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Describe a useful website or app you frequently use

Part 2 cue card

Describe a useful website or app you frequently use

You should say:

  • what the website or app is
  • how you first found out about it
  • how you use it in your daily life
  • and explain why you find it useful

You will have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1–2 minutes.

Sample answer (estimated band 7.5)

I want to describe an app I use almost every day called NavVille. It's a transport and local-info app made by a small company in my city; it combines maps, real-time public transport data and crowd-sourced alerts about roadworks or closures. I first came across it when a colleague recommended it after I missed a bus because of a sudden diversion. Since then it's become my go-to tool. What I like most about it is the real-time updates — for example, last month it told me a tram line was suspended and suggested an alternate bus route that got me to work on time. I also use its offline maps and timetables when I'm travelling to areas with poor reception. The app lets you save favourite routes, set reminders for departure times and even shows step-by-step cycling directions, which I find handy. It's saved me a lot of time and reduced stress during commutes because I no longer have to stand at stops guessing when the next service will arrive. To be honest, I also appreciate the local tips from other users — small things like which elevators are working at a station or which entrances are closed. Overall, NavVille makes everyday travel easier and more reliable, and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to feel more in control of their journeys.

Useful phrases

  • I first came across it
  • what I like most about it
  • real-time updates
  • offline maps and timetables
  • it's saved me a lot of time

Part 3 discussion questions

  1. How do apps and websites affect the way people socialise?
  2. What are the privacy risks associated with popular apps?
  3. Should local governments develop their own civic apps?
  4. How does unequal internet access affect opportunities in society?
  5. Can technology replace face-to-face services entirely?

Part 1 questions: Online habits

  1. Do you use apps more than websites?
  2. Which app do you use every day?
  3. How much time do you spend online each day?
  4. Do you prefer free apps or paid ones?
  5. Do you download new apps often?

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