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Describe a singer whose music or songs you like: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who the singer is
  • What kind of songs/music they sing
  • When/how you discovered them
  • And explain why you like their music
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Cue 1:Who the singer is

  • Introduce the singer by name and provide a brief background about them.
  • 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 has won numerous awards, including Filmfare Awards, and has a massive fan following across the country.


Cue 2:What kind of songs/music they sing

  • Describe the genre of music the singer is known for, such as pop, classical, or folk.
  • Mention specific songs or albums that highlight their style.

Example

Arijit primarily sings romantic ballads and soulful tracks. His songs often feature in Bollywood movies, and some of my favorites include 'Tum Hi Ho' from Aashiqui 2 and 'Raabta' from Agent Vinod. His ability to convey deep emotions through his music is truly remarkable.


Cue 3:When/how you discovered them

  • Share a personal story about when you first heard their music.
  • Explain the context or situation that led you to discover this singer.

Example

I first discovered Arijit Singh's music during my college days in 2013 when I watched the movie Aashiqui 2. The song 'Tum Hi Ho' was playing everywhere, and I was captivated by its melody and lyrics. It was a turning point for me, as I started exploring more of his songs after that.


Cue 4:And explain why you like their music

  • Discuss the emotional impact their music has on you.
  • Mention any specific qualities of their voice or lyrics that resonate with you.

Example

I love Arijit's music because it resonates with my emotions. His voice has a unique quality that can make you feel joy, sadness, and nostalgia all at once. The lyrics of his songs often tell beautiful stories of love and longing, which I find relatable and comforting.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Arijit Singh is not just a talented singer but an artist who has touched the hearts of many through his music. His ability to connect with listeners on an emotional level is what makes him my favorite singer.


    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: Avoid Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer less engaging and informative. It's important to provide specific details about the singer and their music to capture the listener's interest.

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    Tip

    Include specific examples of songs or lyrics that resonate with you to make your response more vivid and memorable.


    2: Don't Rush Your Answer

    Rushing through your answer can lead to unclear explanations and missed points. Take your time to think about each cue and provide a well-structured response.

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    Tip

    Practice speaking slowly and clearly, pausing between points to ensure you cover all aspects of the cue card.


    Neglecting Personal Connection

    Failing to explain why you like the singer's music can make your answer feel incomplete. Personal connections add depth and authenticity to your response.

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    Tip

    Share personal stories or experiences related to the singer's music to illustrate your connection and enhance your answer.


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    As a Malayali, I admire the songs of K.S. Chitra. She is actually a Malayalam singer who sang more than hundreds of songs. She also sang songs in Tamil. She is a very famous and most prominent singer of India. She is called as Diwanam Badi of Kerala and her music melts our heart. She usually preferred to sing melodious and beautiful songs. I started admiring her from the early age of my childhood. She actually touched all the point of my heart and I can assure you that if you try to sing her song or if you try to learn or if you try to get more about her, she is actually a very good personality all over known Kerala. When listening to her song, it actually gives me a fresh set of mind. It calms my mind and also gives me more energetic, peaceful and I feel tranquility of state. She is actually a true inspiration, motivation to all young mothers who have lost their child. She had a child who was differently abled and she lost her when she was 7 years due to some accidents but she have withstood all the problems, all the substances in her life and she is a true inspiration to everyone.

    Band 6-7

    so my favorite singer is The Weeknd so he's he's from he's a pop singer from US and generally sings jazz and light music I prefer his music because it soothes the mind and relaxes whenever you listen to his songs I listen to his songs five to six years back when I was driving my car and accidentally I chose his songs and it was really nice to hear I really enjoyed and I was thinking about I was I was thinking that I'm flying in my car and he's he's a really potential singer what I thought at that time and I really liked his songs so I always felt that I should have been followed his music notes and maybe I could have followed the passion of singing but when I tried to listen his song the lyrics were like the lyrics were quite difficult and different by and I by hearting his lyrics was not that easy so what in addition to his lyrics I what I did you know I helped I I went on to YouTube and just read by hearted his lyrics and that's how I sang a song

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    Band 6-7

    being a music person I would like to listen different kind of music or songs that I can admire admired also today I'm going to describe a singer whose songs I like the most who is none other than Daljit Dosan. Daljit Dosan is a famous celebrity singer basically he's from Punjab and he's known for his Punjabi songs moreover nowadays he becomes an international celebrity he becomes the first singer to give a performance and he has international music bands and he sings songs of many kinds like he's quite famous for his romantic as well as Bhangra songs. I remember that during my childhood when it was annual function time when I first come to know about his song and he has sung lots of famous songs like Punjabi, Peg, Pattiyala, Peg and like this he's quite famous among youngsters as well as older people. I like his music as this kind of music provide me relaxation and his music becomes a mood changer for me. He is very well known for his rhythmic collections of various songs. Recently he organized a concert among India in which he played his band at different cities and I was also got a chance to explore him in the live on the live stage so I was very happy and over the moon when I saw his performance throughout the time so I think he was a singer that I can explain well and I like his song and music most.

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    Band 6-7

    So now I'm going to speak on the assigned topic that is a singer I know so the name of the singer is Shreya Ghoshal whose song really I like and I started listening to her when I was in my tender age and she sings contemporary Bollywood songs and classical songs and all kind of songs she sings and I love to listen to her voice because she is called the nightingale of India because of her voice and her voice is very soothing and it is self-rejuvenating and I find it quite calm and whenever I go to sleep and I manage my time I listen to her and most importantly her voice has that beauty and the charm to captivate people and to you know just make people a very soul satisfying voice she has and by her voice she makes people's heart a soulful one so I love listening her voice

    Band 6-7

    Today I am talking about my most favorite singer. The name of the singer is Daljeet Dosanjh. He is from Punjab. As I loved his music because their music is very addictive to me as the lyrics of the songs are very heart touching because he make the music in a way that impress the person's mind. Moreover, he is very down to earth person as he meet with any people. He became very friendly with them as well as he is such an inspiration to everyone. Fortunately last year I got a chance to attend his live music concert but I was not able to meet with him or talk with him as he is far away from me. Moreover, there is a lot of crowd due to that I was not able to meet him but for my future if I got a chance then definitely I would like to spend a day with him and also ask about some questions related to his life because he was a villager when he started his journey but today he is very prominent person in my country. Furthermore, he represent India in the international platforms where every Indian is very proud to him and we are all glad that he belong to our country. Therefore, I like this person a lot because their music is such a addictive.
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