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Describe the type of home you'd like to reside in.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is it like ?
  • Where would you like it to be?
  • Why you would like to live there?
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Cue 1:What is it like?

  • Begin by describing the physical features of your ideal home, such as its size, style, and interior design.
  • Mention any specific amenities or features that are important to you, like a garden, balcony, or modern kitchen.

Example

I envision a spacious, three-bedroom apartment with a contemporary design. It would have large windows that let in plenty of natural light, a cozy living room with a balcony overlooking a park, and a modern kitchen equipped with all the latest appliances.


Cue 2:Where would you like it to be?

  • Specify the location you prefer, whether it's in a bustling city, a quiet suburb, or a rural area.
  • Explain why this location appeals to you, considering factors like proximity to work, schools, or nature.

Example

Ideally, I would like my home to be in a vibrant area of Bangalore, close to my workplace. This would allow me to avoid long commutes and enjoy the city's lively atmosphere, while still being near parks and recreational spaces for relaxation.


Cue 3:Why you would like to live there?

  • Discuss the lifestyle benefits of living in your ideal home and location.
  • Share personal reasons or experiences that make this choice meaningful to you.

Example

Living in this type of home would provide me with a perfect balance of comfort and convenience. I love the idea of having a peaceful retreat after a busy day at work, and being in a lively neighborhood means I can easily access cafes, shops, and cultural events, which enrich my life.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your ideal home and its location succinctly.
  • Reiterate the importance of this choice for your overall happiness and lifestyle.

Example

In conclusion, my dream home is a spacious apartment in a lively part of Bangalore, offering both comfort and convenience. This setting would greatly enhance my quality of life, allowing me to enjoy both my personal and professional pursuits.


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 and unengaging. Specific details help the examiner understand your vision and interests better.

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Tip

Include specific features of the home, such as the number of rooms, style, and unique characteristics to create a vivid picture.


2: Ignoring Location Importance

Failing to explain where you want to live can weaken your response. The location often influences the type of home and lifestyle.

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Tip

Mention the city or area you prefer and explain why it appeals to you, considering factors like climate, culture, and amenities.


Lack of Personal Connection

Not sharing personal reasons for your choice can make your answer less relatable. Personal stories or experiences can enhance your response.

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Tip

Connect your ideal home to your personal experiences or dreams, explaining why it matters to you and how it reflects your personality.


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All Answers

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Band 6-7

I would like to reside in an apartment like a compact apartment which has two bedrooms and one small living room and one compact kitchen yeah which is very easy to maintain and it would be in city like a city center which we have to get a quick access of everything everywhere everything like a hospital or bus stand a station or some grocery shop some fun places so it is very important and also it is very important to compact home is always a best choice when we have a kid like three years old I have a kid like in three years old so I need a compact home which is easy to maintain and also have to may I have to watch her throughout the day which is easy when I have I'm in a kitchen I have I can watch full eyes on her so I prefer to live in apartment and compact apartment and less maintenance means it is easy to maintain like small areas needs a small maintenance and also

Band 6-7

The type of home I want to reside in the future is that which is surrounded by the mountains, which is surrounded by the greenery and which is away from the pollution and the busy life of the metro. So, I want to have the future house with my near and dear ones so that I can have the peaceful life and I want a backyard and I want a garden so that I can grow groceries, I can grow plants, veggies and all so that I don't need to take it from the market and the fruits. I want everything very natural, so it is kind of my dream house, so it's quite impossible to think but like I am really pissed off with the day to day life of the metro city, so now I want a life very peaceful, amazing and mixed.

Band 6-7

Rather than preferring large buildings with furniture, I prefer small home with gardening because it provides me more peace when compared to buildings. Because I was born and raised in small buildings, so I want to lead my life according to the fact that I want to take a small house in my hometown because my hometown gives me a different vibe where I can't get anywhere in this country because it had a mix of feelings and had neighbours there. And sayings also say that small house is a happy family and happy home. And recent studies reveal that most of them are preferring smaller homes due to rise in economic prices to build homes. And companies like Happy Homes and Small Homes were started to fulfil the middle class family's wish by building a home with affordable manner and it is a great way to initiate. It will be helpful for the middle class people. So I want to be with my parents where I can have a large TV where I can spend

Band 6

I would like to reside in a G plus one building which is situated at the corner of my city and I need a private room for me and to do my private things and especially a gaming room actually I am really good at gaming furthermore I need very aesthetic walls and good kitchen and however I need a big parking space I'd love to have more vehicles and the home should be very peaceful then nearby nearby areas should be very quiet and there shouldn't be any pollution to nearby my house and I need an extra space for playing crickets and football in upstairs on top of my house with nets which are on surrounded with nets furthermore I need I need a big dressing room for my dressing collection and shoes and I need a separate drawing room for my aesthetic drawings thus I like to have many nets around my house which are available

Band 6

I've always dreamt of having my own house so I think my favorite holiday destination has always been in beaches so I think I would like to have a house built in some coastal areas because I really love beaches and it really makes me feel stress-free so that is one dream I would like to fulfill that I would have to I would like to have a house built near the beaches in any coastal area in any coastal part of India actually and I would like to live with my parents and because I'm working hard right now just to give a good life to my parents so yeah that is one thing that would definitely I would like to have in my home and second thing that I would say that it should be I would like I am fond of I'm really into beach

Band 5-6

well house is a place where people can find relax and confident and today I would like to shed some light on a house and my favorite house it would be a wooden house and it would be placed between the mountains because I love pristine air pristine and clean air so it could be a it would be a wooden house and it would be a gym inside the house because I am a fitness freak and I do workout any time so and it is a big kitchen inside the house because sometime I cook different kind of foods like Indian food Italian food and so on so I have keen interest in cooking and also

Band 5-6

I, I'm fond of lavish houses rather than apartments with lots of plants surrounding, surrounding it. Surrounding it by the banks of river, by the banks of river. It's, I'd love to be, live there. I'd love to live in there. Why I say so is because of refreshing atmosphere and stress-free climate and it's not crowdy so that I can feel pleasant. Furthermore, it seems pleasant. Moreover, I'll have peace of mind over there. I can say so.

Band 5-6

As I am belonging to an average family and I like to live in a small house which is made up of bricks and on the walls, the walls are covered with mud and it smells very good and healthy for us. The house will be in the fields because when I wake up in the morning and I feel healthy and I go on a morning walk and there will be no noise, no horn honking and no people around me and there I feel very good.

Band 5-6

Yeah, I like to reside in a vintage home. When I burn, I would like, I always wanted to live in a vintage and fancy homes. Where I do want to live it in my, like in my hometown in India. It's played, it's called as Suryapet. So I want to live in and stay in Suryapet because I born in that city. I have a lot of friends and relatives and family over there. So I would like to reside in that home, which I want to build it in a vintage model. Like vintage means the like earlier old age homes where people used to enjoy their lives in all their lifetime. Even with their family, friends and neighborhood. Usually where I born in the place is called as Suryapet. In that area, I have a lot of friends and I used to grown up there. I born there, my friends, my family, my schooling, my education, everything was there. So I would like to reside in that place. So previously we used to have a small house, but now we made it into a vintage home, which looks like old model houses where we have a lot of bondings with families and friends.

Band 5-6

The type of home I'd like to reside in is definitely not tall. It's small in its nature, it's wide, and it's on a mountain, but it's also on a beach. Yeah. So you start with the forest at the gate, and you end with the beach in the back. So that is how my house is going to look like. I actually saw a few properties in Goa where I want my house to be built. And I would ideally want my house to have two floors, one of my own. And I have another friend who, you know, is trying to... I don't know. Yeah.
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