arrow back icon Top Answers

Describe an interesting song.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What song is it?
  • What is it about?
  • Why do you think it is interesting?
  • How do you feel about it?
Show all 126 answers

Cue 1:What song is it?

  • Start by naming the song and the artist or band who performed it.
  • Mention when you first heard the song and any personal connection you have to it.

Example

The song I find particularly interesting is 'Tum Hi Ho' by Arijit Singh. I first heard it during a friend's wedding about five years ago, and it instantly struck a chord with me.

Cue 2:What is it about?

  • Briefly summarize the theme or story of the song.
  • Highlight any specific lyrics or elements that resonate with you.

Example

'Tum Hi Ho' is a romantic ballad that expresses deep love and longing. The lyrics beautifully convey the idea that the singer's life is incomplete without their beloved, which I find very relatable.

Cue 3:Why do you think it is interesting?

  • Discuss what makes the song stand out compared to others.
  • Mention any unique musical elements or emotional impact it has on you.

Example

I think this song is interesting because of its soulful melody and Arijit Singh's powerful vocals. The way he conveys emotion through his singing makes the song unforgettable and often brings tears to my eyes.

Cue 4:How do you feel about it?

  • Share your personal feelings or memories associated with the song.
  • Explain how it affects your mood or mindset when you listen to it.

Example

Whenever I listen to 'Tum Hi Ho', I feel a wave of nostalgia and warmth. It reminds me of my own experiences of love and loss, and it often lifts my spirits when I’m feeling down.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall feelings about the song.
  • Mention its significance in your life or why you would recommend it to others.

Example

In conclusion, 'Tum Hi Ho' is more than just a song to me; it’s a beautiful reminder of love's power. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who appreciates heartfelt music.

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: Avoid Vague Descriptions

Using vague language can make your answer less engaging and informative. It's important to provide specific details about the song to capture the listener's interest.

bulb icon

Tip

Include specific examples from the song, such as lyrics or themes, to make your description more vivid and relatable.

2: Don't Rush Your Answer

Rushing through your response can lead to unclear explanations and missed points. Take your time to think about each cue and respond thoughtfully.

bulb icon

Tip

Pause briefly between points to gather your thoughts and ensure you cover each cue clearly and completely.

Neglecting Personal Feelings

Failing to express your personal feelings about the song can make your answer less impactful. Personal connections can resonate more with the examiner.

bulb icon

Tip

Share how the song makes you feel and why it resonates with you personally to add depth to your response.

calendar icon

IELTS Cue Cards asked last week

Reported by Leap students who gave IELTS

Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country
anonymous person icon

Reported by

Anonymous student Band 7.5

location icon

Pitampura Test Centre, New Delhi

Answer

I like to taste different types of cuisine. Here I would like to talk about my favorite dish at my traditional festival of Onam which is Sadya. Sadya is popular in my city. We are experimenting these cuisines on Onam festival day. Onam is a famous festival in my city. All family members get together in my home and we make a delicious Sadya. There are many ingredients includes that Sadya. Moreover, we make a big feast that day as well as we create a lot of memories together and we wear that day the traditional dress called Sari and men wear the Dhotis. That festival is really important to us because the whole day we are conducting different kinds of games at our homes and all the family members came together. It's a memorable day in my life. This is the festival. We are making the Sambar and Aviyal. These all the kinds of foods are making with the vegetables.
Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood
anonymous person icon

Reported by

Anonymous student Band 8

location icon

Sector 34 Test Centre, Chandigarh

Answer

The toy which I liked in my childhood was a panda doll, which makes me pleasant and makes me more blush. The pandas are the most beautiful creatures of the world, which looks gigantic and has pooshy cheeks and they are like stars in the clouds and they dream in me. Furthermore, these have been given by my father. My father is a very very beautiful artistic person, who makes me think of that. Every day you will face every difficulties and make you suffer and move forward. Pandas are always seen in Japanese countries. It is my lifelong dream to visit a Japanese country and click a photo with the original pandas, which makes sounds better.
Describe a time you were in a place where you didn't know the local language
anonymous person icon

Reported by

Anonymous student Band 6.5

location icon

Whitefield Test Center, Bengaluru

Answer

As India is a very large country full of diversity, so there are many places which have their own language and speak their native language. The place which I visited and I didn't know about their language was Leladakh, which is about 300 km away from my hometown and it is a very good place as it consists of different kind of trees, animals and have many scenic views and I visited over there last year in summers as it was the best time to visit because it has many, it was cold over there and we had summers in our area so it was the best time to visit over there and I went over there with my whole family.
Describe a time when your friend damaged something you owned
anonymous person icon

