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Describe your favorite singer.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is it?
  • Where & when did you hear him/her sing?
  • Explain why you like his/her music?
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Cue 1:Who is it?

  • Begin by introducing the singer's name and a brief background about them.
  • Mention any notable achievements or characteristics that make them stand out.

Example

My favorite singer is Arijit Singh, a renowned playback singer in India. He gained fame through his soulful voice and has won numerous awards, including Filmfare Awards for Best Playback Singer.


Cue 2:Where & when did you hear him/her sing?

  • Describe a specific event or moment when you first heard the singer perform.
  • Include details about the setting, such as whether it was a live concert, a movie, or on the radio.

Example

I first heard Arijit Singh sing during a friend's wedding in 2015. He performed live, and the atmosphere was electric. Everyone was captivated by his voice as he sang 'Tum Hi Ho,' which was a huge hit at that time.


Cue 3:Explain why you like his/her music?

  • Discuss the emotional impact his/her music has on you.
  • Mention specific songs or albums that resonate with you and why.

Example

I love Arijit Singh's music because it evokes deep emotions. His song 'Channa Mereya' always brings tears to my eyes as it beautifully captures the essence of love and longing. His ability to convey feelings through his voice is truly remarkable.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your feelings about the singer and their music.
  • Express how their music has influenced your life or your taste in music.

Example

In conclusion, Arijit Singh is not just my favorite singer; his music has been a significant part of my life. It has inspired me during tough times and added joy to my happiest moments.


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: Lack of Specific Details

Avoid vague answers that do not provide specific details about the singer or your experiences. This can make your response less engaging and informative.

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Include specific examples, such as the name of a concert, a memorable song, or a personal story related to the singer.


2: Overly Simple Language

Using very simple language can make your answer sound unprepared. It may not showcase your English proficiency effectively.

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Try to use varied vocabulary and complex sentences to express your thoughts more clearly and impressively.


Neglecting Personal Connection

Failing to explain why you personally like the singer's music can make your answer feel impersonal and less relatable.

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Share your feelings and experiences related to the music, such as how it impacts your mood or memories associated with it.


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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

My favorite singer is Arish Singh, who usually sings boyhood songs and makes his own covers. His melodious voice touches people's hearts. When I first started listening to him from boyhood movies and found his songs on YouTube, I liked his music and emotions. It's connected to me and it's connected to people. That's why people love him. I want to sing like him and try his songs, but I can't because of my deep voice. He is a very top countryman, top artist in the Indian music industry. He is carrying Bollywood like a feather. There are many singers like him, but nobody can match his voice. When you try to sing his songs, your throat will get sore. Only he can replicate his songs. There are very few people who can replicate his songs. They are very talented and they made it to the top of the industry.

Band 6

My favorite singer is Atif Aslam. He belongs to Pakistan and I usually hear his songs on app known as Spotify. I like his music after a hectic day because it brings a sense of calmness to my mind and it relaxes my muscles also. As soon as I reach home after a very busy day that is often accompanied with hectic tasks, I like to switch on to Spotify and play Atif Aslam songs and while doing so, I like to cook as well. In addition to this, sometimes I sing along that somehow releases my stress and gives my mind a sound effect. Sometimes I also listen to his songs to make myself go to sleep because as he sings most of the lo-fi songs that are on a calmer and a relaxed version, so that facilitates my sleep and I often get a sound sleep while listening to his songs. The thing I like the most about

Band 6

There are many singers that I really love to listen to their music but if I have to choose one then it will be Tenzin. He is a very great singer and he is a Tibetan singer and in our society he is very famous and because of his music and also the passion he has towards the music it seems so fascinating to us. So one year before I went with my friends to his concert. So that time I got to know him very well and I started listening to music from that time and from that time to now I really loved and I really love to listen to his music as it brings me so much joy and more peaceful. And besides that he is a very good person and very kind hearted and the way he shows very good interaction with the audience it's so mesmerizing to me because the way he deal with the music with us like the emotions that he brings in his music it's very good towards me as a fan. And moreover he is very good as I said and he also donated many of his financial cause on the many poor people who is living in our country and that's why it makes me so inspirational to him.

Band 5-6

There are many singers which are my favorite like according to the genres but specifically I would say Rigid Singh. I have heard his so many songs so yeah his voice is very real and he doesn't use any auto-tune so I like his voice very much. Speaking about his singing I like his like I like he how he portrays everything in his music and the lyrics are also you know very soothing and the way he delivers his singing is perfect

Band 5-6

So I remember when I was 15 or 16 years old, I used to watch a TV show called Sare Kamappa. On that show, I have noticed a church who is really, really excellent at singing. So I have searched his name, and his name

Band 5-6

In my daily life I used to listen songs every day but I do have a one favorite singer his name is Karthik so I listen his songs every day. It was about a month or two months ago that I do know his name I was listening his songs all the all the time of my life but I don't know his name. Whenever I listen his songs I feel like very relaxed and joyful and stress-free. There is some magic in his voice. As you say music can heal everything. For me it's him, his songs. I can listen his songs all day. One of the songs, one of the song I listen is Valukala Vaiyari from the movie Mars. So it it was released in my childhood which was in my seventh grade.

Band 5-6

hey so first of all thank you for giving me opportunity to describe my favorite singer his name is Arijit Singh. I firstly heard his song in one of the Bollywood movies named as Aashiqui means Aashiqui 2 it was the second part of that movie his songs were too emotional means everyone his fans love him because everyone can feel his songs completely through their hearts he gives his 100% efforts in singing means from completing the lyrics towards his emotion and his voice is too fabulous even he has a great fan base all over India even outside the India I am from India so basically I am describing for my country and when it comes secondly I would like to share one experience that is means cricket is too much famous in our country so he has sung one song at the inauguration of Indian premier league of cricket towards his favorite player that is MS Dhoni he sung that song so sweetly so deliberately that everyone can feel that song from the inner of their own this was one of my favorite experience when he is sung that song even whole means total fan base came for inauguration ceremony was totally impressed with his song

Band 5-6

so I am belong to the some historical country India where the musical musics and instrumental voices are very famous so today I will talk about my favorite one of the my favorite singers so in India there is no limit in the talent so there are many my there are many favorite singers I have in my list but today I will talk about one of them so my favorite singer is the Richit Singh who is the one of the bad singer in India he almost sung almost 300 plus songs in India according to the only Bollywood they sing only Bollywood and Hindi song but they will get a chance to sing one of the Hollywood movie song like I will say I recognize that light song he sung for the Hollywood that was the movie that was the movie for Baywatch movie I recognized that and so I loved that music because he sung that whole feeling and their whole life feeling in one song they recruited their whole feeling in one song that's why I like that song then after what and like how can I say so

Band <5

singer. This singer has changed my life. Now also...
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