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Describe a website that sells second-hand items: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the website is
  • What kind of items it sells
  • When/why you used it or would use it
  • And explain why it’s useful
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Cue 1:What the website is

  • Begin by naming the website clearly and mention its purpose.
  • Provide a brief background about the website, such as when it was established or its popularity.

Example

The website I want to talk about is OLX. It is a popular online platform in India where people can buy and sell second-hand items. OLX was established in 2010 and has since become one of the go-to websites for anyone looking to find affordable used goods.

Cue 2:What kind of items it sells

  • List the types of items available on the website, focusing on those that interest you.
  • Mention any specific categories or examples that stand out.

Example

OLX sells a wide variety of items, including furniture, electronics, clothing, and even vehicles. For instance, I often browse the furniture section to find affordable second-hand sofas or tables that fit my budget.

Cue 3:When/why you used it or would use it

  • Share a personal experience of when you used the website or explain a situation where you would consider using it.
  • Discuss your motivations for using the website, such as saving money or finding unique items.

Example

I used OLX last year when I was moving into a new apartment. I needed a few essential items like a bed and a dining table, but I wanted to save money. I found a great deal on a second-hand bed that was in excellent condition, which helped me stick to my budget.

Cue 4:And explain why it’s useful

  • Discuss the benefits of using the website, such as cost-effectiveness or convenience.
  • Mention how it helps in promoting sustainability by reusing items.

Example

OLX is incredibly useful because it allows people to buy quality items at a fraction of the price. It also promotes sustainability by encouraging the reuse of goods, which is important in today’s consumer-driven society. I appreciate how easy it is to navigate the site and communicate with sellers.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, OLX is a fantastic platform for anyone looking to buy second-hand items. It not only helps save money but also supports a more sustainable way of living by giving pre-owned items a new life.

    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 of the Website

    Using vague language when describing the website can lead to a lack of clarity. Candidates should provide specific details to make their answer more engaging and informative.

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    Tip

    Instead of saying 'it's a good website', describe its features, layout, and user experience to give a clearer picture.

    2: Listing Too Many Items

    Focusing on too many different items can make your answer unfocused. It's important to highlight a few key items that represent the website well.

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    Tip

    Choose 2-3 specific items that are popular or unique to the website and explain why they are significant.

    Lack of Personal Experience

    Failing to include personal experiences can make your answer less relatable. Sharing your own experiences adds depth and authenticity to your response.

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    Tip

    Mention a specific time you used the website or a reason you would use it, explaining how it met your needs.

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    One website that I know of sells second hand items is Ovelex and it is something that is used in my country a lot and it is well known for its good prices, value for money products and great support from the people who are operating the whole website. So it mostly emphasizes on selling second hand goods be it electronic items or any furniture items or any devices through the medium so that the sellers can directly reach the people who are wanting to buy these products and there are no middlemen involved in the process so that the whole expenditure comes down to almost half when a middleman is involved in the process then he can charge commission from both the ends and this particular website defeats the whole purpose of the same and usually at my place we do not believe in buying anything second hand so there are absolutely no chances that I would use that website in the near future and nor have I used it till date but yeah it is a very good medium so that people can reach out to the required audiences and make their deals with them directly without the requirement or involvement of any third party and people can then get things that are value for money for themselves.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to talk about a second hand item selling app called OLX. In India it's really popular in here because it's really trustable website. Moreover it's very budget friendly for middle class people. In that app everything will get pets and non-living things like furniture, dresses, phones, electronic gadgets. Almost everything will get in that app and also there is a verification process so we can trust that person who is selling these are original individual not just fake ID. Moreover I used it to buy furniture, a sofa set for my home. First I thought it's a great deal for a new looking sofa at the price of half the price of original new sofa. So I contacted them and they told me to come to their home to see their sofa and I went there and I checked the item and I really like it that's really a good condition so I bought that.

    Band 6-7

    The name of the website is OLX and it's an Indian brand and there is no specific categories for this app that you should sell only this item. Basically you can sell everything for second hand on this app. This is pretty useful when it comes to buying cell phones, laptop or when you don't have budget to buy a new device. So you can buy it from there on OLX and it's very much trusted because the person who sells the item meets you in real life and you both have a talk about how the item is. Is it in good condition or you should accept it or not and at that time you can also give the payment to the person. Also you can sell the second hand products and also buy the second hand products from that app. So yeah it's pretty useful app for this generation and therefore there should be more apps like this. There are also websites which sell cars. They are useful too. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    OLX is a website that sells second-hand items. It is primarily focusing on the electronics and other home appliances which will be necessary for people who move and migrate to other towns for purposes like college, home, work or etc. Although OLX sells used items, it focuses on quality and the pricing is also reasonable. For example, if a college student is looking for a furnished apartment but fails to find one, they can always rent a non-furnished apartment for a lower price and buy appliances from OLX for at a reasonable price and resell it to another person when they move out of the town. And OLX is very useful for family members also because some might find the curiosity to try out new things and they might buy it from OLX. Once they are done with it, they can always resell it on it. OLX also majorly focuses on sustainability which is not letting anything go to waste. E-waste is something that is a great hazard to the society. While we reuse and resell the items, e-waste can be reduced.

