Speaking

IELTS SPEAKING Target: 5.
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IELTS SPEAKING Target: 5.5+
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: IELTS SPEAKING – How to answer ...............................................................................3
 IELTS Speaking – Introduction: ...................................................................................................................3
 How to expand IELTS Speaking Part 1: ................................................................................................... 4
 Different ways to express preferences – I like/I dislike ..................................................................5
 Practice questions:.............................................................................................................................................5
 Homework ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
CHAPTER 2: SPEAKING PART 1 – HOBBIES ....................................................................................... 7
 Approaching the topic......................................................................................................................................7
 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases for the topic – Mental benefits of hobbies...................................7
 Common questions in the topic and how to answer them.............................................................8
 Practice questions..............................................................................................................................................8
 Homework ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
CHAPTER 3: SPEAKING PART 1 – Physical Activities .................................................................. 10
 Approaching the topic................................................................................................................................... 10
 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases for the topic ............................................................................................. 10
 Word scramble ..................................................................................................................................................11
 Practice questions........................................................................................................................................... 12
 Homework: ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
CHAPTER 4: SPEAKING PART 1 – Hometown .................................................................................14
Approaching the topic.................................................................................................................................... 14
 Homework .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
IELTS SPEAKING PRACTICE ..................................................................................................................19
CHAPTER 5: SPEAKING PART 1 – Work/Study ..............................................................................20
TOPIC 1: WORK .................................................................................................................................................. 20
 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases for the topic:............................................................................................20
 Practice questions:..........................................................................................................................................21
 Homework .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
TOPIC 2: STUDIES ..............................................................................................................................................24
 General idea ........................................................................................................................................................24
 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases for the topic:............................................................................................24
 LET’S PLAY CROSSWORDS ..........................................................................................................................25
 Homework: ......................................................................................................................................................... 28
CHAPTER 6: SPEAKING PART 1 – ACCOMMODATION ................................................................. 29
 General idea ........................................................................................................................................................29
 Lets review our vocabulary ........................................................................................................................ 31
IELTS SPEAKING PRACTICE ..................................................................................................................34
By Mr. Quang Nghia - HP Academy 1

CHAPTER 7: SPEAKING PART 2 – DESCRIBE PEOPLE ..................................................................35

 General idea ........................................................................................................................................................35
 Where-you-met-the-person structure .................................................................................................. 35
 Outline to describe a person ...................................................................................................................... 36
 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases to describe personalities...................................................................36
 Useful Structures to describe people/relationship.........................................................................37
Practice questions – Speaking part 1 ...................................................................................................... 38
CHAPTER 8: SPEAKING PART 2: DESCRIBE A PLACE/BUILDING ............................................ 40
Suggested location structure .......................................................................................................................40
Useful vocabulary for the topic .................................................................................................................. 40
Extending your answer..................................................................................................................................41
Outline to describe a building.....................................................................................................................42
 Homework: ......................................................................................................................................................... 42
CHAPTER 9: SPEAKING PART 2 – DESCRIBE AN EXPERIENCE ................................................. 43
Pre-event - Useful structure ........................................................................................................................ 43
Useful Vocabulary/Phrases to describe feelings ...............................................................................44
Outline to speak about an experience .....................................................................................................45
Discourse markers ........................................................................................................................................... 45
CHAPTER 10: SPEAKING PART 2 – DESCRIBE AN OBJECT ......................................................... 47
Useful Vocabulary/Phrases to describe an object ............................................................................ 47
Extending your answer – think of the ways to describe the below items.............................49
Outline to speak about an object ...............................................................................................................49
CHAPTER 11 – ADDRESSING IELTS SPEAKING PART 3 ...............................................................51
IELTS Speaking part 3 .................................................................................................................................... 51
IELTS Speaking Part 3: General methods ..............................................................................................51
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Broader topics.................................................................................................. 52
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Comparison ........................................................................................................52
Practice questions – Speaking part 3 ...................................................................................................... 53
CHAPTER 12 – IELTS SPEAKING PART 3 ..........................................................................................56
Instruction/Useful phrases ..........................................................................................................................56
Practice questions............................................................................................................................................ 57
Homework ............................................................................................................................................................57
PREDICTION QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 58
Homework ............................................................................................................................................................59
WHY QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 60
Homework ............................................................................................................................................................62

CHAPTER 1: IELTS SPEAKING – How to answer

 IELTS Speaking – Introduction:
► PART 1: General Questions
In part 1 of the Speaking test the examiner will E.g.:
introduce him or herself and ask general Do you like to travel?
questions on familiar topics. The examiner Do you like to listen to music?
will ask you to confirm your identity. He or
Do you like to read books?
she will then ask general questions on
familiar topics such as home, family, work, What is your hobby?
studies, and interests. What do you like doing at
(British council) weekends?
 3 topics/3-4 questions a topic
 Simple questions
 2-3 sentences
► PART 2: Short Talk

In the IELTS speaking part 2 test you will be Topic: Describe an activity you
given a task card on a particular topic, and enjoy doing in your free time
this will include key points that you should You should say:
talk about. This section of the Speaking  What it is
test gives you the opportunity to speak for
 Where you do it
longer on a topic.
 How often you do it
(British council)
And explain why you enjoy doing
this activity
► PART 3: Discussion
In part 3 of the Speaking test the examiner will E.g.:
ask further questions which are connected to What are some disadvantages of
the topics discussed in part 2. This part of the working for an international
test is designed to give you the opportunity organization?
to talk about more abstract issues and ideas. What is the value of art?
It is a two-way discussion with the examiner
What makes children happy?
and will last 4-5 minutes.
(British council)

 How to expand IELTS Speaking Part 1:

1. TALK ABOUT YOUR PAST
Structure: In the past, [past tense]. However, at the present, [answer the question.]
E.g.: Do you prefer to read books or watch TV?
Actually, when I was a kid, I enjoyed watching TV a lot. However, at the present, I
prefer reading books simply because it helps me widen my knowledge and improve my
reading skills.
2. AVOIDANCE (Not answering the question directly)

Structure: Avoiding phrase + answer to the question.
Oh, I like them both so it's hard to choose only one. But if I had to choose one, I
would like to read books and the main reason for this is because I can learn more
from the books.
3. GIVE EXPLANATION
Structure: Answer + because/as/since
I prefer reading books simply because it helps me widen my knowledge and improve my
reading skills. So that’s why I love reading books a lot.
4. GIVE EXAMPLE
Structure: Answer + For example/For instance
E.g.: Do you like to read books?
I really enjoy reading books. One of my favorite books is Harry Potter, which is
basically about a magical world.
5. TALK ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS

Structure: Answer + It makes me feel ….
I really enjoy reading books simply because it makes me feel so relaxed after a long
day at work or school.
6. TALK ABOUT THE FREQUENCY

Structure: Answer + I often do it … a week
Yes, I really enjoy reading books. In fact, I read books every day after school.

