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Describe a time when you moved to a new home: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What kind of house was it and where?
  • When & why did you move?
  • How did you feel?
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Cue 1:What kind of house was it and where?

  • Begin by describing the type of house you moved into, including details like size, style, and any unique features.
  • Mention the location of the house, such as the city or neighborhood, and how it compares to your previous home.

Example

I moved into a spacious two-bedroom apartment in a bustling neighborhood of Mumbai. The apartment had modern amenities and a lovely balcony overlooking the street, which was a stark contrast to my previous small house in a quieter area.

Cue 2:When & why did you move?

  • Specify the time of the move, including the month and year, and any significant events surrounding it.
  • Explain the reasons for the move, whether it was for work, family, or personal growth.

Example

I moved in June 2022, primarily because I got a new job in the city. The opportunity was too good to pass up, and I wanted to be closer to my workplace to avoid long commutes.

Cue 3:How did you feel?

  • Share your emotions during the moving process, including any excitement or anxiety you experienced.
  • Reflect on how you felt once you settled into the new home and the community.

Example

Initially, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. The thought of starting fresh in a new place was thrilling, but I also worried about making new friends. However, once I settled in, I felt a sense of belonging and was excited to explore my new neighborhood.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall experience of moving and how it impacted your life.
  • Mention any lessons learned or positive changes that resulted from the move.

Example

Overall, moving to my new home was a transformative experience. It taught me to embrace change and adapt to new environments, ultimately leading to personal growth and new friendships.

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: Being Vague About Details

Candidates often provide unclear or general information about their new home, which can make their response less engaging and informative.

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Tip

Include specific details about the house, such as its size, location, and unique features to create a vivid picture.

2: Neglecting Emotional Impact

Failing to express feelings about the move can make the response seem flat and uninteresting, missing an opportunity to connect with the listener.

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Tip

Share your emotions during the move, such as excitement or anxiety, to add depth to your answer.

Ignoring the Reason for Moving

Not explaining the reason for the move can leave the listener confused about the context and significance of the experience.

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Tip

Clearly state why you moved, whether for work, family, or other reasons, to provide a complete narrative.

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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

so hello good afternoon myself suheel and now i would like to share my experience why i have left my house the where i was living that house was on rent and my our landlord was sold out that home so that's why we have to we had to shift our home to another home and it was a typical house maybe one bhk and now we moved to another house which is 2 bhk um

Band 6-7

Before coming to our new home we used to live in a village which is about 13 km away from New Delhi which is the capital of India. But in 2011 we shifted to our new house which is in Sonipat which was very close to Delhi and it is located in sector 14 Sonipat. It was in 2011 when we moved over there but we started the construction way before that and it was built around 500 square feet and we decided to build our new home because of two main reasons and the primary reason for that was because of my education my father decided to move to a town where I can get good education which would help me in my future and secondly it was that the environment in the village was not very good and it would have affected me and my mind and which would not be good for me and my mind. So therefore we decided to move from there and then we shifted to our new home which is according to me is very nice as it consists of a garden and a parking area and we also have a badminton court in our own house and our house was built with my own father's hard work money as it was built around the worth of one crore and it was all

Band 6

so we live in an apartment complex in the outskirts of Chennai and it's really convenient because I reside just beside my college my mother works there in the college too so it's very convenient for the both of us to go from and to the college and we moved in last August last August at the end of August we we planned on buying this house for a very long time we started it from scratch we saw it when it was just a open ground so it was a dream for us to buy this house and I was so excited about moving into the house because I have so many plans and ideas about how I could decorate my room how I could do the interiors of my house the exteriors the terrace terrace gardens and everything so overall it was a very overwhelming and exciting experience

Band 6

the home is a place where you can find comfort after doing the work in the office and after completing your hectic schedule you just find a way to make yourself comfortable that is the home today I would like to talk about my home which I have to which I had to choose after my husband's transfer actually my husband was initially doing job in a railway at Jalandhar but then he transferred to Himachal Pradesh and we had to leave our previous house so the new house was wooden house and it was which was located in the vicinity of a beautiful park I was when I saw this house and the locality I was on cloud 9 as it gave me a sense of completion because I thought when we I think when we near the nature then we can feel more confident

Band 6

Today I would like to talk about a time when I moved to a new home. I moved from my house to my new house. It was in Mohali Chandigarh. It was so luxury and cozy. I feel very good in the house. It was so spacious and it has lots of pictures and it has very beautiful design, have good furniture and there are lots of antique things are established. After my wedding, I moved to my new home which was in Chandigarh, Mohali in sector 56, phase 6, house number 104. I like it very much because it was very elegant house and I like it the most. It has all the houses in my neighborhood are very good and there are many parks nearby my house. I often go to those parks and the people of my neighborhood are very friendly. I like it the most. I feel very good to move here in my new home and if I say I want to change my home, I don't want to.

