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Describe a talk you gave to a group of people: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who you gave the talk to
  • What the talk was about
  • Why you gave the talk
  • And explain how you felt about the talk
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Cue 1:Who you gave the talk to

  • Begin by describing the audience, including their age, background, and interests.
  • Mention the setting of the talk, such as whether it was in a classroom, community hall, or online.

Example

I gave the talk to a group of college students at my university. They were mostly in their early twenties, studying various fields like engineering and business. The talk took place in a large classroom, which was filled with eager faces looking to learn more about career opportunities.

Cue 2:What the talk was about

  • Clearly state the main topic of your talk and its relevance to the audience.
  • Include any key points or subtopics you covered during the talk.

Example

The talk was about 'Effective Resume Writing and Interview Skills.' I focused on how to create a standout resume, the importance of tailoring it for specific jobs, and shared tips on how to prepare for interviews. I also included some personal anecdotes to make it relatable.

Cue 3:Why you gave the talk

  • Explain your motivation for giving the talk, such as personal experiences or a desire to help others.
  • Mention any specific events or circumstances that inspired you to share this knowledge.

Example

I decided to give this talk because I remember how challenging it was for me to secure my first job after college. I wanted to help my peers avoid the same pitfalls I faced and empower them with the skills they need to succeed in their job search.

Cue 4:And explain how you felt about the talk

  • Share your emotions before, during, and after the talk.
  • Reflect on the feedback you received and how it impacted your feelings about the experience.

Example

Before the talk, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. However, once I started speaking and saw the students engaged, my confidence grew. After the talk, I received positive feedback, which made me feel proud and motivated to give more talks in the future.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, giving that talk was a rewarding experience. It not only allowed me to share valuable information but also helped me connect with my peers. I believe that such opportunities to speak in public can significantly enhance our communication skills and boost our confidence.

    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: Lack of Structure in Response

    Failing to organize your answer can lead to confusion. Without a clear structure, the listener may struggle to follow your points, making your talk less effective.

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    Use the cues provided to structure your response clearly: start with who you spoke to, then the topic, followed by why you gave the talk, and conclude with your feelings.

    2: Overly Brief Answers

    Giving short, vague answers can make your response seem unengaging. It may leave out important details that showcase your experience and feelings about the talk.

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    Expand on each cue by providing specific examples or anecdotes that illustrate your points, ensuring your answer is detailed and engaging.

    Neglecting Personal Feelings

    Not expressing your feelings about the talk can make your response less personal and relatable. It’s important to connect emotionally with your audience.

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    Include your emotions and reflections about the experience, such as excitement or nervousness, to make your response more authentic and engaging.

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    All Answers

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

    Band 6-7

    It was a time when we all girls were selected in a very good company after our graduation and I talked to those girls from my group and they were actually required, they required knowledge related to English because they were not prepared, even I was not prepared to how to deal in the office, how to be fluent in English and that's why I gave them advice how to speak and you can, how can you be confident about that and how can you speak English so well fluently, so it was a time after my graduation, I gave advice to my group of friends and they were really excited about that, they listened to me, their response was very good, they were happy and confident, we talked for at least 60 minutes about the topic, how to be fluent in English and how can I increase my confidence, what is the fear behind our speaking, why we are not ready to speak fluently and I, after that I feel so good, I felt so good because my friends were, now they were comfort, they were happy and they thanked me for that, that all makes me so happy and satisfied because somehow I helped them for their bright future.

    Band 6-7

    I've recently given a speech in a classroom of full of people. The speech was about how one can take care of themselves by doing exercises and maintaining their proper diet. Also the benefits of workout and a good diet. I talked about it for several minutes and I was really very appreciated by many of them and my class teacher. Additionally I was given A grade for speaking and my confidence. Also it was given to me as a task assigned by my teacher and the task was given to every student present in the classroom. It was a wonderful experience and I've given it all the got and I loved talking about it so much.

    Band 6-7

    Actually, when I was in a company, so I'm ruling the maintenance engineering here, at the time of the personal development training, so I was there at the time. So then the teacher asked to me, the trainer asked to me, so what about your company regulations and rule, how you are following the things and so how you are safety, things are going on, you are following the protocols or not. Then I answered to her, like, so yeah, I'm ruling the maintenance department, so I'm dealing with the machineries and mechanisms, then after, so coming to the safety, so we are following the safety protocols, like PPE, so personal protective equipment, like safety belts and this kind of shoes and helmets and goggles, hand gloves, this PPT we are using and we are following the unsafe conditions and unsafe acts, which based upon our company. So then after, so I gave some introduction about the safety, then after, so which rules we are following and all that, so I gave the things to them, then after, so I felt like, so okay, we are following safety protocols, we are proud to say, we are very safe, so if we are in the industry, we have to follow all the things, then after the people who are listening my voice at the time, so they are saying to me, okay, you guys are following the safety rules, that's very proud to hear, the sounds are good, then after, at the time of giving the speech to them, so I felt like, okay, I also following some MNC rules, so that is autonomous maintenance and everything, so the total productive maintenance also we are following.

