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Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it is easy for you to study: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where it is
  • What it is like
  • When you go there
  • What you study there
  • And explain why you would like to study in this place
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Cue 1:Where it is

  • Begin by specifying the exact location, such as a library, park, or café.
  • Mention any notable features of the place that make it suitable for studying.

Example

I usually study at the local library, which is located in the heart of my city. It’s a spacious building with large windows that let in plenty of natural light.

Cue 2:What it is like

  • Describe the atmosphere of the place, including noise levels and comfort.
  • Highlight any specific resources available, such as books, study rooms, or Wi-Fi.

Example

The library has a calm and quiet atmosphere, which helps me focus. There are comfortable study tables and a vast collection of books, plus free Wi-Fi, making it an ideal spot for studying.

Cue 3:When you go there

  • Explain your typical schedule for visiting this place.
  • Mention any specific times that are particularly productive for you.

Example

I usually go to the library in the evenings after my classes. I find that I can concentrate better when it’s less crowded, especially around 6 PM.

Cue 4:What you study there

  • Specify the subjects or topics you focus on during your study sessions.
  • Mention any particular materials or resources you use.

Example

At the library, I primarily study for my engineering exams. I often refer to textbooks and research papers, and I also use online resources to supplement my learning.

Cue 5:And explain why you would like to study in this place

  • Discuss the benefits of studying in this location, such as fewer distractions or access to resources.
  • Share personal feelings about how this environment enhances your learning experience.

Example

I love studying at the library because it provides a peaceful environment free from distractions. The presence of other studious individuals also motivates me to stay focused and productive.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall feelings about the place and its impact on your studies.
  • Reiterate why this location is your preferred study spot.

Example

In conclusion, the library is my favorite place to study because it offers a quiet and resourceful environment that significantly enhances my learning. I always leave feeling accomplished and prepared for my exams.

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 Specific Details

Avoid vague descriptions that do not provide specific details about the place. This can make your answer less engaging and informative.

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Tip

Include specific features of the place, such as its location, ambiance, and any unique characteristics that make it suitable for studying.

2: Ignoring the Cues

Neglecting to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. This may result in a lower score for coherence and fluency.

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Make sure to systematically cover each cue in your response, ensuring a well-rounded and structured answer.

Overly General Statements

Using overly general statements can weaken your response. It may come across as unconvincing or lacking personal connection.

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Share personal experiences or anecdotes related to your study habits in that place to make your answer more relatable and engaging.

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Band 6-7

Okay, so I prefer indoor much more than outdoor. It's not like I have never studied in outdoor but what happens when I study in the outdoor places, I basically get distracted. I very frequently get distracted. I start noticing some other things and all but this does not happen. There are less chances of such cases while I'm studying indoor. Another thing is when I'm studying indoor, I feel completely focused. Indoor, in a sense, I study in my room. That is what usually I do. That's where I feel comfortable studying in. Of course, from a lot of time, I'm studying in the same place so I've got pretty much comfortable while studying in my room. Now, as I'm in the final year of my course, I do my project work in my room. Most of the time, that's what I'm busy doing, the project work. Studying in my room is very peaceful. I find it very peaceful and calm and a place which helps me to remain more concentrated and focused. Another thing is outdoor does seem good but I can't stay in an outdoor place for more than 2-3 hours. Usually, I do try it by sitting in my building's garden and all but there will be someone, some stranger comes and starts talking to me or even I've tried the library, these things have happened to me but something similar is not going to happen when you are indoor and you can just do whatever you want. You can be in a comfortable outfit of yours and you can do whatever or in whichever position you want to remain comfortable, you can do that while studying indoor. This is the reason why I prefer indoor much more than outdoor.

Band 6-7

I prefer to study indoor rather than outdoor because if we sit outside there will be a lot of distraction which come to will be come to you and you cannot focus entirely you might distract very often at the same time if you sit indoor I always sit indoor and I'll put some focus applications and try to make me focus inside home the only distraction I'll be having my mobile phone and I'll put it aside so I can focus more other than and in fact I don't get many chances to study outdoors but when I remember when I was in college I used to sit in library and moves you know green places like like garden areas but I find myself less focus because I'll distract outside seeing things like if I sit in library I'll be there will be a quiet place but however I I lost my mind I'll be thinking into something else rather than reading I think I think I think indoor would be a good choice for me but I would like to explore or start studying

Band 6-7

An indoor or outdoor place where it's easy for you to study. An indoor or outdoor place which is easy for me to study, I would say it would be my room itself. I really like studying in my room. I don't really find comfort in studying in other places like outdoor or anywhere else because I don't really find the concentration and the peace which I want to study while studying. I would really get distracted easily while I'm studying outside. I would just lose off my concentration. Whereas when I was in my room, I'd be able to concentrate on my subjects which I'm studying. I usually study all my subjects in my room because what I need while studying is concentration, peace of mind and calmness which is what I find in my room. And I think studying indoors is just a simple and elegant thing to do. You don't really have to worry about the noises or anything else. You just have to be by yourself and study which helps you to concentrate more and improve yourself more. And I think all my subjects are...

