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Describe a singer that you like.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is this person?
  • What kind of songs does this person sing?
  • Why do you like the singer?
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Cue 1:Who is this person?

  • Start by introducing the singer with their name and a brief background.
  • Mention any notable achievements or characteristics that make them stand out.

Example

The singer I admire the most is Arijit Singh. He is a renowned playback singer in India, known for his soulful voice and emotional performances. He gained fame after participating in a reality show and has since won numerous awards for his contributions to music.


Cue 2:What kind of songs does this person sing?

  • Describe the genres of music the singer is associated with.
  • Give examples of popular songs that showcase their style.

Example

Arijit primarily sings romantic ballads and pop songs. Some of his most famous tracks include 'Tum Hi Ho' from the movie Aashiqui 2 and 'Channa Mereya' from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. His ability to convey deep emotions through his songs is what makes his music so relatable.


Cue 3:Why do you like the singer?

  • Share personal feelings about the singer's music and its impact on you.
  • Mention any specific qualities of the singer that you admire.

Example

I like Arijit Singh because his music resonates with my emotions. Whenever I feel sad or nostalgic, listening to his songs helps me feel better. I also admire his humility and dedication to his craft, which is evident in every performance.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your thoughts about the singer and their music.
  • Express any hopes for their future work or your continued support.

Example

In conclusion, Arijit Singh is not just a talented singer but also an inspiration for many. I look forward to his future albums and hope he continues to touch hearts with his beautiful music.


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 Specificity

Being vague about the singer can make your answer less engaging. Avoid general statements that do not provide clear information about who the singer is or their music style.

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Use specific examples, such as mentioning a popular song or album, to illustrate your points and make your answer more vivid.


2: Ignoring the Cues

Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Make sure to cover who the singer is, their music genre, and why you like them.

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Structure your response by clearly answering each cue in order, ensuring you provide a comprehensive overview of the singer.


Overly Simple Language

Using very basic language can make your response sound uninteresting. Avoid overly simple vocabulary that does not showcase your language skills.

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Incorporate a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures to express your thoughts more clearly and engagingly.


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All Answers

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Band 7

The singer I like is Anirudh Ravichandran, who was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He started his career in album songs and later it turned into industrial music. He worked with top actors like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, etc. He works on melody, folk, romance, etc. One of my favourite genre is Melody. I like his voice because he has a bass voice and broad voice. I like him because of his kindness, body posture, way of talking, etc.

Band 7

If I had to say the name of my favorite singer, that would be Arijit Singh, who is a native of West Bengal and is a really popular pop star in India. He can sing a wide variety of songs that can include pop, romantic ballads, emotionally touching or rock songs. He sings in majorly two languages, that is Hindi and Bengali, but time to time he is known to collaborate with English singing singers. The main reason why I am such a huge fan of this singer is because of his humble down to earth nature, how much he is still connected to his roots and how easy it is for me to relate with him. Moreover, I am really impressed by his voice range, his pronunciation and how he is able to always deliver a performance that no one can match. Subsequently I can say that he is one of the lead singers in India for over a decade and he is able to maintain that through dignity and his simple nature.

Band 7

My favorite singer would be Mrs. Shreya Ghoshal. I love her voice, her modulation, her songs has this feel that makes the listener go into that zone that she wants. Well, another thing that I am amazed by is that even though she is a Bengali, she sings in multiple language and that too, a listener would never be able to understand that she is not of that native, she doesn't know that native language. She can sing every genre of music, she can sing melody, she has sung fast numbers and there is no single song of hers that I do not love. I listen it whenever I can, may it be through YouTube, may it be through radio and whenever her music plays, it is like a therapy for me. Whenever I am sad, I play some of her music and it just lightens up my mood. I always wish that I will be able to meet her in person and to tell her

Band 6-7

So, the singer that I love the most is S.S. Thaman. He's a Telugu singer from Hyderabad. I love his songs because his songs contain a lot of melody, dramatic songs, and also some of the BGMs that he plays is really good. It will just blast the theaters. That's why I love his songs. Also, certain songs that he experimented with, even though they are a failure, I still credit his songs because he always genuinely tried to impress the listeners of his music. And his appeal to the public has also been really great. Whenever he conducts a concert, I think there's a lot of vibe going around. I think Thaman is an emotion to a lot of Telugu people because he's been in the industry for around 20 to 30 years, producing great songs for the great heroes. I think his favorite song that I like about his album is Daku Intro that has come out recently in two months. I think that has a lot to talk about, the kind of instruments that he used in the song. When I heard the song at the theater, I think the theater itself has blasted. There's nothing that can stop him in the future. I think really good albums are coming from him this year. I'm really looking forward to it. I guess Thaman will have a great career ahead. I think he can be the number one music director and singer in the world in the coming years. Just his appeal.

Band 6-7

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Band 6-7

I like a lot of singers mostly from American pop, the mainstream like Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and I also like to listen to Hollywood songs because it's songs that are in my language so it gives off the vibe and it's nice to listen to something that I understand very well. I really loved Demi Lovato as a kid growing up because her songs kept me motivated and I just wanted to sing it in the shower time.

Band 6-7

A singer that I would like or instead I would say I love him is Honey Singh. He belongs from Punjab, he came up from a very poor family which created a lot of difficulties from him to grow among the population because there are many several artists which are present in Punjab. He was one of the best artists in my eyes because his voice is so beautiful. The way he sings his songs they are so relatable into my life. I can feel that connection of emotions which he's saying through his words. I feel like whenever he's saying something it is related to me in some sense and has some different meaning. His hard work, his patience and his dedication has given him certain rewards in his life. I feel like whenever he's having his next concert in India, I would take the most expensive ticket out of it and I would go and attend it. Additionally, I would love to take my sisters and my brothers along with me because they're also a fan of Honey Singh because of his beauty. The vibe we get in these concerts are amazing. I feel like Honey Singh tremendously grew during the time period of 2004 and 2007. But if you talk about 2012, his presence was no more. He went away and flew to Canada without showing any reasons or anything.

Band 6-7

My favorite singer is Shreya Ghoshal. She is from Bengal and I love the way she sings. She sings Carnatic as well as Hindustani music with ease. I love the way she renders all the classical nuances in a song.

Band 6-7

A singer that I like is named as Atif Aslam. He is from Pakistan and I was in 6th class when I watched him first time on the national television in a show where he was guiding his contestants like how to sing actually and I really like the way he sings. He has the knowledge of beats and he sings everything with so much purity. You can feel the presence. Indeed he is a great singer. I really love him. He was actually my crush. I was in 6th class only. Moreover he is really handsome and he can take his notes to another level. You cannot unlove him. I mean he sings amazingly. In every single song you can feel the things he wants to convey you. And mainly he sings sad songs and they are like at another level. I love his songs and he is really popular. He sings so great and well. He has many concerts but he is not in India anyhow because Pakistani singers are banned in India. So I feel sad.

Band 6-7

My favorite singer was Mangali. She is a Telugu female folk singer. She started her career singing folk songs, doing private albums, which later those albums was been published everywhere and she has gained some popularity. Later then she had started singing for films. I like Mangali because she is a Telangana folk style singer. I had huge respect to my culture and I love her.
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