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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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    Tip

    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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    Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

    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

    I remember when I was in my grade 11th and 12th, I used to love all my English classes and one of the classes that I loved very much or enjoyed very much was when I was taught Tempest during my 11th and 12th grade. The Tempest by Shakespeare and it was taught in my school and the teacher used to be asking random students to prepare an act based on the book and whichever chapter we were in, she used to call random students and ask them to enact the current situation that was going in the chapter and I used to love all the classes by her because she made it very fun and practical and we used to enjoy the acts.

    Band >7

    So, the last English class that I really enjoyed was when I was in my 8th grade and my English teacher Ms. Sujata loved me. We had learnt Julius Caesar that day and not just from the textbook but we also had to enact it. That made me a fan. I really enjoyed playing the Julius Caesar play and there were some really good takeaways that I had taken from that lesson that day and I have never enjoyed studying and learning from her and from the way she teaches like that ever before. Also, she really believed in me. She really got me the confidence that I needed and she really made sure that I would fit into the character. There was this another time where the same teacher had also acted as a judge for our mono acting class where I had played the role of Mantara from Ramayana. She pushed me to take up the role. It was quite challenging but she believed in me. She told me that if you couldn't then nobody would ever do it. I really aced it. I got the first place in the competition and since ever I started to believe in myself as an actor. Even now at times I do act in a few short films that are French short and I think that's where my career in acting started.

    Band >7

    I remember when I was in 10th standard, we had one chapter in our English textbook and that was about the asafoetida, a spice which is very common in our Indian cuisine. While teaching, it got started with a short introduction about it. As we heard the word asafoetida, the teacher asked all of us to speak something about it whatever we know. I remember very well that this chapter is being taught inside the classroom which is near to the stage of our school. As we laughed, it actually echoed over there and that was really a very chilling moment for all of us. One of my friends said that it is a sweet dish and actually it is not but it is something which is put into the dal which is made in our India. Despite of creating such humor also, the teacher encouraged all of us to ponder about it one more time. After that, many of the people said that it is a very savoury in nature and we were somehow close to that. Another thing that created a lot of fun in between the class was the pronunciation made by each and every student over there including the teacher. Many of my companions pronounced it in a funny manner for example asafoetida and that was a very refreshing moment for all of us. I can never forget that class in my whole life.

    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.

    Band 7

    In the month of August, in a classroom of Baiju's, I had attended an English class session in which we were being taught about phonetics. And the teacher in charge was very fun and interactive. She made the session lively by making sounds, preparing presentations, and even preparing activities for us, which we thoroughly enjoyed. And there was a plethora of activities in which we gained a lot of knowledge about phonetics. It was a wonderful class and I would always want to be taken back to that month to join the class.

    Band 7

    One of the best cherished memories of mine regarding an English class was learning active and passive voice. It was taught to me in my 6th grade, I learned it at school and my teacher was really lenient and friendly with others and myself. In spite of making mistakes, her demeanor and calmness encouraged everyone to learn the active and passive voice. She at first gave an example that the weather is cloudy today and it's raining and then she gave an example in passive that the cloudy weather has made it rain today. At first it was really difficult to understand because it was something new of a concept and the children were really eager to learn it and that was the highlight of that lesson and the eagerness of the children who were my friends that made the class really interesting. We were not scolded, not yelled at by the teacher in spite of making errors that day that could have really destroyed our confidence in learning it but she did no such thing and that made it really easy for us to learn active and passive voice and even today whenever I have to use the active and passive voice, I am grateful to my teacher about it.

    Band 7

    As a part of my IELTS preparation, I recently took a 4-day English Live Interactive Session app called UpGrad and the tutor was teaching about how to do the writing part and how to deal with the listening, reading and speaking part in a very step-by-step, in a very understandable way. I took this class two weeks before and it was held online and the thing which I really liked about the class was that it was a very interactive session and there were a lot of participants but the tutor was presenting everything in a very crisp and concise manner so that it was understandable even to a small student. In between the class, the teacher used to call random names and ask us questions which made us feel like a more one-to-one session.

    Band 7

    I have always been a very studious person and I used to be very attentive in my class. I always enjoyed my classroom lectures, but one of the lecture that I cannot forget, it was amazing for me. That was during my childhood when I was class 5th and in my English lecture there was a drama and I was being nominated to become a princess. So I played the role of princess and it was amazing experience which is unforgettable for my life. I got an opportunity to express my feelings and emotions. It was a platform where it allowed the expression of emotion for me. Everybody praised me so much for my acting and the way I present myself. I looked very beautiful, I dressed in a very traditional way. So that was the period, the time when I felt on top of the world. I was on cloud 9 when I was chosen to portray this role and I won this first prize because I acted very well and I portrayed myself in this role beautifully. My performance was extraordinary and everybody was very surprised to see me in such a beautiful role. I always welcome my teacher because she supported me a lot in my role. She guided me in such a way that I could be on the top position. I really appreciate the time that I shared there.
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