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Describe an activity that you do after school/work: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What it is?
  • When and Where do you do it?
  • Who you do it with?
  • And how you feel about it?
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Cue 1:What it is?

  • Begin by clearly stating the activity you engage in after school or work.
  • Provide a brief explanation of why you chose this particular activity.

Example

After school, I love to play cricket with my friends. Cricket is not just a sport for me; it’s a passion that brings us all together.

Cue 2:When and Where do you do it?

  • Mention the specific days and times you usually play cricket.
  • Describe the location where you play, such as a local park or a cricket ground.

Example

We usually play cricket every Saturday afternoon at the local park, which is just a 10-minute walk from my house. The park has a nice open space and a few trees that provide shade.

Cue 3:Who you do it with?

  • Identify the friends or group you play cricket with.
  • Share a little about your relationship with them and why you enjoy their company.

Example

I play with my close friends from school. We have been playing together for years, and our bond has grown stronger through our shared love for the game.

Cue 4:And how you feel about it?

  • Express your feelings about playing cricket and what it means to you.
  • Mention any benefits you gain from this activity, such as relaxation or teamwork.

Example

Playing cricket makes me feel incredibly happy and relaxed. It’s a great way to unwind after a long week of studies, and it also helps me stay fit. I love the thrill of competition and the joy of spending time with my friends.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, playing cricket after school is not just an activity for me; it’s a vital part of my life that brings joy, friendship, and a sense of belonging.

    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: Giving Vague Answers

    Avoid providing unclear or general responses. Vague answers do not give the examiner enough information about the activity, making it difficult to assess your speaking skills.

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    Tip

    Be specific about the activity. Include details such as what you do, where and when you do it, and who you do it with.

    2: Neglecting Emotional Connection

    Failing to express how you feel about the activity can make your response less engaging. Emotions help to personalize your answer and connect with the examiner.

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    Share your feelings about the activity. Explain why it is enjoyable or meaningful to you, which adds depth to your response.

    Ignoring Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. Without a clear structure, your answer may lack coherence and flow, making it hard to follow.

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    Tip

    Follow the cue prompts in order. Start with what the activity is, then discuss when and where you do it, who you do it with, and finally, how you feel about it.

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    An activity that I would do after my classes would be playing football with my friends. We started playing football when we were child after the classes. At that time when I was in my 10th grade, we used to start our game after classes. We would start the game in the evening at four o'clock and we would end it between six and six-thirty.

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    I feel extremely elated when I watch any football game or when I go out to play with my friends. And watching also gives me energy and it helps me going through the day. So these are two of my habits or activity that I like to do. Apart from what I do for my work, these are my leisure activities, I would say. Yeah, that's pretty much it.

    Band 6-7

    When I completed my work and came to home, I would like to learn a new skill like video editing. Because video editing nowadays is one of the most popular passive income generated source. I love photos and videos to keep it in my phone and edit as it myself. Since 4 months, I am learning from online classes. He is one of the tutors. He is the best teacher for me. He can clear all my doubts. He can teach best editing classes. My first video editing was in 2018. It is one of the best animation video. Daily when I completed my work, I used to learn a new skill. Learning a new skill is one of the best source for our self. It improves our knowledge and we can forget the office stress or any other tension. Learning a new skill is very important.

    Band 6-7

    I go for swimming after I am done with my work. My society has a swimming pool and I often go for swimming after I am done with my work. I swim alone. It feels refreshing and also it helps me to calm down after having a busy day. I usually swim for an hour. I just learned how to swim. What I used to do is I carry my earphones which are waterproof. I keep it in my ear and listen to music while I am swimming. So I am able to do my two favorite things at the same time, listen to music and swim. And I usually wait for this time during my entire day.

