Describe an occasion you wore your favourite clothes: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

The phrase 'the occasion that I wore my favourite clothes was' is slightly awkward. It would be more natural to say 'The occasion when I wore my favourite clothes was.'

Use 'when' instead of 'that' to make the sentence sound more fluent.

The phrase '17 years' is missing 'old' after it.

Use '17 years old' to correctly indicate age.

The sentence structure 'I got an S well that's a different story' is unclear and lacks coherence.

Rephrase to 'I got an S, but that's a different story.'

The sentence 'but also I wore a lehenga which is a traditional Indian wear usually worn for something very grand functions' is awkward and repetitive.

Rephrase to 'I wore a lehenga, which is a traditional Indian attire usually reserved for grand functions.'

Overuse of 'and' in the sentence 'I felt like a princess and as I am very closely related with the bride herself I felt like I am also very much important to this event and I remember getting their attention and I loved it.'

Break it into shorter sentences or use different connectors like 'Moreover,' or 'Furthermore,' to improve flow.

The phrase 'I remember that clothes very well' should use 'those clothes' instead of 'that clothes.'

Use 'those clothes' to correctly refer to a plural noun.

The response contains repetitive phrases such as 'also the another reason is' and 'I was very confident.'

Avoid repetition by using varied expressions. For instance, instead of repeating 'also,' try using 'furthermore' or 'in addition.'

There are several grammatical errors, such as 'all the boys are in a formal suits' and 'I fell top of the world.'

Ensure subject-verb agreement and correct use of prepositions. It should be 'all the boys were in formal suits' and 'I felt on top of the world.'

The response lacks cohesive devices and structured storytelling.

Use connectors like 'firstly,' 'moreover,' and 'finally' to create a more coherent flow. Start by setting the scene, describe the moment, and conclude with feelings or reflections.

Incorrect tense usage, such as 'I'm looking very I looked very beautiful.'

Maintain consistent tense usage. Use past tense for past events, e.g., 'I looked very beautiful.'

The phrase 'when I complete when I was complete my when I was completely ready' is confusing.

Simplify and clarify your sentences. You could say, 'when I was completely ready, I felt on top of the world.'

The sentence is too long and lacks proper punctuation, making it difficult to follow.

Break the sentence into shorter, more manageable parts to improve readability and coherence. This will make your ideas clearer and easier to understand.

Repetitive use of 'definitely' and 'and,' which affects the flow and variety of the language.

Use synonyms or rephrase sentences to avoid repetition. For example, instead of repeating 'definitely,' you could use 'certainly' or 'undoubtedly.'

Overuse of conjunctions like 'and' without proper connectors.

Introduce more varied connectors like 'moreover,' 'furthermore,' 'in addition,' to improve the flow and connection between ideas.

The use of 'how I wore it' is awkward in this context.

Rephrase to something more natural, such as 'I styled it with simple stone-based accessories.'

The use of 'And' at the beginning of the sentence is informal and should be avoided.

Start the response with a more formal introduction, such as 'There was an occasion when I wore my favorite dress...'

Incorrect verb tense and subject-verb agreement in 'I wear my favourite dress.'

Use the past tense: 'I wore my favorite dress.'

Repetitive use of 'dress' and 'wear'.

Use synonyms like 'attire' or 'outfit' to add variety.

Incorrect use of 'co dress' and 'you are looking good on this dress.'

Use 'black dress' and 'you look good in this dress.'

Use of 'and' and 'also' excessively.

Use connectors like 'Moreover,' 'Additionally,' or 'Furthermore' to improve flow.

Lack of cohesive structure and clarity in storytelling.

Structure the response by introducing the occasion, describing the dress, and explaining why it was special.

Incorrect article usage in 'my father gave me on my birthday.'

Include 'it' to clarify: 'my father gave it to me on my birthday.'

The phrase 'many of my favorite clothes on my wardrobe' is incorrect. The correct phrase should be 'in my wardrobe.'

Use 'in my wardrobe' to correctly indicate the location.

The sentence 'but one of my most favorite wear is in Indian wearing' is awkwardly constructed.

Consider rephrasing to 'but my absolute favorite is an Indian outfit called a lehenga choli.'

The phrase 'a week about before this exam' is incorrect.

Use 'about a week before this exam' for clarity.

Repetition of 'I wore' at the beginning of sentences.

Vary the structure by using phrases like 'I decided to wear' or 'I chose this outfit because.'

The phrase 'you can ever say' is informal and awkward.

Consider using 'one could say' or 'it could be described as.'

The sentence 'as I am the main character of that wedding as well' is not clear.

Clarify by saying 'as I played a significant role in the wedding.'

The use of 'after wearing' is repetitive and could be more varied.

Use 'Once I had it on' or 'After putting it on' to avoid repetition.

Repetition of the phrase 'salwar suit' and the word 'wear.'

Try to use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition. For example, instead of repeating 'salwar suit,' you could say 'this traditional attire.'

Incorrect use of articles and subject-verb agreement ('I wore suit').

Use the correct article 'a' or 'the' before 'suit.' It should be 'I wore a suit.'

Sentence structure and coherence.

Use cohesive devices to improve the flow. For example, 'First of all, I chose to wear a salwar suit because it was winter. Furthermore, I felt unique as most guests wore lehengas and sarees.'

Overuse of 'and.'

Replace some instances of 'and' with other connectors like 'also,' 'moreover,' or 'in addition.'

The response begins with 'Yeah,' which is informal and should be avoided in formal settings.

Start directly with the introduction or context of the occasion.

The word 'cloths' is used instead of 'clothes.'

Use 'clothes' to refer to garments.

The phrase 'a house full of diyas were there' contains a subject-verb agreement error.

Use 'was there' instead of 'were there' to agree with the singular subject 'a house full of diyas.'

The phrase 'very more amount of like food' is awkward and unclear.

Use 'a large variety of food' or 'a great deal of food' for clarity.

Repetitive use of 'used to' without a clear timeline.

Use 'I usually wear' or 'I wore' to indicate habitual or past actions more clearly.