7. COMBINE ALL OF THE ABOVE

Yes, I really enjoy reading books. In fact, I read books every day after school
simply because it helps me unwind and widen my knowledge. So that’s the reason why
I love reading books a lot.
 Different ways to express preferences – I like/I dislike

I am a big fan of s.th I cannot stand + V-ing
I am keen on s.th S.th is not really my thing
I like I am big on s.th I dislike I detest + V-ing
I am fond of something S.th is not my cup of tea
I am into something
E.g., I am a big fan of classical music.
E.g., I cannot stand working in the morning.
E.g., I am keen on listening to music in my free time.
 Practice questions:
1. Do you like to travel?
Your idea: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2. Do you like to watch comedy shows?

Your idea: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3. What do you like doing at weekend?

Your idea: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4. What is your hobby?

Your idea: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. Do you like to play sports?

Your idea: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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6. Should children read books?

Your idea: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Homework
IELTS speaking part 1:
 Do you like to listen to music?
 Do you like to play video games?
 What do you like doing in your free time and why?
Answer the questions, type then record your answers and send it to:
Deadline:

CHAPTER 2: SPEAKING PART 1 – HOBBIES

 Approaching the topic
 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases for the topic – Mental benefits of hobbies

No. Word/Phrases Meaning Example
MENTAL BENEFITS OF HOBBIES
To widen one’s Mở rộng kiến
1 Reading books helps widen my knowledge
horizons thức
To sharpen one’s Mài dũa tâm I love travelling because it sharpens my
2
mind trí mind
To help me
Giúp tôi thư
unwind/de-stress
giãn (sau một I enjoy listening to music because it helps
3 (After a stressful
ngày làm việc me relax and chill after a long day at work
day at
căng thẳng)
work/school)
After a long and stressful day at work, I
To recharge my Nạp lại năng
4 usually take a short sleep in order to
batteries lượng
recharge my batteries
To de-clutter my Loại bo suy I love reading books because It really helps
5
mind nghi thưa me de-clutter my mind.
To stave off my Xua tan buồn Whenever I feel bored, I usually hit the
6
boredom chán gym to stave of my boredom
To help fend off Ngăn chặn Playing video games helps ward off
7
depression trầm cảm depression
Thơi gian nghi
8 Respite (U) Reading books is great respite for me.
ngơi
Giúp tạo ra
To help expand Team sports help me expand my social
9 môi quan hệ
one’s social circle circle and I like it.
mơi
10 Hobbies = Pastimes Sở thích Reading books is one of my pastimes.

► USEFUL STRUCTURES FOR THE TOPIC:

 To find something fascinating/interesting/appealing
E.g., I find reading books fascinating
 To consider something pure escapism (Advanced)
E.g., I consider reading books pure escapism.
 Something is a popular form of escapism
E.g., Fishing is a popular form of escapism in Vietnam.
 Common questions in the topic and how to answer them

 What kind of … Do you like?
- There are many kinds/types/genres of music/movies/books that I like but the
one that I enjoy most is … simply because + benefits
 When do you do ….?

- After I get off/finish my class  do the activity + benefits
- On/at weekends when I have more me time  Usually busy/inundated with
homework during the week
 How often do you ….?

- Not every often  busy
- A travel/reading enthusiast  as much as I can
Tip of the day: Instead of saying “Because”, you can add different adverbs to make it
sound more natural.  Just/Mainly/Simply/Partly/Only + Because
 Practice questions
1. Do you like to read books?
Your idea: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2. Do you like to listen to music?

Your idea: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Your idea: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4.Is it important to have a hobby?

Your idea: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. What do you like to do in your free time?

Your idea: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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► SAMPLE ANSWERS
1. Do you like to read books?
Well, I find reading books fascinating just because whenever I read books, it helps me
de-stress after a long day at school. So I really enjoy reading books.
2. Do you like to listen to music?

Yes, I do just because it helps me de-stress after a long day at school. Besides listening
to music also helps me reduce depressive thoughts. So I really enjoy listening to music.

Well, personally, I consider reading books pure escapism so whenever I can, I usually
immerse myself in reading books. This really helps me disconnect from my life. So I’d
say that reading books is my pastime.
4. Is it important to have a hobby?

Personally, I believe that having a pastime is essential. For example, a bookworm
can immerse in reading books whenever he is stressed, which obviously will help him
relieve stress. So that’s why I think it’s important to have a hobby.
5. What do you like in your free time?

As a bookworm, I usually immerse myself in reading books whenever I have some
time to spare. Not only does this expand my knowledge but it can also stave off my
boredom. So yeah, I like reading books in my leisure time.
 Homework
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Hobbies
 Do you like travelling?
 What do you like doing in your free time?
 Where do you like to go in your leisure time and why?
Deadline:

CHAPTER 3: SPEAKING PART 1 – Physical Activities

 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases for the topic
No Words/Phrases Meaning Example

General benefits of physical activities
To increase my I love doing exercise because it
1
resistance to illness increases my resistance to illness
To improve my I enjoy walking because it improves
2
immune system my immune system
To be great for my Doing yoga in the morning is great
3
general well-being for my general well-being
To keep body in good When I feel bored, I love hitting the
4
shape gym to keep my body in good shape
To reduce the risk of The main benefit of doing exercise
5
heart disease is it reduces the risk of heart disease.
To increase my energy I enjoy running in a park every
6 levels (In order to morning in order to increase my
work more efficiently) energy levels
Playing sports helps refresh mind
7 To refresh my mind my after a long stressful day at
work.
Whenever I feel down, I enjoy doing
8 To improve my mood
some yoga to improve my mood
My doctor advise me that I should
To have lower blood
9 do exercise to have lower blood
pressure
pressure
Doing exercise in the morning
To shed some extra
10 really helps me shed some extra
pounds
pounds.

USEFUL STRUCTURE FOR THE TOPIC: “Mất ngủ” Structure

[Answer] + Well, to be honest with you, I have been suffering from insomnia
lately so (1) (2)
(1) during the day, I often feel groggy/sluggish/lethargic, which is why [đê bai]
(2) that’s why I have to [đê bai] because it really does give me a sound sleep.
 Do you like bed time reading?
 Do you like to wake up early in the morning?
 Do you drink coffee?
 Do you like to eat fish?
 What do you like doing in the evening?
Tip of the day

In the IELTS speaking test, instead of staying “a lot of”, you can say “An awful lot of” to
increase your vocabulary score.  “There was an awful lot of people in Dalat when I was
there.”
 Word scramble
Words Correct Spellings
1. ETSERSSD
2. NREATESISC
3. LUAVOAISCRRCAD EADSEIS
4. EDSH SEOM ARXTE NPUSOD
5. SASITEMP
6. UTCTRELDE YM INMD
7. TSVAE FFO MY EBOORMD
8. XPEDNA MY NOHRSIZO
9. IASMEPSC AINCTINAFGS
10.DFEN FFO RDSSEPENOI
11.AETRG ORF ARELNEG
12.LLEEGWINB
13.PEEK THE YBDO IN OGDO SAEPH
14.ERTIPES
15.EMMNIU MTSSYE

► SPEAKING PART 1
1. What is your favorite sport? Why?
You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2. What sport do you like to try in the future?
You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3. Have you changed a lot since your childhood?
You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4. What do you plan to change next year?
You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. What do you like doing at the parks?
You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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► SPEAKING PART 2:
Topic: Describe something you do to keep fit

You should say:
 What you do
 How often you do it
 Who you do it with
And explain why it is good for your health
YOUR NOTE:
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 Homework:
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Park/Exercise/Weekend etc.
 What do you like to do at weekends?
 Do you like going to park?
 Should children play sports?
Deadline: Two days before the class starts.

