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

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    I would like to say my favorite singer is Shreya Ghoshal. She is like a 5 star singer and was one of the mainstream singer in the profession. I used to hear her singing with rush of love and I get more relaxed and the majestic voice makes me feel so worth. I used to hear her singing almost when I need to hear music as well. Firstly, I discovered the majestic voice while I was a child. I just like who is the singer. Such a beautiful sound.

    Band 6-7

    so there is a singer American singer her name is Taylor Swift I really like her song like every song I am a crazy fan of her why what kind of songs she does she really does romantic song and much life relating song whatever songs he has written is on her personal experience from life from her personal relationship to whatever she have observed in her life through different peoples I was introduced to her through some of my friends I remember I was in my class and there is a group known as Swifty's group I didn't know what that mean one time I asked them what this Swifty means and they told me that this is our group because we are a really fan of Taylor Swift we engage each other with her song and recommend whatever songs she write and you know produce so that's how I was introduced to her and after that when I started listening and I really felt like wow she really related so many songs with my life and from that day onwards I really listen her song most of the time whenever I get free time the one of the main reason I like her music is because her music really relate so much with my life and with the relationship I had with some of people in in my life so yes that's why I like her song so much

    Band 6-7

    One of the most fascinating singers I have seen is Mr. Shankar Mahadevan. He is known for his melody and folk songs. He has sung in various languages. But I listen to his Tamil songs. I predominantly listen to his Tamil songs because I am a Tamilian. I got to know him after watching his Mudalvan movie where he had sung almost 3-4 songs of the album. He is known for his famous song Breathless where he had sung 2 minutes continuously without any pauses. He is also a music director where he has composed for movies like Vishwaroopam which as a music composer he used various instruments, even siren as an instrument for an action sequence. So that's it.

    Band 6-7

    Well, I like singer Shaan and he usually sings Bollywood music. Actually, I am fond of him from my school times. Because his voice is not modified by the situation or by the different songs. He has a true voice tone and his voice is very tremendous. He actually sings many pop songs and Bollywood songs too. When I was at school, he was my first singer to whom I really liked. And right now, some changes I saw. There are so many singers whom I like very much. But the song which connects me from my younger days or school days is that.

    Band 6

    There are lots of singers. I prefer to listen to her songs. But my favourite singer was Nandeesh Dasanjh. Her song was... Her song was... Her song was... Ek Hoori. That was very interesting. Because... Because... Because their lyrics and emotions were very softly. And when I was little, I liked her voice also. And that time I... That time I... That time I listened again and again to her songs. Because it makes me calm and stress-free.

    Band 6

    everything was just perfect so my favorite singer is sonu nigam as i like all kind of music and he can sing every music with the same passion same magic like whenever i hear his songs i feel a magic inside me a goosebumps comes in my soul like it gives me the satisfaction which heals every problem of mine whenever i feel that i'm exhausted or i'm tired of being with someone and this society which gives lots of pressure on you for the stress-free situation and environment i always switch on the speaker and hear the loud music of sonu nigam my favorite actor is sarukh khan and as he always gives the background music to his him i love to hear sonu nigam voice with sarukh khan lip-sync so yeah like my favorite song of his is suraj hua madhyam jaan dhalne laga and as you can hear the voice of his has some kind of passion and magic you you will feel that you are living the lyrics you can relate with the lyrics you can uh you will just uh zone out whenever you hear it in solitude i love to hear his music some of the musics and the songs are like kal ho na ho and related to that things but yeah i love to hear his every

    Band 6

    I'm completely fond of listening to music, but in my 12th standard, I had a completely different taste of music, but however, when I had to step out of the house to gain knowledge about the society, and I went to Bathinda to get trained about my CUET exam, and I spent nearly 1.5 months there, and in that time period, my music taste completely got changed as I had a sense of loneliness in that time as I was away from my parents and my family, so in that time period, I listened to soft songs, and that was completely out of my music taste, so in that period, I got to know about Talwinder, who is now my favourite singer, and I often listen to his music on a daily basis, and he sings soft songs, and his lyrics are completely heart-touching and really relatable to my life, I discovered him while I was scrolling to the reels, and as you know, Instagram and Facebook social media platforms completely show the reels according to our mood, and so I was feeling a sense of loneliness in which I got this reel, and I got to know about him, and I started listening to his songs and got a fan of him, and the next month, he is organising a live concert on 4th of October in Ludhiana, and I have booked my ticket to go to the concert and hear him live, I like him because he sings songs which are completely related to the common life of people, like soft emotions and love songs which are connected to all human beings, so I like him and his songs, that's the reason I like him.

    Band 6

    Well, one of my favorite singer is Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, one of the maestro of singing industry. The reason of his success and the taste in the music elevates his rank to a top level of musician. The maestro usually performs in concerts as well as stage performances. The type of songs are generally Qawwali songs or a sad romantic song. I usually came to know about him when I went to a friend's family function where he was invited as a guest of honor to perform at his Sangeet event. There I recognized him as a king of the music industry. His songs includes the pain, passion and also connectivity to the real life. His songs gives a pleasure, a hymn of love and his taste in music are enhanced by his singing. The melodious voice of the singer mesmerizes the event. The tunes which he uses is heart taking, breathtaking tunes. One of his favorite song, Tere Rash Ke Kamal is my favorite one.

    Band 6

    I do like music a lot. I am not a good singer, but there have been times, but mostly I do listen to music to blow off a stream after a very hectic day, after the hustle bustle of my daily life, I do come to home, I do hit the hay and just keep listening to music on loop. There is this one singer that I like listening to the most, which is Arijit Singh. He is an Indian origin singer, mostly sings romantic songs, which I like on my post work days. His songs mesmerize me and blows off all the negativity I am carrying or all the pressure, all the stress I am having. It is a way for me to get relieved by all the stress. Aside from that, there are other multiple singers. I do like Punjabi music a lot, in which I like Satinder Sirtaj.

    Band 6

    Well the singer I like is Mr. Ajit Singh and he is a playback singer in Bollywood like in India and he's been singing from 2013 and I discovered him in 2013 only when he sang his first song so I was so like when I heard his song for the first time I was so much you know surprised and so much you know I was a big fan of him and this kind of song speaks to all these things so well the singer whom I am talking about the singer as well I like Ajit Singh when they sing their songs whether it's a rock song or a bollywood song or an emotional song he speaks all kind of songs he sings all kind of songs well the singer I am talking about is Mr. Ajit Singh and he is a playback singer in Bollywood and he's been singing around 12-13 years I discovered him in 2013 because he sang his first song in Bollywood and it was a romantic song and from which I discovered his vocals and the song he sings, the music he sings is like you know it across various like styles whether it's romantic, whether it's an emotional song, whether it's a rock song whether it's a classical song so he has mastered in all the forms of music and I like his songs because I like his voice because he has so much layer in his voice like you know it's so magnificent to hear him singing romantic songs like an emotional song and the quality of his voice is so much refined like if we are talking about his voice so it's kind of in upcoming age, coming age of voice and I've been a huge fan of Ajit Singh like you know I've been following him since 2013 and whenever he sings, whenever his songs come you know it will be a short, short hit because his vocals are so magical, his vocals are so much you know in depth and I think well it's my dream to meet him and if I get any chance to meet him I will definitely just go look up for him and meet him because it's my dream to do it
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