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Describe your favourite place in your house where you can relax.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where it is?
  • What it is like?
  • What you enjoy doing there?
  • And explain why you feel relaxed at this place.
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Cue 1:Where it is?

  • Begin by clearly stating the location of your favorite place in your house.
  • Mention any specific features that make it unique, such as its position or surroundings.

Example

My favorite place in my house is my cozy balcony, which is located on the second floor. It overlooks the garden and is surrounded by lush green plants, making it a peaceful retreat.

Cue 2:What it is like?

  • Describe the ambiance and decor of the place to create a vivid picture.
  • Include sensory details like colors, textures, and sounds that contribute to the atmosphere.

Example

The balcony is adorned with colorful cushions and a small table where I often sip my tea. The soft breeze and the sound of chirping birds create a serene environment that I truly cherish.

Cue 3:What you enjoy doing there?

  • Share the activities you engage in while relaxing in this space.
  • Mention how these activities contribute to your relaxation and enjoyment.

Example

I love reading books and journaling on the balcony. Sometimes, I also practice yoga there, which helps me clear my mind and feel rejuvenated.

Cue 4:And explain why you feel relaxed at this place.

  • Discuss the emotional and mental benefits you gain from spending time in this place.
  • Explain how this space helps you escape from daily stress.

Example

I feel relaxed on my balcony because it allows me to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The fresh air and beautiful views help me unwind and recharge my energy.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, my balcony is more than just a physical space; it is my personal sanctuary where I can relax, reflect, and enjoy the beauty of nature. It plays a vital role in my well-being and happiness.

    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 unclear and unengaging. Specific details help the examiner visualize your favorite place and understand your feelings better.

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    Tip

    Use descriptive adjectives and specific examples to paint a clear picture of your favorite place.

    2: Don't Rush Your Answer

    Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear pronunciation and missed details. It may also make it seem like you are not confident in your response.

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    Take your time to think and speak at a steady pace, ensuring clarity and coherence in your answer.

    Neglecting Personal Connection

    Failing to explain why you feel relaxed can make your answer feel incomplete. Personal connections add depth and interest to your response.

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    Tip

    Share personal anecdotes or feelings related to your favorite place to enhance your answer and engage the examiner.

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    Band 7

    The favorite place in my house would be my balcony. It's a small balcony with a few potted plants and a grill to support those plants. We live on the 7th floor, that's why we get very cool breeze in our balcony. I really love to stand there. Why you ask me? It is because during the first rain, it has the perfect petrichor smell. The cool breeze caresses my hair whenever I stand out there. If I am sad, it will wipe away my tears. If I am happy, the birds will chirp alongside my happiness. Sometimes I just stare blankly outside the balcony and enjoy the view. It's the peace which attracts me the most. The balcony allows me to be quiet and peaceful. I feel really relaxed over there because it's one place where there is no connotation attached to it. Not like a study room where you are expected to study, not like a kitchen where you are expected to cook. Balcony does not expect anything from you. You can just stand there and keep standing without worrying about what you are supposed to do. It's my best companion.

    Band 7

    A place in my house where I can relax is my kitchen. It's quite large and it's connected to the family room so I can play soft relaxing piano music on the TV while I bake and baking for me is anxiety relief so during exam periods you will often find me in the kitchen fostering up a sweet treat. I love the meticulous tasks of measuring ingredients and mixing for a certain amount of time and boiling to certain temperatures. I think the science of baking is what interests me so much and the kitchen is the perfect environment to do it in. It has all the amenities I need to create whatever my mind wants to. My family also has a large sweet tooth so making desserts for them and making them happy is another reason why being in the kitchen and baking is so rewarding for me. So whenever I'm in the kitchen I truly feel relaxed, it acts as my safe place and I also love being organized so being able to organize all of the pots and pans in specific cabinets and all of my tools and drawers it also adds to the relaxing atmosphere that is the kitchen and there's always a pleasant aroma throughout the room which adds to the experience in my opinion.

