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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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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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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 6-7

So, the interesting song for me is Love Yourself by Justin Bieber. And the reason I love this song is because of the tones and the music it has, right? So it is very subtle and, you know, warming music. The reason I love that song is the lyrics as well, because Justin Bieber has expressed his past where some girl, he has not mentioned about that girl, but that girl has used him in a way to access clubs and she has used him financially, mentally, physically, in each way. And that is the very relatable factor for me. And that's why I love that song.

Band 6-7

well I love to listen songs and most of the time I prefer to listen Punjabi songs because these touch touch my soul and it gives a long time impact on my heart most of the time now a days I prefer to listen songs of Arjun Dhillon and today I would like to talk about one of his song Brown Munde which is very interesting and fascinating song in this song he is talking about the culture and friendship and other things which are very important for this he also spoke his Punjabi culture and also give his viewpoints the beat of the song is very good it is appropriate for both in the parties and relaxing and his sound makes this song more elegant which is more more expressive and good the lyrics are very simple and understandable with the deep meanings this song is one of the my favorite song I always hear it in this whole song he was only talking about the friendship friend circle and loyalty and many other factors

Band 6-7

I'm not fond of listening songs but I would like to say one of the songs I remember which is Bollywood song and it's too funny and I found it interesting because everyone used to listen that song at that time wherever we go like for travelling or outside the garden, park, anywhere just the song was just Aaj Ki Raat. It was funny and interesting as well. Even small kids used to listen this song while having their meal. So I found it very interesting.

Band 6-7

Hi, today I am going to talk about a song which is called Believer. It is not particularly new but it has so many good things and it is a motivational song where you have to listen or where it describes about how you feel about yourself and want to do your work whether it's right or not or who believes in you or not. And it's all about the way the lyricist write the song so well, it will inspire you with the words not by the song. And the more you listen to the song, the more you get addicted to the song. I usually hooked, I am not that person who usually hooked at some particular song but after listening this song, I played for 10-12 times in a week and it has so much influence in me and I started to do my work more passionately after I listen a song. It's like a booster, it's like a reminder to me that I have to do something no matter who believes me, no matter what I have to do, if I want to go or I have to achieve something no matter what. And the progress of song gradually progress from the struggles to the achievement and it showcase that if I struggle, I can achieve what I want, I will deserve, I will get the reward after the struggles, after the hard times, after I endured it. So it's a good song and it reminds me of who I am in my current stage and where I want to pursue or to reach the goal in the future. And yeah, it's a great start and a great ending with over 2 million viewership were in Spotify in the last couple of years and I think it's a great song especially for me and many.

Band 6-7

I like, I prefer music as a therapy. I listen to a lot of songs. And if I talk about an interesting song, it would be Water. It would be Water. It is a Punjabi song sung by a well-known artist Diljit Dosanjh. The reason why I like the song is the song consists of very much meaningful lyrics. The song is praising the girl very much and it's not criticizing anyone, neither a boy nor a girl. The song is of medium, medium tunes, not a very pop, not a very pop tunes and not a very much low tunes. I feel very much connected to the song because due to the background music the singer has, the singer has given to the song. I used to listen to the song at least two times in a day.

Band 6-7

So an interesting song I would suggest would be my favorite song which is Tie and Bye by Taylor Swift. It's a beautiful romantic song which conveys a message from a girl to a boy that she likes how the boy is being dressed and she is conveying her love towards that boy which is very beautiful and in a very romantic way. I feel that everyone should listen to this song because it's a happy and romantic song which really enlightens your mood and I always listen to this song whenever I go outside or I am in my car listening to some music I always play this song first because I really like it that way and sometimes I do enjoy this song with my friends, with my best friend and we just jam on to this song and we just vibe to it so much because it's that good. Thank you.

Band 6-7

It is a song from Sannu Satyamurthy movie. In that it is a song which is called Chalo Chalo Chalo. It was very interesting because it is a song which is related to a struggling middle class person and the lyrics are very natural and it feels every middle class person will like this related to every middle class person. So I am also a middle class person so it feels me like it touches my heart whenever I feel the lyrics and whenever I feel any sorrow or feel low I like to always listen the song which motivates me and inspires me through my inside of the heart and makes me very happy and increases me whenever I feel low.

Band 6-7

I like to say my favorite song is actually Sing for the Moment by Eminem. I like the song because it is a very motivating song. Like it helps everybody to stay in the present and forget about the past and not think about the future. It helps everybody to stay in the present and live in the present. It is one of my favorite songs because I usually listen to lots of songs and I'm more into English music. And this type of music is mostly a type of rap music. I like rap music and other types of peaceful music but this song is like music which motivates me to be a better person in life. Staying in the moment can make me realize how the world is going, what all improvements I should be having. And whenever I feel low, I feel depressed or something I'll be listening to the song. And it will instantly make me more happy and more level up my emotions and all. I'm mostly a person who listens to music everyday. Music is an everyday part of my life. And I usually listen to music like this which is like motivating and help me stay in the present. And to make me understand, to help me and to understand to get into better decisions in life. Usually I listen to music which is more helping me in understanding life and not...

Band 6-7

Well, I am keen, interested to listen to a different type of music and whenever I have spare time, I prefer listening to a romantic music but I would like to talk about a song which is I consider very interesting song and which is very close to my heart. The name of the song is Aatee Chaatee Khoobsoorat which is sung by Kishore Kumar who is very famous in 90s and there are so many reasons behind this why this song is very close to my heart. The predominant reason is that when I was in my university, the last year of my university, the university organized a small party and at that time my close friend, her name is Simran, she sung that song for me. The meaning of the song is very unique, the line of the song is Aatee Chaatee Khoobsoorat that means we are met with so many people in our life and some people make a memorable thing with each other. She sung that song because we spent approximately 3 years with each other and we made so many memories. Secondly, whenever I listen this song, I feel very energetic and peaceful because this provides me a memory of that day as well as it's a favorite song of my song list.

Band 6-7

Well, describing about my interesting song, I would like to tell you that worship songs. Worship songs make me very calm and it helps to avoid any distractions and many difficult situations very well. When I have some mood swings or I am mentally depressed during those times, I prefer worship songs and when I started to listen to those songs, I become very calm and it helps me to soothe my mind. Also, worship songs makes me mentally active and it helps to relieve all my tensions and all my worries. Moving to my favorite worship song, I would like to tell you that Christian songs which helps me to avoid all the distractions that came to my mind while doing any jobs or doing any important things. At that time, I would like to listen to those kind of music and it helps my mind to keep it on a single point and I can do the work in a very good manner. Indeed, when I started to listen to these kind of songs, I become so calm and quiet and also I become very smooth and very soft to others and then I feel very young and soothing.
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