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Describe An English Class Lesson That You Enjoyed: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What was taught in the class?
  • When did you take the class?
  • Where was it?
  • What did the teacher do that made you enjoy it?
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Cue 1:What was taught in the class?

  • Begin by mentioning the specific topic or skill that was the focus of the lesson.
  • Explain why this topic was interesting or important to you.

Example

In this English class, we focused on improving our speaking skills through a debate on environmental issues. I found this topic particularly engaging because I am passionate about nature and sustainability.

Cue 2:When did you take the class?

  • Provide the time frame when you attended this class, such as the year or semester.
  • Mention any significant events or personal circumstances that made this time memorable.

Example

I took this class during my second year of college, in the spring semester of 2022. It was a time when I was actively looking to enhance my communication skills for future job interviews.

Cue 3:Where was it?

  • Describe the location of the class, whether it was in a school, college, or online.
  • Share any details about the environment that contributed to your enjoyment.

Example

The class was held in a bright, spacious classroom at my college, filled with posters of famous literary quotes. The atmosphere was lively, which made learning more enjoyable.

Cue 4:What did the teacher do that made you enjoy it?

  • Highlight specific teaching methods or activities that the teacher used.
  • Explain how these methods helped you engage with the material and enjoy the lesson.

Example

Our teacher, Mrs. Sharma, used interactive activities like role-playing and group discussions. She encouraged us to express our opinions freely, which made the class dynamic and fun. Her enthusiasm for the subject was contagious.

Conclusion

    Example

    Overall, this English class was not just about learning the language; it was about developing confidence and critical thinking. I left the class feeling inspired and more prepared for future challenges.

    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 less engaging. Candidates often fail to provide specific details about the lesson, which can lead to a lack of clarity.

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    Tip

    Use specific examples and details about what was taught, such as the topic or activities, to make your answer more vivid.

    2: Ignoring Time and Place

    Not mentioning when and where the class took place can make your response feel incomplete. Candidates sometimes forget to set the scene for their story.

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    Clearly state the time and location of the class to provide context and help the examiner understand your experience better.

    Lack of Personal Connection

    Failing to explain why you enjoyed the class can make your answer less personal. Candidates often miss the opportunity to share their feelings and thoughts.

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    Tip

    Reflect on what the teacher did that resonated with you personally and explain how it impacted your enjoyment of the lesson.

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    Band 8

    One of the most enjoyable English lessons I have ever had was during my final year of high school. Our teacher organized a creative writing session where we had to write a short story based on a random picture she displayed on the board. The picture showed an old man sitting alone on a park bench during winter which immediately sparked my imaginations. At the beginning of the class, the teacher explained how to structure a story including the introduction, climax and conclusion. Then she gave us 30 minutes to write our own versions. After that, a few students including me were asked to read our stories aloud to the class. It was fun listening to how differently everyone interpreted the same image. I enjoyed this lesson so much because it gave us the freedom to express our creativity instead of just focusing on grammar or vocabulary drills. The teacher was very encouraging and gave constructive feedback on how to make our writing more descriptive and emotionally engaging. It made me realize that learning English can be both fun and deeply personal when it involves imagination and storytelling.

    Band 8

    One English lesson that I really enjoyed was during my final year of high school. It was a creative writing class where our teacher asked us to write a short story based on a single picture. The picture showed a rainy street with a man standing under a lamppost holding an umbrella. At first it seemed like a simple exercise but our teacher encouraged us to think beyond the obvious and build a story around emotions, atmosphere and imagination. We spent a few minutes brainstorming ideas and then she played soft instrumental music in the background to help us get into a creative mood. I wrote a story about a man waiting for someone he loved but who never came back. Later a few students including me read our stories aloud and everyone gave feedback. The atmosphere was so lively and engaging that we started laughing, sharing ideas and appreciating each other's creativity. I really enjoyed that class because it made me feel English a little bit alive and expressive. Rather than just a subject full of grammar rules, it helped me discover that writing could be emotional and personal. Most importantly it gave me confidence to express myself in English not just correctly but beautifully.

    Band >7

    Here, I would like to talk about an English class lesson that I enjoyed a lot. It was in my post-graduation days. One of my teachers, Jacob, he taught me a biology class related to the human brain. He explained in a very simple and easy way. Everyone in the class captured the exact way of the structure and other aspects related to the class. The class was really awesome because he presented everything in a very easy manner. Even a low and middle class students get easily from the class. Similarly, it was years ago, the class was years ago, but still I remember the picturization, the different parts of the brain and the functions as well. So that's what the ability of a presenter who has the power to convey each and every aspects of the class, of the topic. So similarly, there are other facts related to him, the class is nothing else. The positive mindset he gave throughout the class and gave the immense idea about the different aspects, not only from the curriculum and out of the syllabus also. He then gave a number of examples.

