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Describe your ideal home or place to live.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where would it be?
  • How big it would be?
  • What would it include?
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Cue 1:Where would it be?

  • Begin by specifying the location, such as a city or a countryside area.
  • Mention why this location appeals to you, considering factors like climate, culture, and accessibility.

Example

My ideal home would be located in the serene hills of Uttarakhand. I love the peaceful environment and the beautiful views of nature that this region offers, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Cue 2:How big it would be?

  • Describe the size of your home, including the number of rooms and overall space.
  • Explain why you chose this size, considering your lifestyle and needs.

Example

I envision a spacious three-bedroom house with a large living area and a garden. This size is perfect for my family, providing enough room for everyone while still feeling cozy.

Cue 3:What would it include?

  • List specific features or amenities you would like in your home, such as a garden, balcony, or modern kitchen.
  • Discuss how these features would enhance your living experience.

Example

My ideal home would include a modern kitchen with all the latest appliances, a cozy reading nook by the window, and a beautiful garden where I can relax and grow my own vegetables. These features would make my home not just a place to live, but a sanctuary.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your ideal home by reiterating its location, size, and key features.
  • Express how this home would fulfill your personal and emotional needs.

Example

In conclusion, my ideal home in the hills of Uttarakhand, with its spacious design and beautiful features, would provide me with the perfect blend of comfort and tranquility, making it a true haven for my family.

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 Vague About Location

Candidates often give unclear or general answers about where their ideal home would be. This can make the response less engaging and informative.

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Tip

Be specific about the location. Mention a city, country, or type of environment (like beach or mountains) to create a clearer picture.

2: Neglecting Size Details

Many candidates fail to describe the size of their ideal home, which can lead to a lack of depth in their answer. Size is an important aspect of a home.

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Tip

Include specific dimensions or comparisons, such as 'a spacious three-bedroom house' or 'a cozy apartment with a large living room' to enhance your description.

Listing Without Explanation

Some candidates simply list features of their ideal home without explaining why these features are important to them. This can make the response feel flat.

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Tip

For each feature you mention, explain why it matters to you. For example, say 'I want a garden because I love gardening and spending time outdoors.'

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All Answers

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Band 6-7

My ideal home or a place to live would be in New York. It would be in the heart of New York in the main city near Town Square. The main portion of my house would consist of a three bedroom apartment which will be including a kitchen with a marble finish, kitchen tops, a big refrigerator storing all of my favorite foods, drinks, and snacks. Drinks, meats, cheese and different kinds of food items and products. I would also have a refrigerator for all of my cold items basically over the top fridge. I would also have a balcony in place which will give me a view of New York City. A king size bed in my bedroom, a walk in closet consisting of all of my shoes, my clothes, my jewelry, accessories, a makeup box, a makeup stand, a full length mirror. I would also need to have a mini bar at home which will have different kinds and qualities of alcohol that I like and want to consume. I would also have a guest bedroom prepared for all of my friends and family when they come to visit. I would want a small cue card on the side of the bed which will have little comments from my end to theirs to make sure they have a wonderful day and keep visiting me. I would also want a full bathroom which will consist of marble tiles and a big bathtub with a shower head present. My ideal home also consists of a furry carpet in the entire lobby in the main area as well as the bedroom. I also require a small cabinet which will consist of all my achievements, trophies and work gifts. That is my ideal home.

Band 6-7

An Ideal Home An ideal home is a place where you feel happy, safe and comfortable every day. It should have enough space for all your things and a nice design that makes you feel relaxed. Moreover, the home should have big windows to let in natural light because sunlight makes everything feel warm and cheerful. Fresh air is also important, so good ventilation is a must. The area where the home is located is just as important. For example, living in a quiet and green place can be very peaceful. But home should be also near schools, shops and parks to make life easier. A good neighborhood is also important because friendly people around you can make your life even better. Therefore, an ideal home is not just about their size or design. It's about how it feels and how it helps you live in a good life.

Band 6-7

Indeed, I would love to describe my ideal home. I always wanted to have a home in countryside where we can have a pollution-free area and free from chaos, the public noise and the noise that we have in the cities. So my ideal home would be a two-story home because I live in a joint family and however I need a big hall and very good in between that I need a dining table which at least contain at least seven chairs where we can where we as a family we can have a proper dinner, breakfast, either lunch. Therefore, I need at least six rooms in that home and after that apart from that I need a garden where I can spend my leisure time doing gardening activities and I also need a lot of windows in my ideal home for a proper sunlight and I need my home in a place where we can have a view to mountains like if we just open our window we get a mesmerizing view of the nature and the wind smell that is you know natural wind is very good for our health also and apart from that I want to have a very good dinner in the backyard of our home and with the view mesmerizing view we can have a very good lunch or dinner anything and also need a front home area where we can do the barbecue activity we can play some games all of that

