Describe an exercise you know.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

The response lacks clear structure and coherence, making it difficult to follow the sequence of ideas.

Start with a brief introduction of the exercise, then explain its benefits, and conclude with your personal experience or opinion. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'In conclusion' to organize your thoughts.

Repetition of phrases such as 'which is good for' and 'exercise' reduces the effectiveness of the response.

Use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition. For example, instead of saying 'which is good for,' you can say 'beneficial for' or 'advantageous to.'

The use of 'your skin' is inconsistent with the rest of the response.

Maintain consistency in pronoun usage. Use 'my' or 'the' instead of 'your' to keep the focus on the exercise and its benefits.

There is an overuse of simple connectors like 'and' and 'also.'

Incorporate more varied linking words like 'furthermore,' 'in addition,' and 'consequently' to enhance cohesion.

Repetition of 'balance my hormones' and 'strength training'.

Try using synonyms or paraphrasing to avoid repetition. For example, instead of 'balance my hormones', you could say 'regulate my hormonal levels'.

Overuse of 'so'.

Use varied connectors like 'therefore', 'as a result', or 'consequently' to enhance the flow of ideas.

Inconsistent use of tense, such as 'I have gained' and 'gave me a lot of energy'.

Maintain consistent tense usage. In this context, the present perfect tense would be appropriate throughout.

Redundant phrases like 'a lot more better'.

Use either 'a lot better' or 'much better'. Avoid using both 'a lot' and 'more' together.

Incorrect article usage in 'a lot of impact'.

Use 'a significant impact' or 'a great impact' for clarity and precision.

Incorrect use of the article 'a' in 'a good pair of running shoes'.

It should be 'a pair of good running shoes'.

Missing article in 'you head outdoors'.

It should be 'you head outdoors'.

Incorrect tense in 'doing intervals'.

It should be 'do intervals'.

Missing articles in 'a few kilometers few times a week'.

It should be 'a few kilometers a few times a week'.

Repetition of the word 'running'.

Consider using synonyms like 'jogging' or 'sprinting' to avoid repetition.

Lack of cohesive devices.

Incorporate connectors like 'Moreover', 'Additionally', or 'Furthermore' to improve flow.

The sentence structure is inconsistent, and there are grammatical errors such as 'I don't know' instead of 'I didn't know' and 'this make me realize' instead of 'this made me realize'.

Ensure consistent use of past tense when describing past events. For example, 'Initially, I didn't know how to swim, but later, after receiving training from my trainers, I realized there was a hidden talent for this exercise within me.'

There is a lack of cohesive devices which affects the flow of the response.

Use connectors such as 'Initially,' 'Furthermore,' and 'As a result,' to improve the coherence of your response.

Repetition of ideas, such as the concept of swimming helping with fat reduction and self-confidence.

Try to vary the expressions and avoid repeating similar ideas. For instance, after mentioning the health benefits, discuss how swimming has influenced your lifestyle or mindset.

The use of 'as well as' at the beginning is a bit awkward without a proper context.

Start with a clearer introduction, like 'An exercise I am familiar with is swimming, which I enjoy for several reasons, including relaxation.'

Repetition of phrases such as 'I used to' and 'really proud.'

Try to vary your language to avoid repetition. For example, instead of repeating 'I used to,' you could say 'Initially,' or 'At first.' Instead of 'really proud,' consider using phrases like 'extremely satisfied' or 'immensely pleased.'

Overuse of fillers like 'honestly' and 'you know.'

Minimize the use of fillers to enhance clarity. Instead, focus on constructing clear and concise sentences.

Lack of cohesive devices to structure the response.

Incorporate cohesive devices like 'Initially,' 'As a result,' and 'Therefore' to improve the flow of your response.

Sentence structure and coherence could be improved.

Try to structure your response by first explaining your initial experience, then describing your progress, and finally expressing your current feelings. This structured approach will make your narrative clearer.

