically.

Incorrect use of 'in' when referring to dates.

Use 'from January 14 to January 16' instead of 'in January 14 to January 16.'

The phrase 'play with traditional accents' is unclear.

Clarify what is meant by 'traditional accents.' Perhaps you mean 'engage in traditional activities.'

The sentence 'They provide to every individual of their family' is unclear.

Consider rephrasing to 'They share the Pongal dish with every family member.'

The phrase 'have to pray for farmers and domestic animals' is slightly awkward.

Rephrase to 'pay respect to farmers and domestic animals.'

Repetition of 'celebrate with their family' and 'provide ceremony for celebrating the domestic animals.'

Combine sentences for better flow: 'They celebrate with family and hold ceremonies to honor domestic animals.'

The sentence 'Diwali is one of the famous festivals in Tamil Nadu' seems out of place.

Consider removing or integrating it better by comparing it to Pongal.

The phrase 'lighting up the year' is unclear and might be a misexpression.

Clarify by saying 'lighting up homes and public spaces with lamps and fireworks.'

Repetitive use of 'also' at the beginning of sentences.

Use varied connectors like 'Moreover,' 'Additionally,' or 'Furthermore' to improve flow.

The phrase 'our goddess Lakshmi which gives us health, and peace' lacks clarity.

Rephrase to 'Goddess Lakshmi, who is believed to bestow health and peace.'

The word 'shave' seems incorrect in the context of sweets and foods.

Ensure the correct name of the food item is used, possibly 'sev' instead of 'shave.'

The sentence 'it is the greatest festival celebrated in India' could be more descriptive.

Enhance by saying 'it is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India.'

The response lacks structured storytelling and cohesive devices.

Consider starting with a brief introduction about Diwali, then explain the significance of the holiday, and conclude with personal reflections or future speculations. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'In conclusion' to improve the flow.

Overuse of 'everyone' and 'in order to'.

Try using synonyms or paraphrasing to avoid repetition. For example, instead of repeating 'everyone,' use 'people' or 'individuals.' Instead of 'in order to,' use 'to' or 'so as to.'

Incorrect use of 'on that thing' and 'does the Durga Puja'.

Replace 'on that thing' with 'during that period' and 'does the Durga Puja' with 'participates in Durga Puja'.

Lack of descriptive vocabulary.

Incorporate more descriptive words like 'vibrant,' 'joyous,' or 'festive' to make the response more engaging.

The sentence structure is overly complex and lacks punctuation, making it difficult to follow.

Break down long sentences into shorter, more manageable ones. Use punctuation marks like commas and periods to separate different ideas.

Repetition of the word 'gratitude' and the phrase 'public holiday.'

Use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition. For example, instead of 'gratitude,' you could use 'appreciation' or 'thankfulness.'

Incorrect use of the plural form 'cattle's.'

Use 'cattle' as it is a plural noun. No possessive form is needed here.

Overuse of the word 'and' to connect ideas.

Use a variety of connectors like 'moreover,' 'furthermore,' or 'in addition' for better flow.

Lack of cohesive devices to improve the flow of ideas.

Incorporate cohesive devices such as 'firstly,' 'secondly,' and 'finally' to structure the response more clearly.