Reported by

Anonymous student Band 7

location icon

Begumpet Test Centre, Hyderabad

Answer

When I was a kid, I had a little pencil box which had these four buttons which gave the pencil box an operative use. When you press the button, the box would open up. When you press the second button, a little part of it would slide out. Basically it was just a little electronical and a fun thing to have and I owned it when I was in 6th. One day after break, I was standing and talking there with one of my friends and another friend of mine was running through the hallway and accidentally she pushed my shoulder and my pencil box hit the ground and it broke into multiple pieces to the point that it was not functional anymore.
Describe a book you recently read
anonymous person icon

Reported by

Anonymous student Band 7.5

location icon

CBD Belapur Test Centre, Navi Mumbai

Answer

It Ends With Us is a book I read recently. It's by the author Colleen Hoare. It's mainly a story about two teenagers, Atlas and Lily, and how they just handle their life going through high school, adolescence, and just domestic violence at home. Both of them come from very, very different families. However, they have one common determining factor between them, which is domestic violence. The abuse that they've seen their moms go through is just insane, and they connect through that on a different level. They're actually in the same high school, but they never speak to each other until Atlas actually crashes into an empty house next to Lily's villa. When Atlas is homeless and he doesn't have anywhere to go, he just comes and breaks into the house next to Lily's, and Lily helps him with all the daily necessities like clothes and food, medicines and stuff. Furthermore, their friendship blossoms into love, but it doesn't really fructify as Atlas has to leave. This book really gave me a lot of knowledge about domestic abuse and how to deal with it.

All Answers

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

Band 7

One of my favorite songs is Vendilave from a Tamil movie starring Vijay and Kajal Agarwal. Even though it's a commercial melody, it carries a surprisingly meaningful idea behind the fun vibe. The song basically talks about living life fully despite the problem you carry, and it reminds you that the stress is in the real identity of your life. What makes the song interesting isn't just the tune, it's the way Vijay and Kajal bring the mood alive. Both of them are some of the most recognized actors in Tamil cinema, and their screen presence elevates even a simple melody. The choreography and the visual style and the playful energy make the whole experience engaging. Personally, the song hits me because it shifts your mindset. It doesn't pretend that life is perfect, it simply tells you not to drown in your problems. I feel refreshed whenever this song is played, and honestly I feel that more people should try absorbing that attitude the song is trying to portray.

Band 7

So, it is basically an Indian Bollywood song. I being a big Bollywood fan, I really adore the hero and the heroine in the song. Also, the view and the picturization that they have depicted in the song is very beautiful. It is about two lovers describing their love for each other. The passion, the romance they say in that song is very reachable. Also, it describes how they feel about each other in a very romantic way and I directly connect with that song. It is interesting because that song has a mixture of both the classical bit and a touch of Bollywood that makes it more connecting for me. The sargams, the tone, the rhythm, the voice of the playback singers, both the male and the female are very refreshing and very connecting. It really feels very nice to hear such a soothing song. I really love that song and I have been hearing that song for now around 15-16 years and I still feel it fresh when I hear that song every time.

Band 7

So the song that I like the most is called Hallelujah Praise the one who set me free. It is a gospel song. It is about the love of Christ and the relationship we have with Christ. I find it interesting because it shows how much Christ loves you and how much he was willing to die for you on the cross. And every time I listen to it, I feel so happy and so loved and so blessed.

Band 7

An interesting song that I would like to talk about today is a song called Gecer by Ozyandeniz. He is a Turkish singer and actor. This song is not originally written by him, it is originally written and sung by Sezen Aksu, which is another Turkish singer. Ozyan has just sung a cover of it, but I like Ozyan's version better. I heard it first in a movie of Ozyan and instantly fell in love with it, just because it gives me a sense of peace and a very calm, calming sense. It talks about how everything will pass in life. If there are bad times, bad moments, they'll pass. Don't worry about it, they'll pass. And I like how it gives me strength in times of, in times when I'm demotivated or feeling under the weather a bit. Also when I'm procrastinating, I like to listen to it, because I usually procrastinate when I don't want to do something. And that song instantly gives me motivation and rejuvenates me. It makes me feel better and it also brings me out of the blue mood.

Band 7

One of the songs that I really find interesting is All Too Well by the famous musician Taylor Swift. It is about her own life as in the music video as well as the lyrics of the song, she is a famous singer who is recalling a previous romantic relationship that is subject of controversy and often in the spotlight. The reason why I like this song and I find it interesting is because I believe it beautifully describes the narrative from the past to the present. It starts off with the singer's experience of being in a relationship with another controversial person who was older than her. Then as the song progresses, it describes how the breakup unfolded and how she was able to eventually move on. This song makes me feel that people often go through different phases of their lives but just because you are unhappy in one phase doesn't mean that will last forever. As the song progresses, the protagonist that is the singer Taylor Swift on which the song has been modelled on by herself, she finds more success and seems satisfied at the end of it. So I really find this interesting in a song that she has come out with a biographical song, autobiographical song about herself and I find this idea very unique. I don't think it has been executed before in this manner in such an elaborate way with a stellar cast that resembles the singer herself. I feel that the music industry should engage in similar autobiographical works as they really leave an impression on the person listening to the song as it did with me.

