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Describe an ideal and perfect place where you would like to stay (e.g. a house, an apartment): IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where it would be
  • What it would look like
  • What special features it would have
  • Whether it would be big or small
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Cue 1:Where it would be

  • Begin by specifying the location, such as a city or a specific neighborhood that appeals to you.
  • Mention why this location is ideal for you, considering factors like proximity to work, schools, or nature.

Example

I would love to stay in a serene neighborhood in Bangalore, close to the lush greenery of Cubbon Park. This location is perfect for me as it offers a peaceful environment while still being accessible to my workplace and local amenities.

Cue 2:What it would look like

  • Describe the architectural style and the overall aesthetic of the place.
  • Include details about the interior design and how it reflects your personal taste.

Example

My ideal home would be a modern apartment with large windows that allow plenty of natural light. I envision a minimalist design with soft colors and elegant furniture that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Cue 3:What special features it would have

  • Highlight unique aspects that make the place special, such as a garden, balcony, or smart home technology.
  • Explain how these features enhance your living experience.

Example

One of the standout features of my ideal home would be a spacious balcony filled with plants, where I can enjoy my morning tea. Additionally, I would love to have a small home office equipped with the latest technology to support my work-from-home needs.

Cue 4:Whether it would be big or small

  • Clarify the size of the place and why that size is suitable for you.
  • Discuss how the size affects your lifestyle and comfort.

Example

I prefer a medium-sized apartment, not too big but spacious enough to accommodate my needs. This size allows for a cozy living space without feeling overwhelming, making it easier to maintain and enjoy.

Conclusion

  • Summarize the key points about your ideal place, reinforcing why it is perfect for you.
  • Express your feelings about living in such a place and how it would enhance your life.

Example

In conclusion, my ideal home in a peaceful Bangalore neighborhood, with its modern design, special features like a balcony and home office, and a comfortable size, would truly enhance my quality of life. I can already imagine the joy of living in such a perfect space.

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: Being Vague and General

Avoid giving vague answers that lack detail. Speaking generally about an ideal place without specifics can make your response less engaging and informative.

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Tip

Use descriptive language to paint a clear picture of your ideal place. Include specific details about its location, appearance, and features.

2: Ignoring the Cues

Neglecting to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. This may result in missing important aspects that examiners look for.

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Make sure to cover all the cues provided, such as location, appearance, special features, and size, to give a well-rounded response.

Overcomplicating the Description

Using overly complex language or convoluted sentences can confuse the listener. It's important to keep your language clear and straightforward.

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Tip

Focus on clarity by using simple sentences and clear vocabulary. This will help convey your ideas effectively without losing the listener's attention.

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Band 6-7

So, I would prefer an apartment staying over a house because an apartment gives you many facilities wherein you can explore gym, swimming pool and various other activities where you can perform within the society or an apartment campus. So, I generally live in Bangalore where I have such amenities and facilities which are within our society. This helps to network with other people and still create a networking and socialize among other families. In addition to this facilities and social activities, you can always indulge in various kind of cultural events within an apartment. So, if you stay in a house or an independent house, these facilities will not be there and it really becomes difficult when it comes to accessing the amenities. You have to go out and you have to pay separately for each and every amenities. But in an apartment or society, these amenities are complementary and gives you a wide range of accessibilities when it comes to basic necessities such as water, electricity and in Bangalore, it's a huge requirement.

Band 6-7

So, first of all, currently where I am living is a small house and an ideal and best place where I presume to live would be an apartment, a luxurious apartment which would have plenty of amenities like swimming pool, playground area, everything. Despite, I want that apartment to have two bedrooms, fully furnished and spacious balcony for getting me a beautiful view of the nature as well as I am a person who lives with family and I am inclined more towards them, that's why where I will go, I want to bring them with me. That is the reason why I want my family to stay with me, otherwise, moreover, I am planning to marry next year, so most probably one person will be adding in my family soon. I have said that I like to stay in apartment because there is a particular reason. I had one friend of mine who lives in an apartment just near to my house. I went there for some time, actually we had a night out in his apartment, so after living there for a night, then I made this decision that an ideal and the best place where I would be staying would be an apartment. Thank you.

Band 6-7

My ideal and perfect place to stay would be a bungalow in a quiet corner of Mumbai. I would like to have a two-storied bungalow with abundant rooms to house all my family and also have guest rooms for any friends or families that turn up later for a night or whatever. Also I would like to have a room just for the things I like to collect, for example sports cars, like toy versions of sports cars and board games and just basic things, even memorabilia that I collect on a daily basis. I would like to have another room just having games including a car simulator for sim racing and somewhat like the room in Home Alone, shown in the Home Alone movie. I would like to have a garden in the front yard where I can grow organic vegetables and some flowers as well. I do not think a pool would be ideal in the conditions in a city like Mumbai but if given the opportunity I would get a pool. Moreover I would like to live with my family and friends so I would like to have a home that accommodates everybody.

