Band 7: Cue Card: Describe a skill you have learned that was very useful. You should say: What it is How you learned it Why you learned it How you felt about learning it (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

75% Accuracy The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.

Polished transcript:

Male Female

Today I would like to share an insight about a skill that has been very useful to me, and that is learning English. It is a global language that has opened up many opportunities in my education and career. I started learning it during my school years, but I became fluent after joining university. I practiced regularly by speaking with my friends and watching movies on TV. This helped me a lot. My school teacher played a crucial role in building my foundation. Later, I improved my grammar and vocabulary through self-study and online courses. Learning English has been life-changing. It allows me to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds. It provides global information and helps me excel in my job. I feel confident and proud of my progress. That's why it is the best skill I have ever learned in my life.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

Today I would like to draw an insight about a skill that has been very useful to me and it is learning English. It is a global language that has been opened up many opportunities in my education and career. I started learning it during my school years but I became fluent after joining university. I practiced regularly by speaking with my friends and watching movies on TV. This helped me a lot. My school teacher played a crucial role in building my foundation. Later I improved my grammar and vocabulary through self-study and online courses. Learning English has been life changing. It allows me to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds. It is global information and excel in my job. I feel confident and proud of my focus. That’s why it is the best skill I ever learned in my life.

Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.

Answers On The Same Topic:

Cue Card: Describe a skill you have learned that was very useful. You should say: What it is How you learned it Why you learned it How you felt about learning it

I like to describe a skill that I learnt when I finished my tertiary institution. But due to unemployment, I was forced to go and learn a skill so that I would be able at least to buy the basic things that I need for my upkeep. So I went to a salon and learned […]

Band 7+

Cue Card: Describe a skill you have learned that was very useful. You should say: What it is How you learned it Why you learned it How you felt about learning it

I always like to learn different things in my whole life. Today I would like to talk about a thing which I learned from my mother. She was 50 years old and she is very good cook. So I learned cooking from my mother when I was just 10 years old. That time my mother […]

Band 6+

Cue Card: Describe a skill you have learned that was very useful. You should say: What it is How you learned it Why you learned it How you felt about learning it

I always learn in my life, I always learn anything in my life. Because of I achieve and successful in my life, I would talk about skill which I learn and very beneficial for me. That is cooking and I learn from my mother. She is 50 years old. She is doing work as a […]

Band 5+

See All

Describe a person who has influenced you. Who is this person? How do you know them? How have they influenced you? Why are they important to you?

I would like to talk about my elder brother who has had a profound influence on my life. He is 5 years older than me and forks is a financial analyst. I have known him my entire life obviously but our relationships become particularly close when I started getting interested in trading in finance. he […]

Band 7+

Describe your dream job. You should say: What qualifications or experience you would need. What the job would involve. What you think the most difficult thing about the job would be. And explain why it is your dream job.

I’d like to tell you about my dream which is to become a teacher. Personally, I’m good at languages and maths, so perhaps I will help students improve their skills in these fields. I think being a teacher is outstanding if you’re sociable, easygoing and enjoy communicating with others, especially with children. You can work […]

Band 6+

Describe a short trip that you often take but do not like where you go, when you go there, why you go there, why you do not like this trip

One short trip that I often take but don’t particularly like is the journey from my university back home. I usually go to university 4 times a week mainly to attend classes and study, but coming back to my home is the boring part of my journey. The home itself isn’t far from my university. […]

Band 7+

See All

Band 7+: Cue Card: Describe a skill you have learned that was very useful. You should say: What it is How you learned it Why you learned it How you felt about learning it

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Cue Card: Describe a skill you have learned that was very useful. You should say: What it is How you learned it Why you learned it How you felt about learning it

Cue Card: Describe a skill you have learned that was very useful. You should say: What it is How you learned it Why you learned it How you felt about learning it

Cue Card: Describe a skill you have learned that was very useful. You should say: What it is How you learned it Why you learned it How you felt about learning it

Other Topics:

Describe a piece of technology (other than a smartphone) that you find difficult to live without. You should say: - What it is - How often you use it - What you use it for And explain why it is so important to you.

Describe a small change you made that had a big impact. You should say: - What the change was - When and why you made it - How difficult it was to implement - And explain the positive effects it had on your life.

Describe a skill you learned from watching others rather than from formal training. You should say: What the skill was, Who you learned it from, How you practiced it, And explain why you chose to learn it this way.

Describe a person who has influenced you. Who is this person? How do you know them? How have they influenced you? Why are they important to you?

Describe your dream job. You should say: What qualifications or experience you would need. What the job would involve. What you think the most difficult thing about the job would be. And explain why it is your dream job.

Describe a short trip that you often take but do not like where you go, when you go there, why you go there, why you do not like this trip

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium