Speaking Test (Long Turn) Candidate Task Card
Describe a Course that You Want to Take
You should say:- What it covers
- Where you will to do it
- Why it interests you
Similar Task Card: Describe a subject you want to study in future
Sample Response
Let me tell you about my latest passion project - a Digital Marketing and Analytics course I've been eyeing lately. This course is the real deal - it's got everything from SEO, content marketing, and social media to email strategies and analytics.
And the best part? I get to learn from real industry pros at my own pace. Digital marketing is changing the game for businesses and consumers, and I'm excited to join this revolution. With the right online marketing strategy and data analysis skills, I can really boost a brand's performance.
I'm eager to learn all about it and make my mark in the digital marketing world. What really stands out to me about this course is the opportunity to participate in actual projects. I'm a firm believer in learning by doing - that's how I learn best. And let's be real, who doesn't love solving problems and making data-driven decisions?
I can't wait to dive into consumer insights and tweak marketing strategies to fit. But it's not just about boosting my career. It's about making a real difference in the digital space and becoming more effective, informed, and innovative in my work.
In today's 'attention economy', where everyone is glued to digital platforms, these skills are pure gold. So I'm excited to start this journey and see where it takes me. Who knows, maybe I'll be the next big thing in digital marketing!
Follow-Up Question
How do you plan to use your new digital marketing skills in your projects now or in the future?
Well, after improving my digital marketing skills I plan to help my friend's small business grow. We're exploring social media and email marketing. Their blog and online store will also benefit from better SEO and content strategies. Looking ahead, I aim for leadership roles to use data and innovative campaigns to change how we interact with businesses online.
Note:
This task card topic is often reported as "Describe a course that you want to learn".
However, although the 'meaning' is generally the same - this isn't a 'natural' verb + noun collocation for native English speakers. So, it is unlikely to appear on a genuine IELTS speaking test candidate task card.
Below are the common collocations with the noun 'course':
- Attend a course
- Enroll in a course
- Complete a course
- Pass a course
- Fail a course
- Offer a course
- Conduct a course
- Design a course
- Teach a course
- Take a course
- Drop a course
- Ace a course
- Recommend a course
- Develop a course
- Finish a course
And here's a list with the verb 'learn' collocating with various nouns:
- Learn a fact
- Learn a lesson
- Learn a secret
- Learn a trick
- Learn history
- Learn math (or other subjects)
- Learn etiquette
- Learn a trade
- Learn piano (or other instruments)
- Learn a language
- Learn the rules
- Learn the basics
- Learn the fundamentals
- Learn the ropes (informal, how something works)
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