Band 6-7

I have had some thoughts over the years about my ideal home should exciting look like but never really had a opportunity to put those thoughts into words so thank you for this great cue card topic it allows me to talk about my ideal home my ideal home would preferably be located in countryside which is not too far from the city as it should be famous for this staining natural beauty as well as it should also have a huge lake surrounded by some incredibly beautiful rolling hills with catch the sunlight when breaking through the clouds of a beautiful afternoon now talking about some of the features of my ideal house it should be about 2,000 square feet I would like prefer to like a two bungalow type balconies home and that adores windows and balconies all sides in my home ideal home where I would use living room where a lot of people can sit and enjoy their time comfortably by the way this kind of accommodation attracts me so much because it will allow me enjoy the outdoor by walking cycling and so on at my will so this would be an ideal home mainly because it would allow me to enjoy nature very much from the comfort of my house I it would be an ideal home because because I would allow me to stay always from the treble noise and pollution of a busy city life

Band 6-7

For me, the ideal house, which I would like to have maybe in my near future, would be in the mountainous region. I would prefer if it is in the Nainital because it's close to my house and I can go and come back as my desire. Moreover, it would be a very impactful experience for me if I can go and live in mountainous regions. The house should at least be 2BHK, at least it should have two bedrooms, a hall and one kitchen of course, so that I can settle down and relax and rejuvenate myself. It's very important to rewind yourself in order to have a pleasurable experience when you go to somewhere. Of course, if it is your house, then it's well and good. The two important things which I would like to have if I have a house in the mountainous region, one would be a setup of telescope because if I'm on the hilltop, the sky would be clearer to me rather when I'm on the plain area and I'm an astrologist, astronomy enthusiast, so I would really like to see up in the sky and see different types of planets. If I can see from the telescope, that would be better. So that is the one thing and I'm very fond of movies. So if we can have a movie theater in one room, it will give me immense joy and it will be a pleasurable experience for me. So these are the two things which I would really want to have in my house if I design it for myself.

Band 6-7

My ideal home or a place to live is a small apartment which I will buy with my own money. I'm not a big fan of big houses or bungalows. I love small personal spaces where I can be myself. I want my apartment to look like me. I want to paint my own bedroom door white and I want to write upon it. I want to write whatever I want to say to the world but I cannot. Previously I used to draw on my walls as a kid. I used to write on them. I used to write for example, I used to write I want to be an astronaut when I grow up. I will get a cat when I get my own apartment. I will make food with my cat in the kitchen. I will cook my favorite dessert, cook my favorite dish and bake my favorite desserts. Also I will get a nice

Band 6-7

My ideal home would be a minimalist functional home. It would include a living room, an open kitchen to the living room, three bedrooms. Three rooms, I would say, out of which one is the master bedroom, second one is the prayer room, and the third one would be a study room and, of course, one terrace. And in front of the house, there would be a Tulsi and a garden. And in the backyard, we would it would have a kitchen garden. It would include all the Indian things. It will have an Indian touch. And it would be a nature friendly, eco-friendly house. And what else I should say.

Band 6-7

My ideal place or home would be definitely near a beachfront or waterfront place. Water gives me a kind of solace to my heart. So the house which I prefer should not be big enough, it should be medium sized and I would like to have cosy, luxurious things inside my house and soft cushions. I love interior designs, so I would definitely take care of the interior designs and I do not prefer the vibrant colors. So I would paint with peach, white and the balcony should be waterfront so that every evening when I get free time, I could sit in the balcony with the cosy cushions and some beautiful plants with a cup of hot tea and I could see the calm water in front of the building. This would definitely be a good source of well-being because we all work and busy in our daily life. Something should calm and soothe us. So a home should be a place where it gives you relaxation and peace of mind. So I would choose this kind of a place.

Band 6-7

Firstly, I would like to talk about this topic because this is one of my favorite topic that is ideal home. I really wanted to build a home which we use, which we, in which I like to live. The house, the destination of the house is like a hill station. My favorite hill station is Ooty, which is in Tamil Nadu. I like to construct a house which is approximately one ground or a half ground. So, I, actually I am a nature lover, so I like to plant so many trees and different types of fauna and flowers, which includes different types of roses and sunflowers and lilies, which is my favorite part of my childhood. Also, I like to plant vegetables and fruits of my own, which will be very healthy and it does not cause, it has many medicinal benefits also. And the next thing is, I want to include the wood infrastructure, because it keeps us warm and cozy during the cold temperature and I really want to construct the house as a cottage, which includes like full of wood and teak infrastructures and buildings. So, I really wanted to construct a lawn, which is like a more or less like a balcony, where I can chill out and have fun.

Band 6-7

For me, the ideal place or home is where my parents are. In my future, I have dreamt of building a home near the beaches, mostly I feel in Langkawi. Recently I went there for a holiday and I really loved the environment there, however I would take some time because I am not having that much of money. I really love doing yoga and the environment is so beautiful that you can do yoga all day long. So I would love to build a house in Langkawi Islands and with amenities like yoga facilities, I will teach yoga there. Then we can do some outdoor activities like going out and then diving.
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