Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time - IELTS Cue Card

The IELTS speaking test has 3 different sections. The entire exam is conducted for about 11-14 minutes. Different time limits have been given for each section.  The speaking cue card test is an interaction between the interviewer and interviewee about a general topic. This article is about Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time for the IELTS speaking cue card as a sample.

Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time -IELTS speaking part 2: cue card

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In this part of the IELTS speaking test, the interviewee will be given a cue card which is also known as a task card. Here the candidate should talk about the general topic which is given by the interviewer for up to 2 minutes with full fluency.  We have given the topic of “Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time”, the IELTS speaking cue card test. 

Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time

You should say:

• When was it?
• Where were you?
• What do you do?
• How did you feel about it?

Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time- model answer and follow up questions

The model answers for the topic  “Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time”, here we have given the IELTS speaking cue card part 3 follow-up questions for your reference.

Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time Model answer 1

Introduction: 
  Leisure is a real blessing for those who use it well. It is a vengeance for those who live in a messy life, filled with illiteracy, a life that destroys the man and makes him live in anxiety.

When was it?
  It was a beautiful winter day, when I took some time to enjoy my free time. I felt it was a great time to spend my free time. On that evening it was drizzling and seemed extremely chill.

Where were you?
  As it was a rainy evening, I decided to spend my free time in my home, especially on the balcony. My balcony was decorated with a bamboo swing, few

What do you do?
  I love spending my free time by having some coffee and with my favorite snacks, and hearing my favorite songs or sometimes I used to watch web series.

How did you feel about it?
 It was the most peaceful time for me, because in those times I didn't think about any other thing. I felt this was my time I should spend with what I want to do or what I love to do.

Conclusion:  
  Spending some time to relax yourself will help us to focus on what makes you happy, helps to de-stress or what you want to accomplish in your life.  

Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time Model answer 2

Introduction:

• There is no doubt that everyone has free time daily, weekly or monthly, but we must use this time to develop ourselves and not waste it in vain. 
• Here I am going to speak about how I enjoy my free time.

When was it?

• It happened, summary of 2020, the whole world was affected with the worst virus called Corona.  
• It was my final year in my under graduation, but the government ordered our college to conduct online classes for us. 
• But our classes were conducted only for half a day daily, so I got many free hours.

Where were you?

• As it was a pandemic period, we don’t have any chance to go out from our home.
• So I spend my free time at home too. 
• During the afternoon I had my lunch and I had a good sleep. In the evening I used to go to the terrace with my mother.

What do you do?

• We have planted many trees and plants around my house. During the evening I do watering of plants. 
• Evening I go help my mother with flower plucking.

How did you feel about it?

• I felt it was the best time for me to learn many household activities.
• And I learned many things about how to plant and maintain the trees and plants.
• I had a great chance to gel with nature and with my family members.

Conclusion:

• I think it was the time many got a chance to spend quality time with their family members.

Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time Model answer 3

Introduction: 
   It's important to find activities that bring joy and fulfillment to your life. Whether it’s traveling, volunteering, being creative, staying active or spending time with loved ones, make the most out of your free time and create meaningful experiences.

When was it?
   It happened when I was doing my 11th grade. I had a lot of free time. Every evening once I came back from school I enjoyed my leisure time by playing with my niece.

Where were you?
  We both are studying in the same school. Once our school got over my sister picked both of us from school and dropped in her home.

 What do you do?
  My niece was a 6 years old girl. We both play with miniature toys, go ride in a bicycle or we go to the park.

How did you feel about it?
   I felt that was the best day while comparing today, because it was the time when I completed my 10th grade, so I don't have many things to study or do homeworks.

Conclusion:
      Spending time with kids will us a kind of happiness. I felt this happiness, because whenever I was there with her I laughed a lot,  I forgot all my stress or problems which occur on the day. I think she is a magic who came to our family.

IELTS speaking part 3 - Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time - follow up questions

   In part 3 of the IELTS speaking test, some follow up questions will be given to the candidate to complete within 4-5 minutes. Here we have given some follow up questions related to the topic of Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time. This will help you get good marks on your exams.

1. What do people in your country like to do when free?
  In my knowledge people in my country like to go shopping at the mall or on the street and play gambling games, some like to go to entertainment parks or tourist spots.

2. Do you think parents should make plans for their children?
       A parenting plan should uphold the child’s best interests first and foremost. It should consider the child’s routines, how they interact with each parent, and the ability of each parent to provide them with the time.   
3. Are people able to manage their free time?.
     In this modern world, people had many options to keep them engaged when they         were free. Some like to spend time by going out or shopping and some others like to spend their time by watching television, playing games.

4. What is the difference between the things people did in their free time in the past and the things they do nowadays?
   Many things have changed while compared to the past, people in the past had no options to do when they were free, they spent time with their family members or had a healthy conversation with their neighbors. But now people have many different kinds of options to spend their free time. They can watch movies through television or Mobile phones, and have many tourist spots.

5. Is free time good for the students?
 Yes, ofcourse free time actually promotes growth. By providing space for play and open experimentation, the students end up internalizing their education and be more conscious in their actions.

6. What is your favorite leisure time activity?
   My favorite leisure activities are listening to music and playing indoor games. I generally love to listen to rap songs and English songs. It helps to find many new words.

Check out other IELTS speaking cue card topics

• Describe a family member
• Describe a crowded place you have visited
• Describe a game you played in your childhood
• Describe a plan in your life
• Describe a toy you liked in your childhood

Conclusion :

This article for the IELTS speaking cue card is given with the topic of “Describe a time when you enjoyed your free time". We have given some follow up questions and model answers as an example. The given will assist you to enhance your marks in the major exams, make sure to use your own words during the discussion.