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Describe your favourite way to relax.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is it?
  • How effective is it for you?
  • When and how do you relax?
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Cue 1:What is it?

  • Begin by clearly stating your favourite way to relax, such as reading, meditating, or watching movies.
  • Provide a brief explanation of why this activity is your preferred method of relaxation.

Example

My favourite way to relax is by reading books. I find that immersing myself in a good story allows me to escape from the stresses of daily life and enter a different world.

Cue 2:How effective is it for you?

  • Discuss the benefits you experience from this activity, such as reduced stress or improved mood.
  • Mention any specific instances where this method of relaxation has helped you cope with challenges.

Example

Reading is incredibly effective for me as it helps me unwind after a long day at work. Whenever I feel overwhelmed, diving into a novel not only distracts me but also lifts my spirits. For instance, after a particularly stressful week, I read a gripping mystery that kept me engaged for hours.

Cue 3:When and how do you relax?

  • Describe the times when you usually engage in this relaxing activity, such as in the evenings or on weekends.
  • Explain your routine or environment when you relax, like a cozy corner at home or a park.

Example

I usually relax by reading in the evenings, right after dinner. I have a cozy nook in my living room with a comfortable chair and a warm lamp, which creates the perfect atmosphere for getting lost in a book. On weekends, I also enjoy reading at a nearby park, surrounded by nature.

Conclusion

  • Summarize the key points about your favourite way to relax.
  • Reiterate why this method is significant to you and how it contributes to your overall well-being.

Example

In conclusion, reading is my favourite way to relax because it transports me to different worlds and helps me manage stress effectively. It is a cherished part of my daily routine that contributes significantly to my mental well-being.

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: Being Too Vague

Candidates often give very general answers without specific details. This can make the response less engaging and informative, leading to a lower score.

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Tip

Provide specific examples of your relaxation method, including details about what you do, where you do it, and why you enjoy it.

2: Lack of Structure

A disorganized response can confuse the listener. Failing to address the cues in a logical order may result in a less coherent answer.

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Tip

Follow the cue card prompts in order: start with what it is, then discuss its effectiveness, and finally explain when and how you relax.

Overly Short Responses

Some candidates give very brief answers, which can limit the opportunity to showcase language skills and depth of thought.

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Tip

Expand your answers by including personal anecdotes or feelings related to your relaxation method to create a more engaging narrative.

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All Answers

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Band 6-7

My way of relaxation is walking around the bushes and the forest. So, I have multiple places that I have sorted down to go and relax myself. That is, in my previous years when I was studying in college, I used to have lot of free time. So, what I used to do is I take a scooter and move around the city to know where exactly I can spend my time to relax my body as well as my mind. So, I found some places near Imphal Park City as well as in the Halwa area where the place was filled with forests. It was really secluded and it gave me a sense of relaxation whenever I was there. Moreover, the way I reached was taking around 1 or 5 kilometers max to max. Also, the chances of being relaxed in that state is something that I would always cherish. The main reason being that I would be able to hear the chirping of the birds as well as the silence of the nature. Also, sometimes I could see the photo dripping through the mountains which helped me soothe my body. I would tend to do some meditation as well as listen to some calm, focusing music in order to understand or to gather into a conclusion when I am in a confused state. This kind of method helped me reboot myself in a way.

Band 6-7

Relaxing is an important essential part in our life, as the saying goes, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. The relaxing can be based on personal preferences and how we would like to relax in our free time. After a long day's work and it's filled with tiredness, we actually need to relax ourselves and my best way to relax is to do the things that I like to do, yeah, so basically I would like to listen to music in my free time and there are different type of music, jazz music and other type of music and I would also like to, and I would,

Band 6-7

Like from last 3-4 months I was working really really hard and like in internship in my data analyst course I was preparing for this IELTS then I am into all these sports and all so in some point of time like once in a week I used to relax like my relaxation is very common I used to play games in playstation I used to spend time with my parents so it give me a good amount of relaxation and good amount of peace I will say and it helps me to more concentrate on my activities which I am into and all this stuff and I speak with my brother and spend quality time with my parents like most of the time I spend time with my parents so which gives me a good feeling and which allows me to interact with them and if my parents is busy or they are not at home then I used to play playstation or pubg which is also give me a peace which is also give me a convenient time for my relaxation

Band 6-7

My most favorite way of relaxation which is after college is scrolling through YouTube. YouTube is one of my most favorite comfort places since childhood because I generally enjoy it during eating my meals even though I know it is not recommended to watch screens while eating but I have developed it as a habit since my childhood to watch YouTube while relaxing or eating. One of my favorite things about YouTube is that it offers you with a wide range of topics. You can explore through science or fashion videos, whatever you like even if you like politics though I am not that interested in that particular subject. It also inspires me to become a content creator because everyone we know in this world is now becoming a content creator and for me it is quite a fascinating job. While relaxing YouTube helps me to give ideas about what I can do to create my own content and put my skills on there and monetize it in order to get some money while I study. So yes, YouTube is the best way of relaxation for me.

