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Describe your first day at school.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • When & where did you go to?
  • What happened there?
  • How did you feel on that day?
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Cue 1:When & where did you go to?

  • Begin by mentioning the name of the school and its location to set the context.
  • Include the date or year to give a sense of time and personal significance.

Example

I started my first day at St. Xavier's School in Mumbai in June 2005. It was a bright sunny morning, and I remember feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness as I stepped into the school premises for the very first time.

Cue 2:What happened there?

  • Describe the activities that took place during your first day, such as meeting teachers and classmates.
  • Mention any memorable events or interactions that stood out to you.

Example

On that day, I was introduced to my class teacher, Mrs. Sharma, who was very welcoming. We had a brief orientation session where I met my classmates. I vividly remember playing games during recess, which helped break the ice and made me feel more comfortable.

Cue 3:How did you feel on that day?

  • Share your emotions and thoughts throughout the day, highlighting any changes in your feelings.
  • Reflect on how the experience shaped your view of school and learning.

Example

Initially, I felt anxious about fitting in, but as the day progressed, I started to feel more at ease. By the end of the day, I was filled with joy and anticipation for what the rest of the school year would bring.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall experience and its impact on your life.
  • Mention how that first day influenced your attitude towards school in general.

Example

Looking back, my first day at school was a pivotal moment in my life. It not only marked the beginning of my education but also taught me the importance of stepping out of my comfort zone. That day laid the foundation for many wonderful friendships and learning experiences.

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 response less engaging and informative. Specific details help the examiner understand your experience better.

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Tip

Include specific details about the location, activities, and people you encountered on your first day to create a vivid picture.

2: Don't Rush Your Response

Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear communication and missed details. It's important to pace yourself for better clarity.

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Take a moment to organize your thoughts before speaking, and practice speaking slowly to ensure your ideas are conveyed clearly.

Neglecting Emotions

Failing to express your feelings can make your answer less relatable. Emotions add depth to your story and engage the listener.

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Tip

Share how you felt during your first day, whether it was excitement, nervousness, or joy, to connect with the examiner on a personal level.

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Band 6-7

I have the fondest memory of my first experience at school. It was KG2. I was very little and the memory is very blurry. But here's what happened. My sister, my little sister took me to the school and she left me there in the room in front of every student and they were watching me and looking me who I was and I was like I was confused and I was looking for some familiar faces but I was in a place where I didn't know anyone and the teacher was looking at me and I was pretty scared. I thought I am in the place where I can't feel normal and it was pretty embarrassing. I started crying. I remember I was missing my mother. I was missing my home and it really felt very scary because this was the new day and new place for me and it felt strange. I felt that that some weird force was over me and strangling my throat and trying to persuade me to accept a new boundary but there I was a very very naive child. I was very little. I really don't know what was going on but I managed my fear and sat down on one seat and everything felt normal by then. Teacher was pretty good. She consoled me very carefully and she was like my second parent there.

Band 6-7

My first day of school had been a day that I will never forget in my life. It was a day filled with emotions, the day that I got, you know, a little bit away from my parents and the emotions I have in my mind. Everything to me was new there, the friends, the teachers, different surroundings. I was very emotional on that day. I was crying, I wanted to see my parents. I was very, you know, arrogant and very disturbed with the new atmosphere over there. But after some time, I got adjusted with my friends, teachers and I was very happy to be, you know, to went to school and participate there and study a lot of new things over there.

Band 6-7

Probably, I'll not remember much about my first day at school and it already happens a long years back and I started my schooling at a little flower school which is near to my home and I felt when I was stepped into the school I was very excited and also I got so many friends along with that I have so much fear inside me to explore in a vibrant situation and also it is so difficult for me to cope up with that situation. It was quite new for me and my parents used to console me and also my teachers support me a lot to bring me calm and quiet and it was very exciting moments in my life but some of the memories are erased from my memory.

Band 6-7

My first day at school was in 2001, starting LKG. When I joined my school, I was a little bit nervous and with fun in my mind. As we are leaving my parents and going to school, it will be some of little unhappy moments that we leave our home and going to school. It will be feel unhappy. When I went to school for the first time, I liked the most the atmosphere, the teachers and the staffs over there. They treated me well and I got new friends on the first day. We introduced ourselves. My first school was an Indian public school. I enjoyed a lot over there and it was a cosy atmosphere over there and it was a great moment there.