Band 6-7

The place where I feel I am at ease while studying would be my room. It is a silent place with no windows and just one door. There are no disturbances from external sources. I have a pretty silent neighborhood with no noise. There are no children's crying around and there are no noises from external sources. It is a cozy place with a bed and four walls. It is a 100 square foot area with two shelves and a table which is at hip height which makes it convenient to use for reading and writing. I use this study room for two hours every day when I feel like studying. The topics of study are usually around engineering and sciences and the reason why I choose this place to study is due to the noise factor. I feel at peace when I am in this place. I have the freedom to do whatever I want, walk around the room while studying, I can practice out loud, I can read out the text that I am using and I believe this brings out the best in me and I am able to utilize my potential to the fullest.

Band 6-7

There is nothing like a best place to study, indoor or outdoor. I say the place where we study is the environment actually that it has influence on. And I feel so comfortable to study at my home with the peace of comfort, homely food and mental peace. And I also say whenever I get time I go to libraries or small reading rooms and also I study there. It's not so disturbing to say but reading rooms does have some kind of unrealistic experiences where you experience other user studying so loudly so that it disturbs your peace of environment. So preferably I'd switch to library rooms and coming to that library rooms, these are very silent rooms and very comfortable to read. Whenever I am in my college I used to utilize the full potential of library being till 7 pm in the night and happily reading there just like a bookworm. I don't know what gets me into the libraries but still I feel reading at the libraries gives you much and much peace than what I found in my home. Grasping knowledge at the moment, taking many books, experiencing different theories presented by different scholars and it's a holy place I believe in my college to sit and study. Apart from that the easiest thing to do when you are studying is to stay calm. Wherever you are just stay calm, focused, forget about the environment, stay mindful and do whatever the work you like.

Band 6

Well, I always prefer to study indoor. I prefer studying at my house in my bedroom. It's a spacious bedroom with one bed and one study table. Well, an indoor place I prefer to study is my bedroom because it's a cosy place. It has a bed and a study table and a chair. I prefer to study on my study table because I couldn't concentrate in libraries or other outdoor places because I can't concentrate on what I am doing and I rather keep seeing people there. So I prefer to study here in my house on my bed or on the study table. It is because I am more of an introverted person. I don't, you know... Well, an indoor place where I find easy to study would be my bedroom. It's a large bedroom with an attached balcony. It has a bed and also a study table with all my books related to academics and also story books that I read. I feel so because it's the most cosiest place for me to study and I find my bedroom to be more peaceful than any other outdoor place. I couldn't concentrate in the outdoor places while I am studying. I can just sit on my bed or on the study chair to study for my academics or just generally read books. I find it more peaceful. I open my balcony door. I get the fresh air. I can study playing with my pet too. It's refreshing and my mind would be straight without any other thoughts while it couldn't be so when I am studying at outdoor places because when I see people around me, I just keep looking at them rather than focusing on studying. So, I don't prefer to go to such kind of places to study. And I am a kind of last moment person. So, I don't think that suits me well. So, I enjoy studying on my bed.

Band 6

The place where I like to study indoor is my room because my room comprises of my study table where I organize all my books and stationery together with some sticky notes and highlighter for my main points to underline and understand the various topics. This place, my study table makes me comfortable in studying because I am habituated to study in this place from long time and it makes me to concentrate from other deviations from the outside world, from the noise and the background disturbance. And the place where I like to study outdoor is a park because it makes us understand with nature and the environment outdoor in the park contains of greenery and the green trees which makes me, which makes me, my mood happy and refreshing.

Band 6

Basically, I like to study in indoor places that are easily concentratable and help me to analyse my things. Basically, that indoor place may be my home or a library. Generally, I go there when I have lots of work and have a burden on me to complete that particular task and I need a bit of concentration. I like to go because there is literally a very silent environment and that makes me to concentrate better and that even motivates me to study as lots of persons are studying in library that attract each other and that's generally a human thought. In home, I generally sit alone and study for that.

Band 5-6

Well, as I am a student, I try to find quite a place because it is very beneficial for me because I can concentrate on my studies very well. But here I would like to talk about a particular place that is my own room. That is very good for study because there are many reasons behind this. Firstly, I can say that it is my own room and no one can enter my home without my permission. As well as this is a very quiet place. So that's why it is very good for me to concentrate on my studies and most of the time I spend all my time in this room because it is my own room. Apart from that, I would say that this is the room which is decorated by my own self and hopefully I study different kinds of subjects in my own room like science, maths as well as some difficult subjects which require high level concentration. So that's why I use this room for my study purpose as well as I do different kinds of activities in there like meditation as well as some other type of activities. Apart from that, I would say that this is the best place for study. So at the end I would say that this is my study place which I use for study and it is very easy for me to study.

Band 5

When I usually there are many outdoor places like for me, I talk about my most favorite places where focus my study properly, it is other than the city garden park which is suitable in my hometown, there are places is no noise and I comfortable for get my chair and I feel I comfortable there study and the garden is silence and also I call my friend study related I remember that study is good for me, there are outdoor places is good for study such as library, garden and etc but some I comfortable there to speak about for the garden, garden is beautiful and nature places, I really concentrate my study and it is so easy and I call my friends with on the table and chair and come I study, I preparing for my exams, the module is reading, reading is so hard for me and my friend help me for the reading question and get some more focus and preparation and reading so easy, there are many places to like easily study and there are so different type of
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