CHAPTER 4: SPEAKING PART 1 – Hometown

- The first question of this topic always is
Where is your hometown?
- You can always answer the question using the structures below
 Name of the town (place), which is + “features”
E.g., My hometown is HCMC, which is the largest city of Vietnam.
 Name of the town (place), which is + “distance” from HCMC

E.g., My hometown is Quang Ninh province, which is around 2 hours from HCMC
by plane.
- The main question of this topic would be

Do you like your hometown and why?
- By answering the question, you can use your answer for other topics such as
travelling, rural areas ...
For example: Do you like your hometown and why?

Answer: I love my hometown simply because the local people are so friendly and
kind. Additionally, the scenery in my hometown is really beautiful. It’s just
peaceful.
The answer can be used for different questions such as

 Do you like to live in rural areas and why?
 Where do you like to travel to and why?
 Why do many people like to live in the countryside?
 Where do you want to live in the future and why?

No. Word/Phrases Form Meaning Example

FEATURES OF A CITY
HCMC is so populous and I don’t
1 To be populous (adj) Đông đúc
like it.
The business and I live in HCMC, which is the
2 (n) Khu vưc tài chính
financial hub of business and financial hub of VN.
To be a melting HCMC is considered a melting
3 (n) …
pot pot.
HCMC is one of the most
The most popular Khu vưc thu hút du
4 (n) popular tourist attractions of
tourist attraction lich
Vietnam.
USEFUL ADJECTIVE TO DESCRIBE SCENERY/VIEWS/LANDSCAPES
The scenery in my hometown is
5 Picturesque (adj) Đẹp như tranh vẽ
picturesque
6 Breathtaking (adj) Một cách nghẹt thở
The view from my hotel room
7 Bewitching (adj) Đẹp khung bô 
was bewitching and dreamy.
8 Dreamy (adj) Đẹp mộng mơ <3
USEFUL ADJECTIVE TO DESCRIBE FOOD/CUISINE
9 Tasty/Flavourul (adj) Ngon lành
10 Moreish (adj) Ngon cưc ki The dinner was absolutely
11 Delectable (adj) Ngon và đẹp măt moreish and delectable.
USEFUL ADJECTIVE TO DESCRIBE PEOPLE
12 Hospitable (adj) Thân thiên I love the people in my city
because the locals are
13 Accommodating (adj) Săn long giúp đơ
hospitable, accommodating and
14 Generous (adj) Rộng lượng generous.
USEFUL ADJECTIVE TO DESCRIBE PRICES
15 Dirt Cheap (adj) Rẻ như cho Everything in my hometown is
Reasonably reasonably priced, even dirt
16 (adj) Hợp lý cheap sometimes.
priced
17 Affordable (adj) Có thể chi trả
18 Costly/ Pricey (adj) Măc Everything in my city is costly,

19 Exorbitant (adj) Rất măc and sometimes exorbitant.

 Supporting your answer – Give an example/a story after each adjective

I like my hometown because the people are accommodating and hospitable. I mean,
they are willing to help others without asking for anything in return.
 How do you support your answers if talking about the below aspects?
 Prices
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 Food/Cuisine
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 Scenery
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 FAMILY STRUCTURE:
[Đê bai] offers people an opportunity to get together with their family members and
friends, which really helps consolidate their relationships. So that’s why [đê bai]
► SPEAKING PART 1
1. Where is your hometown?
You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2. What do you like most about your hometown?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3. Is it a famous tourist attraction?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4. Do you want to improve anything in your hometown?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. Do you prefer living rural areas or urban areas?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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6. How often do you visit your hometown?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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7. Why do people prefer living in big cities in your opinion?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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8. Why do older people prefer living in rural areas?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Topic: Describe a city you would like to visit in the future

You should say:
 What the city is
 Where it is
 Who you want to visit with
And explain why you want to visit the city
YOUR NOTE:
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► SAMPLE ANSWERS
 Where is your hometown?
My hometown is HCMC, which is the largest city of Vietnam with the population
of around … 14 million people.
 What do you like most about your hometown?
There are so many things that I like about my hometown. You know, the people
are generous and hospitable; the street food is absolutely moreish and it is also
reasonably priced, or even dirt-cheap sometimes.
 Is it a famous tourist attraction?
It certainly is, HCMC is one of the most famous tourist attractions for holiday-
makers. You know, last year only, the city enjoyed more than 10 million visits
and I think that was amazing.
 Do you want to improve anything in your hometown?
Of course I do, we have lots of traffic congestion every day, which is pretty
depressing. I really want to have wider roads and better public transport system
to encourage people to limit the use of personal vehicles.
 Do you prefer living rural areas or urban areas?
I prefer the former over the latter simply because I enjoy the tranquility of rural
settings. In addition, I also like to contemplate the stunning scenery there. Those
are the reasons why I like to reside in the countryside.
 Homework
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Travelling/Hometown/Beautiful Scenery
 Do you like to stay in a room with a nice view?
 Where do you like to travel and why?
 What are some benefits of living in rural areas?
Deadline:

IELTS SPEAKING PRACTICE

Topic 1
- Where is your hometown?
- What do you like the most about your hometown?
- What is your hometown famous more?
- How often do you visit your hometown?
- What do you dislike about your hometown?
Topic 2
- What do you like doing on weekends?
- Did you do anything special last weekend?
- Do you like to do the same thing every weekend?
- What will you do next weekend?
- What is the most popular activity for Vietnamese people on weekends?
Topic 3
- What is your hobby?
- How often do you do it?
- Anything you want to try in the future?
- Is it important to have a hobby?
Topic 4
- Do you enjoy fishing?
- Do you like to raise fish as a pet?
- Do you like to eat fish?
- Is fishing popular in Vietnam?
- Where can you see fish?
Part 2
Describe a car journey you enjoyed
- Where you went
- Why you travelled by car
- Who you travelled with
And explain why you enjoyed the journey

