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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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    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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    The singer that have a special place in my heart is Arijit Singh because of his calm soothing songs. I love to hum around the house listening to the singer Arijit Singh. His songs are just a mesmerizing experience for me because his words directly touch the soul and I feel that his voice is melodious and I can't get enough of it because Arijit Singh have a bunch of songs that replicates my exact preference and I feel that he have written the lyrics and choreographed the song in a way that have a direct and very straightforward impact on my heart. His choice of words, his tuning and choreographing, the music, pace, everything about his song is just on the cloud, perfect. The first time I discovered about the singer I was on cloud 9, I was carried away by his melodious voice and his sharp and beautiful narration or lyrics I would say because he does, he just not sings merely but he touches the soul, he tries his level best to engage with his listener, makes a direct eye contact in his live concert and his words, lyrics and everything about his song is very personalized and I feel a strange connection with his words, I don't know the reason but he is one of my favorite singer.

    Band 6-7

    so my favorite singer is of all time is Javed Habib I can't think of another name but it's one of my favorites these days over to that I like his song because it's calm refreshing and give a sense of peace to my mind it also helped me unwind my thoughts nevertheless it's kind of it his song is kind of lofty but either way it's helped me just relax by listening to music on his music on shuffle moreover he plays low fee sad or romantic kind of song but later on I came to know or I would say recently I came to know that his all dedication and all of his song is dedicated to Radha Rani which is the goddess of Hindu culture so it was all dedicated in the love in the devotion of goddess Radha not only that he I think he is a bit devotee and somehow it's not it does not contain any vulgar comments or nothing like that it's just a normal soothing to your kind of music which help not only me it also helped my one of my friends she asked me for recommendation for any music so I recommended her this genre of music and she engaged in that and

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    A singer whose music or song I like the most is Ms. Chitra, who is a Malayali and also a Carolite. Why I like her music is, I love her sound so much, that sounds awesome. She is a very vibrant personality and also a genuine, and holds a genuine character. She has an innocent face and also she has some tragic story regarding her life and that too inspired many in her videos and what genre she used to sing is that mostly classical and at times melody and I, my favorite part is her classical songs and she is very much active in the film industry. Why I prefer to see that she is one of the most famous singers in Kerala and I am so much interested to listen to her songs. She is a motherly figure and she used to be like a mother for her listeners and also those who she used to train. So, that's all about her and I am very much happy sharing about her, why because she has to be awarded with much more recognition and also need to be congratulated on every event. If I am able to meet her personally, I will be definitely meeting her and that's all. She was the best singer I prefer to choose and also her songs are the best I have ever heard. Thank you.

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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.

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    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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    it's not one particular singer but there is a kpop boy group named Enhypen so I've discovered them recently like it's been I think four to five months before I got to know about them the first member who really caught my eye was the youngest among them and I think their vocals are amazing like out of the world I'm like really listening into their songs I can listen their songs and repeat I think I can't get enough of it or their songs the each and every song of their has very deep meaning and all of them feels very personal I think that's why they are my favorite

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    I love Shreya Gosali. She's a female singer in Bollywood. She sings mostly romantic and love story songs. I'm a fan of love story songs. As far as I know, she's a brilliant singer. I discovered her on YouTube. That's when I started following her. I'm a huge fan of her. I'd love to meet her in the future. I'd like to thank her for singing. I'd like to congratulate her and especially appreciate her. I'd like to thank her for singing so many songs in Bollywood. I'd love to hear her songs. Whenever I'm sad or in a bad mood, I listen to her songs. Her songs give me a lot of satisfaction. That's why I like her.

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    My favorite singer is Indreshti Upadhyay who sings devotional songs mainly based on Radharani and Lord Krishna and all the Shri Krishna Leelas. So first I have heard him while I was scrolling in Reels where only 2-3 lines I got to know. Later on I surfed him from the internet and got to know his different types of bhajans on dedicated to Radharani and Lord Krishna and also I have done, I love what he speaks about the Leelas he had found through Mahabhagavatam and Mahabharatam. See this music is like a energy to your brain. I feel it should be more spiritual to understand what is going on. He has a small glimpse of classical music which added the flavor which can be connected to all ranges of people around the world. He is very famous in Brindavanam. His music and the words he uses in the music is very beautiful. He sings like a divine. I feel the divine of every person will stays in the skill that you are efficient. I feel Indreshti Upadhyay's divine power is in his growth which is giving such type of beautiful songs that change every person.

    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.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite singer is G.V. Prakash. Actually he is a singer as well as a musician. He composed lot of music specifically in Tamil. So I am a huge fan of his music and his songs. I discovered his songs when I was in my college days. Actually I was fond of so many Tamil songs at that time. And I found that later I just searched out who created this song or who sang this song. And I discovered that it was the same person G.V. Prakash. And then onwards I tried to check out his music. I googled it. I just go out to check his work he had done in music. And my favorite music is Pookkal Pookkum Tarunam. It's a music from the movie Madrasipattanam Tamil movie. And also I love his music he created in the movie Adukalam. Actually that movie won a national award. So he has a good sense of music. And his voice is also soothing effect. Actually he sang all kinds of songs. Most frequently he used to sing romantic type songs. So we get that compassion, that romance. And also that detachment feel some songs like that also. In addition to that I love the way he composed songs. He can create a footprint in our minds whenever we hear songs. So because of this much passion on his songs I created a playlist of him.

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