Describe a skill that you learned from older people.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

There is a lack of cohesive devices and connectors, which affects the flow of the response.

Use connectors like 'Initially,' 'Furthermore,' 'In addition,' and 'As a result' to improve the coherence and flow of the response.

The response lacks a clear structure and organization, jumping between different time frames and ideas.

Organize the response by following a structured storytelling approach, such as starting with when and why you learned the skill, how you progressed, and your future plans with it.

Repetitive use of the word 'stitching' and 'learned' without variation.

Incorporate synonyms or paraphrases such as 'sewing,' 'needlework,' 'acquired,' or 'picked up' to add variety to the vocabulary.

Incorrect use of articles and plural forms, such as 'a normal clothes' and 'a sweater.'

Use correct articles and plural forms, such as 'normal clothing' or 'a piece of clothing.'

Inconsistent verb tenses, such as 'I used to knit a sweater then I started a hobby.'

Ensure consistency in verb tenses by using past tense for past actions and present perfect for actions that continue to the present, such as 'I used to knit sweaters, which led me to develop a hobby in stitching.'

The phrase 'an elder people' is incorrect. 'Elder' should be singular or plural, but not both.

Use 'an elder person' or 'elder people.'

The phrase 'tasks that must be made out of time' is awkward and unclear.

Rephrase to 'tasks that need to be completed on time.'

Missing article in 'maintain daily schedule.'

Use 'maintain a daily schedule.'

The phrase 'setting a clear deadline for my tasks' is slightly repetitive.

Use 'establishing deadlines for my tasks' to avoid repetition.

Incorrect article usage in 'a lasting impact on my life.'

The article 'a' is correct here, but ensure consistency in article usage elsewhere.

The phrase 'be benefit of me' is incorrect.

Use 'be beneficial to me.'

The expression 'energy levels, because they'll be at peak' is awkward.

Rephrase to 'energy levels, as they are at their peak.'

The sentence 'I take huge pride in my ability to cook.' could be improved by using a more descriptive and varied vocabulary.

Consider using expressions like 'I take immense pride in my culinary skills.' to add variety and sophistication.

The sentence 'And I'm very much thankful for my mother for helping me teach this skill.' has a grammatical error.

It should be 'And I'm very thankful to my mother for teaching me this skill.' to correct the grammatical structure.

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and' and 'also'.

Try using more varied connectors such as 'Moreover,' 'Furthermore,' or 'In addition,' to enhance cohesion.

Use of 'I'm the person who is always interested to learning' is incorrect. It should be 'interested in learning'.

Use 'interested in learning' instead of 'interested to learning'.

The phrase 'so I wanted to give her one sweater which I'll make by myself' could be improved for clarity.

Consider rephrasing to 'so I wanted to knit her a sweater myself as a gift'.

Incorrect tense usage in 'She started teaching me from last year'.

Use 'She has been teaching me since last year'.

The phrase 'still I'm not perfect to knitting' is incorrect.

Use 'still, I'm not perfect at knitting'.

The sentence 'First I knit a pair of gloves which is not perfect but I have given to my sister when she caught she was over the moon or it fit on her perfectly' is unclear and has grammatical issues.

Rephrase to 'First, I knitted a pair of gloves. They weren't perfect, but I gave them to my sister, and she was over the moon because they fit her perfectly.'

The phrase 'it was look like I made for her only' is grammatically incorrect.

Rephrase to 'It looked like I made them just for her.'

The phrase 'these all things I'm learning now or this is my gratitude I owe to my mummy' is awkward.

Rephrase to 'I'm learning all these things now as a way to show my gratitude to my mummy'.

The idiom 'blood is thicker than water' is used inappropriately.

Consider removing it or using it in a context that emphasizes family bonds.

Overuse of 'how to' and 'and' throughout the response.

Try varying sentence structure and using different connectors like 'as well as', 'in addition', or 'moreover'.

The answer lacks coherence and structure, with abrupt shifts in focus from managing personal and work life to cooking.

Organize the response by focusing on one skill at a time. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'Finally' to guide the listener through your thoughts.

Repetitive use of 'you know' and self-correction.

Avoid fillers and self-correction as they disrupt the flow. Take a moment to think before speaking to maintain fluency.

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and' and 'also.'

Incorporate varied connectors such as 'Furthermore,' 'In addition,' and 'However' to enhance the response's cohesiveness.

Lack of descriptive vocabulary and expressions.

Use more descriptive words and expressions, such as 'intricate,' 'meticulous,' or 'therapeutic,' to enrich the narrative.