Band 6-7

okay so an ideal place a perfect place where I would like to stay is a wooden house in the middle of the jungle where I would like to be surrounded by all the good trees plants providing all the kinds of you know fresh air to me and waking up in such an environment is such a blessing and I would like to be a part of it someday maybe I would like to spend at least a weekend or you know if given a chance I would like to spend one week there with my partner only no sister no brother only partner only partner and that would be happy for me to have a cup of tea and even I would like to say that I would be I would be alone there and that's also okay for me I can stay alone I don't need anybody it's like it's like having some time for myself and then you know a wooden house would be really great in the shape of a hut completely made up of logs wooden logs and I can just dream of having a cup of tea in the middle of the jungle in the middle of the woods it's it's going to be fun if I'll ever get a chance to be there just some peace with no mobile no Wi-Fi nothing like that I just want to be there on my own with no people interaction zero people interaction I mean and having good food and maybe

Band 6-7

In my opinion, the ideal and perfect place for me will be a small house built in my hometown where I have spent my whole childhood and schoolings, everything was done in my hometown. I would like to live in a small house built in a calm area. The house should have a beautiful garden around, a small play area to play some games like badminton or some carroms, an area where I can spend my time with my family and friends. And also the neighborhood should be very good with helpful, cooperative and loving people where there should not be any conflicts. So that I can lead a peaceful and calm life even after coming back from the work with a busy schedule and spending a hectic day at office, coming to this house should be a relief for me, making my mind peaceful, I can rest and get ready for the next day with a calm mind. So I would prefer a calm, small house built in my hometown with lots of memories and lots of happiness.

Band 6-7

I would prefer my house, because I feel comfortable in my house, whether compared to an apartment. My house is surrounded by trees and birds sounds. I would feel like my house is noise friendly, because I am a YouTuber, I want to upload videos. During the voice over, noise can affect my video, so that I prefer it noise reduction free. It would be surrounded by some lakes, I like nature friendly, so it would be like noise friendly and surrounded by agricultural lands. I would prefer a kitchen with vegetables, because I am on diet, so I want vegetables. In my house, there is a garden left side, I will plant whatever vegetables I want, whether it's a fruits, may be a vegetables, it make you healthy. And living with my parents is only thing which makes me happy, so that's all about it. Ah, sorry, sorry, sorry, I forget it, with my dog, I am very happy in my own house.

Band 6-7

Initially, I had this interest of staying near beaches or near mountains, in mountains and have a home there, have a house there, to stay there and have a good family there. That was my initial stage of thinking and while some time happened, I realized that staying in that kind of places would actually make the place bored. As a good traveler, I used to travel to beaches and mountain places, but if I stay there continuously, I think I'll get bored of watching those mountains and beaches and rivers, if I stay nearby that. I think I thought I'll get a little bored, so I think I just need a nice village or city and have a good house with a good furniture and good ambience. I think that I'll enjoy and probably yeah, not an apartment, but I think I need a separate house which is surrounded with good trees, environment and good furniture and to have some authentic food and these days, I love making my own food, like making my own vegetables or something. That is what I'm interested in doing. So yeah, that is my most way, like most interested way of living life, to have a home like that. This will actually make our mind free and stress relief out of the world that is happening. Us human beings are always in a rush to improve ourselves or to have a good life, to lead a good life. That is what we think these days, but yeah, coming back to home, that kind of home will always make us...

Band 6-7

The place that immediately comes to my mind is my home, which is probably the most significant thing that I've ever known. I vividly recall the first time I saw my home when I was a kid because we were living in our family house and my father told that he has brought a new home. And it was approximately 18 years ago while I was studying in school. And what I really admire about my home is that it has an exceptional level of infrastructure where I think that's why it's so memorable. Furthermore, to describe its features and style, I should mention that it is very particular about the structure of the woods and the furniture. For instance, I remember one key moment when my parents occurred to see that I was so comfortable with the coziness of the chairs and the tables. And it is a very small house, but we feel so happy and I cherish every moment there. Consequently, this incident clearly depicts the unique approach of my house, which I found to be very enduring and effective. Looking back, the whole experience unfolded in a profoundly satisfying and deeply meaningful way. And subsequently, I made it a point to share my moment with my loved ones, especially my favorite people and my family. Overall, I felt that I am very fortunate and grateful because I have a good number of neighborhood and people near me who is always so supportive and kind to my actions and deeds.

Band 6-7

I would like to stay in a place where there is a peace, calm and just I should relax myself. I want to live in a house where nobody is there. I just want the privacy around me so that I can be myself. I can spend time with myself. I want to live in a place where nobody asks me why you are doing this. I don't want to answer anyone. I just want to be there with me. So the house filled with peace and just me. I would like to spend like that. It would include of course the greenery, the plants and everything. I also like pets, the cats around me I like so much. And of course my family. And the surroundings should be very light and smooth. So that I can hear to the voices of the birds and insects. And the wind should blow like. Then of course I just want to spend time alone and I can be myself. Thank you.

Band 6-7

In Saudi Arabia, there is a university known as Princes Noura University, in short form it is known as PNU. It is an old university and so beautiful. It is very large and it consists of many apartments and the library is so beautiful. It is so tall, there are all the books and they are set so beautifully, so aesthetic in an aesthetic way, it is so beautiful. And I like it. There is a dorm with it and I would like to stay in that place. It is such a large place and in the dorm I have one bed to myself and there is one room to myself. It is so clean and you can live there by scholarship, fully funded scholarship and it is such a beautiful university. It has even trains for the students from the dorms to the university and to the class.
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