Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country .: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

Repetition of words and phrases such as 'very, very' and 'especially.'

Try to use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition. For example, instead of 'very, very much,' you could say 'immensely' or 'greatly.'

Incorrect use of articles and subject-verb agreement, such as 'South Indian food actually named as a flavored cuisine.'

Ensure proper use of articles and correct subject-verb agreement. It should be 'South Indian food is actually known as a flavored cuisine.'

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and.'

Use more varied connectors to enhance the flow, such as 'furthermore,' 'in addition,' or 'moreover.'

Lack of structured storytelling.

Consider structuring your response by starting with a brief introduction, followed by the main event, and concluding with your personal feelings or future aspirations.

The sentence 'Here I would like to talk about my favorite dish at my traditional festival of Onam which is Sadya.' lacks clarity and could be restructured for better coherence.

Consider rephrasing to: 'I would like to discuss Sadya, my favorite dish, which is enjoyed during the traditional festival of Onam.'

The phrase 'We are experimenting these cuisines on Onam festival day.' is unclear and awkwardly phrased.

Rephrase to: 'We enjoy experimenting with these cuisines on the day of the Onam festival.'

Subject-verb agreement error in 'There are many ingredients includes that Sadya.'

Correct it to: 'There are many ingredients included in Sadya.'

The sentence 'Moreover, we make a big feast that day as well as we create a lot of memories together and we wear that day the traditional dress called Sari and men wear the Dhotis.' is too long and lacks proper structure.

Break it into shorter sentences for clarity: 'Moreover, we prepare a big feast that day and create many memories together. We also wear traditional clothing, with women wearing Saris and men wearing Dhotis.'

The sentence 'This is the festival.' is redundant and adds no new information.

Remove this sentence for better coherence.

The sentence 'These all the kinds of foods are making with the vegetables.' is grammatically incorrect.

Rephrase to: 'All these dishes are made with vegetables.'

The sentence 'The favorite food which I almost love it and I find it in almost every function is Chicken Masala Tikka and Chicken Malai Tikka.' is awkwardly structured.

Rephrase to 'My favorite food, which I find at almost every function, is Chicken Masala Tikka and Chicken Malai Tikka.'

The phrase 'I am almost find it everywhere' contains a grammatical error.

Use 'I almost find it everywhere' or 'I find it almost everywhere.'

Repetition of 'very common' in 'This is a very common dish and usually in birthday parties and receptions this is very common.'

Avoid repetition by rephrasing to 'This dish is very popular, especially at birthday parties and receptions.'

Incorrect use of 'we kept it overnight'.

Use 'we keep it overnight' to maintain present tense consistency.

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and' and 'so'.

Use varied connectors like 'therefore', 'as a result', or 'consequently' to enhance cohesion.

The sentence 'Because the spices which are mixed in this Tikka are very uncommon and very relevant.' is incomplete.

Complete the sentence: 'This is because the spices mixed in this Tikka are both uncommon and relevant to its unique taste.'

Repetition of words and phrases, such as 'it is' and 'part and parcel,' which affects fluency and coherence.

Try to vary your language by using synonyms or rephrasing sentences. For instance, instead of repeating 'part and parcel,' you could say 'an integral part' or 'a staple.'

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and' and 'also.'

Incorporate more varied linking words such as 'furthermore,' 'in addition,' 'moreover,' or 'besides' to enhance cohesion and coherence.

Lack of structured storytelling, jumping from one idea to another without clear transitions.

Use a structured approach by first describing what Biryani is, its significance in festivals, and then personal experiences or memories associated with it. This will provide a clearer narrative flow.

The sentence structure is somewhat repetitive and lacks variety. For example, 'it is usually prepared every Sunday in my home by myself but it is very very special in occasion as Christmas.'

Try varying sentence structures for better engagement. For example, 'While I prepare chicken biryani every Sunday at home, it holds a special place during occasions like Christmas.'

The phrase 'big Anda' is unclear in this context.

Clarify what 'big Anda' refers to. If it's a specific ingredient or style, explain it briefly.

Subject-verb agreement issue in 'that is made with big Anda.'

Ensure subject-verb agreement. It should be 'that are made with big Anda.'

Overuse of the word 'emotion' and 'biryani.'

Try paraphrasing or using synonyms to avoid repetition. For example, 'Biryani is a dish that evokes deep emotions among South Indians.'

