IELTS SPEAKING CUE CARD
Describe a skill that you can teach other people
IELTS CUE CARD
Describe a skill that you can teach other people.
You should say
What is it?
How you learnt it?
How can you teach others this skill?
How do you feel about this skill?
NOTE – The examiner gives you one minute to plan your answer, and to help you prepare for the topic, the examiner provides you with a pencil and a notepad. You’ll have to answer the questions given on the topic for one-to-two minutes
Sample Answer 1
Introduction
- In this competitive era, having a skill is extremely important.
- I have this habit of continuously enhancing my skill set.
- Recently I acquired a new skill.
What is it? How did you learn it?
- During the corona pandemic, I had to stay at my home for six months.
- Initially, I wasted my time watching web series and playing games.
- But later on, I planned to make productive use of the time at my disposal.
- Since I didn’t have much work to do, I started spending a sizeable portion of my time watching videos related to cooking.
- Initially, I felt quite uncomfortable, but once I had come to know the basics of cooking, I became a good cook.
- With determination, dedication and discipline, I have enhanced my cooking skills.
- Now I am pretty good at making mouth-watering delicacies which would be liked by everyone who eats them.
How can you teach others this skill?
- Being a digital nomad, I would like to teach the skill of cooking to others through the internet.
- I have already designed an online course which would be beneficial for people from all walks of life.
How do you feel about this skill?
- I sincerely believe that this skill has brought a paradigm shift in my life.
- My fitness level has gone high because now I can cook healthy food of my choice.
- Moreover, I have earned plaudits from my near and dear ones for serving them exotic dishes.
- Apart from this, I have got an opportunity to earn money.
- In a nutshell, this skill has made me a better person.
Sample Answer 2
Introduction
In this contemporary epoch having specialisation in a skill can do wonders for you. It could open a plethora of opportunities for you. I have expert knowledge of a skill that I could teach others.
What is it? How did you learn it?
The skill is driving, and I learnt it from my father. My family is full of travelling enthusiasts. We have this uncanny knack for going to offbeat places. And on numerous occasions, we have travelled more than 1,000 miles in a day.
During these trips, I used to watch my father driving from very close. Gradually, I had learnt the basics of driving, and seeing my interest in driving, my father handed over the steering to me.
Now, whenever my family goes on a trip, I drive the car.
How can you teach others this skill?
My father specially designed a car to teach me to drive. I can use that car to teach others.
How do you feel about this skill?
In my opinion, driving is an important skill to learn. Without it, you are at the mercy of others for going from one place to another.
It helps you in many ways. First of all, you save time and money because you need not wait for a cab or bus to reach your destination. Moreover, you can save commuting time because you can plan your journey as per your wish.
Since I can drive with tremendous ease on not only plains but also hills, I believe that I have the potential to become a renowned driving instructor.
Sample Answer 3
Introduction
I cherish using computers as and when I get the opportunity because I enjoy coming in contact with divergent things about the computers while using them. Moreover, becoming an expert at repairing a computer, is a much sought after skill these days.
What Is It? How Did You Learn It?
With determination, dedication and discipline, I have learned how to repair a computer. Initially, I used to fix hardware issues, however now I can tackle software issues too.
Although, I haven’t acquired the ability to take care of all types of computer problems like a professional. I try my hand at various procedures and techniques until I reach the solution, whether it is about any issue related to network connectivity, speed, RAM etcetera.
There are umpteen issues with the computer that it is a herculean task to make a list of all. It is a daunting task to become an expert at it. To achieve proficiency in this skill, I need to go beyond the conventional domain to carve out a niche for myself.
How Do You Feel About This Skill And How Can You Teach Others This Skill?
In this era of digitalisation providing, skills-based training to others is an easy task. I will give both online and offline classes to impart knowledge.
Online classes will be for those who can not come to the institute due to a shortage of time or any other reason.
I will teach it interactively so that students can quickly grasp the information.
I feel that that imparting knowledge of computers would make me a better version of myself.
Follow up Questions
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Follow up Questions
Here are some examples of follow up questions that the examiner might ask during your speaking part 3 related to cue card “Describe a skill that you can teach other people”.
1. Should teachers be funny when they teach?
In this contemporary epoch students have to burn the midnight oil to pass with good grades. An element of fun with studies can act as a stress buster for the students. Therefore teachers must inculcate entertainment in their teaching methods in a prudent way.
2. What qualities should teachers have?
The first and foremost quality a teacher must have is patience. Moreover, a teacher should be good at communication skills. Apart from this, the teacher should be altruistic.
3. Which do you think are more important practical skills or academic skills?
Both the skills have their significance. A judicious combination of these two skills is required to move your life towards an impressive growth trajectory.
4. Which age group is the best age for learning?
There is no denying this conviction that learning depends on our passion rather than any other factor. Thus, age is just a number for getting educated.