CHAPTER 5: SPEAKING PART 1 – Work/Study

TOPIC 1: WORK
 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases for the topic:
SALARY
1 A handsome salary Unlike other companies where the
employees have to work hard and are
To be paid a
2 paid a pittance, my job offers me a
pittance
handsome salary.
PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES
Promotion I have lots of promotion prospects in my
3
prospects job
To move up the I want to move up my career ladder as fast
4
career ladder as possible
CO-WORKERS/COLLEAGUES
5 Trustworthy (a) My colleagues are so trustworthy and
6 Empathetic (a) empathetic.
7 Finicky (a) + About What I hate about my job is that my co-
8 Aloof (a) workers are finicky and aloof.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF JOBS
9 A dead-end job I hate my job because it is a dead-end job
10 A nine-to-five job I am so tired of my nine-to-five job
My job is a lucrative one and I enjoy it a
11 A lucrative job
lot.
To run (one’s) own I really want to run my own business in the
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business future.
 I cannot stand + something
E.g., I can’t stand my boss because she is so bossy and finicky about everything.
 I am so passionate about + something
E.g., I am so passionate about my job because I have a handsome salary.
Tip of the day:

In the IELTS speaking test, instead of saying I prefer A to B, we can say:
“I prefer the former over the latter”
This could be used for all questions asking the candidates to choose A or B

 Practice questions:
► SPEAKING PART 1
1. Do you work or are you a student?
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2. Do you like your job? Why?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3. How has your job changed since you started working?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4. What is your inspiration for you to do this job?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. Do you want to change your job in the future?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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6. Where do you see yourself in five-year time?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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7. What technology do you use at work?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Topic: Describe a job you wouldn’t like to do in the future
You should say:
 What it is?
 Is it hard to do the job?
 What qualifications you need to do the job
And explain why you wouldn’t like to do this job in the future

YOUR NOTE:
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► SAMPLE ANSWERS
Well, at the moment, I am working as an IELTS instructor at a center in HCMC.
2. Do you like your job? Why?

Yes, I do enjoy my job simply because I have a handsome salary. In addition, my
colleagues are pretty accommodating and supportive. So those are the reasons why I
love my job.
3. Has your job changed since you started working?

It has changed a lot. You know, when I first started the job, I was actually paid a
pittance, which really demotivated me. But now, I do earn a decent amount of money
every month so … it’s pretty good.
4. What is your inspiration when you do this job?

It has changed a lot. You know, when I first started the job, I was actually paid a
pittance, which really demotivated me. But now, I do earn a decent amount of money
every month so … it’s pretty good.
5. Do you want to change your job in the future?

I don’t think so since I am so passionate about my job. Besides, I am doing well at my
workplace, so I don’t really have any reasons to change my job in the future.

 Homework
Topic: Describe your dream job
You should say:
 What it is?
 Is it hard to do the job?
 What qualifications you need to do the job
And explain why you it is your dream job
 Deadline: Two days before the class starts.

TOPIC 2: STUDIES
 General idea
- In IELTS Speaking, the topic “Work/Studies” is often asked with the beginning
question
o Do you work or are you a student?
 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases for the topic:

Words to describe students
1 A straight A student I study hard to become a straight A student
2 A teacher’s pet My friend is a teacher’s pet and I hate it
3 To be adept at I am adept at English.
Naughty students
4 To play truant I often play truant/skip class to hang out
5 To skip class with my friends
6 To malinger Students nowadays often malinger
Different years
7 A freshman
As a freshman/sophomore/junior/senior in
8 A sophomore
college, I am often busy with my
9 A junior
homework.
10 A senior
Describe a university/school
11 Top-tier I am studying at TDT university, which is
12 Prestigious a top-tier/reputable/prestigious university
13 Reputable in Vietnam
Studies
To keep up with my It is hard to keep up with my studies due to
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studies its excessive amount of homework.
To fall behind with my I often fall behind with my studies because I
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studies am lazy


 Name of the school/university + which is “features”
E.g., I am a freshman at Architecture University, which is one of the most
prestigious universities in Saigon.
 Busy structure
E.g., As a senior at university, I am usually up to the ears with my assignments
and projects, so I don’t really have much time for [đê bai]. I hope I can do that in
the future because I like it a lot.
Tip of the day
In the IELTS speaking test, instead of saying for a long time, you can say “for donkey’s
years”  “I haven’t seen my friends for donkey’s years”
 LET’S PLAY CROSSWORDS
 Make sure your spellings are correct

 Make sure you pronounce all the words correctly

Across Down
7. This place has many people with 1. Fourth-year student
different backgrounds 2. First-year student
9. a short period of rest 3. Second-year student
10. Willing to help others 4. It's beautiful like a picture
12. the food is so delicious that you 5. inspiring respect and admiration
want to eat more
6. Its extremely cheap
13. Pretend to be sick to avoid working 8. It's so beautiful that you cannot
or going to school breath
15. it's delicious and has a good 11. What you study in university
presentation
14. To help release stress
16. Third-year student
► SPEAKING PART 1 – HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2. What is your major and do you like it?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3. Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the evening?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4. Is your course different from your expectation?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. What do you like to do after graduation?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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► SPEAKING PART 1 – UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

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2. What are your favorite subjects?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3. Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the evening?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4. Do you want to study abroad in the future?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. What do you like to study in university?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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6. Would you like to study abroad in the future?

You answer : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Topic: Describe a subject you enjoy learning

You should say:
 What it is
 How you learn it
 Is it hard to learn the subject?
And explain why you enjoy learning the subject
YOUR NOTE:
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 Homework:
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Study
Topic: Describe an area of science that interests you (biology, physics …)
You should say:
 What it is
 How you learn it
 Is it hard to learn the subject?
And explain why it interests you

CHAPTER 6: SPEAKING PART 1 – ACCOMMODATION

 General idea
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- Accommodation is a very common topic in the IELTS Speaking Part 1. Oftentimes
the questions will be:
o Do you live in a house or a flat/apartment?
o What makes your house pleasant to live in?
o What room do you like the most?
o Would you like to live in a flat/house in the future?
- It is very common for the topic to be asked in IELTS Speaking part 2

o Describe your dream house/A house you would like to live in the future
o Describe your favorite building
o Describe a house you would recommend your friend to live in
o
► USEFUL STRUCTURE FOR THE TOPIC: “Nghèo Structure”
[Answer] because/however as a student living on a tight budget, I actually don’t have the
means to + [đè bài].
[However] + But I hope I can do that in the future when I am financially stable.
[Because] + That is the reason why I have to + [đè bài]
For example:
 Do you like buying furniture?
 Do you like to send expensive gifts?
 Do you like collecting shoes?
 Do you like wearing expensive watches?
 Do you like to raise fish as a pet?
 Do you like to try water sport?
 How often do you go shopping/travelling?

IELTS SPEAKING HELLO IELTS

Stt Word/Phrases wf Meaning Example
WORDS TO DESCRIBE HOUSES
1 Spacious (a) I really my house because it is spacious
I don’t like my house because it is
2 Stuffy (a)
stuffy
All I can see from my window is a
3 A concrete jungle (n)
concrete jungle
4 To reside in (v) I am residing in a detached house.
DIFFERENT KINDS OF HOUSES
4 A detached house (n) I am currently residing in a
5 A terraced house (n) detached/terrace/garden house in
6 A garden house (n) HCMC
7 A studio apartment (n)
LOCATION
There are lots of amenities in the
8 In the vicinity of …
vicinity of my house.
Just a stone’s throw The shops is just a stone’s throw away

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away from my house.
FEELINGS
10 At one’s leisure I can do anything at my leisure.
11 To have me time I just really want to have some me time
DIFFERENT KINDS OF PEOPLE
A homebody/ I have become a recluse so I really
12 (n)
recluse enjoy spending time at home.
An extrovert/ As an extrovert, I enjoy hanging out

13 (n)
introvert with my friends whenever I am free.
In the IELTS speaking test, whenever you say a number or something that requires you to
think, try to stop and think of what you are going to say. This will make you sound more
natural.  “HCMC has about … 10 million people, I think.”

