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Describe an impressive talk/conversation you had that you remember well: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who you talked to
  • When and where you had the talk
  • What you talked about
  • And explain why it was impressive
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Cue 1:Who you talked to

  • Introduce the person you had the conversation with, mentioning their relationship to you.
  • Share a brief background about them to give context to the conversation.

Example

I had an impressive conversation with my uncle, who is a successful entrepreneur. He has been running his own business for over a decade and has a wealth of experience in the industry.

Cue 2:When and where you had the talk

  • Describe the time and place of the conversation to set the scene.
  • Mention any relevant details about the environment that made the conversation special.

Example

This talk took place last summer during a family gathering at my grandparents' house. The atmosphere was relaxed, with everyone enjoying good food and laughter, which made it the perfect setting for a meaningful discussion.

Cue 3:What you talked about

  • Outline the main topics discussed during the conversation.
  • Highlight any specific stories or advice shared that stood out to you.

Example

We talked about the challenges of starting a business and the importance of resilience. He shared a personal story about a time he faced failure but learned valuable lessons that ultimately led to his success.

Cue 4:And explain why it was impressive

  • Reflect on what made the conversation impactful for you personally.
  • Discuss how it influenced your thoughts or actions moving forward.

Example

This conversation was impressive because it opened my eyes to the realities of entrepreneurship. His passion and determination inspired me to consider my own career path more seriously, and I left feeling motivated to pursue my dreams.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, that conversation with my uncle was not just a casual chat; it was a pivotal moment that encouraged me to think differently about my future. I realized the value of learning from others' experiences and how impactful a single conversation can be in shaping our aspirations.

    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: Lack of Detail

    Providing vague answers without specific details can make your response less engaging and memorable. It may fail to demonstrate your language proficiency and storytelling ability.

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    Tip

    Include specific details about the person you talked to, the setting, and the topics discussed to create a vivid picture for the examiner.

    2: Ignoring the Impressive Aspect

    Failing to explain why the conversation was impressive can leave your answer incomplete. It’s essential to highlight the significance of the talk to showcase your reflective thinking.

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    Clearly articulate what made the conversation impactful for you, whether it was the insights gained or the emotional connection established.

    Poor Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener and detract from the overall quality of your answer. It’s important to present your ideas in a logical sequence.

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    Tip

    Follow the cue prompts in order: introduce the person, describe the setting, discuss the conversation, and conclude with its significance to ensure clarity.

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    Band 6-7

    An impressive talk that I've had would be one that I had with my friend at school during breakfast. It was very impressive because she was talking about something she was deeply interested in and I felt motivated to see that passion coming from her. I learned that if she could pour her heart out for something she is passionate about, then I could do the same. She talked about the environment and how she wants to protect it and how she wants to contribute to it. I felt that I need to learn something from her and I felt that I need to learn from her perseverance for pursuing that career because it's not an easy career to pursue. I want to pursue law and I felt very motivated by her because after hearing her, I felt that I should also put some thought into why I want to pursue it for the greater good of the society. She feels very deeply about the environment and I am so in awe of her and how she is doing so much to respect the environment and this entire conversation during a casual breakfast jolted me awake from this utopia I was living in, in a perfect world where I just need to write my exams and pass but now I want to pursue something more. Now I want to work for my people.

    Band 6-7

    The impressive talk I had was with my father when I was on 10th standard. It happened when I showed him my results, well I had a pretty bad grades on that exam and he just told me to keep calm and he didn't shout, he told me how he struggled during his childhood, so it just literally gave me goosebumps how he has struggled to reach his position, how he achieved his success. He told me every little detail about it and guided me through every backstabs I got, every bumps I faced. He just really stayed with me in everything. He is always a supporting partner, so every time I see him, I just feel proud that I have him for my father and I could call him father. I think that's why my role model is him, that's all.

    Band 6-7

    BEDFORD STREET So recently I had a talk with my ma'am, Tanya ma'am. She was my mentor in Dr.PK classes. We talked on mobile about my future, my career goals. She explained me well what should I do while my study preparation for doing GPET, for clearing GPET and NIPER exam. So I talked with my ma'am, Tanya ma'am on Dr.PK class 6. I talked in the 5th sem on my mobile phone to her. I asked him about my future goals, what should I do in my future and in which field I should do masters. She guided me well. She told me that I should try to crack GPET and NIPER for my nearby exams that will come in 2026. See you.

    Band 6-7

    I recently shifted to Mumbai from Delhi where all my close friends live and one of them, one of my closest friend Ishita, she called me two days ago and we had a conversation about how our life is progressing towards, you know, towards a new chapter, new beginning of a chapter. When we were children, we used to say, oh my, this cousin is getting married, my, this member, this family member is getting a job, they are moving abroad or they are shifting cities, something like, something along the lines. Their life is changing, they are growing, they are growing both in age and in career and getting more mature. We used to laugh at them and, you know, we should not, we would not take them seriously or we would not think much of it. That, yeah, it's life, we will, when we will be of that age, we would also have to do all those things, get a job, shift cities, get married. But now when we are at the crux of that change, it is terrifying, quite terrifying. And I've realized that I have become mature. I never really was conscious of this thought that I was mature. But once we had a talk about all these topics, I realized that, no, I have matured. It was not impressive as if I had discovered a new thing or it was an epiphany. It was an epiphany, yes.

