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Describe Your Best Friend: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is he/she?
  • When and how did you two meet?
  • How do you spend time together?
  • And explain why you like this person
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Cue 1:Who is he/she?

  • Begin by introducing your best friend with their name and a brief description of their personality.
  • Mention any unique traits or qualities that make them special to you.

Example

My best friend is Rahul. He is a very cheerful and outgoing person who always knows how to lighten the mood. One of his unique traits is his ability to make everyone laugh, even in tough situations.

Cue 2:When and how did you two meet?

  • Describe the circumstances of your first meeting, whether it was at school, college, or any other place.
  • Share a memorable moment from that day that highlights the beginning of your friendship.

Example

We met in high school during our first year. I remember it was the first day of school, and I was feeling nervous. Rahul approached me during lunch and invited me to join his group. That simple act of kindness made me feel welcome, and we quickly became friends.

Cue 3:How do you spend time together?

  • Talk about the activities you enjoy doing together, such as hobbies, sports, or outings.
  • Mention any specific events or experiences that have strengthened your bond.

Example

We spend a lot of time playing cricket together on weekends. We also enjoy watching movies and going out for dinner. One of my favorite memories is when we went on a road trip to the hills last summer; it was an adventure filled with laughter and fun.

Cue 4:And explain why you like this person

  • Discuss the qualities that you admire in your friend, such as loyalty, support, or humor.
  • Explain how these qualities have positively impacted your life.

Example

I really like Rahul because he is incredibly supportive. Whenever I face challenges, he is always there to encourage me. His loyalty means a lot to me, and I know I can always count on him, which makes our friendship very special.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, my best friend Rahul is not just a companion but a true confidant. Our friendship has enriched my life in many ways, and I am grateful to have someone like him by my side.

    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: Avoid Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer less engaging and informative. It may leave the examiner confused about your relationship with your best friend.

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    Tip

    Use specific examples and details to describe your friend and your experiences together. This will make your answer more vivid and memorable.

    2: Don't Rush Your Answer

    Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear pronunciation and missed details. It may also make it difficult for the examiner to follow your story.

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    Take your time to think about your answer. Speak at a steady pace and pause briefly to collect your thoughts before moving on to the next point.

    Neglecting Personal Feelings

    Failing to express your feelings about your friend can make your response sound flat and uninteresting. It’s important to convey why this person is special to you.

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    Tip

    Include personal anecdotes and emotions when explaining why you like your friend. This adds depth to your answer and shows your connection.

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    All Answers

    Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

    Band 6

    There are a lot of friends in my life and also friends are the backbone of individual and here I would like to describe my close friend that is Sapna, she is very close to my heart and she is a social butterfly and our friendship has a strong connection and it is very fruitful in years to come, additionally we met in our childhood and childhood when I was in class first and first we our parents celebrate functions together and she is very hardworking, she always helps me in my ups and downs, moreover she always helps me in my homework and we both share many mutual understandings.

    Band 6

    My best friend's name is Jincy. She is my school life friend. She is my one of the closest friends and I met her when I was in my 16 when I joined the high school. We both are extremely strangers with the same attitude and same mental disorder. We first met at our admission center. First we just talked about the admission kind of things and all. After that we both are enrolled in the commerce department but we both have to have to join to the bioscience. So we both combinedly met the teacher and asked for the group change. Then we started talking and then only we become close friends. Then we know each other. We talk a lot and then we communicate a lot and we realized that we are very similar type of persons. Then we spend a lot of time in the school life. Whenever I go, wherever I go, she will be there. She will support me in every my down situations and she will motivate me whenever I was down and she makes me happy when I am sad and she is one of my best gift that God give to me.

