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Describe someone you really like to spend time with: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is this person?
  • How you know him/her?
  • What you usually do together?
  • And explain why you like to spend time with him/her.
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Cue 1:Who is this person?

  • Introduce the person by name and relationship to you.
  • Mention a few key qualities that make this person special.

Example

The person I really like to spend time with is my best friend, Priya. She is someone who is always cheerful and supportive, which makes her a joy to be around.


Cue 2:How you know him/her?

  • Explain how you met this person and the duration of your friendship.
  • Share a memorable experience that highlights your bond.

Example

I met Priya in college during our first year. We were both in the same study group for our economics class. One memorable experience was when we worked late nights together for our final project, which really brought us closer.


Cue 3:What you usually do together?

  • Describe the activities you enjoy doing together.
  • Mention any specific hobbies or interests that you share.

Example

We usually hang out at cafes, watch movies, and go shopping together. We both love trying out new restaurants, and we often explore different cuisines on weekends.


Cue 4:And explain why you like to spend time with him/her.

  • Discuss the emotional connection and comfort you feel with this person.
  • Highlight how this person positively influences your life.

Example

I like spending time with Priya because she understands me like no one else. She always knows how to cheer me up when I'm feeling down, and her positive attitude inspires me to be better.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Priya is not just a friend; she is like family to me. Spending time with her enriches my life, and I cherish every moment we share together.


    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: Being Too Vague

    Candidates often provide unclear or general answers, which can make their response less engaging. Specific details help to paint a clearer picture for the examiner.

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    Tip

    Include specific examples and anecdotes about your experiences with this person to make your answer more vivid and interesting.


    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Some candidates overlook the cue prompts, leading to incomplete answers. This can result in missing key points that the examiner is looking for.

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    Make sure to address each cue in your response to provide a comprehensive answer that covers all aspects of the topic.


    Overly Simple Language

    Using very basic language can limit your score. It’s important to demonstrate a range of vocabulary and grammar to show your language proficiency.

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    Try to incorporate varied vocabulary and complex sentences to enhance your response and showcase your English skills.


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    Band 6-7

    Well, there are lots of individuals, I like to spend time with them, but among them one which I would like to describe is my friend Ria. I got to know her through my school days. She is someone I admire from the bottom of my heart. She has an optimistic personality and she has an optimistic personality on life which I really look up to. I usually like to spend time with them, with him, with her. Here I would like to talk about my friend Ria who has left a deep impression on me. She is someone I admire from the bottom of my heart. I got to know her through my school. I usually like to spend time with her because she is very humble and kind and never hesitate to lend a helping hand to others. Usually we spend time together in her room. Her room is in the first floor of her house which looks very attractive. The walls are painted with beautiful lavender color and gives a peaceful and energetic vibe. We usually listen to music, dance together and sometimes watch movies on her laptop. One thing that fascinates me is her down to earth nature despite success. In this way I like to spend time with them.

    Band 6-7

    hi everybody so today I would like to introduce one of my favorite person who I really like to spend time with so the person is none other than my best friend Srishti. Srishti is is a very good person I met her in my master's so yes I the day I met her I never realized that she's the one who is going to be with me all the two years of the masters but slowly gradually as and when we talk we realize that yes we do have things which we share in common like our our interests our hobbies our vibe the way we talk the way we dress the way we you know have our body weights so it was just like she's my sister I felt like always that she's none other than my sister so yes we usually study together we in college we study together we solve doubt we even chit-chat we talk about our future interests our goals together so yes we share a very healthy relationship together as a best friend she's very good and she's very supportive in every aspect of my life whether it may be my starting you know my career or even my you know relationship she is the one who is being every time with me yes so yes

    Band 6-7

    The person I like to spend my time with is actually my best friend her name is Siddhi and we have been friends for over three years now she is she has a unique personality and the reason why I love spending time with her is because she never judged me or we match vibes actually our personalities are almost similar and she's pretty cool we have same hobbies we share hobbies and we both like painting sometimes we spend time painting and talking about our favorite shows and coincidentally we actually love the same show which is Brooklyn 99 it's a comedy show and we talk about TV shows all the time she listens to me patiently she's a really good listener and I'm glad to have her as my best friend I can spend a whole year just talking with her over exaggerated however I do really mean it

    Band 6-7

    I really like to spend time with my best friend Tanushree. She is very much cooperative. I first met her in class 5. And also she was my bench mate at that time. Whenever I feel sad or have any problem, I usually contact her on phone. And whenever she is available, we meet at cafes and talk a lot about our lives and all. I really think she is a very interesting person because every time she has something new to tell. And she inspires me in lots of other ways in day to day life.