Band 6

So, I think the definition of house is not described without a home, which feels like a home with a family. So, when I was a little child, I remember my aunt and uncle moving to a new place where they were like so excited to move all the furniture, clothes, and all the new applications in the new home. They were so excited that they bought new things, new furniture, new curtains, new decorative items for the home, and it was so just so like overwhelming for all of us to be gathered in such an occasion that we all were so happy. A new home, which was like newly painted, its smell of the newly painted walls and it was so fresh and calm that we all feel so relaxed and we sat down on the floor and may bought some tea from outside and drank.

Band 6

I will be talking about the time when I moved to a new home. Thankfully, I had to move to my new home after 3 years because my old building was going under redevelopment. After coming back to my old building which was new now, I was shifted to a high floor. All my father's and mother's savings were put up in the new flat that we had moved to. We were so lucky to get a good house in Shivaji Park which is closer to the sea. And I am so fortunate that my floor was on the highest side of the apartment where the sea view was genuinely so beautiful and I could really see the skyline of Mumbai very well. But again with that, as everyone would say that this is such a great view, I had 2 things in my mind. First, the responsibility to maintain it because as it is difficult to get at the top, it is very difficult to maintain to be at the top. And as my mom and my dad had provided me with this luxurious life, it is my duty now to stay there and give the same kind of life for my children as well. It is very blissful to stay in a house where I get to view the sea when I wake up. The sea or the ocean makes my heart lighter and it makes me feel very positive in the morning because as soon as you get up, it is something to look forward to. And it gives a hope because I will tell you one story. There was a person who was really sad in his life because of his personal problems. And he used to live in a house which had no windows. His brother took him to a house with windows and within 15 days, that person was positively happy because he could see the world outside. Similarly, if we can see the world outside, this is very beneficial for our mental health.

Band 6

I moved to a new house in 2002 when I was born. I shifted from Bathinda to Gurdaspur in Punjab. I am living in the center of city Gurdaspur. Near my house there are so many facilities like there is a facility of cinema, grocery, clothes everything is available nearby my house. My house is of great memories. My house has two rooms, two washrooms, one kitchen, one mandir, puja room and the most favorite room of my house is of mine because I am closely attached to my room. It has so many memories of my childhood. I love my house. I love spending time alone in my house and my relatives also love my living place, my living area because I put all my childhood sceneries together in my room and also in my living room and the most favorite part of my mother of my house is kitchen because most of the time she spends in the kitchen. She has unique kitchen. She has kitchen which has everything like the wooden space. My house is very spacious. It has a great lawn, a very good lawn which has so many flowers, vegetables and fruits also. I live in my house with my family, my brother, my parents and I have two brothers, my younger brother and my elder brother but I love my

Band 5-6

The time when I shifted to my new home is nearly 2015. It was the year we shifted to the new place. My new house was a duplex so I was very excited to shift into the house. Before that we used to stay in an apartment where there are 10 flats for a floor. Actually there are many friends in an apartment as it's a gated community. I used to have a lot of time pass. Then later even as it's a rent house, my parents started to think about the new house. So we shifted to the new house in the year 2015. When I came to know that I am shifting to the new house, I shared my feelings with all of my friends and I am also missing the camaraderie that I felt at that time. Many of my friends are staying in the rent houses, rent flats. They also go to their own, they ask for their parents that even we will shift to the new house. Mandeep is shifting to the new house. That's the thing. So my new house is located 5-10 km from my old house only. It was easy to settle to school and college. So even for my parents it is easy to settle to offices. My house has a different unique interior designer. It was designed by Mr. Amir Hadi. He was one of the famous designers in Hyderabad. It was designed in a unique style where we took the steps in a different way. No one even thinks about it.

Band 5-6

We moved to a new home when my father has bought a brand new bungalow in our own city. So I think it was on my 18th birthday when we shifted to our new house. Initially it was a bit difficult because adjusting there to the new textures, interiors. We need to fix our mind first. Initially I was not even happy for shifting into the new home because the old home has so much of memories associated with my childhood. But still it took a long time to process. The reason why we shifted to this home is because we are a family of four and the old house which we lived in consists of only two bedrooms, which was not sufficient to us. In order for an extended space, we decided to come to this new bungalow. So after coming to this bungalow, the transition was not so happy. Even the house was big. I felt that house has so much of memories and I felt comfortable in that house. But the great thing this house offers is It has wide rooms, a great balcony and a nice coffee area where I can make my own coffee and I can bake chips. It's basically a baking room. And the other thing I liked about this modular kitchen, which is same as before.
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