Talk about a time you learned a new skill.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

The phrase 'even myself was under the weather' is incorrect. It should be 'even I was under the weather.'

Use 'I' instead of 'myself' for correct subject pronoun usage.

The phrase 'extiguous amount of interest' is incorrect. 'Extiguous' is not a commonly used word in this context.

Use 'immense' or 'great' to describe a strong interest.

The expression 'he later became as fit as a fiddle' is informal and might not suit the context.

Consider using 'he fully recovered' for a more formal tone.

The phrase 'in vicinity to my house' is incorrect.

Use 'in the vicinity of my house' for correct prepositional use.

The expression 'the process was taking a lot of time for me to understand the diplomatic way behind the physiology' is awkward.

Rephrase to 'it took me a lot of time to understand the complex physiology involved.'

The use of 'so, yeah' is informal.

Use 'In conclusion' or 'To sum up' for a more formal conclusion.

Use of 'skills' instead of 'a skill' in the introduction, which creates confusion.

Focus on a specific skill rather than listing multiple skills. Start by saying, 'I would like to talk about a skill I learned.'

Incorrect use of 'which is my most favorite skill.'

Use 'which is my favorite skill' or 'which is a skill I enjoy the most.'

Repetition of 'that time frame.'

Use alternative expressions like 'during that period' or 'at that time.'

Incorrect sentence structure in 'She was taught me how to learn dance skills.'

Correct it to 'She taught me how to dance.'

Use of 'learned me' instead of 'taught me.'

Use 'taught me' instead of 'learned me.'

Awkward phrasing in 'I cannot miss my boat.'

Use a phrase like 'I never miss a chance to dance.'

Incorrect use of 'all people are compliment on my dance.'

Correct it to 'people often compliment me on my dance.'

The response lacks clear structure and coherence. There is no clear beginning, middle, or end.

Try to organize your response by starting with an introduction, explaining what skill you learned, how you learned it, and what impact it had on you. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'Additionally,' and 'Finally' to guide the listener through your narrative.

Incorrect use of articles and plurals, such as 'different type of workout' and 'the topic I am talking about is not a skill.'

Use 'different types of workouts' and 'the topic I am discussing is not a skill.' Ensure subject-verb agreement and correct use of articles.

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

Try using varied connectors like 'Moreover,' 'Furthermore,' and 'In addition' to create a more sophisticated flow.

The response does not directly address the cue of learning a new skill.

Focus on a specific skill you learned, such as a new exercise technique, and explain the process of learning it.

Frequent self-correction and repetition of phrases like 'today I am talk about' and 'recently I am learn.'

Try to organize your thoughts before speaking to reduce self-corrections. Use the 1-minute preparation time to jot down key points. For example, you could start with 'I recently learned a new skill...' and then describe the experience.

Incorrect use of verb tense, such as 'I am talk' and 'I am join.'

Ensure correct tense usage. For example, use 'I am talking' and 'I joined' to maintain grammatical accuracy.

Lack of cohesive devices and connectors, leading to a disjointed narrative.

Incorporate cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'Additionally,' and 'In conclusion' to improve the flow of your response.

Overuse of the word 'mainly' and repetition of ideas.

Use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition. For example, instead of 'mainly,' you could use 'primarily' or 'chiefly.'

Lack of descriptive vocabulary and specific details about the skill learned.

Enhance your response with descriptive language. Describe why the skill is important, how it was learned, and its impact on you.

The response begins with 'yeah,' which is informal and not suitable for IELTS speaking.

Start with a more formal opening, such as 'I would like to talk about a skill I learned during my childhood.'

There are several instances of incorrect tense usage, such as 'I was started make the food' and 'she couldn't able to do any work.'

Use the past simple tense for completed actions, e.g., 'I started making food' and 'she couldn't do any work.'

Repetitive use of 'because' and 'even' which affects the coherence of the response.

Use a variety of connectors like 'therefore,' 'as a result,' and 'moreover' to improve flow.

The response lacks clear structure and organization, making it difficult to follow.

Organize the response by first describing the situation, then the skill learned, and finally the impact it had on your life.

There is a lack of subject-verb agreement, for example, 'nobody were recognize me.'

Ensure the subject and verb agree, e.g., 'nobody recognized me.'

Overuse of 'if you talk about' and 'on that time,' which makes the response repetitive.

Use paraphrased expressions such as 'when discussing' and 'at that time' instead.

Frequent use of 'the' where it is not needed, such as 'the all the vegetables.'

Use 'all the vegetables' without the first 'the.'