    Band 7

    An English class lesson that I enjoyed was when my teacher introduced a poem to us which was A Road Not Taken by a very famous poet. I had this class in my 12th grade and we started talking about this poem about where the poet describes a road not taken. The poem is very inquisitive because it describes topics such as loneliness, curiosity, regret, guilt, all of the things, all of the themes that one would experience in life. Furthermore, our teacher described this poem with so much of elaboration about how it would impact us as children, as teenagers, as young adults and later on in life. We had an interactive session in class where our teacher would make each one of us stand up and give a experience about our own life that would connect to this poem. It was very, very, very informative and not only that, it left a lifelong impact on me as I still remember the name of that poem. In addition to what our teacher taught us, this poem not only made me help in school, it helped me in life as well. I would frequently remember this poem whenever I was lost in life and the hope that this gave me was remarkable. To conclude this, I would say every child should read this poem, should learn a lot about life, their journeys in life, their experiences. It would be remarkable.

    Band 7

    My favorite lesson which was taught in my English class is about Anne Hathaway and it was taught when I was in 7th standard. It was taught when I was in the school. My teacher made us to see the real pictures of Anne Hathaway which was very realistic. And it made even more memorable after seeing those pictures. Thank you.

    Band 7

    An English class that I enjoyed was when I was in my school, I guess in my 8th grade, when a teacher enacted the whole skit which she was teaching all by herself. And she had dressed up as 3 different people, but we were so astonished just by looking at how amazingly she was carrying out all the 3 different roles in one person, and we understood the whole thing, like we were not at all confused, and it was interesting and same time, I really wish more teachers like her would be brought to the education system so that every student can experience something like what she did, and I personally think that teachers can be so much more creative in subjects deemed to be boring by students like English, and they can make it so much more fun for children that they actually start loving the subject.

    Band 7

    I very vividly remember an English class that was taken when I was in grade 10. It was by my English teacher. He taught us about the speech given by Brutus in the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. We had to memorize the speech given by Brutus to Romans. I still remember the first few lines, them being, Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears. I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. I still remember it because of the way we were taught with so much description and variety that it just etched into our memories. We also had a few role plays which were in fact assessed for our final grade. We did all kinds of funny and impromptu stuff that it just ended up becoming a huge memory for all of us. In general, we all loved the teacher because of his unique way of teaching. He always used to include fun facts or out-of-the-topic information which was not actually necessary for the subject, but to keep us hooked on to the class matter, he used to just go off-topic sometimes. And this is why I remember it very clearly in my memory even now.

    Band 7

    One English lesson I really enjoyed was during my college days. Our teacher introduced a storytelling activity instead of a regular grammar lesson, which immediately made the class feel different and exciting. She gave each of us a short situation and asked us to create a small story around it. We had a few minutes to think and then we had to share it with the class. I remember feeling slightly nervous at first, but once I started speaking, the atmosphere became very supportive and relaxed. What made the lesson memorable was how interactive it was. Everyone shared unique stories and we also discussed the vocabulary and expressions used by each person. It was the first time I realized that English could be learned through creativity and not just through textbooks. By the end of the class, I felt much more confident expressing my thoughts in English. That lesson stood out because it was enjoyable, meaningful and genuinely improved my speaking skills.

    Band 7

    One English lesson I truly enjoyed was during my 10th grade. It was a literature class and we were studying the poem The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. I have always liked English literature but this particular class felt unforgettable because of the way my teacher taught it. Instead of explaining the poem in a typical classroom setting, she took us outside for a walk around the school campus. As we walked along the pathways and garden areas, she read the poem aloud in a calm expressive tone. The experience felt almost poetic in itself. The environment around us, trees, narrow paths and quiet spaces perfectly matched the theme of the poem. What made the lesson special was how naturally she explained every line and every word. She didn't just translate the poem, she helped us feel it. She talked about the choices, regrets and how sometimes small decisions can change the direction of our lives. It felt like she took us through the poet's heart and mind, allowing us to understand his emotions rather than just memorising the meanings. By the end of the lesson, the poem wasn't just literature, it became a personal experience. Even today, whenever I read or hear the poem, I remember that walk and how beautifully that lesson was taught.

    Band 7

    So my first English class which I really loved was the one with my teacher Mrs. Anjali. She is a very phenomenal teacher to be very honest and everything about her class was so interactive. We were taught the topic The Tempest by William Shakespeare. It's a very wonderfully written play and I loved the use of metaphors, similes and all the literary devices in that play. At the same time the teacher made it very happening for us as we all were included in that class. We all were given the whole experience. We were able to experience the whole vibe of the play. We could actually feel the tempest happening in the class. The teacher was very polite, her knowledge splendid and I really enjoyed that class on that day. The best thing which I felt was that every child was active in the class. Usually you don't experience people being very attentive in the class. At least there are a few people those who are not but in that class especially every child was attentive. Every child was given an equal opportunity to speak, an equal opportunity to present their views which made it very interactive and whenever a class is interactive I personally feel that it's a quality that a teacher possesses. So yeah that was my favorite English class. It was about the play The Tempest and I really enjoyed the whole experience on that particular class.
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