BAR GRAPH

There are two types of bar graphs that appear in the exam- vertical and horizontal bar
graphs.
You have to begin the description of a bar graph by stating the name of the topic,
exactly as it appears on the graph. In the second and third sentences, you may state the
highest and lowest figures on the graph, in any order. Next, you can talk about any
similarities, big differences or any other significant features that can be seen clearly in
the graph.

Sample Describe Image Template:

This horizontal/vertical bar graph depicts the information regarding ….. The data is
presented/calibrated in ….. It is crystal clear from the graph that ….. has the highest
….., at …., whereas, ….. has the lowest, roughly ….. Apart from that, ….. and …..
have almost similar number of ….., approximately ….. In conclusion/Overall, it can
be seen that ……

 LINE GRAPHS
 There are basically 3 types of line graphs that appear in the exam- single line,
parallel line, and cross/multiple line graphs.
 In line graph tasks, describing “trends” is of utmost importance. You can divide
the description of each line graph into 3 parts: the starting value, the middle
value and the final value.
 It may help to make use of vocabulary such as:
 “the figures fluctuated between …… and …….”
 “the figures rose sharply to reach a peak of ……”
 “the number gradually declined to reach a low of ……”
 “it gradually rose, peaking at ……”
 “the number eventually decreased/increased to ……”
 “after several ups and downs, it touched a peak/low of ……”
 Sample Describe Image Template:

This line graph highlights the …… over a period of …… from …… to …… The

number was highest in …… at ……, and the number gradually declined, to reach a
low of …… in …… On the other hand, at ……, the number of …… was the
lowest in ……, and it gradually rose, peaking at ……, and eventually decreased to
…… In conclusion/Overall, it can be seen that …..
 PYRAMID

In Pyramid-based tasks, you only have to read out text that you see in the pyramid.
The heading/title can mostly be found in the middle of the pyramid. It is a multi-level
image, with a number of items under each level. As we go from bottom to top, the
number of items progressively decreases. For describing pyramids, you have to start
from the bottom level and work your way to the top.
Sample Describe Image Template:
The given pyramid outlines ….. At the lowest level, the …. are the major factors that
….. Thereafter, ….. At the third level, ….. The next level showcases ….. Finally, at
the top of the pyramid, …..
PIE CHART
This is one of the easiest images to describe, with each slice of the pie chart
corresponding to a value, you can simply mention the highest and lowest figures and
any other significant feature that can be seen very clearly in the pie chart.

Sample Describe Image Template:

The slices of the pie chart illustrate …… The data is presented in form of …… It is
crystal clear from the pie chart that the lion’s share of …… is covered by ……,
followed by …… Moreover, …… However, the smallest part is covered/occupied by
…… In conclusion/Overall, it can be said that ……
 TABLE

Sample Describe Image Template:

This table depicts ….. It is crystal clear from the table ….. On other hand, ….. It is
also evident that ….. Overall, it can be inferred from the table …..

 PROCESS DIAGRAM

Sample Describe Image Template:

The given process diagram shows the life cycle of a/an …… in various/different
steps/stages/procedures. Initially/In the first step/stage, …… Furthermore, it’s
transformed/developed/converted into …… After sometime/In the next stage, it is
further converted/developed/transformed into …… Finally, …..

 MAP

Being familiar with the names of countries makes it easier to describe images based
on maps. If you are unable to memorize the names of all the countries, try to
memorize the names of at least those countries that appear regularly in the news. In
case you forget the names, it may help to use terms like Northern countries, Western
countries, etc.
Sample Describe Image Template:
The given map shows ….. among different countries. To begin with, countries in the
West such as ….. and some parts of ….. are ….., followed by countries in the East
such as ….. On the other hand, developed and developing countries such as ….. and
adjacent countries are ….. Finally, in ….. and at the centre of the map, ….. Overall, it
can be seen that the majority of areas in …..

 VENN DIAGRAM

Sample Describe Image Template:

The given Venn diagram depicts information about ….. It is crystal clear from the
Venn diagram, that …… On the flip side/On the contrary, ….. However, they also
share certain characteristics, such as ……

Template for Retell lecture:

 At the beginning of the lecture, the lecturer is talking about
 After that lecturer mentioned that,
 He/she has suggested that
 In addition he has explained that or said that.
 What’s more,
 In conclusion, the lecturer has given us a great deal of information about…

Another method:
  The speaker was discussing TOPIC
 First: He/She mentioned KEYWORD 1
 Second: He/She described KEYWORD 2
 Third: He/She talked about KEYWORD 3
 Fourth: He/She discussed KEYWORD 4
 Fifth: He/She suggested that KEYWORD 5

TEMPLATES FOR SUMMARIZE SPOKEN TEXT TASKS-

 The brief and explicit summary encapsulates …. It has been demonstrated that
…. Furthermore, it was also delineated that …. Therefore/Hence, after
considering all substantial ideas of the lecture, it can be said that ….
 The talk delineates/outlines …. It is by …. that …. Hence, it is apparent from
the aforementioned discussion that …. the role of …. in …. is indeed
instrumental.
 The speaker gave brief information about …. Firstly, he talked about ….
Secondly, he also discussed …. Moreover, …. However, …. Finally, the lecture
was all about ….

Another method:
 The lecture talks about ___.
 This lecture has provided a lot of useful information. / The speaker argues
this with supporting details.
  According to the speaker, ___.
 And the speaker has also mentioned that __.
 The speaker has also given an example of __. In addition, he also gives
information about ___. According to him, ___. And __.
 In conclusion, this lecture is very informative.

Another template:
 The speaker delineates the information about…… First and foremost,…….
Moreover,…….. . Also, …………. . In conclusion.
 The lecturer describes the information about ……. . To begin with, ………. . In
addition to this, ….. . Lastly, ………. . To conclude,…… .
 The speaker provides the brief description on ……. . First of all, ………… .
Secondly, ………. . Finally, …….. . In a nutshell, ………… .
 The speaker explains the major information about …….., He/ She explained
the facts that …….. According to the speaker, …… he/she added additionally
that….. . To summarize.
 The speaker depicting the information on …. He has explained that ……..
He/she has mentioned details on …….. and discussed ….. Not only this he
also explained other aspects such as… He has suggested..
 The lecturer has depicted the contextual information about… where he /
she has elaborated the information that…., Moreover,……. . However,……
he/she narrated that it can also be the reason.. All in all, ……….

The text provides information about ………………….., which suggests/explains/

delineates/depicts the information about……….and ………………. that are essential
elements/ important/prominent, furthermore, the distinctive aspects of …………as
well as ………………….. were also outlined,/ elaborated; however/moreover, the
importance of ……………… and …………….. could not be overemphasized.