 Lets review our vocabulary
 Make sure your spellings are correct

 Make sure you can pronounce every single word correctly
Across Down
5. To help release stress 1. A verb that is similar to
strengthening relationships
6. A person who enjoys staying at home
8. Things you enjoy doing in your free 2. Its so beautiful that you cannot
time breath
9. Very small and uncomfortable 3. A break time after a difficulty

4. Final year student

10. it is extremely cheap 7. A person who enjoys socializing

12. Small but warm 11. Friendly but not a cheap version
13. Delicious and good presentation 15. Very large
14. It's beautiful like a picture 16. Delicious that you want to eat more
17. Willing to help others
► SPEAKING PART 1
1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
You answer : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2. What do you like about your house?

You answer : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3. How do you feel when you are at home?

You answer : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4. Can you tell me about your dream house in the future?

You answer : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. Would you like to try to live in an apartment/house in the future?

You answer : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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► SAMPLE ANSWERS
1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
I am residing in a detached house with my family. I have been living there for about
20 years.
2. What do you like about your house?
There are so many things I like about my house but I think the one I should mention
is that my house is spacious, which really makes me feel comfortable whenever I am
home.

3. How do you feel when you are at home?

Whenever I am home, I feel free. I mean, I can do everything at my leisure and I don’t
have to worry about what others think about me.
4. Can you tell me about your dream house in the future?
Well, in the future, I would like to live in a house located in some remote area since I
have become a recluse lately. In addition, I also want to have a reading room so I
can immerse myself in reading to satisfy my thirst for knowledge.
5. Would you like to try to live in an apartment/house in the future?
To be honest, I am not really keen on living in an apartment simply because I don’t
want to pay monthly fees such as parking fee, security fee and so on. So I’m gonna
say no 
 Homework:
IELTS Speaking Part 2: House
Topic: Describe a house you would like to live in the future
You should say:
 Where it is located
 Who you want to live with
 What it looks like

IELTS SPEAKING PRACTICE

Topic 1
- Do you work or are you a student?
- How do you manage your time to study/work?
- What technology do you use at work/school?
Topic 2
- Do you live in a house or a flat?
- What makes your house pleasant to live in?
- Do you want to live in a flat in the future?
- What is your favorite room?
- What do you see from your window?
Topic 3
- Do you like reading books?
- What kinds of books do you like reading?
- When do you often read books?
- Where do you often read books?
- Should children read books?
Topic 4
- What is your favorite sport?
- Is there any sport you would like to try in the future?
- When you were a child did you play any sport?
- Should children play sports?
- What is the most popular sport nowadays in Vietnam?
Part 2
Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy
- What you do
- How often you do it
- Who you do it with
And explain why you think it keeps you fit and healthy
Describe a positive change you made in your life

- What it was
- When you made the change
- Was it difficult?
And explain why you think it was a positive change

CHAPTER 7: SPEAKING PART 2 – DESCRIBE PEOPLE

 General idea
- In IELTS speaking part 2 describing people, you are often asked the questions
o How you met the person
- Therefore, you need to make up a structure explaining where you met the person
that you are going to describe. There will be two types of people (1) famous person
(a person you cannot see in real life) and (2) infamous person (a friend)
- Technically, you can use one person for all the topics asking about describe a
person. Just need to adjust the structure a little bit to make it fit to the topic, and
you can use the structure for all the questions relating to people.
 Where-you-met-the-person structure
Structure 1 – Infamous person Structure 1 – well-known/popular/famous
person
When I was in grade 10, I was adept at You know, a few years ago, I attended a
physics so I decided to partake in my gaming event because I was a gamer. At
schools’ physics club. There, I met Minh, the event, I witnessed some incredible/
who was a straight A student in his class professional matches played by top gamers
and also my teammate. After working in Vietnam. There, I was astonished/
with him for a while, I realized that he and impressed by the outstanding performances
I had a lot in common and we got on very well by a top player whose name was and I have
with each other, so we became become his loyal fan/supporter since that
friends/established a friendship very moment.
quickly.
o Now back to the main point, which is + the last question.
 Firstly,
 Secondly,

 Outline to describe a person

Describe a famous person in your country/a person whom you follow on social media
o I am going to talk about + topic (paraphrase)
o But first, let me tell you how we met …
o Now back to the main question, which is why I + the final question in the cue card.
 Firstly, the first adjective + the story to explain/support it.
 Secondly, similar
 Those are the reasons why I + the final question of the cue card.
 In case you have more time, consider using “busy” structure.
 Busy structure
E.g., As a senior at university, I am usually up to the ears with my assignments and
projects, so I don’t really have much time for [đê bai]. I hope I can do that in the future
because I like her/him a lot.
 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases to describe personalities

No Word/Phrases Meaning Example
USEFUL VOCABULARY FOR PERSONALITIES
1 To have a sense of Có khiếu hài hươc My friend really has a sense of
humour. humour and I enjoy her company.
2 To have a sharp Thông minh/ lanh Having a sharp mind will help one
mind solve problems quickly
3 To put others first Quan tâm ngươi My brother always puts other first.
khác
4 To be trustworthy Đáng tin tưởng My colleagues are really reliable
/reliable and I enjoy working with them
5 To be receptive Biết lăng nghe và Having receptiveness will help one
(receptiveness) tiếp nhận communicate better.
suggestion
6 To be a go-getter Ngươi nỗ lưc để As a go getter, I always try my best
thành công to achieve success.
7 To be a man/woman Ngươi luôn giữ lơi My mom is a woman of her word.
of his/her word She never breaks her promises.
8 To be happy-go-lucky Ngươi lạc quan A happy-go-lucky person might be
more successful in the future,
9 A man of wisdom Ngươi thông minh My father is a man of wisdom. I
can learn a lot from him

10 To be tactful (to have Biết ăn nói mà A leader should be tactful when

tact) không tổn thương talking to other people
ngươi khác
 Useful Structures to describe people/relationship

To have a sense of humour/humourous person (1)
This person has a great sense of humour. This person has a great sense of humour.
You know, every time I feel stressed or You know, every time there is an
depressed, he knows how to crack a joke, argument or a conflict, he usually cracks a
which really helps crack me up and put me joke, which not only cracks people up but
at ease. (Đây là trường hợp nói về bản thân also helps ease the situation. (Đây là
mình) trường hợp nói về 1 người khác, kiểu như 1
leader hay 1 people in the news)
 To be a real go-getter (2)