    Band 6

    So one of my bosom friend is Jasmine. Me and her are best friends from past 12 years. I would say it has been over a decade. We first met in school like in high school which was in 2012. We both were medical students. So on the first day of the school we started talking and eventually we got to know each other interest as well as it's for the educational purposes plus for the other curricular and non-curricular activities. Secondly, we were at the same college which was too funny because we both had chosen the same subjects. So we were also the college mates too. The one thing which I like about her the most is that she's too narrative about everything and she has her own opinion about every perspective of her life. Whenever I had a lowest point in my life, she was there for me and she was just a call away. I would say she was not from one of those people who just sit back and never push themselves. She was always there and pushing me for variety of things that has ever happened in my life or in her life. I was there too. Being her best friend is the best part. We are not actually best friends. We can say we are just family members. In conclusion, I would say she is the greatest part of my life. I never want to lose her. She is

    Band 6

    My best friend is my mother. She is very good and she is very kind hearted and pure hearted. I am on earth and in this world because of my mother. I usually like her very much and love her the most because she is my gold. She gives me manners and everything which is necessary in my life. All the lessons and experiences she shares with me. She is the best mother on earth. She helps me in everything and I like to spend my time with her. Usually I am on my job in the hospital as a doctor and my mother is a housewife. She is at home and she makes and cooks food for all of us. She takes care of all the family members including my younger brother and my father. She is the best and perfect in everything. She is multi-talented. She has different kinds of interests. I usually like to spend my time with my mother. Whenever I get my free time after coming from the hospital at night. I like to spend some hours with her talking about my day and everything necessary. I like her very much because I have all the virtues because of my mother. I think she is perfect in everything without having any kind of vices. She is a very good lady.

    Band 6

    Okay, so my best friend is, I mean, she is like the best person I've ever, ever met. Like, she is so beautiful, she's always there for me through the highs and lows. She really supports me, even if I've done anything wrong, she's always there for me. Um, what else, um, she's really beautiful, um, she calls me beautiful every time. She treats me like I'm the best person in the world, like I'm the most important person for her. And that actually makes me feel so nice. And I'm really grateful to have a friend like her. We usually like to hang out together and, you know, like walk and, you know, that much about other people. So, yeah, I think that will be it, yeah.

    Band 6

    My bosom friend is Pernith and mostly I really love them. I remember them when I was studying first standard so at that time I met them first time and now we are best friends because of the hobbies and good relation together. And I remember that when I was child and so sometime I forgot my tiffin at home so at that time she also shared their lunch with me not only but also sometime I go their home to spend quality time with. And mostly nowadays we go to outside to spend quality time with together because she study in college and now I study in other institute so that's why we rarely meet them but when I meet we mostly click the photos and always share the feelings, joyful and enjoyable moments with together. Also when we go outside we feeling relax and also I have not fear about it that she share my secrets with others. I felt over the moon because I am very lucky that I have that type of friend who is very careful and love for me.

    Band 5-6

    A friend in need is a friend in need. So everybody in this world has friends. Friends are very much attached to people because I personally feel everybody needs a friend because everybody goes through hardships and a lot of struggle in their lives. So if you wanted to relax and share a few problems of yours to your friend will make you relax.

    Band 5-6

    okay so my best friend is Ruj and we met two years back in our high school she was a new girl in our class so yeah and we spent our time outside in the ground while lunch time and I like this person very much as our vibes match a lot and we think we do think the same we share same experiences and thoughts and yeah I really like her nature how she talks how she converts her feelings towards me and all that and yeah I really love spending time with her as she's a good person my vibe matches with her

    Band 5-6

    I think friends are important for our life well I am a kind of person who loves to making friends all through all through I have to know I have many friends but I would like to tell you about my best friend which stand with me always my best my best friend name was Aryan he was 17 years old me and my friends relation are six six years we are together in our in our life entire life I suffer many problems but he give me he give me motivation to to solve my problems and also he was my best bestest friend in my in my whole life we play together cricket and we win a lot of matches in our daily life we together do IELTS and we also together go to abroad to our higher studies and to earning money for for my for my parents

    Band <5

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