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Describe a TV series you like: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is the name of the TV series
  • When you watched it
  • What it is about
  • And explain why you like it
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Cue 1:What is the name of the TV series?

  • Clearly state the name of the TV series you enjoy.
  • You can mention any relevant details, such as the genre or the platform where you watched it.

Example

The TV series I really like is called 'Sacred Games'. It's a thrilling crime drama that is available on Netflix.

Cue 2:When you watched it?

  • Mention when you started watching the series, such as the year or during a specific season.
  • You can also include how long it took you to finish it.

Example

I started watching 'Sacred Games' in 2018, and I binge-watched the first season over a weekend. I was so hooked that I finished it in just two days!

Cue 3:What it is about?

  • Provide a brief summary of the plot without giving away spoilers.
  • Highlight the main characters and the central conflict of the series.

Example

'Sacred Games' revolves around a Mumbai police officer named Sartaj Singh, who discovers a dark underworld led by a notorious gangster, Ganesh Gaitonde. The series explores themes of crime, spirituality, and the complexities of Indian society.

Cue 4:And explain why you like it?

  • Share your personal feelings about the series and what makes it special to you.
  • You can mention aspects like the storytelling, character development, or cultural relevance.

Example

I love 'Sacred Games' because of its gripping storyline and the way it blends history with modern-day issues. The performances by the actors are outstanding, especially Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Gaitonde. It keeps me on the edge of my seat and makes me think about deeper societal issues.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, 'Sacred Games' is not just a TV series for me; it's an experience that combines entertainment with thought-provoking themes. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating show.

    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: Vague Descriptions

    Avoid being too general when describing the TV series. Vague answers can make it hard for the examiner to understand your thoughts and feelings about the show.

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    Tip

    Provide specific examples from the series, such as key characters or memorable scenes, to make your description more vivid and engaging.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Neglecting to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. This may result in a lower score as it shows a lack of preparation.

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    Tip

    Make sure to answer each cue clearly, structuring your response to cover the name, when you watched it, what it’s about, and why you like it.

    Overly Long Responses

    Giving excessively long answers can lose the examiner's interest and make it difficult to follow your main points. Conciseness is key.

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    Tip

    Practice summarizing your thoughts in a clear and concise manner, focusing on the most important aspects of the series and your opinions.

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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 7

    One TV series that I really like is Friends, which is a very popular American sitcom. I first watched it about 3 years ago when one of my friends recommended it to me during the lockdown. Since then, I have re-watched many episodes because it is very entertaining and light hearted. The series is about 6 friends, Rachel, Rose, Monica, Candler, Joy, Phobe who lives in New York City. It mainly focuses on their personal and professional lives, their relationships and the funny situations they often get into. Even though the story lines are simple, the humor, timing and chemistry between the characters make it very enjoyable. I liked this series for several years. Firstly, it is extremely funny and no matter how many times I watch it, I still laugh at the jokes. Secondly, it shows the value of friendship and how people support each other through ups and downs, which makes it feel relatable. Another reason is that the language used is quite natural, so it has also helped me improve my English listening skills. Overall, I enjoy Friends because it combines comedy and life lessons in a way that never gets boring. It's the kind of series I can watch anytime whether I can stress or just looking for some relaxation. The series is about 6 friends. It mainly focuses on their personal and professional lives, their relationships and the funny situations they often get into.

    Band 7

    My most liked TV series is actually an animated series known as Demon Slayer. I recently finished its 5th season and it was very amazing. It is about a boy whose sister turns into a demon and he tackles many obstacles to find the cure to his sister. The series taught me about dedication, determination and love towards their loved ones. I personally follow the series because of the character development and the various fight scenes in the series. I enjoy the series a lot.

    Band 7

    Okay, the TV series which I like the most is Game of Thrones. I watched it during my first year of my college, along with my friends, and it gave a nostalgic vibe of ancient kingdom and its people. The series is filled with adventure, romance, drama, action, war, and crime. So, the series is basically about the battle for a primary throne. So, there are seven kingdoms in the nation, and each kingdom has its own lord, and those lords are kings. So, each lords have different opinions and distinct personalities. So, everyone focuses on putting their people forward and raising their opinions. This leads to conflict, pain and suffering, and the battle between seven kingdoms arises. So, each kingdom tries to form alliance with other kingdoms so that they can take their throne. And also, the series consists of mythical beasts like dragons and also some villains who are fantasy-based. The writer of this show is George RR Martin, who wrote his book, but I would suggest to watch the series because it gave very good memories that I still remember. And this series connects widely to the world audience because it is really good.

    Band 7

    So, one of my all-time favorite TV series is The Friends. I like this particularly because it's about a group of friends that band together and it's about how they navigate their life in New York. I started watching it during the COVID pandemic. At that time, I was stuck at home, we couldn't go out, we couldn't go to my college to study. So I had a lot of free time there. So I kind of binge-watched it a lot and one of the particular things which I like about watching Friends is that it is such a funny and a very good-feeling series. In addition to that, we see how well a group of friends can make life better. It's about how you can have friends and how they make your life more beautiful, more thrilling, and more enjoyable. This is one such series which I watch again and again when I am bored, or when I am sad, or even when I am happy. It is one such series of which I can never be bored of.