Incorrect use of the phrase 'it is a favourite food to many of my people in my country.'

Use 'it is a favorite food for many people in my country.'

There are multiple instances of repetition, such as 'we are serving,' 'different,' and 'very.'

Try to avoid repetition by using synonyms or restructuring sentences. For example, instead of 'different different different curries,' you could say 'a variety of curries.'

The use of 'yeah' is informal and not suitable for IELTS speaking.

Replace informal fillers like 'yeah' with more formal expressions, such as 'indeed' or 'certainly.'

The sentence structure is often run-on and lacks clear punctuation.

Break down long sentences into shorter ones for clarity. Use punctuation to separate different ideas.

Overuse of 'we are serving' and 'Sadya' in the response.

Use pronouns or paraphrased expressions to avoid repetition, such as 'it is served' or 'this meal.'

Incorrect use of 'the' before 'Sadya' in some instances.

Remove 'the' before 'Sadya' when referring to it in general terms.

The phrase 'there is a one festival' is incorrect.

Use 'there is a festival' or 'there is one festival' instead.

The sentence 'There are lot of food items' is missing an article.

Use 'There are a lot of food items'.

The phrase 'everything small to large' is unclear.

Consider rephrasing to 'a variety of dishes from small snacks to large meals'.

The sentence 'Every size of food items will be prepared especially for this festival' is awkward.

Rephrase to 'Food of every size will be prepared especially for this festival'.

The sentence 'So this festival is considered as one of the biggest festival in my state' has a plural issue.

Use 'festivals' instead of 'festival'.

The phrase 'I get water in my mouth' is incorrect.

Use 'my mouth waters' instead.

The response lacks structure and coherence, with a repetitive mention of 'chicken biryani' and a list-like description of ingredients.

Try to organize the response using a structured storytelling approach by introducing the dish, describing its significance at the festival, and mentioning how it is prepared. Use cohesive devices like 'First of all,' 'Furthermore,' and 'Finally,' to improve flow.

The use of verbs is inconsistent, such as 'we will prepare' and 'is chopped onion.'

Ensure consistency in verb tense. Use the present simple tense for general statements and the past simple to describe past events. For example, 'Chicken biryani is prepared during the Hindu festival, and the ingredients include chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, coriander leaves, and ghee.'

The response lacks descriptive vocabulary and expressions.

Incorporate more descriptive vocabulary and expressions to enhance the response. For example, describe the aroma, taste, or cultural significance of the dish using words like 'aromatic,' 'flavorful,' or 'cherished.'

The response is incomplete and ends abruptly.

Develop the response further by explaining why this dish is your favorite and how it is enjoyed at the festival. Consider using the 5W+1H method to structure your ideas effectively.

The response begins with 'so,' which is informal and may not be suitable for an IELTS response.

It's better to start with a more formal introduction, such as 'My favorite food at a traditional festival is...' to set a more professional tone.

The word 'gur' is followed by 'which is chagri,' which seems to be a spelling or pronunciation error.

Consider using 'jaggery' instead of 'chagri' for clarity, as 'jaggery' is the correct English term for 'gur.'

The phrase 'it's it is' is repetitive.

Use either 'it's' or 'it is' to avoid redundancy.

The sentence 'my mother makes them very good' lacks proper grammatical structure.

Consider rephrasing to 'My mother makes them very well,' for grammatical accuracy.

The response lacks cohesive devices to connect ideas smoothly.

Incorporate linking words like 'Moreover,' 'Additionally,' or 'Furthermore' to enhance the flow of ideas.

Overuse of the word 'generally' and 'made'.

Try to vary your vocabulary by using synonyms like 'typically', 'commonly', or 'usually' for 'generally', and 'prepared' or 'crafted' for 'made'.

Incorrect use of articles, such as 'the March month'.

Use 'in March' instead of 'in the March month'.

Repetitive sentence structure and ideas.

Vary sentence structures and try to avoid repeating the same idea. Use cohesive devices like 'Furthermore', 'Additionally', or 'In addition' to introduce new points.

Subject-verb agreement issue in 'I generally made it in my home town.'

Use 'I generally make it in my hometown.' to maintain correct subject-verb agreement and tense.

Overuse of 'and'.

Use other connectors like 'as well as', 'along with', or 'besides' to add variety.

Use of 'you' in 'it gives you a great pleasure'.

Avoid using 'you' and instead say 'it gives me great pleasure'.