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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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    Band 6-7

    So, the most recent time in where I gave a speech was at my own restaurant, I gave the speech to my staff and it was mainly regarding the delays that we faced in the service department as well as the kitchen department. So the main reason which I found for the delays was that it wasn't being taken as seriously by the staff as they should have because of the low restaurant walk-ins we faced recently. So what that makes is, it makes you lazy and I also gave it because I felt that if I didn't, it would lead to more and more higher repercussions as we move forward when we actually start getting more and more customers in the restaurant. And after that, I felt like the staff agreed, some of them did and some of them just nodded in agreeance just to keep me quiet for the night. But overall, I feel like teamwork is important in these aspects and I really don't care that much if they take me seriously or not, but I care about the fact that they are taking their jobs seriously. So as long as that is in line, I don't care if they listen to me or not, as long as the customer is happy, I feel like that is what we are trying to achieve by the end of the day.

    Band 6-7

    A talk I give to the number of group of people. Last year I was working as a teacher in my school. My school principal informed me that I have to give the talk on the importance of vegetarian diet. So this event was organized in the school auditorium. I have to represent my thought in front of 500 students as well as the 50 teachers. The topic of this talk is the importance of vegetarian diet in our daily lives. First of all I was very nervous because it was my first public speaking. At instant I was nervous but as soon as the speak was growing at a fast pace I explained why we should add vegetarian diet in our diet because it has lot of components which is essential for our healthy diet. I suggested we should have to avoid the junk food and drink plenty of water. At instant people are responding to me by nodding their head. At the last of the speaking talk they questioned some of their doubts to me.

    Band 6-7

    First of all, I talked to my siblings about their personal development, so the talk which I gave to them as I thought it might be useful for them and for their personal growth as well. So, I have gave some lectures regarding the disciplinary manners and some of good habits in which they can follow in their life. So, it was really a nice session in which discussions had come out as a result, and I can see the result, and...

    Band 6-7

    So, I have seen some kids who were also in my tuition, they were very, the behavior of them towards their parents was very bad. So, I decided to talk to them and gave some advice to not to disrespect our parents because parents are a precious thing from God to any kid. And the children who don't have their parents have felt the real value of parents. The talk about behavior, they were very disrespected towards their parents, like they were shouting and yelling on them and I have saw that, I saw that thing and I gathered that juveniles and have a chat with them and I understand them not to talk the parents in that way and after they told me that they will never talk like that, I felt very good and satisfied with my decision to talk to them.

    Band 6-7

    I was working with an NGO and I was asked to give the talk on HIV-AIDS topic and participants were all male, female and I have to give the talk to them. First I was nervous being my first talk but slowly I developed interest and courage as well. When crowd gave me encouragement asking the questions and clearing the doubt and as I was the representative of NGO, I had to do that.

    Band 6-7

    That's a very interesting question. The talk I gave to a group of people was the talk I gave to my team, Yeti Racing. And this happened to be on the last moment of the competition which we were going to participate. Since we were struggling on finance and my team lacked motivation and everyone was kinda exhausted because of the efforts they are putting into the competition building vehicle. So it was my responsibility as a team captain to motivate my team to keep their spirits up. So I arranged a meeting, I stood up and I talked about my past experiences and my stories and other stories related to the other teams. After that meeting, I am pretty sure that I made my team feel motivated and we finished that work within two days after that speech. So I strongly believe that speech made my team go up and we won the championship of that event.

    Band 6-7

    Well, there are many times when we discuss some intense topic in my friend's group. Here I would like to share one of the greatest experience with my friends. So I remember one day in my college, we had no classes and that day we were chilling in the playground. And I had seen like one of my friend was very sad that time, I asked her like what is happening and she told me like, you know what, I do a lot of manifestation, I write things in present tense and also I stand in front of mirror and like speak what I want, but it never works. I want to be top in the class, but it's not going that way. So I firstly laughed and then I told her like with only writing things, you can't achieve what you want. You have to focus in class and you have to hard work for these things. So there also one of my friend, her name is Bose Dilshad, sitting nearby me and I asked her like how you top in class, do you also spiritual person and how much time you do prayer. And she is from, she was from Sikh community, she is from Sikh community and she told us like whenever she go, she went to home after classes, she take one hour like for just to be fresh and after that she started study and most of the time she fully concentrate in the class. Sometimes she left her like visit to Gurdwara due to her study pressure. So that's how we convinced my friend.

    Band 6-7

    Last year on my graduation ceremony, there were a group of juniors to whom I was their favorite senior. They asked me for one advice which they wanted to carry in their college life. So I talked with them about the college life that no matter what, never compromise in your college life. Always enjoy your college time because this time will not come back again. I was graduating at that time. That's why I got to meet so many juniors. Before that I have not been introduced to so many. I was a group captain in my college. Because of that responsibility, I couldn't enjoy my college life much because I had to, you know, roam here and there and talk to professors for some events and works. That's why I didn't get much time to hang out with my friends in college and enjoy my college life. I didn't want to have that same experience to my juniors. That's why I suggested them to live their life fullest because this time you will remember in future and if you will not enjoy now, you will regret in future. So it's better to do the best and enjoy your life. I really felt very nice after giving that speech to my juniors. They were like siblings and cousins to me.

    Band 6-7

    So, one day, our teacher told us to give a presentation, so I was selected to present my topic. And around, in the front of a row, 60 people, I was presenting the idea about the development of a nation. So, how the corporate is more focusing on improvement of the nation building projects. So, I started with the topic and explained how corporate are focusing on children's development, women's development or training the underprivileged kids for the better future. The topic, I explored and everyone was listening to it. This made me happy that each and every individual understand and correlate the topic very well. I did receive praise after my presentation, I spoke confidently, which made everyone think that she knows something about it and how articulated she was speaking. I am really proud about it. The topic was not important, but it made me realize it is necessary to explain certain things to people in a simplest and forward manner, so they can understand properly and think about it.

    Band 6-7

    Well, I am a person who loves to speak out loud in the front of public and also other society people. But here I would like to talk about experience when I was studying in my higher education and also my teacher gave me about environmental issues. So after that I did research a lot about environmental issues like global warming, deforestation and many more. So I think it was a fun experience and a great experience for me. I prepared very well and also I remember on 15th April of 2024. So on that day I went on stage and also I gave speech about environmental issues, how to solve, how to maintain environment in society. So I think it was a great experience for me because of I did a lot of efforts to speak out loud in the front of the public. So all students were very great because of all students listened me very carefully and also teachers. And also I explained a lot of things about possible measures, how to maintain environment, how to solve the environmental issues. So I think this speech was very interesting because of the I explained the effects of global warming on humans life, animals and many more. And also I explained the importance of flora and fauna in the life of human beings. So I felt very happy because of I learned a lot of things while I am preparing for speech. Thank you.
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