The sentence 'Yoga is basically a form which we can do with our body without using any sort of weight lifting or any machines is not used for that.' is awkwardly structured and lacks clarity.

Consider rephrasing to: 'Yoga is a form of exercise that involves using your body without the need for weight lifting or machines.'

The phrase 'anytime anywhere possible' lacks grammatical accuracy.

Rephrase to: 'anytime and anywhere.'

The phrase 'one of the main reason' should be plural.

Use 'one of the main reasons' instead.

Incorrect use of articles in 'at an age of 23.'

Use 'at the age of 23.'

The sentence 'My cousin who is a yoga teacher, she taught me for the first time yoga' has redundancy.

Simplify to: 'My cousin, who is a yoga teacher, taught me yoga for the first time.'

The sentence 'Third, I love to do this particular yoga especially in the evening times where it helps to relax my body and focus on things.' is vague and lacks specificity.

Specify which yoga practice you are referring to and rephrase to: 'The third phase, which I particularly enjoy in the evenings, helps me relax and focus.'

The phrase 'yoga is a form of life. It's nature.' lacks coherence.

Consider rephrasing to: 'Yoga is a way of life and closely connected to nature.'

The sentence 'I have had tried countless exercises' contains incorrect tense usage.

Use 'I have tried' instead of 'I have had tried' to maintain correct tense usage.

The phrase 'but majority of the time, I was over the moon' lacks proper subject-verb agreement.

Use 'the majority of the time, I have been over the moon' to correct the subject-verb agreement.

The sentence 'this exercise is very easy, you just have to run as much as you can' lacks cohesion.

Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' or 'To begin with,' to improve the flow.

The phrase 'make our body flexible by all ways' is awkward and unclear.

Rephrase to 'make our body flexible in various ways' for clarity.

The phrase 'they all was not cup of tea for me' contains a grammatical error.

Use 'they were not my cup of tea' to correct the grammatical error.

The sentence 'I do on daily basis in the early morning' is missing an article.

Use 'I do it on a daily basis in the early morning' to include the necessary article.

The phrase 'I really remember this exercise was taught by my father' could be more cohesive.

Use 'I fondly remember that my father taught me this exercise' for better cohesion.

The phrase 'as it helps to be fit and refreshed all the day' lacks proper structure.

Use 'as it helps me stay fit and refreshed throughout the day' for improved structure.

Use of 'the' before Zumba is unnecessary as Zumba is a specific type of exercise.

Remove 'the' before Zumba.

Incorrect use of 'an' before aerobic.

Use 'and aerobic Zumba' instead of 'an aerobic and aerobic Zumba'.

Tense inconsistency with 'I do many kind of Zumba'.

Use 'I did many kinds of Zumba'.

Repetition of 'the' in 'the the way of thinking'.

Use 'the way of thinking'.

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and' and 'so'.

Use varied connectors like 'Moreover', 'Additionally', 'Therefore'.

Subject-Verb Agreement error in 'many kind of Zumba'.

Use 'many kinds of Zumba'.

Inconsistent expression with 'be more healthy in future life also'.

Use 'remain healthy in the future as well'.

The response does not directly address the question about describing an exercise. It instead focuses on spending time with friends.

Ensure that your response is relevant to the question. In this case, describe a specific exercise, such as jogging, yoga, or swimming, including details about how it is performed, its benefits, and your personal experience with it.

Incorrect tense usage and lack of clarity in expressing past and present experiences.

Use past tense when talking about childhood experiences and present tense for current feelings. For example, 'I enjoyed playing soccer with my friends as a child. Now, I miss those days because I don't see them often.'

Repetition of phrases like 'being with' and 'miss those days.'

Use varied vocabulary to avoid repetition. For instance, instead of repeating 'miss those days,' you could say, 'I long for those times' or 'I cherish those memories.'

Subject-verb agreement error in 'everyone who were so, so, so loved me.'

Ensure proper subject-verb agreement. It should be 'everyone who was so, so, so loving towards me.'