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Describe something you would like to learn in the future: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What it is?
  • How would you like to learn it?
  • Where you would like to learn it?
  • Why would you like to learn it?
  • Explain whether it's difficult to learn it.
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Cue 1:What it is?

  • Clearly state the skill or subject you want to learn.
  • Provide a brief reason why this particular skill interests you.

Example

I would like to learn how to play the guitar. Music has always been a passion of mine, and I believe that playing an instrument would allow me to express myself creatively.

Cue 2:How would you like to learn it?

  • Mention the methods you prefer for learning, such as online courses, private lessons, or self-study.
  • Explain why you think this method would be effective for you.

Example

I would prefer to take online lessons through a platform like YouTube or a dedicated music app. This way, I can learn at my own pace and revisit difficult sections as needed.

Cue 3:Where you would like to learn it?

  • Identify a specific location or environment where you would like to practice.
  • Discuss how this setting would enhance your learning experience.

Example

I would like to learn in a quiet corner of my home, where I can focus without distractions. Having a comfortable and personal space would help me concentrate better.

Cue 4:Why would you like to learn it?

  • Explain the personal significance of this skill to you.
  • Mention any long-term goals or dreams associated with learning this skill.

Example

Learning to play the guitar is important to me because I want to be able to perform at family gatherings and maybe even write my own songs one day. It would be a fulfilling way to connect with others through music.

Cue 5:Explain whether it's difficult to learn it.

  • Acknowledge any challenges you might face while learning.
  • Discuss your determination to overcome these difficulties.

Example

I know that learning the guitar can be challenging, especially at the beginning when my fingers will hurt and the chords will be hard to grasp. However, I am determined to practice regularly and not give up, as I believe the effort will be worth it.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your enthusiasm for learning this skill.
  • Reiterate how it aligns with your personal interests or goals.

Example

In conclusion, learning to play the guitar is something I am very excited about. It aligns perfectly with my love for music and my desire to express myself creatively. I am committed to making this dream a reality.

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: Vague Descriptions

Using vague language can make your answer unclear. It's important to provide specific details about what you want to learn to engage the listener.

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Tip

Use clear examples and specific details to describe what you want to learn, how, and why.

2: Lack of Structure

Failing to organize your thoughts can lead to a confusing response. A structured answer helps the examiner follow your ideas easily.

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Tip

Follow the cue card prompts in order to create a logical flow in your response.

Ignoring Personal Motivation

Not explaining why you want to learn something can make your answer less compelling. Personal motivation adds depth to your response.

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Tip

Clearly articulate your reasons for wanting to learn and how it relates to your personal or professional goals.

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Band 6-7

I would like to learn a new technology that we called Artificial Intelligence it's based on computer it's all about you know doing something without human interference for example we use this technology in train we don't need driver for running the train or we want to do surgery in the hospitals so we don't need humans or doctors AI intelligence or the machine that we call them can do alone so it's it's a worldly populated area I want to learn I want to work in United States however it's very difficult we need coding and other things to do it but it's very important and demand is increasing day by day

Band 6-7

Hobby which I would like to learn in the future. This is farming. I learn farming from my grandpa because I am daughter of a farmer. So, I think it's my duty to learn farming and learn how to grow plants and trees and vegetables, flowers, etc. It's also important for me because it's in my nature. It's in my blood. So, it's my own duty to learn how we grow up and what is our history. So, it's extremely difficult for me because I am from Delhi. So, Delhi is a city where no one knows how to farm. So, it's become difficult for me but I would like to teach well and I grow up my future in farming and it's really enjoyable moment for me because my grandma teach me and my grandpa also teach me how to do gardening and what is the soil quality and how to use and how you modify soil and how you add nutrition and also you can use your new techniques and it's excitement moment for me. I really learn.

Band 6-7

In future I would like to learn the language French. I want to learn it because French is one of the hardest language to learn and it is very difficult to master it and it's my passion to learn it because I am obsessed with the culture of France, the language and it is my dream to visit Paris too. To learn it I will be looking for some online course and with that course I will do a completion whether it's six months and year and I will bring it to a level of perfection. To add to it I would like to watch movies in French or maybe I would like to read some books and because I have an interest in reading books maybe reading it in French is going to help me. To learn French I will have to give all of my hard work because French is a very difficult language to learn and according to the Times News report it is the most difficult language to learn.