In addition, this person is also a real go-getter. The reason why I am saying this is
because he is the kind of person who goes to great lengths to achieve success in life,
which is why I always set him as a role model to look up to.
 To be a happy-go-lucky person (3)

Another adjective that I think is perfect for this person is Happy-go-lucky. You know,
whenever he/she is around, I can sense his positivity, which really makes me feel so
comfortable and energetic. To be honest, I really enjoy his/her company.
 To be a man of his word/ a woman of her word (4)

He is a man of his word. I remember that when I was little, he promised to buy me some
toys on my birthday even though he was living on a tight budget at the time. However,
he still managed to purchase the toys for me just because he didn’t want to break his
promise.
So those are the reasons why + Đề bài.
Describe an old person you know and respect Describe a person whom you want to work
with
I will talk about my dad whom I always I will talk about a person that I enjoy
respect. He is in his 60s now. And there working and studying with. That’s my
are some reasons why I respect my dad so friend. There are a few reasons why I like
much. Firstly, cấu trúc sô (2). Secondly, cấu working with this person so much. Firstly,
trúc sô (4). So those are the reasons why I structure (1). Secondly, structure (3). So
always hold my dad in high regard. those are the reasons why I like working
with him so much.

Tip of the day:

Always correct your mistakes in the test because if you don’t, you will lose mark. If you
do, the examiner knows that you understand your mistakes, and they might let it go
 Sorry I mean/ What I mean is/ …
 Practice questions – Speaking part 1

1. What kinds of people do you want to be friends with?
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2. Do you think friendships are important?

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3. What are some qualities of a good friend?

You idea : …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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4. What are some qualities of a good leader?

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5. What are some qualities of good parents?

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6. Who do you enjoy spending time with and why?

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7. Who do you usually ask for advice?

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8. Do you like your neighbors and why?

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Topic 1: Describe a person whom you admire Topic: Describe a famous person that you like
You should say: You should say:
 Who it is?  Who it is?
 How you knew the person  How you knew the person
 What he/she is like  What he/she is like
And explain why you admire this person And explain why you like this person
Topic 2: Describe a person whom you want to Topic: Describe your favorite singer
work with in the future You should say:
You should say:
 Who it is?
 Who it is?
 How you knew the person
 What he/she is like
 What he/she is like And explain why you admire this singer
And explain why you want to work with this
person
Topic 3: Describe an interesting neighbor Topic: Describe a person whose job is useful
You should say: to society
You should say:
 Who it is?
 Who it is?
And explain why you think this neighbor is  What he/she is like
interesting And explain why you think his/her job is
useful to society
Topic 4: Describe a person who you think is a Topic: Describe an athlete that you admire
good leader You should say:
You should say:
 Who it is?
 Who it is?
 What he/she is like And explain why you admire this person
And explain why you think this person is a
good leader

CHAPTER 8: SPEAKING PART 2: DESCRIBE A

PLACE/BUILDING
In the IELTS Speaking test part 2, it often asks you to describe a building, and the
common question of the building is: “Where it is located.” Therefore, you can come up
with a structure that can be used for ALL the buildings, including historical ones, a
coffee, library or a quiet place …
 Suggested location structure
Talking about its location, the building is situated in district 1, which is the heart of Ho
Chi Minh city. And because of its unique location, it’s often frequented by not only
local people but also a lot of vacationers.
 Useful vocabulary for the topic

Useful Vocabulary/Phrases to describe a building
No Words/Phrases F Meaning Example
FACILITIES
1 State-of-the-art a
2 Cutting-edge a
3 Advanced a
FEATURES OF THE BUILDING
4 A landmark n
6 A must-go place
Acquire a
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reputation for
FEATURES OF THE LOCATION
9 Heart of the city
10 Business district
11 A touristy Area (-)
USEFUL VOCAB TO DESCRIBE TOURISTS
12 Holidaymakers n
13 Vacationers n
14 Frequent v
USEFUL VOCAB TO DESCRIBE ARCHITECTURE
15 Unique a
16 Distinctive a
17 Stand out from +

 Extending your answer

- Think of some words that are best to describe you, and then use them to extend
your answer. Considering using “Busy structure” if you still have time.
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 Tip of the day
This is rather sophisticated. If you really want to emphasize something that is
completely true, after the sentence, you can add the phrase “bar none”, which means
with no exceptions. The phrase is usually used at the end of the sentence
 HCMC has the best view in Vietnam, bar none.
 Mr. Nghia is handsome, bar none =))

 Outline to describe a building

Describe a building you like/a quiet place you often go to
o I am going to talk about + topic (paraphrase)
o But first, let me tell about the location of this building/place
o Now back to the main question, which is why I + the final question in the cue card.
 Firstly,
 Secondly,
 Finally,
 Those are the reasons why I + the final question of the cue card.
 In case you have more time, consider using “busy” structure.
 SPEAKING PART 2:
Topic: Describe a building you enjoy visiting

You should say:
 What it is
 How often do you go there
And explain why you enjoy visiting this building
YOUR NOTE:
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 Homework:
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Historical building
Topic: Describe a historical building you enjoy visiting
You should say:
 How often you go there
 What it looks like/and what it is

CHAPTER 9: SPEAKING PART 2 – DESCRIBE AN

EXPERIENCE
 Pre-event - Useful structure
 Think of an event or an excuse that led you to the experience/topic
“Stress” structure “Birthday” structure

You know, a few months ago I was You know, a few months ago was my
inundated with my school assignments. 17th birthday. So, in order to celebrate
And to be honest, at that time I was so the milestone, I decided to indulge
stressed/depressed/ dealing with some myself a little bit. After mulling this over
mental issues. So, after I’d finished for a while, I finally came up with an
everything, I decided to indulge myself a idea, which was + [Đê bai]
little bit. After mulling this over for a
while, I finally came up with an idea,
which was + [đê bai].
 For example: You know, a few months ago I was inundated with my school
assignments. And to be honest, at that time I was so stressed/depressed/
dealing with some mental issues. So, after I’d finished everything, I decided to
indulge myself a little bit. After mulling this over for a while, I finally came up
with an idea, which was
o Travelling to Sapa, which was a destination that I had never been to before
o Going out with my family for dinner at a fancy restaurant
o Going to a music concert with my friends
o Paying a visit to Ben Tre, a picturesque rural area of Vietnam
o Travelling. Unfortunately, it was a high season so I was stuck in a traffic jam

Your pre-event idea: (it should last about 30-40 seconds)

Suggested situations:
- University/Highschool graduation  to celebrate the milestone  do the main event
- About to study abroad  create unforgettable memories  Do the main event
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 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases to describe feelings

Words Synonyms Idioms/ P.V
Happy Overjoyed (+) Be over the moon
To have ants in
Excited Be worked up
your pants
POSITIVE
FEELINGS Interested Fascinated -
Surprised Astonished Be taken aback
Satisfied Delighted -
Words Synonyms Idioms/P.V

Be down in the
Sad/Unhappy Sorrowful
dumps
NEGATIVE Disappointed Dismayed To let sb down