Band 7

My personal favorite song is a song by an artist named Lisa. The song is named Dream. The song is about a past relationship that ended with unresolved feelings. The lyrics express longing, nostalgia, and bittersweet pain of holding onto memories, while acknowledging that the other person has moved on. The interesting part of the song is how this song shows the pain, the longing, in a beautiful manner and in a depth of broken love. This song is a feeling, this song shows a feeling that I personally feel, is I think it's a wonderful song and the way it describes the bittersweet pain of the past and how sometimes something has to go and cannot stay forever. The charm of the past love, the broken promises, the broken love is just beautifully described in this song.

Band 7

I would like to speak about Stray Kids which is a very popular kpop boy group from South Korea. They were formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017 and officially debuted in 2018. The group has eight members and each one of them is very very talented in singing, dancing and songwriting. Stray Kids are known for the energetic performances, unique music style and meaningful lyrics which makes them stand out from other kpop groups. One of the things I like about Stray Kids is the positive and motivating messages. Many of the songs encourage the listeners to be confident, overcome challenges and be themselves. For example, one of their most popular song is Maniac which has very catchy beat and talks about expressing yourself freely and not being able to be different. I really enjoy listening to it because it is fun and energizing at the same time. I also admire how hard-working and creative members are. They actively participate in writing and producing their own songs which shows their dedication and talent. Another reason I like them is a strong connection with fans called STAYs. They often communicate with their fans through social media, live streams and concerts which makes the fans feel very close to them. Overall, I think Stray Kids is an amazing group because of the talent, creativity and inspiring messages. Listening to their music especially songs like Maniac always makes me feel happy and motivated and I hope to watch them perform live one day.

Band 7

The song I would like to talk about today is All We Know by The Chainsmokers. It is a song about holding on to a relationship and pushing our boundaries to keep what we love. It is a song about protecting oneself from the harms of what a relationship might cause, nonetheless not giving up easy. It tells us about going the distance for our loved ones. It talks about how to keep the bond strong between each other. Despite all the difficulties that one may face in life, relationships are important and we need to cherish them as much as we can. With that said, this song gives a sense of happiness as well as sadness when I listen to it. It is a bittersweet song which weighs out the pros and cons of holding on to a long-lasting relationship. It explores the challenges one might face when getting into such a relationship. It describes the details of what might have been if we let go or what it can be if we choose to continue. It is a song that explores both sides of the spectrum, leaving the listener with a feeling of giving up but not giving up easy.

Band 7

One of the most interesting songs I have ever listened to is Count On Me by Bruno Mars. It's a soft, cheerful pop song that talks about friendship and trust. The lyrics basically say that no matter what happens, true friends will always be there for each other, which is a message I find both comforting and inspiring. I first heard it about 5 years ago when one of my close friends played it during a school farewell party. The melody instantly caught my attention because it's so simple yet so meaningful. The rhythm is relaxing and Bruno Mars' voice makes the song sound sincere and full of emotion. What makes this song truly interesting to me was its positive vibe and the way it connects people emotionally. Whenever I listen to it, it reminds me of my school friends and all the memories we shared. I also like that the lyrics are easy to understand but still carry a deep message about loyalty and support. Overall, Count On Me isn't just a catchy tune, it's a song that teaches you the real value of friendship, which is why it is one of my all-time favorites. It also has a romantic aspect to it and throughout the song, it tells the beautiful story of friendship and love.

Band 7

Songs play a very important role in my life. Being a singer, I always get reconnected to different tunes through lyrics, such as a song named Photograph by Ed Sheeran. It describes how memories can be relived digitally and he describes the memories he shared with each other, with a partner or a parent or sister, or any relations that he has with different people can be saved and secured through these photographs. I personally do agree with the artist because it connects on a more emotional and personal level, which songs should generally do. I remember hearing to this song when I was in my teens and these particular lyrics were famous in my college. I performed the same song in my annual fest and everyone loved the tunings because I modified the lyrics according to me, which gave a personal touch in my performance. I do hope people have the same ability to recreate their own.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
ielts logo

Get the IELTS Prep App

Star rating icon

4.2

1M+ Installs

 app download banner image

Get the app link on your phone

+91

Or download app from

google play storeapp store
master ielts speaking ad