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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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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 6-7

The song which makes me mesmerized the most is by Taylor Swift. The certain song which just makes me feel like I am floating in a breeze is Daylight from her Lover's Album. Why this song makes me feel so good is because it tries to teach a fact that tells that how a night ends and a new day is started and how as a person we should start the day by feeling more refreshed by gaining more hope through the sunshine which falls at the dawn and makes us feel that a ray of hope has been highlighted in our lives. A simple message that is trying to be expressed through this song is to tell that how bad things come to an end and good things come after a certain time that people do not need to lose hope and how they can be persistent in the things they are trying to achieve and they can achieve their goal. The song makes you feel like you are trying to touch the horizon and how one should inspire themselves to move forward in life to grasp certain concepts and live their life so beautifully that no one could have ever imagined that a ray of hope could one day bring them beautiful,

Band 6-7

I found old song very interesting for me because they are like evergreen songs and my favorite song is Om Re Dil Ke Chain by Kishore Kumar. I liked it because he has sang it very perfectly in his era and the lyrics that he used in the song were touches my heart, touches my heart and I could say that he was the best in his times. It touched my heart because it has a feeling, it has real feelings that today's generation cannot match. Kishore Kumar although has many of his great songs but this was very perfectly sang by him. He was the greatest singer of his era. Thank you.

Band 6-7

To be honest, I like songs very much, but here I would like to talk about my other most important songs in my life. The song's name is German song called Sultan. The title song of Sultan. This movie totally describes the songs like true Sultan, dedicator of our life, administrator of our ambitions. So, I like this song and I motivate this song and totally change of my life. Whenever I listen this song, so I feel very positive and motivate in my life. So, I like this song very well. The title of Sultan for me.

Band 6-7

Music is always helpful to reduce the stress level of people. I think I am a big fan of melody songs and my favorite singer is Shreya Hoshal. Almost every song of Shreya Hoshal are in my playlist. I always hear these songs repeatedly because it gives me a rejuvenating feel. During the times of excursion or I am in any tension, I always feel to hear some songs to release my stress and anxiety. My favorite song is about motherhood by Shreya Hoshal. She sang the song very well. It is in my mother tongue Malayalam. It portrays every stage of motherhood from pregnancy to the delivery of birth, delivery of the child. I think I felt very connected to this song because maybe I am a woman and everyone loves their mother very much. So it's like the feeling of mother-daughter relationship is really portrayed in that song. So that's why I really enjoyed each and every words of the song and the lyrics is also very much deeper meaning. So if you listen the song, you just not enjoy the song. You can feel the pain of the mother, the struggle of the mother, everything.

Band 6-7

When it comes to songs, I am a music lover, of course. I listen to a wide range of genres. It could be pop music, EDM, soft songs or rock songs as well. The most interesting song that I have heard in a while is from one of my favourite singers and artists. It's called Bruno Mars and his latest release was with a collaboration with the famous singer Lady Gaga. And the title of that song was Die With A Smile. It comes under the pop music genre but it's kind of a melancholic and soft song. It gives off the vibes of yearning for a love that has been coming to an end. I think it's one of the most beautiful songs ever created. It is something which just hits your soul and gives you that vibe even if you are not in a particular relationship. But you can just feel the kind of feelings the song wants to convey. I think it's a great song with mesmerizing vocals from both the male and female artists. It has won various awards lately. One of the biggest awards was Grammys as well. I think both the singers are quite legendary for creating this masterpiece and I would want to hear more from them.

Band 6-7

The song is of a movie Yes Boss and the leading actor was S. R. K. Shah Rukh Khan and I love that song because it's about all the manifesting. The song is titled as Jan Tare, Moon and Translated as Moon and Stars and it talks about how a poor guy wants everything in the world. Like he says I want this, I want people to recognize me, I want this amount of money, I want to be rich, I want people to be fan of me, wherever I go people should sweep the ground that I walk on and all that stuff and at the end of each para he says I want this, this is the only real wish I wish for, can't you complete, can't you help me complete this God, can't you fulfill this real wish of mine and it's the song talks about the manifestation and when you listen to that, it was in 90s, it is 90s songs and if you listen to that song and if you see S. R. K. right now he have manifested each and everything that was in that song and whenever I'm depressed or upset or I'm not feeling myself, I'm anxious I always listen to that song and I'm like I'm gonna achieve each and everything that I have in my mind, I'm gonna manifest it, I'm gonna work hard for it, I'm gonna achieve it, that song is inspiration for me, whenever I'm sad I listen to that song, it's an inspiration, it speaks to me, it gives me motivation like go get your back straight and go achieve each and everything that you desire for, you are worth it of that desire.

Band 6-7

An interesting song that I always listen to is the song Lovely by Billie Eilish. It is one song that I have close to my heart and I listen to it during my hard times. It is such a great melody that comes out of nowhere, hits you to think about things happening to you and want to introspect yourself. It is a song about how you feel lonely at times even though there are people around you and you need to have a commitment to people even though it breaks your heart to just stay lonely. It is a metaphorical song representing the loneliness with a glass of stone when it is left alone it is nothing to be cared about but if even one thing hits it, it's gonna break into thousands of pieces which I resonate to so much since I am a sensitive person and that song represents who I am and even though it could be a song to feel the sorrow it could be a motivation as well.

Band 6-7

In India, many people like songs. Some of them like Punjabi songs, and those who don't like Punjabi have other options like Bollywood songs, Gujarati songs. But in every person's opinion, they taste different in different songs. Everyone likes Punjabi songs, like in my opinion, I like Punjabi songs which hit you hard and energize your mind and motivate you to do work quicker and give you energy. In my opinion, the singer named Siddhu Mushewala has given the songs mostly that increase your mind power and also the energy to do work. They also increase your testosterone level and also provide you mental confidence to create something or achieve something. Punjabi songs hit hard when you listen at full bass and full sound. They give you confidence and help you to work faster and achieve you want. Songs like $2.95 and Siddhu Mushewala are very famous and most of the Indians listen them as a workout song or motivational song.

Band 6-7

The song I'm going to speak about is Through The Wire. This song is sung by Kanye West. He is an American singer and what inspires me about his song is before he made this song, he had gone into an accident in which he broke his jaw and while he was in his hospital, he sang this song with the wire still on his jaws. So this song inspires me about how life is very unpredictable, how it goes through lots of ups and downs, but nothing can stop you if you have the willpower to continue in life and to make changes in yourself. Because Kanye had wires on his jaws, the singing or even the speaking part was very difficult for him as he said it in an interview. And I feel very motivated whenever I listen to that song. That song is how he got into that accident, how he was taken to the hospital and how everything changed from that point. The wires on his jaw were the sign that he cannot be defeated in life. He kept on singing even though it was very difficult for him and that is very important in life. Life will give you many ups and downs, but it is a man's job to keep fighting them and keep looking for the bright side. Not every day is a Sunday or not every day is a rainy day, but whenever the rain ends, there is a beautiful rainbow waiting for us and that is the meaning it shows.

Band 6-7

The song that touched my heart in recent years is a Bengali song Amiji Toma and it is a love song from a horror movie and also it is dubbed in multiple languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada etc and in Hindi it is called as Mere Dolna and it is sung by most famous singers like Arjit Singh, Sonu Nigam etc and in the song, the background music, the composition are very excellent and I find it very exhilarating because of the sitar and all other instruments used like dhol etc and I love that song honestly and I find it very interesting.
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