Describe a time you were in a place where you didn't know the local language.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

The phrase 'me and my younger brother' should be 'my younger brother and I' to maintain grammatical correctness.

Use 'my younger brother and I' to ensure proper subject pronoun usage.

The sentence structure is somewhat repetitive and lacks coherence.

Use cohesive devices like 'First of all,' 'Then,' and 'Finally,' to improve the flow of the story.

The phrase 'we can't understand' should be 'we couldn't understand' to maintain past tense consistency.

Use 'we couldn't understand' to keep the tense consistent throughout the narrative.

The expression 'he was like' is informal and repeated.

Replace 'he was like' with more formal expressions such as 'he said' or 'he responded.'

Lack of descriptive vocabulary to describe the experience.

Incorporate more descriptive words such as 'confusing,' 'challenging,' or 'unfamiliar' to enhance the narrative.

The sentence structure is complex and lacks coherence. It contains run-on sentences that make it difficult to follow.

Break down long sentences into shorter, clearer ones. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'As a result' to improve flow.

Repetition of the phrase 'over there' and 'problem.'

Use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition. For example, instead of 'over there,' use 'at that location' or 'in that region.'

Incorrect use of 'have' in 'consists of different kind of trees, animals and have many scenic views.'

Use 'has' instead of 'have' to maintain subject-verb agreement: 'consists of different kinds of trees, animals, and has many scenic views.'

Overuse of 'and' as a connector.

Use varied connectors such as 'also,' 'furthermore,' or 'in addition' to enhance coherence.

The phrase 'we had to suffer about that' is awkward.

Rephrase to 'we encountered challenges due to that' for better clarity.

Use of 'Yes' to start the response.

Starting with 'Yes' is informal and can be improved by directly addressing the question. Consider starting with a more engaging introduction, such as 'I remember a time when I visited...' or 'A memorable experience was when I traveled to...'

Incorrect use of tense in 'is communication' and 'is one of the beautiful place'.

Ensure consistent use of past tense to describe past events. For example, 'was a major issue' and 'was one of the most beautiful places'.

Repetition of 'so many beaches'.

Avoid repetition by using varied vocabulary. You could say, 'numerous stunning beaches' or 'a plethora of beautiful beaches'.

Incorrect use of articles and subject-verb agreement in 'amazing lake and amazing desert also'.

Use articles correctly and ensure subject-verb agreement. For instance, 'an amazing lake and an amazing desert as well'.

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

Use a variety of cohesive devices to improve flow. Consider using 'However,' 'Moreover,' or 'In addition,'.

The sentence structure is awkward and lacks clarity. The phrase 'the most famous place where I visited with my friend is none other than but Bali' is not grammatically correct.

Rephrase to 'I want to talk about a time when I visited Bali with my friend, a place renowned for its greenery and cuisine.'

Repetition of phrases and words, such as 'we both,' 'we usually,' and 'we spend our time.'

Try to vary the language used. For example, instead of repeating 'we both,' you could say 'my friend and I.'

Incorrect use of tenses, such as 'we did not do not know' and 'we both from India.'

Correct these to 'we did not know' and 'we are both from India.'

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

Use more varied connectors, such as 'therefore,' 'as a result,' or 'consequently,' to improve the flow of the narrative.

Lack of cohesive devices and structured storytelling.

Start from describing the past experience, then move to present reflections or future implications. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'However,' and 'In conclusion.'

The phrase 'many variety of the places' is incorrect. The correct phrase should be 'many varieties of places' or simply 'many places.'

Use 'many places' to convey the idea more clearly.

The phrase 'I and my friends' is incorrect. The correct structure should be 'My friends and I.'

Use 'My friends and I' for correct grammatical structure.

The phrase 'were not really very known to that language' is awkward and incorrect.

Use 'were not familiar with that language' to express the idea more naturally.

The phrase 'a person who was knowing both the languages' is incorrect.

Use 'a person who knew both languages' to correct the tense and structure.

The phrase 'the variety of picture perfect places' is awkward.

Use 'a variety of picturesque places' for a more natural expression.

The phrase 'I have been to the many places' is incorrect.

Use 'I visited many places' for correct tense and clarity.

The phrase 'I ate there traditional meal' is incorrect.

Use 'I ate their traditional meal' to correct the article and pronoun.

Repetition of 'Well' and 'And so' at the beginning of sentences.

Vary sentence starters to improve flow and avoid repetition.