Describe something you own that you want to replace?: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

The use of 'which is bought in 2011' should be 'which I bought in 2011.'

Use the correct past tense to indicate the action was completed in the past.

The phrase 'I am using this bike' should be 'I have been using this bike.'

Use the present perfect continuous tense to indicate an action that started in the past and is still continuing.

The phrase 'I have to replace' is missing the object.

Complete the sentence by saying 'I have to replace it.'

The phrase 'many starting problems and lot of problems technically' lacks clarity and coherence.

Rephrase to 'many starting issues and a lot of technical problems.'

The phrase 'I really going to miss' lacks the correct auxiliary verb.

Use 'am' to form the correct structure: 'I am really going to miss.'

The phrase 'which is near to our house and in local region' could be more concise.

Use 'near our house and in the local area' for better clarity.

The phrase 'I mean the bike which I have now, is literally consuming lot of petrol' could be more precise.

Use 'my current bike consumes a lot of petrol' for clarity.

Repetition of words and phrases such as 'my laptop' and 'I would like to change my laptop.'

Try to use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition. For example, instead of repeatedly saying 'my laptop,' you could say 'my computer' or 'the device.'

Lack of cohesive devices and connectors for better flow.

Incorporate connecting words like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' 'However,' and 'In addition' to improve the structure and flow of your response.

Sentence structure and coherence could be improved.

Organize your response by discussing when you bought the laptop, its current condition, and why you need a replacement. Use structured storytelling techniques, moving from past to present and then to future plans.

Overuse of 'yeah' as a filler word.

Try to minimize the use of filler words like 'yeah' to maintain a more formal tone in your response.

The response uses 'so' to start the sentence, which is informal. The phrase 'so this this bike' is repetitive.

Begin with a more formal phrase like 'The item I wish to replace is my bike.' Remove repetition by saying 'this bike is manufactured by Royal Enfield.'

The phrase 'this is right now it is placed' is awkward and redundant.

Use 'It is currently placed in my backyard.'

The phrase 'the color of it is red color' is repetitive.

Simplify to 'It is red, which is a popular color among Royal Enfield Bullet bikes.'

The sentence 'I was very much elated and I was drowned in delight' is somewhat repetitive.

Use 'I was elated and overwhelmed with delight.'

The phrase 'forever in the imbibed into my memory' is incorrect.

Use 'forever etched in my memory.'

The phrase 'the petrol deserts itself within few hours of working a time period' is awkward.

Use 'the fuel depletes within a few hours of use.'

Incorrect use of 'struck itself' and 'neutral stand.'

Use 'gets stuck in neutral.'

Overuse of 'so' and 'also' as simple connectors.

Use varied connectors like 'Additionally' or 'Moreover.'