Abstract
Describe a foreign culture or custom you find intriguing
IELTS Speaking Part 2
Cue card
You should say:
- Which culture it is and how you learned about it
- What specific values or etiquette distinguish it
- How it contrasts with your native culture
- Explain why you feel drawn to learn more about it
Band 9 vocabulary
Intriguing
/ɪnˈtriː.ɡɪŋ/
Arousing curiosity or fascination
Hospitality
/ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.t̬i/
Friendly and generous reception of guests
Nuance
/ˈnuː.ɑːns/
A subtle difference in shade of meaning or expression
Examiner tip
Show cultural sensitivity while illustrating specific traditions: culinary habits, work ethos, or communal rituals.
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