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Describe something you would like to learn in the future: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What it is?
  • How would you like to learn it?
  • Where you would like to learn it?
  • Why would you like to learn it?
  • Explain whether it's difficult to learn it.
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Cue 1:What it is?

  • Clearly state the skill or subject you wish to learn.
  • Provide a brief explanation of what this skill entails.

Example

I would like to learn how to play the guitar. It is a musical instrument that allows you to create beautiful melodies and accompany songs.

Cue 2:How would you like to learn it?

  • Mention the method you prefer for learning, such as online classes, private tutoring, or self-study.
  • Explain why you think this method would be effective for you.

Example

I would prefer to take online classes because they offer flexibility in scheduling. I can learn at my own pace and revisit lessons whenever I need to.

Cue 3:Where you would like to learn it?

  • Identify a specific place or environment where you would like to learn.
  • Discuss why this location is suitable for your learning.

Example

I would like to learn at a local music academy. It has a great reputation and provides a supportive environment with experienced instructors.

Cue 4:Why would you like to learn it?

  • Share your motivation for wanting to learn this skill.
  • Discuss any personal or professional benefits you expect to gain.

Example

I want to learn the guitar because I love music and it would allow me to express myself creatively. Additionally, it could help me connect with others who share similar interests.

Cue 5:Explain whether it's difficult to learn it.

  • Acknowledge any challenges you might face while learning.
  • Discuss how you plan to overcome these difficulties.

Example

I believe learning the guitar can be challenging, especially mastering the chords and strumming patterns. However, I am committed to practicing regularly and seeking help from my instructor whenever I struggle.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your enthusiasm for learning this skill.
  • Reiterate how it aligns with your personal goals.

Example

In conclusion, learning to play the guitar is something I am very passionate about. It aligns with my love for music and will help me grow both personally and socially.

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: Vague Descriptions

Using vague language can make your answer unclear. It's important to provide specific details about what you want to learn to engage the listener.

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Tip

Use clear examples and specific details to describe what you want to learn, how, and why.

2: Lack of Structure

Failing to organize your thoughts can lead to a confusing response. A structured answer helps the examiner follow your ideas easily.

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Tip

Follow the cue card prompts in order to create a logical flow in your response.

Ignoring Personal Motivation

Not explaining why you want to learn something can make your answer less compelling. Personal motivation adds depth to your response.

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Tip

Clearly articulate your reasons for wanting to learn and how it relates to your personal or professional goals.

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Band >7

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Band 7

Certainly, I would like to learn about poly house management in near future. This is because it interests me a lot and it is the way forward as we cannot control the environment around us while doing agriculture. So it leads to many losses that is not the case in poly house management because in poly house management you grow crops under a control condition moreover it is the way forward as we have to provide optimum conditions for crops so that they can produce the maximum yield with better control and low use of harmful chemicals and pesticides. Therefore it is very significant and it is the one way solution and it has no downsides. You can grow various crops in poly house management, you can grow the regular crops also, it will perform very well but you can also grow exotic crops such as broccoli, strawberries, blueberries and high value crops in poly houses without worrying about any crop losses. This leads to high returns and low losses. So this helps farmer income enhance exponentially, additionally to this protected cultivation can be atomized at many levels, it won't require labor. You can control the whole poly house from your mobile application. Moreover, this enables farmer time for other things, he won't be engaged on his field the whole day. Therefore, it is very important that farmers should adopt poly house cultivation or protected cultivation as it is the next thing upcoming. Poly house management will increase the yield.

Band 6-7

My name is Bhavya and I have many hobbies like singing, dancing, making sketches, drawing and many more and one of my favourite hobby which actually I don't know how to play but I really would love to learn how to play it, it is guitar. I love to play guitar, whenever I see someone playing a guitar, I literally urge to learn playing guitar and also I would love to learn languages. I like really different and several various languages and I also want to speak many different languages like English, Spanish, French and yeah many more like that and I would love to learn the languages in the country of which it is most spoken and one of my hobbies is also sketching. Sketching is the best hobby I would ever do in my pastime and my free time. I always whenever I sit idle, I start singing and sketching. I just put on my earbuds and while listening to music which relax my mind and gives me a cozy feel with a relaxed concentration, I start sketching and I draw whatever my mind brings up or if I don't have any idea, I just open my iPad and I get some ideas that what should I actually sketch.

Band 6-7

I would like to be a great orator. That's something I want to learn in coming future. However, I know it's definitely going to be a difficult task. And I am working on this particular thing from last 2-3 years. And after some time, what is happening right now that I just lose that confidence because I just go back to the initial phase where I was not confident, where my voice is not clear. And I used to do lot of grammatical mistakes. I start having those all things when I start speaking on something. However, I know it's going to be a tough nut to crack. It's never going to be a cake walk that I understand. So, I am ready to walk on the water. And I am definitely going to give everything possible to make it possible to become a great orator. Great orator means for me, it means that whenever I should speak in front of the people, people should listen and understand what I am saying. And I should be able to influence them. I should be able to influence them. That's the most important thing that I want. Because I understand in this coming world, influential people play a vital role in defining everything. And I want to become that one guy. Furthermore, I also think that getting a job is very tough nowadays. And if you are a good communicator, if you are able to write properly, I believe you will easily get any job. And 50% of task is completed if your communication is good. That's something also plays a vital role in forcing me to...

Band 6-7

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Band 6-7

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Band 6-7

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Band 6-7

I would like to learn classical dance. Since my childhood, I have a dream of learning classical dance and perform in stage, but I never find an opportunity to learn. When I was in my job in Hyderabad, I thought of going to, I have been to Bharatanatyam classes for around 2 weeks, but due to the unavailability of...

Band 6-7

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Band 6-7

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