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Describe a web series you like.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is it called?
  • When did you watch it?
  • What is the theme?
  • What did you like about it?
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Cue 1:What is it called?

  • Start by clearly stating the name of the web series.
  • Mention the platform where it is available, as this adds context.

Example

"The web series I really enjoy is called 'Sacred Games'. It's available on Netflix, which makes it easily accessible for many viewers in India."


Cue 2:When did you watch it?

  • Provide a specific timeframe, such as the year or season when you started watching it.
  • Mention if you binge-watched it or took your time to finish it.

Example

"I started watching 'Sacred Games' in early 2020, during the lockdown. I ended up binge-watching the first season in just a few days because I was so hooked on the story."


Cue 3:What is the theme?

  • Describe the main theme or genre of the web series, such as crime, drama, or thriller.
  • Highlight any significant messages or social issues that the series addresses.

Example

"The theme of 'Sacred Games' revolves around crime and spirituality, intertwining the lives of a police officer and a gangster. It also touches upon issues like corruption and the complexities of modern Indian society."


Cue 4:What did you like about it?

  • Discuss specific elements you enjoyed, such as the storyline, characters, or cinematography.
  • Share any emotional impact it had on you or how it resonated with your personal experiences.

Example

"What I loved most about 'Sacred Games' was its gripping storyline and strong character development. The performances by Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Saif Ali Khan were outstanding, and the series kept me on the edge of my seat with its unexpected twists."


Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall impression of the web series.
  • Mention if you would recommend it to others and why.

Example

"In conclusion, 'Sacred Games' is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys thrilling narratives and complex characters. I would highly recommend it to my friends, as it offers a unique perspective on contemporary issues in India."


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

Using vague language can make your answer unclear and unengaging. Avoid general statements that don't provide specific details about the web series.

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Be specific about the plot, characters, and themes. Use descriptive language to paint a clear picture for the listener.


2: Lack of Structure

A disorganized response can confuse the listener. Jumping between points without a clear flow makes it hard to follow your thoughts.

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Organize your answer by following the cue prompts. Start with the title, then discuss when you watched it, followed by the theme and what you liked.


Overly Short Answers

Providing very brief answers can make it seem like you don't have much to say. This can lead to a lower score for fluency and coherence.

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Tip

Expand on each cue by giving examples and personal opinions. Aim for a well-rounded response that covers all aspects of the question.


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Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood
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The toy which I liked in my childhood was a panda doll, which makes me pleasant and makes me more blush. The pandas are the most beautiful creatures of the world, which looks gigantic and has pooshy cheeks and they are like stars in the clouds and they dream in me. Furthermore, these have been given by my father. My father is a very very beautiful artistic person, who makes me think of that. Every day you will face every difficulties and make you suffer and move forward. Pandas are always seen in Japanese countries. It is my lifelong dream to visit a Japanese country and click a photo with the original pandas, which makes sounds better.

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Describe a book you recently read
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Band 6-7

A recent web series that I watched is called Atom and as far as I recall I had watched it last week. What I like about web series is that it's about a coming of age topic. So the web series Atom is actually about an agent who lands on earth from a distant galaxy. This agent is out to destroy earth. It's a very interesting web series to watch and the best part about it is that it is very futuristic and coming-of-age. It can be watched by children and adults alike. I would recommend everybody to watch it in order to be marveled by the agent and his actions.

Band 6-7

When the topic comes to web series, actually I recently, one month before, watched a series called Dark. The Dark series completely tells us about a theme of future, present and past. So in this, I have observed that Dark series is completely based for youths. I prefer not to watch this series by any old age people. So in this series, I have seen many of the characters. I have seen many of the animals as well as a character. So I prefer to go in detail of this series in further days. Till now, I have watched one season, which is of three seasons. So I will complete this two seasons next year and also this series was main thing of a person called Adam, where the Adam goes to the past generation as well as the future generation. This is what the concept of the series. And one more thing I want to suggest that if anybody who likes series or wants to watch a series, which is interesting, I prefer the series called Dark, which have been liked and also I have been telling to others also, for my friends to watch this series, if they get a relaxed time in their home or everywhere where they go.