    Band 7

    So, a TV series I really love watching is Friends. The first time I saw it was back in 2016 when I was in school and the show is about a group of six friends who are living in New York just trying to figure out adult life so in that way all the characters are very relatable. And it has that classic nine days magic. The show is shot with a live audience so that's I think something specific that I really like about the show is that you can hear people laugh in the background. All of the episodes are really short, none more than 20-25 minutes so I can always watch an episode really quickly even if I don't have too much time. Because I've re-watched it a few times now, I've also come to realize that the show is really layered, like beyond being absolutely hilarious, there's also layered comedy in the show. Every time I re-watch it I realize that there's a joke that I missed or there's a literature reference that I am now perhaps informed enough to understand or well-read enough to understand and yes, I watch it with friends, I watch it with my family and it definitely has to be my favourite show of all time.

    Band 7

    So, a recent TV show which I picked up and have grown to love it is Stranger Things which I am sure is quite popular at the moment. The reason why I love it is that it gives a retro vibe which is not that common in this day and age. So, it features a multi-dimensional fictional plot which starts off by a kid getting lost in a different dimension and while we are still unaware of all of the possibilities of that dimension in the first season, it then gradually develops and thickens the plot as we progress towards the rest of the seasons. So, however it is fictional, it demonstrates quite a strong grasp of the heroism that kids are showing and I know that might not be a very good point but I still prefer to watch that over traditional Indian dramas and serials.

    Band 7

    I do not watch TV series, but I like to watch anime. One particular anime series I would highly recommend is Attack on Titan. Around 5 years ago, I watched that episode 1 of it and I was stunned to speak. Their storytelling is so good. Our protagonist is a child who lives inside a wall and it is peaceful. But one day, a catastrophic event happened. A giant titan emerged and kicked the wall. From the entrance, small titans appeared and started to eat humans. It was terrifying to watch the first episode. As the story progresses, each element opens with a new plot twist and it is a very complicated story. I really enjoyed that show. On the other note, why I like that series so much is because you can see the complex character evolving and the storyline behind it. Like a protagonist is a antagonist also and a villain of that series. His ideology about freedom, choices, protecting his loved ones and what length you can go to save them, it is too good. Like how the story folds itself and how our character changes, how destruction happens and this event will take place further. It is all written in a story. It is one of the best.

    Band 6-7

    So, I would like to talk about this American series I started watching a year ago and it's my most favorite series I have watched till now and I love it so much that I have watched it around 10 times probably. So the series is known as, it's named Modern Family. It revolves around 3 families and it shows how the families maintain their bonding and how they love each other, they show empathy and sometimes life is chaotic, there are some familial issues, there are some situations where you have to make compromises or sacrifices, there need to be some adjustments, you need to learn how to live with a person that you don't know or that your mindsets don't match. So it just shows how living in a family can be chaotic but at the same time you can still maintain, you can still be happy, maintain such relationships and spend time together at the end of the day after all the struggles of your entire day, your work, maybe you have studies or anything, at one point you just come together as a huge family, you sit around and you chat, you laugh around, go on trips, make memories and that shows how familial bonding is and this is something I learnt from that series and I just love the entire

    Band 6-7

    I would like to talk about a TV series that I like the most is the Big Bang Theory which I watched during COVID time through an OTT platform because during those days it was hard to get any entertainment because of the lockdown. I chose this Big Bang Theory because I wanted to have some break from chaotic life and also to have some fun during free time. As it is a sci-fi comedy on four physicists who are nerds falling into love which was unpredictable in their life that made quite interesting at the same time very fun watching their lives daily lives how they handle both their work life and personal life who basically those people are very shy they never expected they will have some partner in their life but eventually they get succeeded in both personal life by having their own female partners and getting married and also one of them won Nobel Prize in that series it was so emotional in the last episode to think that it was getting over the whole series was getting over if time permits I would like to rewatch the same series now also but unfortunately I'm little busy with studying for this IELTS and my own exams with respect to my subject

    Band 6-7

    Since last one month, I have been obsessed with a web series and it's a sitcom actually. And the name of the series is The Young Sheldon. And it's a famous prequel of the Big Bang Theory. And it is telecast, I watched this series on Netflix. And it depicts the story portrays a young child, whose name was Sheldon. And he was he was exceptionally extraordinary and intelligent guy, but socially he was very awkward. So the whole sitcom just revolves around him and how her mother was always taking care of this little boy and always protective. And her grandmother also loves this boy very much. And but when in the end, even the young Sheldon, even the Sheldon was just nine years old, he was going to high school and how that how things occur, things happen with him, how he is not able to make friends. So all the story revolves around him. And the story also represents family dynamics that how even he is very socially awkward, but still and stay and he just he just pretend that he is not attached to his family. But sometimes the story also represents the vulnerable side of young Sheldon. And here we also see the bond between a father and a son that her father, he deeply cares about Sheldon, but he doesn't overshare or he doesn't show up this side to him. And all.
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