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

The response starts with 'Yeah,' which is informal.

Begin with a more formal introduction, such as 'One of my favorite foods is...' or 'I particularly enjoy...'

Repetition of phrases like 'in the sense' and 'I love to eat.'

Use varied expressions or paraphrase to maintain interest. For example, 'I particularly enjoy' or 'I am fond of.'

Incorrect use of 'my the most favorite.'

Use 'my absolute favorite' or 'my favorite of all.'

Inconsistent use of articles, such as 'a non-veg or a vegetarian.'

Use consistent articles, such as 'a non-vegetarian or vegetarian option.'

Lack of cohesive devices to improve flow.

Incorporate connectors like 'Moreover,' 'In addition,' or 'Furthermore' to link ideas.

The sentence 'even though if there is a festival which most people eat vegetarian food, in the Malabar region it comes with a twist. of people eating non-vegetarian.' lacks clarity and coherence.

Rephrase it to 'Even though most festivals feature vegetarian food, in the Malabar region, there's a twist where people enjoy non-vegetarian dishes like biryani.'

The phrase 'one of my dream would be to learn how to cook biryani' contains a subject-verb agreement error.

Use 'one of my dreams is to learn how to cook biryani.'

The phrase 'I have cooking skills enough to survive myself but not to give a party or give a feast to anyone' is awkward.

Rephrase to 'I have enough cooking skills to manage on my own, but not to host a party or prepare a feast.'

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

Use varied connectors such as 'however,' 'therefore,' or 'moreover' to enhance the flow.

The expression 'it is much frowned upon by the other people who contradict this' is unclear.

Clarify by saying 'it is often frowned upon by those who prefer traditional vegetarian dishes.'

The response starts with 'well,' which can be informal.

Consider starting with a more formal introduction, such as 'In India, there are numerous festivals celebrated throughout the year.'

Repetition of 'and' in the sentence 'salty bread and and I also like.'

Remove the repeated 'and' for clarity.

Lack of descriptive vocabulary.

Use more descriptive words, such as 'savory' instead of 'salty,' or 'delicious' to describe the chapati.

The phrase 'It's a like a special chapati' is awkward.

Rephrase to 'It is a special type of chapati made with mashed potatoes.'

Inconsistent use of articles, such as 'a year' and 'a special chapati.'

Ensure correct use of articles: 'in a year' and 'a special type of chapati.'

There is repetitive use of the word 'Wazwan' and phrases like 'which is included in Wazwan.'

Try to use synonyms or rephrase sentences to avoid repetition. For example, instead of repeating 'Wazwan,' you could say 'this traditional Kashmiri feast' or 'this renowned culinary delight.'

The response lacks structured storytelling and cohesive devices.

Begin by introducing Wazwan as a traditional Kashmiri food, describe its significance in cultural events, and then talk about why you personally enjoy it. Use connectors like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'In conclusion' to improve flow.

There are several grammatical errors, such as 'there are different dishes which is included.'

Ensure subject-verb agreement by saying 'there are different dishes which are included.'

The response contains run-on sentences.

Break down long sentences into shorter, clearer ones. For example, 'Wazwan is a famous food in Kashmir. It is traditionally prepared for weddings and festivals.'

Overuse of 'so' and 'like' as fillers.

Replace fillers with more descriptive language or cohesive devices. For example, 'Therefore' or 'As a result.'

The sentence structure is quite basic and lacks clear organization. The response could benefit from more structured storytelling.

Try to organize your response by first introducing the food and its significance, then describing its ingredients and preparation, and finally explaining why it is your favorite. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'In conclusion' to improve the flow.

Overuse of 'and' and 'any' which affects the coherence of the response.

Use varied connectors such as 'besides,' 'as well as,' and 'in addition to' to enhance coherence and variety.

The phrase 'we use to do this' is incorrect.

Replace it with 'we usually prepare' to correctly convey the habitual action.

The term 'admiring' is not appropriately used to describe a festival.

Use 'celebrated' or 'popular' instead to accurately describe the festival's significance.

Lack of descriptive vocabulary and expressions.

Incorporate more descriptive words like 'delicious,' 'traditional,' and 'savor' to enhance the vividness of your description.