    Band 6-7

    I love to spend time with my best friend. I known her since when I was in class 7th. She was sitting in the first bench and I saw her. I thought that she was rude and mean but she was not that rude, mean towards me. She was very beautiful as well as and she had a very beautiful smile as well. I have to say that she was the most beautiful girl

    Band 6-7

    Hello, my name is Mansi Bawar and I am going to answer this question. I really like spend time with my best friend, her name is Nisha Shinde. He is my, sorry, she is my best friend. I met her when I was in 11th, we were in same school, our parents know each other and so it happens that we met. We were in same school and classes, I like to spend time with her very much because I think our maturity level is same and she understands me better. When we are together, there will be no limitation of time, we will spend time, I have a great time with her. We play, we share experiences of each other with her, I share experience of me. I share with her everything that I felt bad or good, I share every experience with her.

    Band 6-7

    The person whom I like the most for spending time is my little brother. I know him because he is my brother. I want to like to spend time with his because when I am with him we spend time very playfully. We can talk about everything of our lives. He won't judge me anyways. He always listens to me very carefully. He is a good listener. He helps me with his suggestions. Usually when we are together we talk about our studies, our jobs, etc.

    Band 6-7

    One of my favourite people is actually my best friend, basically my work bestie. I met her in 2022. We joined the same office almost around the same time. I joined in October and she joined in November since we were both new so we usually hit it off. We easily hit it off and we had some common friends. I mean after talking on day 1, I have realised that the HR in the previous company was her friend so we got close. One thing I like about her is that she is very supportive of her friends. She has supported me through thick and thin. When I had a fight with my boss and he was threatening to fire me, she supported me. I made a complaint to the HR. We also got really close after that point because we live almost nearby so she has a car and she picks up and drops me everyday. I am an introvert so I have a hard time making friends so she is one of the very few people I like. Also in office, whenever I am on a break, I am with her. We go for coffee breaks together. We go for chai and samosa breaks as well. In office party, she spends most of the time with me only and we have a very close bond. If I am comfortable with anyone to a certain level, she is the one in the office whom I go for advice, whom I go for support and everything in between.

    Band 6-7

    I'd like to talk about my best friend. Her name is Diksha and I've met her in 8th grade when I shifted to a new school. On the first day she was the person who spoke to me and introduced herself and asked a lot about myself and she asked me to sit beside her and we bonded a lot on the very first day. Even though we've had our ups and downs throughout the years and we've stayed friends for almost 9 years. And we'd usually do all the stuff together. I meet her everyday and whenever I can't meet her we'd speak on the call for almost an hour or two. We'd go out, hang out at the house, go bowling together, go to the movies, go to parties and one thing that we both love to do together is visit a new cafe. Whenever there's a new restaurant opening up nearby we'd always go visit together and whenever we can't we'd wait for each other to visit it together rather than going alone. And I love hanging out with her because I enjoy myself with her and I feel like I'm at home even though I'm far away from home studying here. I feel very comforted and there's just no stress and I don't feel any anxiety or anything when I'm with her and I can truly be my real self with her.

    Band 6-7

    I remember, I know one person that I really like to enjoy and spend time with. That is my cousin, whose name is Raj. However, I love to spend time with him because he is very intelligent and we share lots of memories, play lots of games and do various kinds of activities when we come together and spend time. However, I also like his behavior towards us and the bond that is continued from our childhood. Although we spend lots of time with each other from our childhood together, but whenever we meet daily at evening, then we usually go outside and eat some snacks. Sometimes we also plan to travel to various destinations and spend a lot of time.
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