    Band 7

    I live in a quaint independent house with my family. There are multiple parks in the surroundings which is very convenient if you'd like to go jog or run in the morning. And my favourite part of this house would be my personal room which I'm very grateful for. My personal space allows me to reflect on my career, on my personal aims and goals in life. It gives me the opportunity to just enjoy my own personal space without having to depend on anybody for entertainment or convenience. I spend most of my time in my room. I do all my shows, all my routines in my room, starting from my morning routine to my night routine. My room is spacious and well-decorated. I've put in a lot of thought in decorating my room so hence it looks beautiful and aesthetic. And not just me, additionally my mum and my brother also like to spend time in my room. We sit down and we spend time in meaningful and joyful conversations. That would be about it.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite place in my house where I can relax is the house rooftop, where it is nearer of a wheat field and it is open to air where the air comes to the face and also I can sit there and I can hear the songs and I can play anything. Then why it is because it is bigger than the environmental code, it is too big where I can sit, there also I have a cushion seat where I can sit there by using my phone or by using my laptop and it is open thing where I can watch the birds flying and aeroplanes and also I can see the sunset and the beautiful clouds with many color shades like blue, white or pinkish color during the sunset time and the rooftop is covered half by sheet and half is open to the sky and like why it is, it is very biggest one and it is higher, I can watch everything from the rooftop so I am able to relax.

    Band 6-7

    So my favourite place in my apartment will obviously be my hall. There is a place near window which was earlier a balcony and then after construction we converted that into a bedroom. So it's a small room in which there is a space to dance and also there is a keyboard on the left hand side of the corner. I love spending time there because I can dance, I can sing, I can scream and I can do a lot of things which I enjoy in my life. I feel secure as it's my personal space. Moreover I love sitting there for long and long time. Also I forget everything what happened in my life or my day if it's going bad, it's not good. I just sit in that room, I feel calm when everything else is messed up but that room gives me a sense of tranquility, a sense of peace. Everytime when I am happy or I am sad or something I like to do, I do it in that room. Even if I am celebrating my birthday, I like to sit in that room and talk to my friends, my family and a lot more people. I love that room because it has influenced me in a lot of ways and I will love enjoying time in that room.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite place in my house is the sofa corner. I like to relax and even sleep on that corner because I get the relaxed sleep there. And I feel that's most peaceful place to be. And yeah, my dog is around, it is near, it is not too high, the sofa level is not too high, it is a bit grounded, it is like around the knee level. I don't know what has just attached me but out of all the beds and every furniture, piece of furniture we have, I like the sofa corner the most.

    Band 6-7

    So basically the most relaxing place in my house is my own room which is located at the top floor with a balcony. Basically I am a seafarer and I spend most of my time at sea so after finishing my contract when I came back to my home every time I just wanted to stay in my room and play some ukulele or listen to some music. Most of the time I love to play music and listen because I am a musician so my room feels so relaxing and it's so peaceful because there's no noise, no such distractions so I can focus totally on my music and my songs.

    Band 6-7

    If I have to talk about a favourite place of my house where I can relax calmly, it would definitely be the window side of my room, of my bedroom. It's an amazing place to be there for hours, being relaxed, keeping your legs stretched on the armchair, enjoying the view outside, the chaos of the roads, or maybe the blue sky with cotton candy clouds, birds chirping on the branches of trees, or in the rainy season when water droplets fall on your window pane. It's a feast for your eyes and for your mind, quite peaceful at times, or very much enjoyable, serene at night. In the evenings, when the sun sets, it feels just like the seashore, like the sunset at the seashore, or maybe at early mornings when I get up. It is so much enjoyable, calm breeze blowing your hair, it's definitely a best place to be.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite place in our house would be definitely my room. Because it's designed to be a very calm weather using colors like beige, white, little gold and baby pink. So it's very relaxing. It has a couch under my window and that would be my favorite spot to read, to study, to look out the windows, see some birds and just be relaxed and think more about what I want to do in this day.

    Band 6-7

    well to get things off there's no denying that house is more than just a four walls and roof. it's a place where we can unwind and recharge ourselves after active day. it's our comfy place where we can relax. one place which I love in my house is dining area. it is just in front of the kitchen. my kitchen area is dining area is painted with calm pastel color and there's a small vase on the table. moreover it has a large windows which allows plenty of light to enter into it. whenever I am free I used to sit there just having my coffee in the early mornings or sometimes late afternoons. I just sit there and listen to soft instrumental music sometimes to feel just calm. not only this but me and my family spend our most of the time there because it's away from hustle and bustle of the other rooms. we enjoy meals together and share a lot of chats while eating there. I remember vividly whenever it's raining I always used to sit there enjoy pakodas with my cup of tea. all in all it's a not a spot where I just only eat but it's a place where we spend most of our time and share many memories
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