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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?
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tip

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


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Band >7

Well, music is something that everyone appreciates and we usually find the melody or lyrics of some songs to be engaging. Here, I would like to talk about one of my favorite songs. This song is from the Indian film Three Idiots and is titled All is Well. It was published in 2015 and quickly gained popularity among both teens and adults. The song is about life philosophy. We all have a tendency for worrying about numerous concerns in life. Because of this, whenever we experience disputes in our life, we tend to feel saddened. These songs encourage us to remain optimistic even during difficult situations. It goes on to say that the unfavorable circumstances of our life can be altered if we handle our problems skillfully. The lyrics of the song All is Well conveys the concept that anytime we find ourselves in bad circumstances, we should tell ourselves that all is well. This exercise encourages our minds to come up with answers to the situation. This song is well-liked by individuals from all walks of life. There are countless examples of people whose lives underwent a paradigm shift after listening to this song as they feel inspired after hearing it. This song is intriguing because it encourages us to think out of the box.

Band 7

Recently, I have come across this song, Die With A Smile. It is sung by Bruno Mars and I really loved it. In addition to this, it is a song which describes a situation where the world is ending and the lover is asking his better half to be with her. Apart from the lyrics, the tone of the song is really amazing. I really feel that my mood lights up whenever I am in stress after listening to this song. I will really appreciate if there are more songs out like this.

Band 7

One interesting song that I would like to describe is Silent Night. It is a famous carol song that was composed in 1880 and is primarily sung during Christmas Eve. The story tells a beautiful story of the birth of Jesus capturing the peaceful and holy atmosphere of Christmas. The lyrics describe a calm and serene night when Jesus was born and it emphasizes love, hope and tranquility associated with Christmas. The tune itself is very soothing and when I listen to it, I feel a special calmness and inner peace. Silent Night is extremely popular all over the world and has been translated into many languages. It is widely sung during Christmas celebrations in churches and by families around a Christmas tree. I find this song very interesting because it creates a magical vibe as if it takes me back to that sacred night. The melody and the message of the song perfectly captures the essence of Christmas bringing hope, joy and sense of togetherness. It reminds me of the importance of peace, love and new beginnings which are essential aspects of Christmas. It is a truly timeless song that brings comfort and hope to people of all age groups.

Band 6-7

I love the song fictional it's by Chloe Rose the stripped version of the song it's just amazing I I mainly enjoy the song because it express my feelings the song is all about how I love guys from books and TV shows rather than real life because guys in real life are not that great that how they portray in books and fiction a fictional books novels and other things and as for me personally I am a big fan of reading novels I love reading dark romance fluffy romance or other times I usually go for romance journal or thriller journal even fantasy but with the romance that too so you can say I'm obsessed romance girly and I love those types of movies too so the way they portrayed the guy the portrait the guys in the song it just feels too nice to me for me personally when the lyrics goes something like sorry I don't kind of remember the lyrics but it it just talks about that my parents say I should find a real guy but then the the singer is speaking about how like the guys in real life whether bad or good both like have always let her down but so that's why she prefers seeing guys on TVs and novels that are much better and same for goes for me too so I generally enjoy the song because I can relate to it fully I love BTS and obviously I can't get them the band BTS, Bangtan Sonyeondan or Bulletproof Boy Scout so yeah I will say I can quite relate to the song and it's pretty nice

Band 6-7

There is a song called Night Changes by One Direction. It's a song that describes that how the time is changing fast that just by one night everything one night and one night an year goes by. It's a song written that how everything changes with the night when night goes and how everything doesn't remain the same. Night changes makes me feel like old but in a good way like a fine wine that yes we are aging like a fine wine. It's written so beautifully there's a line that everything will change but we me and you will never change that we'll remain same as we are of today it doesn't matter in 60 years we'll still remain like this. Night Changes is written so beautifully describing the moment of time.

Band 6-7

I would like to describe my favorite song for this part. My favorite song is The Family Line by Conan Gray. It's a three minute long song. It is about how the singer really inherits different kinds of qualities from his parents and sister and brother. Why it really intrigues me is because I find it very relatable and I see how, I see the emotional depth behind the song. Moreover, this song is also trying to show the relationship between Conan Gray and his father. I kind of personally relate to this kind of connection and when I first time heard this song I felt heard and seen. Some songs are very close to my heart and surely this one is one of them. I also would like to mention that Conan Gray as a singer is really close to my heart because he always brings a different kind of emotional depth into his songs and I really cherish those moments when I first heard his songs. It was back in 9th grade and now I am in the final year of college and I still listen to all of his new and upcoming albums.

Band 6-7

In my free time, I love listening to songs as it makes me feel relaxed and quite confident as well. I listen to various types of songs such as Hip Hop, Rap, Pop or even Classicals as well. But one of the favourite songs which I hear is the Pop music. The song name would be Back of my mind, the artist is D4VD also known as David. He created a song Back of my mind which talks about mental illness. Mental illness is one of those topics in my country people don't talk about. They would be like, if a person is suffering from mental illness, he or she might be just sick. Mental illness is just not a thing. But in this song, the person who is singing has described about it in a very satiric manner as well as having deep thoughts, making people understand why the mental health is important and what will happen if the person is not able to cope up with their mental health. According to me, it is a really nice song as it makes me understand about the mental illness and also mental illness is a subject which should be known by everyone and should not be ignored.

Band 6-7

That's a very interesting question. The one song I love is they don't really care about us by Michael Jackson. I love this song because of the ideas he's portraying through his music. He spoke about the racism and the problems which were faced by the blacks and also the discriminated groups at that time. It really shows how their lives were during that period. I started listening to this song accidentally during my 9th standard while I came across a Spotify playlist. When I heard it for the first time it took me to another dimension where I also went through the emotions which he carried. I really love this song because even if the person listening to this song is uneducated he or she can clearly understand what he is trying to prove or portray through his song and it keeps me motivated to achieve more and provide a better life for everyone and make earth a better place to live.

Band 6-7

There are many of my favorite songs, but today I am going to talk about one of my interesting songs and it is a Gujarati aesthetic song made by the very famous singer Preeti Dandgarvi. This song is very aesthetic and they represent about our culture of Gujarat and the culture of Gujarat, dance, what kind of rules and culture we have, also how many temples located in Gujarat and these are all the things mentioned in the song and that is the main reason I did it. It is a very interesting song and whenever on the special occasion of Navratri, everyone can hear this song and play the Garba by help of this song because it is a very interesting song for every Gujarati and after that this song is very important and he got a national award from the Prime Minister of India and so on. After that in this song they represent all the things of Gujarat like Ambaji temple and Garba and some tradition and culture and so many things they can represent in the song and that is the main reason it is a very aesthetic song and it is very important and after that I hate this song I feel all cloud 9 because it is very

Band 6-7

Recently I discovered a very interesting artist by the name of Benson Boone, he is a soft pop artist and one of his songs is called Slow It Down. I find this song very interesting because it tries to convey a message that this is a very young stage of life and you have a lot more things you have to achieve and there is a lot of time that you have to achieve those things so you should slow it down, slow your life down a bit and try to enjoy all the small things in life like completing a book or enjoying a movie, when I hear this song I feel warm and overwhelmed by all the feelings because it makes me feel warm and overwhelmed by all my feelings.
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