Band 6-7

The one web series that I really like to watch is Friends. I watched it on Netflix and it is based on friends, how there are six friends who are always together, living together and having all the fun. They have this incredible bond, they are sharing with each other and it's very difficult to find these kind of friends. It's very fun, whenever I watch it, I'm always laughing. Whenever I feel stressed, I always watch Friends. The series made me so emotional at the same time and it's so fun to watch. I laugh, I enjoy watching it. I recommend it to many people and I really connect with people whenever I hear them talking about Friends and whenever I start conversing about anything, if it's about Friends, I really jump into that conversation and try to make that experience more lively for me and it is really nice. Friends is one of my favorite series to watch. I never get bored of it. It's like a free time hobby or you can say a relaxing web series for me. I watched Friends when my sister recommended it to me a while ago, like maybe in 2020 and after that, I have watched it like four or five times and I've never been bored. So yeah, that's Friends for me. That is the most special web series for me.

Band 6-7

The series I watched, the name for it is Friends, and this series I have watched in 2022. This series is basically on friends, comedy, relationship. The thing I love about the most in this series is about each character they have shown. I really like the character Rachel because she is very more fashionable, and the other character which I really enjoyed watching was Monica as she was having Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder where she is keeping everything very neat and tidy whenever someone is coming and making any mess, so she is trying to clean it as soon as they leave from her house. Apart from that, all the characters played the best role, and I cannot even choose which is the most amazing, all played the part very well in each episode. Whenever I am sad, happy, I love to watch this series. It always makes my mind fresh, and it gives me a good energy. I generally don't watch much about other series, but this is one of my favorite one which I love to watch. Even I have recommended this series to so many people.

Band 6-7

The web series that I like is called Supernatural. It is a series which revolves around two brothers traveling across America to different states and going and looking to kill monsters and other beings, supernatural beings that threaten humanity itself. It showed me a lot about how brotherly bond works along with the sibling rule. This all helped me with the liking of the show. So that is my take on the whole series. I have liked the series ever since I started watching it in 2020. And that was when I really started to connect with the characters. They helped me look at different aspects of a show. This helped me overall. And I would say that this series is a very good show that everyone must watch. It helped me get through tough times and also it helped me look at siblings in a different way. Because I am a single child and I have not experienced a sibling bond. This series showed me that the sibling bond is precious and that even through tough times they will always be there for each other even if the world is ending. Because that is essentially the whole theme that Supernatural revolves around which is to battle against the monsters in the dark.

Band 6-7

OTT is a application where it is a source of movies, web series and many shows at mobile or laptop or desktop. This is good for show the movie and web series. Viewer can see the movie at any time and anywhere and according to their time. OTT provides time friendly shows and live programs. Recently I seen panchayat web series on prime video. It is very good and beautiful web series. Their story was very good and related to village. I seen many web series on other platforms.

Band 6-7

There is a series on Netflix which is called as mismatched. I have recently watched it on Netflix as it season 3 has been released. It is a great series which covers almost your life problem as a teenager. It depicts teenager life and their choices between relationship and career and dealing with parents has been very supportive to me and more relatable to me. I like how it covers social issues, how we get awkward as we are introvert to deal with extrovert at parties, anxiety issues, depression issues, everything. That's what I love about it that it is keep it grounded and more relatable with teenager.

Band 6-7

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Band 6-7

My favorite web series as of now is Never Ever I Have, which is a series of a teenage girl who is going to pass her high school very soon. So she is eager to experience new things which she is supposed to do during her high school time. So basically she is an Indian woman so I can relate with myself and the language is very understandable for me. And it was very interesting because I am seeing myself in that person when I was watching that movie. It was really entertaining, funny talks, her friends, her situation, everything. They have projected it very clearly and we will get that emotion for her. It's a very pleasant type web series. I like that kind of series. I am a happy person so I always wish to watch or do things which make me happy. So this series always makes me happy. I think I have watched all the seasons in one day. There were around 4 seasons. So it was one of my favorite series.

Band 6-7

One of the most, one of my most favorite web series that I've recently watched on Netflix particularly is known as Mismatched. So the theme talks about how an unknown boy and an unknown girl, they fell in love with each other. This is the concept that I love because I am a hopeless romantic. I just loved how the story started, how it concluded and I also admire the fact that it was not very clingy, it was not very stretchy. The right amount of every kind of aspect was there in the series, yes, and the protagonist, they seem to very well play justice to the character.
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