FEELINGS
Annoyed Be hacked off Get on sb’s nerves
Tired Frazzled To wear sb out
Angry Outraged -

 Outline to speak about an experience

- I am going to talk about + Paraphrase the topic
- Pre-event structure
- Main event – the topic
o Talking about my feelings
 First, I felt …
 Second, I also felt …
 Considering using busy structure if you still have time
 That’s everything I want to talk about. Thank you.
Tip of the day – You are lucky. Today, I’ve got two tips for you
Instead of saying a few months ago – You can always add the word
“Thereabouts” to boost your vocabulary
 Three months ago or thereabouts, I …
 It was for weeks ago or thereabouts
Try to add the word simultaneously when talking about your feelings to also
boost your vocabulary mark
 I felt sad and happy simultaneously
 I simultaneously felt excited and nervous when I received the news
 Discourse markers
FUNCTION CONNECTIVES
and, also, besides, furthermore, too, moreover, then, equally
Addition
important, another
Comparison like, in the same manner (way), as so, similarly
but, in contrast, conversely, however, still, nevertheless, yet, on
Contrast
the other hand, on the contrary, or, in spite of this, actually, in fact
first, second, (etc.), finally, next, then, to begin with, after, before,
Order or sequence
as soon as, in the end, gradually
as a result, so, accordingly, consequently, thus, since, therefore,
Results
for this reason, because of this
Purpose for this purpose, with this in mind, for this reason
To signal an example for example, to illustrate, for instance, to be specific, such as,
or emphasize especially
To summarize or in summary, to sum up, to repeat, briefly, in short, finally, on the
conclude whole, therefore, as I have said, in conclusion, as you can see

Topic 1: Describe a long car journey you Topic 5: Describe a long walk you had
enjoyed You should say:
You should say:
 When it happened
 When you went there
 Where you walked
 Who you went with
 Who you walked with
 Why you travelled by car And explain how you felt about it
And explain why you enjoyed the journey
Topic 2: Describe a dinner you enjoyed Topic 6: Describe a time when you were
You should say: surprised to see an old friend
You should say:
 Where you went
 Who you met
 Who you went with
 Where it was
 When you went there
And explain why you enjoyed the dinner  When it was
And explain how you felt about it
Topic 3: Describe a concert you went but Topic 7: Describe a time when you lost
you didn’t like the music there something at a public place
 Where you went You should say:
 When you went there  When it was
 What music was played  What you lost

And explain why you didn’t like the music  What you did you find it
played there
Topic 4: Describe a time you spent a long Topic: Describe a time when you got something
time in a traffic jam for free
You should say: You should say:
 When it was  What you got
 Where you went  Who gave it to you
 What you did  When it was
And explain how you felt about it And explain how you felt about it

CHAPTER 10: SPEAKING PART 2 – DESCRIBE AN

OBJECT
 In the topic of describing an object, you are often asked to describe who gave it to
you? Therefore, you can think of an event like birthday, graduation celebration or
anything that led to the time when you received the gift.
For example: Four months ago or thereabouts, I sat one of the most important tests in
my life, which was the university entrance examination. Well, I thought I did pretty
badly in the test but surprisingly, I passed the exam with flying colours. So in order
to celebrate the milestone, my parents indulge me with a + the item
 Your pre-event idea: (it should last about 30-40 seconds)
Suggested situations:
- Pass the exam – birthday – graduation …
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 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases to describe an object

Word/Phrases Meaning Example
USEFUL VOCABULARY FOR AN ITEM
1 To chip in My friends and I chipped in to buy
our teacher a present.
2 To have sentimental The teddy bear has a lot of
value sentimental value to me.
3 To express gratitude I took him out to express my
gratitude to him for his good
deed.
4 A form of reciprocation I gave him some money as a form
of reciprocation
5 A good/evil deed She always does good deeds.
6 To coax somebody into My brother usually coaxes me
doing something into playing chess with him
7 Memories come My memories come flooding back

flooding back when I play with my toys

8 To be tantamount to This costs me $1,000, which is
something tantamount to a Macbook. Crazy
9 An impecunious family I was living in an impecunious
family at that time

 Extending your answer – think of the ways to describe the below items
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 Outline to speak about an object

Today, I will talk about + paraphrase đề
 First, let me talk about how I got it
 In terms of it + appearance/design/features …
 Moving on to + The next question (Maybe how much it cost …)
Finally, Im gonna talk about + the final question
That’s everything I want to talk about. Thank you.

Tip of the day:

If you really want to emphasize a negative idea that has been expressed, you can add
the word “Whatsoever” at the end of the sentence. Not only does it make you sound
more natural, but it can also boost your vocabulary score.
I don’t like doing exercise whatsoever
I have no interest in doing homework whatsoever
PRACTICE
Topic 1: Describe a toy you usually played Topic 4: Describe a piece of clothing you like
when you were a child wearing
You should say:  What it is
 Who gave it to you  What it looks like
 How often you played with it  Who gave it to you
 How it looked like And explain why you like wearing it
Topic 2: Describe a piece of technology that Topic 5: Describe something you bought
is important to you recently
You should say You should say:
 Who gave it to you  What you bought
 How much it cost  How much it cost
 How it looked like  Why you bought it
And explain why you like it And explain if you like it or not
Topic 3: Describe a gift you gave or received Topic 6: Describe an invention that has changed
the world positively
 Who you gave it to/received it from
You should say:
 When it was
 What it is
 What the gift was
 When it was invented
And explain whether you liked it or not
And explain why you think it has changed the
world positively

CHAPTER 11 – ADDRESSING IELTS SPEAKING PART 3

 IELTS Speaking part 3
o The examiner can stop you and ask for more questions if your answers are vague
and unclear.
o The examiner can make up some questions if they sense that your answers are
memorized.
o Your answer should:

 Be about 4-5 sentences
 Be supported with evidence
 Get straight to the point
o There are three sets of questions

 If set 1 and 2 are asked together, it’s likely that your score is below 7
 If set 1 and 3 are asked together, it’s likely that your score is over 7
 If set 2 and set 3 are asked together, it can be 7.5 and above
 There are different kinds of questions
Different kinds of questions in IELTS speaking part 3

Advantages/Disadvantages Future prediction
Problems/Solutions Opinion questions
Hypothetical Compare and contrast
Changes
 IELTS Speaking Part 3: General methods

- You can follow the structures below to support and expand your answers in the
IELTS Speaking part 3
- Method: P.E.E.C/A/S - Method 2: General statement

o P: Your Point o Point 1  Explain 1.
o E: Explanation o Point 2  Explain 2.
o E: Example
o C: Conclusion/ A: Alternative/ S: o C: Conclusion/ A: Alternative/ S:
Suggestion Suggestion

 IELTS Speaking Part 3: Broader topics

- You can also link the question to a broader topic. This will allow you to think of
some ideas for the questions.
 IELTS Speaking Part 3: Comparison

- You can also extend your ideas by comparisons some aspects of life. Below are
some suggestions.
Make some comparisons between these aspects

Males Females
Younger people/Children Older people
Present Past
Rich people Poor people
This region That region
Advantages Disadvantages
 Tip of the day:

In IELTS speaking part 3, you can ask the examiner to rephrase the question
without being penalized. Hence, you can ask him to rephrase the question to buy
some time to think as the answer:
- Could you please rephrase the question?
- Could you please explain the question in a different way?