    Band 6-7

    so the activity today I'm going to talk about is writing notes like I love writing and it's a hobby from 5th standard like I'm currently past 12th standard it's a hobby since 5th standard from when I'm old so I love writing the things what like day diary I love to write what all happen in the day and what all I plan to do tomorrow like that and I like to do writing with some fancy pens not with um I usually take I usually choose different colors of pen so the particularly I do this work somewhere in a cafe or at a home in the cafe

    Band 6-7

    The activity I do after my work is watching TV, playing Lobo, and do a lot of Paath, which is Sukhmani Sahib, and Rehras Sahib, Jabji Sahib, and etc. And in watching TV, I watched serials, that which name is Gamba. I watch TV with my husband and do all Paath with my husband. After that, I play a game of Ludo with my husband. We do a lot of fun in the evening. And sometimes we go outside for an evening walk or having an ice cream treat. And after that, we go to the Gurdwara Sahib and do Paath there. After returning from Gurdwara, we use our mobile phone sometimes. After that, we go to bed to sleep. It's all the routine of my daily life after returning from the work.

    Band 6-7

    An activity that I do after school was mainly drawing. So, my interest in this field started around third grade when I used my mother's phone to download an app. So, basically this app mainly helped you draw various characters and they showed like step by step tutorials on how to go about it. So, they will show like two lines and then I copy, I mean I'd mimic that into my paper. So, gradually I started doing this beyond this app and I used to practice every day after school. I'd spend about like three to four hours drawing a paper. At the time I mainly focused on like cartoon drawings rather than realism, but from my seventh grade year I started moving on to doing more realistic works. I used many apps such as Pinterest, Envision, those kind of apps that gave me clips from movies because they showed a lot of emotion rather than being like a stationary object. So, this later became more than a hobby and it developed into a passion that I want to pursue in the future. So, that's what I'm planning to do in my future years and planning to carry out in my under graduation. So, drawing is not something that I like doing with other people. I rather prefer doing it alone, playing some music in the background and doing it in my own pace. I don't like being rushed when I'm doing such a hobby. So, I still continue this practice till date. Three to four hours is always set aside to draw and it helps to keep me very relaxed. I think that's all I have to say.

    Band 6-7

    Well, I don't have a lot of activity to do after school, but there's one peculiar activity I'm surprised I love it. I don't like to do many activities, but there's one activity that I love to do after my school and that's playing football. I just love football. I watch every match, be it UCL, be it FIFA World Cup, I just love it. And after I come back from school, of course my mom doesn't allow it, but after some 2-3 hours of good sleep, I go with my friends to a nearby park and we play football, we kick around, we run, sweat all around, but I just absolutely love it, love playing football. And the fact that I love football is also because my grandfather was a big fan of football and I think that's a trait I got from him. He's no more with me, but there's a part of him still with me and that's football. When I was young, I didn't really understand the concept of football, but my grandfather explained it to me and of course I told you that I watch regular football matches and now I've got so much into it that I know the name of every player, every club from the game and I just absolutely love the fact that India is growing in terms of football, because India's past experiences about football was not that great and we all know about it, yet we learn, we aspire and I believe that India will be a great nation in the future. And of course, it's an activity I love, but unfortunately for me, I have other ambitions which I have to focus on and this will always be a part of me, but I cannot focus on it as I have other dreams other than football which I have to achieve before all this and yes, one of the activities that I love is always going to be football.

    Band 6-7

    After my class from Palarivattom, I got to hostel and went for a walk. That is morning and evening. I am not going to gym for last two weeks. So I go for walk every evening with my friend Alan. After college, we together go to nearby park for walk. There are so many people who walks around the park for not only for walking but also for jogging but also for exercise and there is small equipments for children to play in the ground in the park. I go with my best friend Alan and we get relaxed and tension free after college. We had many friends who were strangers and now we are very friends with them. There are so many adults and so many children and all people are in different categories. It also gives him time to get into the world and enjoy the freshness of the earth and real world.

    Band 6-7

    After a hectic day at school, the one activity that provides me with the much-needed refreshment and energy is watching television, along with my friends and occasionally joined by my family. However, I do enjoy watching TV by myself only, along with my favourite snacks that I love to munch in. In addition to this, I tune into some good music and groove on it. Apart from this, I also listen to news and it keeps me updated whatever has happened throughout the day in my country and in the world at large. So, watching TV
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