Band 6-7

I still remember my very first day at school, even though it was many years ago. I must have been around 4 or 5 and I joined small kindergarten near my house. The memory is quite vivid because everything felt so new and overwhelming at that age. When I walked into the classroom, I was both nervous and excited. There were colourful posters on the wall, small desks arranged in neat cornrows and shelves full of toys and picture books. At first, I clung into my mother's hand because I don't want her to leave. The teacher welcomed me warmly and introduced me to few other children. What made that day memorable was meeting a girl who later became my closest friend. Throughout primary school, we sat together, drew pictures with crayons and even shared snacks during the break. The simple connection gave us a sense of comfort and gradually I started feeling anxious. Looking back, my first day at school was important because it was my first step to a new environment away from home. It taught me how to be independent, how to make friends and how exciting learning could be when you are surrounded by other curious children. Even today, I think of it as the beginning of my journey as a student.

Band 6-7

Thank you for giving this a great topic, today I would here and give a topic is my first day at school, honestly speaking I didn't remember about my first day at school when I was too young but here I would like to talk about the day when I joined the secondary school that is in 2016, my school name is Champ Public School and my first day at school is very tough because I didn't know anyone in the school, when I entered in my classroom I just sat on the last bench, suddenly there was a girl named Shaheen, she came near to me and say hi, how are you, I said just say fine and the vibe we had at that time is very good, moreover she was the first person whom I met in my first day.

Band 6-7

I can't forget my first day of my school when I went there for the first time I was crying throughout on my way to school. In addition, my school is located in my hometown itself and I went there with my grandfather. So my grandfather bought a lot of chocolate secretly and he gave to the teacher so she could give me and I feel comfortable. In first time I went there without my parents like there was no one from my family. Moreover, the whole day I was nervous and I wasn't excited and happy and the teacher gave me chocolates and like she was very friendly. She took care of me but still I was very anxious and I was not happy. When I returned home, I told to my parents that I don't want to go to school again. It's good to go to school and if you want to become something so you have to study right. Then they convinced me and finally the other day I went to school with lots of motivation

Band 6-7

School days are the best moments of one's life. School days always cherish our childhood memories. Here I would like to say about my first day at my school, which was at the age of five years old. I was studying at St. Joseph Girls' Higher Secondary School, Changanashree. The first day was quite anxious and I wasn't comfortable at school. But my aunt was a teacher at my school, so she was there for me to comfort me and pamper me all the time. So after a period, I didn't see my aunt at my classes, so I was a bit afraid and cried. And my teacher was so very kind. She gave me chocolate and comforted me, and that makes me more comfortable and feel better. I felt way better. That was the day I still remember. For everyone's life, the first day may be anxious or curious about how it will be. And I was also the same person, the same way I was afraid to stay there at school. And somehow that experience taught me to adapt to the new environment. And I got my friends, and my friends made my school days much more comfortable and happier.

Band 6-7

I would like to describe about my first day of my school. It was from my primary to the higher secondary. So I live in Ooty. So from primary to higher secondary we have to shift the school. So in that case I have entered a new school. I was over the moon when I joined the school and the first day I couldn't forget because it was my extreme red letter day because I met my dearest friend from my previous school. So I was very glad that she also joined the same school to study along with me. I have joined the school from 6th standard to I completed my school until plus 2. So all together for long 7 years we both were together and have choose the same courses. I will never forget my school. For example, it was the first day I was wearing since it was the first day I was wearing color dress and pink color salwar. So that was very I feel myself like an angel and I felt very glad to enter the school and everyone has wished me so have given me so compliment about my clothes.

Band 6-7

Well, I don't remember much about my first day at school because it has been a long time since I joined the school. However, I still remember a small thing, small clip in my mind where I just remember that my father and my mother both dropped me at school and it was my class teacher who just held my hand tightly while I was still crying, looking at my parents' face, just trying to speak out something that I don't want to join the school, I don't want to go to the school. However, that was not possible. I had to stay back at the school till it was school boarding time. Later I just managed to settle in the school somehow, but that was a day I was really scared about the new environment, new friends, new teachers.
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