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Describe a TV or radio presenter you like.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • How often you watch/ listen to him/her?
  • What does she/he talk about?
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Cue 1:How often you watch/listen to him/her?

  • Mention the frequency of your viewing or listening habits, such as daily, weekly, or occasionally.
  • Explain the context in which you engage with their content, like during commutes, at home, or while doing chores.

Example

I usually listen to my favorite radio presenter, RJ Malishka, every morning during my commute to work. Her show is on air from 7 AM to 10 AM, and I find it a great way to start my day.

Cue 2:What does she/he talk about?

  • Describe the main topics or themes that the presenter covers, such as news, entertainment, or lifestyle.
  • Share your personal connection to these topics and why they resonate with you.

Example

RJ Malishka primarily talks about current events, Bollywood gossip, and lifestyle tips. I enjoy her discussions on health and fitness, as I am trying to lead a healthier lifestyle myself.

Cue 3:What do you like about him/her?

  • Highlight specific qualities that make the presenter appealing, such as their humor, knowledge, or relatability.
  • Discuss how these qualities enhance your listening or viewing experience.

Example

What I love most about RJ Malishka is her infectious energy and sense of humor. She has a unique way of connecting with her audience, making even mundane topics entertaining and relatable.

Cue 4:How has he/she influenced you?

  • Reflect on any positive changes or insights you have gained from following this presenter.
  • Mention any specific advice or inspiration that has impacted your life.

Example

Listening to her talk about mental health awareness has really opened my eyes. She often shares tips on managing stress, which I have started to incorporate into my daily routine.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall feelings about the presenter and their impact on your life.
  • Reiterate why you would recommend them to others.

Example

In conclusion, RJ Malishka is not just a radio presenter to me; she feels like a friend who motivates me every day. I would highly recommend her show to anyone looking for a dose of positivity and entertainment.

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: Avoid Vague Descriptions

Being vague can make your answer less engaging and informative. Candidates often fail to provide specific details about the presenter, which can lead to a lack of clarity.

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Tip

Use specific examples and anecdotes about the presenter to make your answer more vivid and interesting.

2: Don't Rush Your Answer

Rushing through your response can lead to unclear speech and missed points. Candidates often feel pressured to finish quickly, which can affect their fluency.

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Tip

Take a moment to organize your thoughts before speaking, and pace yourself to ensure clarity and coherence.

Neglecting Personal Connection

Failing to express why you like the presenter can make your answer sound generic. Candidates often miss the opportunity to share their personal feelings and experiences.

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Tip

Include personal reasons for your admiration, such as how the presenter inspires you or impacts your life.

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All Answers

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Band 7

television has occupied a very significant role in our life it has become a source of entertainment information and also has influenced the masses on their cultural decisions that being said television does offer quite a lot of channels which pertain to entertainment news music categories among them news channels occupy major major number because of their importance in conveying what is happening around the world that is keeping the masses updated on the occurrence surrounding them and in these news channels there are particular presenters who catch the attention of the masses and portray the news in a inspiring and thrilling manner among them I personally prefer a reporter named Palki Sharma her way of flow her way of conveying the information grips the viewers she tries to convey the mundane details in a story-like manner which interest the audience

Band 6-7

So I like to watch the news channel and I like the representative Faye D'Souza. She is a woman with a strong motive to take over the news industry. She has a very good command over English language and she portrays the content which she tries to explain in a manner that even layman can understand. I like her confidence and her witty nature which makes it more attractive to listen to the news that she is trying to portray and explain and communicate it to the people. Also she has been the top 10 news anchors so far and in spite of being a mom, she has also been a great news reporter which indeed is a thing which needs to be appreciated in today's world as per my knowledge and understanding. This is what I would like to tell every woman around that in whatever field you prosper.

Band 6-7

So, there are a lot of TV anchors and presenters that I like, especially in my language that is Malayalam. But there is this one particular person I wish to meet one if I get a chance that is Rikandar Nair. I grew up watching his shows in multiple channels. He has worked in lot of different channels and presented or executed different works in different categories in different channels. So, I was a fan of him while growing up, still now I am a fan of him. So, one thing which is very important or very attractive of him is the presentation skill he has, how he turns the negativity into positivity. So, now currently he is hosting this one wonderful channel, 24's news channel in which he presents the morning news. So, after my daily routine of breakfast and coffee, I will just start listening to his morning show which is telecasted on a daily basis in the 24 channel. He presents the news, as we all know news is very negative around the world, but he tries to put it in a way which is positive and in the mornings, especially in the mornings, we know we like to hear positive feedbacks or positive news. So, somehow he makes sure that people are not getting

Band 6-7

So my favourite radio presenter would be RJ Malishka. She is a radio jockey. I usually listen to her whenever I drive and since I drive around a lot because I have to commute to work, I tend to listen to her channel a lot. I just prefer the way she speaks and the content she speaks about. She takes a satirical dig at a lot of things and issues that are prevalent in Mumbai. So for example, the issues of rains, the issues of potholes, of the infrastructural development which just seems to be never ending in this city. So I just really enjoy listening to her because she has a captivating voice and she has a way with her words. So she really enthralls the listeners and the stories just hook you on from the very beginning and irrespective of what show she holds or whatever she talks about, it's just her tone and pitch which keeps the people engaged. What I really like about her in general is also her personality. She has appeared on various reality shows and has expressed her frankness and commitment to do comedy which is honest and talk about actual things and issues in her work which I really admire. Overall, I'd say that there needs to be a lot more radio presenters in the country because they not only entertain the audience but they shed light on various pressing issues, motivating the people to think.

