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May 11, 2026 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card – Talk about learning English language

In Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test, a topic is given to the candidate. It is commonly called a ‘cue card’. You are given a minute to make your notes about the given topic and plan what you are going to say. After the preparation time, you are expected to speak fluently on the given topic.

So, let’s practise a cue card.

Talk about learning English language

How long have you been learning English language?

Where did you learn?

What is the easiest or most difficult part of English?

Is English important in your profession?

Here is latest cue card question November 2016. Describe a mistake you made. Sample answer is on Level IELTS Band9. Best BAND7 IELTS Dehradun IELTS online simulator IELTS BAND 7 Coaching Classes

SAMPLE ANSWER

Throughout my schooling, I studied in an English-medium school. So, English was the second language I learnt at a young age. Practically, I can say that I have been familiar with English for now 18 years. During the primary years, I did not take English very seriously, and grammar rules never bothered me. It was in class VIII that I understood the importance of learning grammar and vocabulary. Since then, I have been an avid reader and have made conscious attempts to improve my English language proficiency.

For me, the most difficult part of English was remembering the spellings of new words and using them in the right context. However, since I loved English, I overcame this problem by practising and writing regularly.

Now, I am a writer, and I write travel blogs in English. So, English is a crucial part of my profession. For me, it is very important that my writing is clear, engaging and accurate. I’d like to conclude by saying that language acquisition is a gradual process which requires patience and continuous efforts.

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IELTS Cue Card – New Friend

IELTS Cue Card – New Friend

Describe a person who became your friend.
You must say-
Who is the person?
How did you meet?
What made you two become good friends?

Explain how is your friendship now?

late Time

Sample Answer: Friendship has always been very important to me. I have lots of friends, and I’m proud to say that all of them are special to me. Today, I’m going to talk about one of my closest friends.

Her name is Abhilasha. I was in the first semester of my bachelor’s studies when I first met her. Although we were in the same faculty, initially we never talked much. It was during the end of the semester that we became good friends.

We had to give presentations for a science project. We were divided into groups of ten, and every one had their co-ordinators. I was pretty much good at making presentations, so I was relaxed and working on something in our lab. It was then that Abhilasha came, worried, and she told me about her problem. Her group mentor asked her to prepare her presentation a week ago, but she was unable to do it because her mother was very unwell. The next day was the deadline for submission.

I felt sorry for her, and I decided to help her. So, I took her to my home, and without wasting any time, we both started planning what to put in the slides. Since the coordinator was very picky, we had to be extra careful about the details. By late night, the presentation was ready, and she even rehearsed a few times. We both felt confident. In the morning, she delivered a beautiful presentation.

I think the fact that I helped her even when my work was incomplete made her my friend. We understand and value each other. We have been close friends ever since then.

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Cue Card – Describe a time when you were late

Punctuality is one of the most important things in life. Someone who is not punctual is more likely to fail in life than others. You can be the most talented or the most hard-working, but if you are not punctual, you are bound to fail. We can achieve almost anything by valuing time. This time we are looking at an IELTS cue card that talks about the importance of being punctual in life.

IELTS Cue Card

Describe a time when you were late for something important.
You should say:

when it was ?

why were you late?

how you managed the situation?

explain how you felt about it?

late Time

SAMPLE ANSWER

Usually, I am quite punctual. But one day I was really late for an important appointment. Today I will talk about that incident.

A few months ago, I appeared for the IELTS test. My speaking exam was scheduled on Monday, the 13th of June, at 9:00 am. I was supposed to report at the test venue, Hotel JSR Continental, Dehradun, at 8:30 am.

It rained heavily on Sunday evening, and the weather forecast predicted incessant rain for a few days. Considering the bad weather, I set the alarm for 6:00 am and went to bed early. I was feeling very nervous, and I couldn’t sleep well. Despite that, I woke up on time. After getting ready, I left the home to catch the bus. When I reached the bus station, to my surprise, there was no bus, and many commuters were stranded.

It was quite chaotic as nobody knew the reason why buses were not plying as usual. It was 7:50 am, and I was still at the bus station. My anxiety was increasing enormously because there was no other means to reach Dehradun from my village. Fortunately, a bus arrived, and I boarded the bus. It took a lot of time to reach Dehradun, as there was a head-on collision of a truck and a car on the main road. Looking at the site, I understood the reason why buses were running late.

Finally, I reached the centre at 8:55 am. I explained the situation to the centre manager and requested him to allow me to appear in the interview. He was very understanding. Later, I was given permission to give the speaking test. Even though I was very late, I didn’t lose hope. In the end everything worked out well. I did my best. I thanked God for everything and went home happily.

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