Band 6-7

Relaxation these days is very important for me because I am a homemaker with two children and they are a very big task to maintain on a daily basis. My favourite way of relaxing is actually just sleeping and that is the best way one can relax. My leisure time I spend it being taking a nap most of the times and however you cannot keep sleeping all the time so sometimes I relax myself by attending a spa activity wherein I book an entire day at a salon to get myself pampered. So I start with a very good massage that gives me a sensation of rejuvenation from my head to toe and I take a well day out spending and giving myself a me time. Going ahead and going away from the hassle and bustle of the city it is very much important for one to be rejuvenated every single month. Being relaxed actually helps me in being much productive in my daily basis and it has helped me to be energised so that I can take care of my children and actually help in a better family life as well. The massages actually they prove to be beneficial for us and it actually helps in having a good glow and relaxes every muscle in your body. So we have

Band 6-7

My favorite way to relax is by listening to music. Whenever I feel sorrow, anxiety and panic, I often go to my room, I lock my door and I put on the music system and I sit separately and hear to the music. Hearing to the music is a very effective way for me to calm my mind. I listen to melodies which gives a soothing mindset to me. I love listening to the western music which has been very favorite from my childhood. Listening to various types of music happens to be the wonderful experience I have ever had. Music has no languages. I can listen music from any language and any country. Since music has no particular definition, it is very helpful in relaxing my mind. I also suggest my friends to listen to music as it is one of the very good essential tool to calm our mind. Music has been now available to the people in various formats. We all use electronic gadgets like mobile phones, tablets, laptops etc. We can download variety of apps where the musics are readily available. We also have various categories of music like devotional, carnatic, western and it also categorizes with regard to the mood, travel etc. So, it has been very easily accessible to the human that we can choose what kind of music that we are liking to listen. I am happy that having a hobby of listening to music soothes my mind and body.

Band 6-7

So, to be totally upfront, I want to say that I ever feel exhausted, tired, anywhere, doesn't matter, I am outside from my house or I am inside my house, so I try to do meditation. Every single day, I do meditation, but sometimes I feel depressed or I have anxiety or anything, so I really admire to do meditation, so it gives me peace of mind, every single day I feel good, exceptional, like during the meditation, like I feel I am over the moon, after meditation is complete, after I feel excited, I have in my energy, also this is, I need to do this this is also scientific, you do every single thing, every single day of meditation, and every single thing, you feel great, so this is my way of thinking and this is also scientific, I am really into this type of thing, that's why I do, yeah.

Band 6-7

my favorite activity to relax is gym training whenever I feel an anxiety or stress I always head to gym and there are a lot of exercises like if you are feeling low then you can do cardio sections it really increase your heartbeat and lower your stress levels and whenever I feel angry then I always prefer weight training I lift heavy weight so I can I can lower my arrogance level so it's helpful it acts as a stress buster for me as well as I can build my muscle and strong memory and it really helps me to stay consistent and disciplined in terms of relaxation or living I always prefer gym and in recent years I had been dealing with depression so I recommend I was recommended for gym training so when I joined it I really found it very helpful and now I'm good and active and now it's become my habit in my daily life

Band 6-7

I am passionate about traveling. I love going outside of my country to meet and interact with the new people. It is one of the relaxation activities for me. Now I would like to talk about exactly where I want to go whenever I want to relax myself. If I want to relax myself I will go on expedition because it is one of the best way to unwind myself and to disconnect with this hectic world. That's why I love go on expedition. I should not forget to mention this one. Expedition is obviously such a great way to reduce my stress level and get calmness because whenever I go expedition I don't want to come within one or two days because maybe I want to spend minimum three to four days since I can meet new people and learn some cultural diversity in that particular place. That's why I want to stay minimum two to three days in that particular spot. Whenever I plan a trip to somewhere I definitely plan with my friends because my friends is one of the greatest ways to reduce my stress level. That's why I plan with my friends.

Band 6-7

Well, they have made ways to relax for me, but today I will shed some light on my favorite activity to relax in my leisure time and it is none other than reading. I am an avid reader, I can read about 2-3 novels in a day, my reading speed is very quick. My friends ask me that you should try historical reading, but I am specifically more likely to read fictional and non-fictional movies. This is my favorite pleasure-giving activity and moreover, it is one of my favorite activities. I can read it everywhere. I used to read it in my bedroom, but nowadays due to my hectic schedule, I used to read it in a park, in a train or in a bus, like it can be embarrassing, but the books are the ocean of knowledge, I can gain many knowledge as much as I want and I often suggest my friends to read, to implement the habit of reading because it is an infotainment, it provides information as well as entertainment and for me it is a pleasurable activity. I always felt a little rush whenever I read any thriller or action story and sometimes I like to read love stories and romantic movies.
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