    Band 6-7

    I had this talk with my father's friend and while it's hard for me to connect with people but like-minded people and individuals with a higher IQ and EQ and specifically who are very open-minded are easy to approach for me. So I had this talk with him how parents today expect their children to do all those same things that they did way back in their time and don't understand the struggles of the children at today's time and what kind of situations they have to come across and all the jarring things that they have to feel and all the burdens that they carry. The silent battles that they fight but he was such an open-minded person that even in front of my father we usually don't speak a lot and because of his strict nature we take a step back so we don't take on his nerves but he was such a person who went ahead and spoke with such vigor that anyone would want to listen to him. He spoke about how children's in today's time faces a different and a really mentally driven battle that no one can see and those scars are what despite of being there are not ever addressed how children in today are always running to achieve a certain set expectation by the parents how these kids are always raised with everything that their parents grow up hearing but they in the battle stop thinking about themselves and that's what they struggle with.

    Band 6-7

    So one of the most interesting conversations I've had was with my dad a few years ago when I was really confused in life. I was at a path where I was not able to choose which subject I want to pursue and academically I have not always been a very bright child. So I thought that my dad would really know me and would be a person whose advice I could consider in this case. So I remember one of the things that he said to me was that I should choose from my heart and even if it takes a long time to get there, it is still going to be something that at least I value. He did not want to influence me to pursue any particular career that he has an interest in. Rather he wanted me to find something that my heart desires. He has always pushed me to become the best version of myself and that day I remember because that conversation is still stuck with me and I think I'm going to carry it all through my life because it was just so overwhelming to hear someone who has been a part of your whole life to give you such a clear guidance. It was like looking in the mirror when I talked to him and he just had the most experiences that he could talk about and he told me that he had been through something similar during his childhood. So I think that was good.

    Band 6-7

    One of the best talks I had with my elder brother, whose name is Urvash, he is much elder than me, approximately 30 years, and we met at the wedding of my elder sister, and at that place, he was teaching me how can we grow business in different domains, and how can we do analysis of our own business, and also the future prediction of demand. With help of that analysis, I understand how crucial it is to make estimation or to procrastinate your demands, and of course, it is very important for my future to grow, and he told me one of the main thing was how any individual can grow his or her own business, irrespective of which domain he or she belongs to. He also tells me about, to grow business is not about the individual's task, but it is a collective group of people who gather together, and then develop the organization. That is one of the crucial thing for me to understand that.

    Band 6-7

    I remember talking to Mr. Inderpal Gujral. He was one of the trainers in the resource training person. And he told us that illiterate of this century is a person who stops learning. So it's very important that one should keep learning throughout the life. So we are the students in the entire life. So a person who keeps learning is successful person. And I think that was very impressive. And I still remember how he told us to be confident, to keep learning for your own self and how to help others in the same. He also recommended few books that were on atomic habits by Tom Alter. And there were two, three more books that he recommended, seven habits. And I think these were quite impressive. And these books helped me to create habits and focus on my own self, my weaknesses, strengths, and try to make myself more motivated throughout my journey of my life. Because sometimes, you know, we are not, we are clueless where to go. And this and these things, these books, they help us a lot.

    Band 6-7

    When I was studying in my 8th standard, we were having a meeting with a politician, but he is also a speaker, his name is Alphonse Kandanthanam, now he is working as a politician and at that time, I got a chance to talk to him, then we were having a talk and at that time I was not that confident, I was not having that confidence to talk with people, I was not having any type of confidence level, so when I talked to him, he said that it's okay, it's fine to be like that, but you should improve by yourself, then only you can talk with people, you can find more people, you can learn more lessons, for all these things, we should talk with others, and I was a good student at that time, but still, as I was not having that confidence, I used to feel that I am not that good in studies and he said that whatever you are studying, whatever you are going to do, do it as your best, means whatever job we are working on, whatever things we are doing, the thing that we can do is doing it at its best level, so that really felt so good to me, means when I think now, he was right, because when we go through it, whatever job, whatever things people are doing, we will go with the best person, not with everyone, so his speech felt very impressive, and I am so lucky to have meet him and have a talk with him, I feel so lucky.

    Band 6-7

    So I had an impressive conversation with my mother, and it was very great because I had the opportunity to understand life and um understand a whole lot of things concerning personal development and personal, I mean, building, um, living and wealth. And we had a talk on phone because it was a distant relationship. I've moved, I've traveled somewhere, so we had the conversation on phone. And the reason why it's so impressive and has built my life to this time is he taught me about how you should be polite and be respectful to people around you, and the meaning of life, as to which you should find your career and build your goal on that career, and how you should be focused on the things you do, because it is what makes you who you are. So that is the reason why I found this conversation very great and impressive. Also,
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