The response contains a few grammatical errors, such as incorrect verb tense.

Ensure correct verb tense usage, especially when describing past events, e.g., 'I learned' instead of 'I've learned.'

The phrase 'elder peoples' is incorrect. 'Elder' is not typically used as a noun, and 'peoples' is unnecessary here.

Use 'older people' or 'elders' instead.

The phrase 'It was teach to me' is incorrect due to tense and form.

Use 'It was taught to me' instead.

The phrase 'everyday go for walk in evening' lacks proper subject-verb agreement and has an incorrect time reference.

Use 'goes for a walk every evening' instead.

The phrase 'they went there every morning' is confusing in context.

Clarify by saying 'he goes there every morning' to refer to your grandfather.

The phrase 'as fit as fiddler' is incorrect.

Use 'as fit as a fiddle' which is the correct idiom.

The phrase 'act as like stress buster' is incorrect.

Use 'acts like a stress buster' or 'acts as a stress buster'.

The sentence structure is awkward and lacks coherence, particularly at the beginning with 'I learned a skill from our older people is coding.'

Rephrase to improve clarity: 'I learned coding from an older individual named Krishnayak, whose YouTube channel has been invaluable to me.'

Repetitive use of the phrase 'coding' and 'Krishnayak.'

Use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition: 'programming,' 'software development,' or 'the art of coding.'

Lack of cohesive devices and connectors, resulting in a disjointed narrative.

Incorporate connectors like 'Moreover,' 'Additionally,' and 'As a result' to improve the flow of ideas.

Incorrect use of articles, such as 'a older person.'

Use 'an' before words starting with a vowel sound: 'an older person.'

Incorrect tense usage in 'this thing is helped me a lot.'

Use the present perfect tense: 'this has helped me a lot.'

The response lacks a structured storytelling technique and does not clearly address the cues provided in the question.

Begin by introducing who taught you the skill, when and where you learned it, and why it was significant. Use cohesive devices like 'First of all,' 'Moreover,' and 'Consequently' to improve the flow.

The use of 'inbuilt' is incorrect in this context.

Use 'innate' or 'natural' instead to describe a skill that feels inherent.

The sentence structure is somewhat repetitive and lacks variation.

Incorporate more descriptive vocabulary and vary sentence structure to enhance engagement. For example, 'Coding is a skill that I was fortunate to learn from my grandfather, who was a software engineer.'

The use of 'you' is inappropriate in this context.

Replace 'you' with 'I' to maintain a personal narrative tone.

The response lacks coherence and clear structure, making it difficult to follow.

Organize your response by using a clear structure. Start by introducing the skill you learned, explain who taught it to you, describe how you learned it, and discuss its impact on your life. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'In conclusion' to guide the listener through your response.

Repetition of words and phrases such as 'smart work' and 'hard work'.

Try to use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition. For example, instead of repeating 'smart work,' you can use 'efficient approach' or 'intelligent strategy.'

Incorrect use of vocabulary, such as 'hardness to the health' and 'hardness to the hurt.'

Use more appropriate vocabulary. Instead of 'hardness to the health,' you could say 'improves physical endurance,' and instead of 'hardness to the hurt,' you might mean 'emotional resilience.'

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and' and 'so.'

Incorporate varied connectors such as 'therefore,' 'as a result,' and 'consequently' to enhance the flow of your ideas.

The response lacks clear structure and organization, making it difficult to follow the main points.

Try to organize your response by introducing the skill, explaining how you learned it, and discussing its importance. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'Furthermore,' and 'In conclusion' to improve the flow.

There are several grammatical errors, such as incorrect use of articles and subject-verb agreement issues.

Pay attention to the use of articles ('a,' 'an,' 'the') and ensure that verbs agree with their subjects. For example, 'the skill to learn' should be 'the skill I learned' and 'the agriculture is one of the good source' should be 'agriculture is a good source.'

Repetition of ideas and words, such as 'agriculture' and 'financial,' without adding new information.

Avoid repeating the same words and ideas. Use synonyms or rephrase sentences to add variety and depth to your response.

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and' and 'also,' leading to run-on sentences.

Use a variety of connectors to link ideas more effectively, such as 'Moreover,' 'Additionally,' and 'However.' This will help break down long sentences into more manageable parts.

Lack of descriptive vocabulary and expressions to make the response more engaging.

Incorporate more descriptive vocabulary and expressions, such as 'valuable skill,' 'traditional practices,' and 'financial stability,' to enhance your response.