    Band 6-7

    I have prepared a website that sells second-hand items for everyday usage, for example, clothes, plastic items, toys, and many other things which every age can use, for example, children, elderly, as well as younger and older adults. This website is user-friendly and has an interface that can work on low bandwidth and low-to-moderate internet availability. The website has various features such as you can create your own blogs, you can contact the customer care support 24x7, you can book an appointment to talk to the executive for any partnership, as well as you can also chat via chatbot and 24x7 hours assistance is available. If you want to sell or purchase the second-hand items, you will need to register through your email and password and later on you will have to take subscription after visiting the website. Once you take the subscription, the fee is automatically paid through your UPI and after the transaction is complete, you can download the receipt. After the receipt is downloaded, you can purchase and sell the second-hand items.

    Band 6-7

    A website that sells second-hand items is Adobe's. I find it quite helpful because it has a very nice, it has a lot of nice features and more user friendly. On top of that I find we can sell used items and bargain or like even if we want we can buy something or we can resell. And specifically we can see columns like kitchen items, household and clothes, vehicles, accessories and different kind of services if we need. So on and so forth we can find in that website. And mainly I have used that one to sell most of my kids things which I had which I had used previously and when the kids are grown up I find it not useful. And I thought to sell them and gain a bit of extra money. So it really helped me this application to sell something and it's in the fingertips no need to rush or it saves our time as well. And moreover I find it's one of the best apps where we can find so many products rather than getting new things for a higher price which saves our money in many ways. Also it gives a extra income for people who want to get rid of things and earn money.

    Band 6-7

    I recently came across a website that sells second-hand vintage luxury items. These include a variety of items like accessories, bags, belts, shoes, etc. of pure luxury houses like Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, etc. A very important thing is that they have a 12-step verification process that they do in partnership with these brands. This is not a normal second-hand store item but it deals with used vintage items which are extremely important and have a lot of value in terms of both monetary and sentimental value. I got to know about this website from my friend Vanshika. She works in the luxury world and she came upon it one day. And because I love collecting luxury vintage items, she mentioned it to me. I was really skeptical of using it at first and I do not enjoy the idea of buying so expensive things online because I really do not trust the authentication. But then she told me that many famous personalities and collectors use this website to ensure they have a wide range of collectible items in their home and antiques at their house. It made me wonder and I thought I should give it a try. After using their website, I realized that it was very easy to use. The whole safety and security from the authentication process to the verification of the website by the government made me feel comfortable in using it.

    Band 6-7

    Ovilux is one of the most famous website or application for second hand items. Recently I searched for a bike, an old bike. Because I want a bike for my sister. She works in colleges for just one or two months. After that we want to buy a new car. Before that we want to manage it with two bikes. Otherwise it is difficult for me to travel. If we take our only bike then we will find difficult to travel in public transport. But I didn't find a good one in that website. Because we couldn't predict the condition of product in that website. Most of the time online second hand items are refurbished. And we couldn't identify the major problems in that. I prefer to buy it in nearby areas. In the local shop. In that time most of the time we will have a better product. Potentially it is a useful website. Many items are there.

    Band 6-7

    The website I would like to talk about today is a famous Indian startup known as OLX. OLX started back in 2012 when the dot-com bubble was still blooming. OLX was a website that was used by people to sell their second-hand or old stuff to people who were not so prestigious and were not so lucky in their life to afford the first-hand items. OLX was a website that used the transaction system that was existing in India to let... sorry. I love you. The website I would like to talk about today is OLX, which is an Indian startup that started back in 2012. Ever since its inception, OLX has shown some great results and has grown to be over a billion-dollar company. When it started, OLX faced a lot of issues. The main business idea of OLX relied around supplying people the necessities from the people who have already have it. The website I would like to talk about today is OLX, which is an Indian startup that started back in 2012 when the dot-com bubble was still blooming. OLX.com or OLX was a website that allowed people to sell their second-hand stuff online, which increased a lot of market for the people and buyers were already available on websites like OLX. The main business idea of OLX was to use the existing delivery system in India to deliver stuff from the old owner to the new owner. OLX faced a lot of problems with scams, cheating and faulty products. During its course of existence, OLX had gracefully tackled all of these problems and has shown great results. The promising results of OLX have inspired other players into this market and now the Indian market has a lot of players selling second-hand stuff. Some of them selling, rebranding as well as maintaining the stuff, while others just connecting buyers and sellers. OLX has grown the user base of second-hand customers in India by a significant amount. The data have shown that OLX has raised 15% second-hand users in India by itself.
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