Band 6-7

Well, there are a lot of things that I really want to learn in my future, one of them is data science. I have listened many things about the data science from my different friends. In the future, I really want to pursue a data science course after completing my job as a graphic designer or maybe in my free time. Well, I think it helped to boost my career a lot. And I know I usually face many of the difficulties while learning data science because it contains of many other things like coding and many technical terms, which I really don't want to learn. But you know that hard things will help in life to achieve new success. And apart from graphic design, I really want to learn something new, which can provide something new variety in my life and knowledge. I think if I want to learn data science, I really have to schedule all my meetings on my working days and the free time, usually Saturdays and Sundays, I have to take the class and read all these study materials and learn something. And after that, I have to practice on these codings or maybe ask the questions from one of my friends who is a data science engineer. And my college, I really dislike coding a lot like the other kids. But right now, I think it's very important to learn something new. Data science is a very amazing course that I have I have listened from many of the people.

Band 6

A thing I would love to learn in the future is how to scuba dive. I have recently tried to scuba dive but it was without a proper training. I tried scuba diving in Goa, however, due to the claustrophobia which I suffer from, I couldn't really go underwater. I love water and the aquatic life living below water. And I would love to experience and explore life under the ocean. I want to take a proper training from a coach and scuba dive. I want to get over the fear which I feel when I go under the water. Many of my friends said it feels freeing to be inside the ocean under the water. Moreover, I want to overcome my fear, overcome my anxiety and prove to myself that I can do it.

Band 6

Well, in future I would like to learn makeup skill and it would be a great idea to learn makeup skill and become a makeup artist because I have been very passionate about it. I would like to learn about makeup skills from Lakme Fashion Academy that is a famous academy where I will learn to put makeup on different type of party makeup and it would be a great idea in future to be a makeup artist and I have since my childhood I was very passionate to become a makeup artist so I would like to learn about those fine skills and how you can make someone transform and change their personality and I think makeup is something that builds confidence among you and it helps you to present yourself in a better way and makeup is something that can apart from making you look beautiful.

Band 6

So, what I would like to learn in the near future would be probably surfing, swimming and dancing. So, as I would like to learn it from a professional and also from various people who have worked in these fields. The place where I would like to learn this would be probably Florida or my local hometown and this would probably help me in making my career. This is something I would be proud of and doing it from my hometown. The level of difficulty would be a lot for learning swimming and surfing as I never tried it before. Dance is something I have been doing since I was very young age, so it would be really easy for me to do something like that. When it comes to surfing and swimming, it is quite difficult as the difficulty level is high. I would put my entire dedication and all my practice into it and it would surely make me a professional in these fields. Thank you.

Band 6

I want to learn IELTS exam preparation, why I want to learn? It provides a great opportunity for me to enroll in higher study abroad. I would like to learn this IELTS. The difficulty level of IELTS is little high. We have four different categories. One is listening, speaking, writing. I remember there are certain things which I should know. So how come it will the preparation for IELTS will be beneficial for me is by enrolling in colleges abroad like very higher marks. So I would like to know a lot of more details. I have to learn about how the structure of the exam is and how to prepare for it with the different tips and tricks and as well I like to learn with different mentors so that I can achieve it very quickly. I have been important. It is very important for me to learn these steps.

Band 6

In future, I would like to learn designing software which is very related to my field as I am an engineer. I think I have to learn the designing software which is very mandatory for the growth in the industry and for the purpose of growing in the organization. As I have been familiar to various designing softwares like AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS but this time I want to learn some other software like if I will give the name of that software I would like to learn CATIA and UNIGRAPHICS which could be a better option for me to grow. In college, our teacher usually like to give us designing classes about the various parameters, the working standards and this and I think that learning the designing software would help me to rise in the company and get a better salary option after giving the designing touch. I think in engineering field, designing is the only option for the persons to grow in the industry so that's why I want to learn this thing. As I know designing is not a piece of cake although I know one more thing that designing is the major part in engineering to grow and one more thing I would like to learn or I would like to add that designing is a bit difficult course you cannot learn it in just a time or in a month or two you have to give your precious time of one to two years so I think that I would like to learn the designing software in future.

Band 6

In the future, I would like to learn to play some kind of an instrument, especially I would like to learn keys or piano. I have always been fascinated with how people compose music, how the tunes are refined. To know it, I need to go for the core instruments like piano, guitar and everything else that it would be. I have seen people learning keys or any other instruments online, but for my convenience as I am starting from the scratch, I would like to learn offline. I wish to take a one to two year of course where I can practice and learn different tunes, different songs in different varied languages and also try to sincerely know about the roots of it, how it was discovered, what was its influence on the music. It's quite difficult to learn because it requires a lot of focus, a lot of coordination of your hands, your listening and also particularly your eyes. I want to learn it because it can help me to increase my coordination, my patience, also my strength of learning. It's never too late to learn anything and it's also never too late to improve yourself. It's a way of improvement my own and to learn something new and held on to the experience.
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