    Band 6-7

    Well, health is a valuable asset which is required for living a quality life. Today I would like to describe a conversation that I gave to a group of masses. As I am a teacher by profession, I had been announced by my school principal to give a speech on the topic related to health. I presented the talk in front of thousands of students of my college. The topic was about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle by incorporating daily meditation into the regime. I suggested them to do regular exercise and follow a balanced diet made in the house instead of consuming food outside which deteriorates the health badly. I advised the students to take care of their mental health by assessing it on regular basis. It can be done by doing physical activities such as swimming, playing sports outside. Moreover, I emphasized on the importance of joining gym as it helps in creating an uplift in your mind.

    Band 6-7

    I gave general awareness about how they should be, how they should be polite and how they should be speak and also there are also some places where they have to correctly dressed where they can some people can be misbehaving for them so they have to be in a correct position but they can't get any problems.

    Band 6-7

    Actually, I remember one of the talk that after completing my class 12th, I was started my tuition and since after that, I got couple of students of class 10th. They weren't focused on their studies and they were just wasting their time and money and one day I was getting too furious because they were not listening to me whatever I was teaching they were doing or everything just opposite to that. Therefore I decided to give them a very long lecture on their life, on life lesson and what they could do after completing their 12th and what are the possibilities of their future in the current state. Therefore I started giving them a lecture, it was all about their future, I showed them the reality of world where how the world is changing, the drastic change from previous life to current situation like how the people were in 90s, they weren't so caring about their jobs because the jobs at that time were secure, now we are not even knowing what is going to be happen in our life. People are completing their graduation and masters and they are still being at home even IITians are now settled to their home because there is no job and if they are doing the same thing it's going to ruin their future and that is definitely going to be devastated. Moreover I made them realize what they are doing and what they need to do and after that I felt very special because they listened to me and tried to work on their things and they started making their things more perfect rather than making it in Detroit.

    Band 6-7

    I remember having to give out a speech on Population Day as a school leader. That day I was very prepared for my speech. I talked about the negative side of population, how it can cause job scarcity and many other problems in the world, which was a mistake. And later my principal scolded me and told me, without population the world is nothing. And while you are giving out a speech, while you are talking to a group of people, you have to be very aware that everyone will be adapting whatever you are going to say, or everyone will be influenced by it. So she made me redo that speech. I had to give out that speech two days later again. And I was able to correct my mistake. I talked about the pros and cons. I apologized to all the students who listened to me that day. And that was a great experience I had. I am also very grateful how my teacher felt free to correct my mistake. And I really do appreciate my teacher for doing that. So right now every time I get up on stage to talk in front of people, I always think twice. And I am way more conscious about anything that is coming out of my mouth. Because now I know the group of people could be influenced by me.

    Band 6-7

    When I was in school, teacher gave me some project to do for exam preparation. So, I made a group of some students. One of my friends are included in this group. I gave them a topic. The topic is how people earn money without losing lots of investment. We put some points of our thoughts in this group. When we were free period, we just get together and discuss about this topic. This group conclude all the problems and find some solutions and wrote it down in the notebook. Furthermore, Atif was a leader for the group. We just sent to all the topics and all the solutions related to our topic to Atif. He conclude all the things and just forward it to the teacher. The teacher checked it out and gave some extra points to do more best on this project. We definitely got some high score when we refined it in the good manner. We scored 80 out of 100.

    Band 6-7

    During my college days, we have to give seminars on a class stage. Especially external seminars will be happened and we have given the marks about this topic we given. During my first semester external seminar exam, I have given the seminar on the topic three ways to earn money at the teenage. The topic consists of how we can earn money in our teenage, especially our college days. I have given the topic three ways to earn money in the teenage in front of whole class and external teacher has liked my topic and asked few questions about it and I felt very happy. After the seminar, few students, few friends came and asked me the questions about more in details of that methods I explained on the stage. That was one memory, I am talking in front of group of people and more in detail that three methods are affiliate marketing and dropshipping and creating a business sort of that and it was memorable day for me that day the external teacher also impressed by my speaking and told me that it was good talking to me.

    Band 6-7

    I gave a talk about leadership and teamwork to my junior batchmates. This was a talk during event preparation for our annual departmental fest. This talk happened when there was a small quarrel between two of my batchmates and a junior and I gave this talk about leadership and teamwork, how this is important in organizing an event. I told them about the qualities a leader should have, what takes a leader to be a great leader and what takes a team to achieve a teamwork, a coordination that help pull off an event like a pro. I gave this talk and it eventually lead them to execute the work properly and efficiently as they realize their mistakes, their loopholes and the importance of being patient towards each other, understanding each other's needs and helping each other out during the whole process, maintaining each and every record during, after and before the event, then letting know the expectations of the audience, of the participants and make them feel welcomed. Then obviously the most important thing, the proper organization of the event, the proper execution of the event without any error.
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