Predicted Cue Cards – November 2025

Tips

Cue cards in speaking tests (like IELTS) can be tricky, but with the right strategy, you can handle them confidently. Here are some tips:

1. Understand the Task

• Read the cue card carefully and underline key points.
• Identify the tense—is it asking about the past, present, or future?
• Make sure to answer all parts of the prompt.

2. Plan Quickly (1-Minute Preparation)

• Use a simple structure:
  1. Introduction – Briefly introduce the topic.
  2. Main Details – Answer each part of the cue card.
  3. Personal Experience or Opinion – Add your thoughts or a related story.
  4. Conclusion – Summarize briefly.
• Jot down keywords instead of full sentences.
• Use WH questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How) to generate ideas.

3. Expand Your Answer

• Don’t give one-line answers—add examples, reasons, and personal experiences.
• Use connectors like Furthermore, In addition, However, As a result to make it natural.

4. Speak Clearly and Naturally

• Don’t rush—speak at a steady pace.
• Focus on pronunciation and intonation.
• Use pauses to sound more natural instead of using fillers like “umm” or “you know.”

5. Practice Regularly

• Record yourself and analyze fluency and grammar.
• Practice with random cue cards to improve spontaneity.
• Time yourself—aim for 2 minutes of continuous speaking.

Practice Predicted Cue Cards – November 2025

1. Describe one gadget you couldn’t live without.
2. Describe an advertisement you didn’t like.
3. Describe an actor or actress you admire.
4. Describe a memorable experience from your childhood.
5. Describe a time when you had to speak in front of a group of people.
6. Describe the most fun or interesting person you know.
7. Describe an interesting traditional story.
8. Describe a successful sportsperson you admire.
9. Describe a newspaper or magazine you like reading.
10. Describe someone you know who lives alone.
11. Describe a person who wears unusual or strange clothes.
12. Describe a comedy movie you watched at the cinema with a friend.
13. Describe a good habit your friend has, and you want to develop.
14. Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media.
15. Describe a piece of good news you heard from someone close to you.
16. Describe a time when you set a goal and achieved it.
17. Describe a time when you heard or received incorrect information.
18. Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth.
19. Describe the time when you first talked in a foreign language.
20. Describe a book you read that you found useful.
21. Describe a time when someone apologised to you.
22. Describe a time when you said “thank you” to someone.
23. Describe an occasion when you lost your way.
24. Describe something you taught a relative.
25. Describe a time when you saw something in the sky (e.g. flying kites, birds, sunset, etc.).
26. Describe a place you went to and an outdoor activity you did there.
27. Describe someone else’s room that you enjoy spending time in.
28. Describe a singer whose music/songs you like.
29. Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel is difficult to use.
30. Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went off.
31. Describe an exciting activity you have tried for the first time.
32. Describe an important decision made with the help of other people.
33. Describe a great dinner you and your friends or family members enjoyed.
34. Describe a friend of yours who is good at music/singing.
35. Describe a good friend who is important to you.
36. Describe an important old thing that your family has kept for a long time.
37. Describe a time when you broke something.
38. Describe a recent development in your city that has made life more comfortable.
39. Describe a wild animal that you want to learn more about.
40. Describe a game you used to play in your childhood.
41. Describe a person you know who enjoys working for a family business.
42. Describe a long journey you had and would like to take again.
43. Describe a creative person (e.g. an artist, a musician, an architect, etc.) you admire.
44. Describe an outdoor sport you would like to do.
45. Describe a website you often visit.

Important Websites for Speaking

Here are the official websites for IELTS Speaking preparation with clickable links:

1. IELTS Official Website – Sample test questions and details about the Speaking test:
   https://ielts.org/take-a-test/preparation-resources/sample-test-questions
2. British Council IELTS – Free online IELTS Speaking practice tests:
   https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/free-ielts-english-practice-tests/speaking
3. IDP IELTS – Speaking test format, sample questions, and preparation tips:
   https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-free-speaking-practice-questions

These links will help you access official IELTS Speaking materials and practice tests. Let me know if you need more guidance! 😊