Band 6-7

I enjoy watching Radio Mangal 91.9, I usually watch it during my journey either in airports or I place it in my car. One of my favourite radio jockeys in Radio Mangal is Rahul, he is amazing. I really like his voice modulation, his different accents and he is a very funny person. He interacts with people in a humorous way. He asks different questions, he is amazing. One of my favourite part of Radio Mangal is that we can dedicate songs for the family. And we can talk about it with other people who do not know the audio. One time I tried calling to Radio Mangal, but I tried to call Rahul, he might not be able to hear me. And she interacted with him. She told me it was a wonderful moment. And another specific thing I liked about them is that they speak about social issues and current affairs. They are not just sticking on to the fun part, they also interact with people about various things happening in our city. So I am very much aware about everything happening, especially about the traffic, accidents, any crimes or problems.

Band 6-7

The television radio presenter that I like the most is Ranveer Alabadia. I like watching his shows every day wherein he talks about knowledge and power of karma and everyday life struggles where people face a lot of issues in every aspect of life whether be it financially, physically, mentally and emotionally. Not only he gives knowledge about these struggles but also tells us about his life incident which he faces as being a podcast where he receives death threats by some unknown figures. He also taught us about his struggle lives that how as a person we should be humble and modest to each other. Watching his shows every day not only give us the knowledge to inspire to become a better person but also a great human being that we desire to achieve or become. This has not only played a vital role in my life but also has contributed to my significant development. He also taught about dealing with emotions in an emotional manner so that these could not tamper your present and focus on the future. Not only he gives the right knowledge to be a perfect person but also a down to earth human being without any attitude or ego issues. He not only tells us about not being materialistic but also that people have achieved a lot of success and fame through these programs but also these people have seen downfall in terms of being rich yet famous personality figures where these people receive a lot of issues in their daily life.

Band 6-7

One TV presenter that I would often prefer listening to would be one of the famous cricket analyst Harsha Bogle. So Harsha Bogle happens to specialize in cricket analysis from a very long time. Even in the early 2000s he was one of the better cricket analysts compared to the others. Why I prefer Harsha Bogle is because the way he talks about the technique even though he himself is not a cricketer, the way he talks about the technique, the way he comments on the players way of how they play and not only just the physical technique but also he talks about the mental like the mindset during a match, mindset of particular player during pressure situations, tough situations. And also I am also a cricketer so I prefer listening to his cricket analysis because there is so much scope for me to learn from such an analyst belonging to the same domain.

Band 6-7

I like a radio presenter. Her name is Malaika. I often hear radio in my free time while I'm travelling by local mode of transport such as by train or bus or while I'm having my bath. So Malaika has a great command in English, Hindi language and also Sanskrit. She has very great sense of humour. She is well versed in her vocabulary. She has a great command over her vocabulary and grammar. She sings very nice musical songs. Her voice is really really so melodious that you keep on hearing her again and again. Her voice is calm and very soothful to hear. Her personality is very charming, unique. The way she speaks is really interesting. Her talks are really interesting and one can keep listening on to her. Okay, so now she talks about ongoing scenarios in the world and also she keeps me updated of the things which are really missed by our generation as we tend not to read the newspapers.

Band 6-7

I would like to start the conversation. The TV show I mostly watch is Ganesh Aiyar's Masai Kondal, which was introduced by Pradeep Majravi and Raj Sia. I like Pradeep Majravi most of all. He is a wonderful actor, comic anchor. When I was a student, I used to watch the show. It is connected to me because it is a great show. He makes most of the shows. He was very popular in those days. He is more interesting. He is a personal icon for me. He won an award for his movie. The movie was very beautiful. The show was very rare.

Band 6-7

I am not a TV or radio person. I don't like to watch any TV or TV show or listen to any radio. But YouTube is my favourite platform to watch any videos. The Trigger Insan, the channel of Nischay Malhan. He is my favourite YouTuber because I love to watch their content. It's very unique and attractive. And especially because every video is unique to their past videos. And they not only show the comedy content but also the emotional or any type of filmfare or any type of their work videos. And they also have their different channel about vlogs. They post their daily vlogs about their daily life, how they spend their whole day and all about their family. It's very unique and also entertainment. That's why I like to watch YouTuber Trigger Insan.
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