 Practice questions – Speaking part 3

1. Should be maintain or preserve historical buildings?
Your idea: (which topics can you use to answer this question?) ..…………………………………
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2. What is the most popular hobby in Vietnam nowadays?

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3. What can tourists bring to a country?

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4. Why should people learn a foreign language?

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5. Why do a lot of people move to a big city nowadays?

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6. What are benefits of having dinner together with family?

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7. Can you tell me some advantages of tourism industry?

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8. What about some disadvantages of tourism industry?

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9. Which one is better? Studying online or face-to-face classes?

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10. Do you think handwritten letter will disappear in the future?

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11. Why do some old people enjoy living in the countryside?

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12. How can we encourage people to stay in good shape?

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13. What can we do to be happy in our lives?

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14. Why do companies usually give free products to their customers?

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15. What are some jobs that pay well?

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16. Is it important to teach children how to swim?

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CHAPTER 12 – IELTS SPEAKING PART 3

ADVANTAGE/DISADVANTAGE QUESTIONS
 Instruction/Useful phrases
 Beginning phrases
 Well, I suppose that there are several clear benefits.
 Clearly there are a number of merits.
 Obviously, there are a quite a lot of positive features of …
 Highlight the most obvious

 But I’d say that for the most part, the one thing that really stands out is...
 However, I guess that the most significant would be that...
 But I guess the one worth-mentioning is …
 Now explain your answer

 This is mainly/partly because...
 The reason why I am saying this is because …
 This is clearly beneficial because/as/since
 If you have example for your answer

 Let me give you an example to make it clear
 Take me as an example
 An example of this is …
 If you don’t have any example, you can talk about another advantage
 In addition to …., another merit might be that...
 Besides this, a second plus point could be that...
 As well as this, another favorable aspect would be that...
 Now explain your answer (using different phrases)

 This is clearly advantageous because …
 This can be explained by the fact that …

 The advantages of living in cities and rural areas?
Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 What are the advantages of working in a big company?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 What are some advantages when letting teenagers living with old people?
Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 What are the advantages of water transportation?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 What are the advantages of joining a public event?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 What are some advantages of getting enough sleep?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 What are the advantages of travelling by plane?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Homework
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Advantages/Disadvantages
 What are some disadvantages of an extended family?
 What are drawbacks of working for a big company?
 What are the advantages of studying two languages?
 What are the advantages of working from home?
 What about the disadvantages of working from home?


PREDICTION QUESTIONS
 For the first prediction:
 Well, I guess that we might begin to see…
 I suppose it's quite possible that we might have...
 Certainly, I think there will be some major changes related to the matter.
 Now explain your first prediction:

 The reason why I am saying this is because ….
 This is mainly because ….
 This is clearly possible as …
 For the second prediction

 In addition to …., I suppose it’s likely that we may have...
 As well as this, I believe that we will probably start to see…
 And who knows, it could even be possible that we will witness the arrival of...
 And I know it might sound a bit crazy, but one day we may even have…
 Now explain your second prediction:

 Well, I guess that we might begin to see…
 I suppose it's quite possible that we might have...
 Certainly, I think most people would agree that there will be some major
changes related to the matter.
 Tip of the day

You can also talk about:
- Changes in variety (There will be a wider variety.)
- Changes in price (Things will become cheaper or more expensive.)
- Changes in size, materials or appearance or in locations.
 Practise your prediction structure with the following questions:
 What will schools be like in the future?
Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 What will shops / shopping habits be like in the future?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 What will public transport be like in the future?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 What types of hobbies will become popular in the future?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 What types of trips / holidays will people take in the future?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Do you think we will get news in different ways in the future?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Homework
 IELTS Speaking Part 3: Prediction Questions
 What kinds of jobs will become popular in the future?
 What kinds of people will become popular?
 What will cars be like in the future?
 Answer the questions, type them record your answers and send it to:
Deadline: Two days before the class starts


WHY QUESTIONS
 For the first reason:
 Well in my opinion I guess I would have to say that...
 Well in my view, I suppose I would say that...
 Well in my estimation, I guess that...
 Well generally it's my belief that...
 Now trying to extend it a bit

 There are probably a number of factors involved.
 There are obviously a number of motives surrounding this idea.
 There are unquestionably a number of explanations for this.
 There are undoubtedly a variety of justifications behind this.
 Now introduce the first reason and its explanation

 The chief cause might be that...
 The main basis is probably because...
 The key explanation is possibly because...
 Now introduce the second reason and its explanation

 As well as this, a subsequent factor could be because...
 At the same time, a secondary motive could be that...
 Additionally, a further rationale might be due to the fact that...
 Tip of the day

If you don’t remember the words in English, you can always paraphrase it in a
different way using the phrases below
- I can’t remember the English word; I’ll have to explain what I mean here.
- Actually, I can’t seem to remember the word; let me try to put it into plain
words.
- The word has slipped my mind; I’ll try to paraphrase it for you.

 Practise your why structure with the following questions:

 Why is it important to protect old / historical buildings?
Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Why do so many people move from the countryside to cities?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Why is it important to protect the environment?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Why do people like to know about the private lives of famous people?
Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Why do many people want to live abroad?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Why do people like travelling to foreign countries?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Why is it important to learn a foreign language?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Why do children find it easier to learn to play a musical instrument?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Why are supermarkets so popular nowadays?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Why is it important to play sports?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Why is watching TV so popular around the world?

Your idea: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 Homework
 IELTS Speaking Part 3: Prediction Questions
 Why do some people enjoy eating out with their colleagues?
 Why is it important to protect the environment?
 Answer the questions, type them record your answers and send it to:
Deadline: Two days before the class starts

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IELTS SPEAKING Target: 5.

By Mr. Quang Nghia - HP Academy 1

CHAPTER 7: SPEAKING PART 2 – DESCRIBE PEOPLE ..................................................................35

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CHAPTER 1: IELTS SPEAKING – How to answer

► PART 2: Short Talk

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 How to expand IELTS Speaking Part 1:

2. AVOIDANCE (Not answering the question directly)

5. TALK ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS

6. TALK ABOUT THE FREQUENCY

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7. COMBINE ALL OF THE ABOVE

 Different ways to express preferences – I like/I dislike

2. Do you like to watch comedy shows?

3. What do you like doing at weekend?

4. What is your hobby?

5. Do you like to play sports?

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6. Should children read books?

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CHAPTER 2: SPEAKING PART 1 – HOBBIES

 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases for the topic – Mental benefits of hobbies

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► USEFUL STRUCTURES FOR THE TOPIC:

 Common questions in the topic and how to answer them

 When do you do ….?

 How often do you ….?

2. Do you like to listen to music?

3. What is your hobby?

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4.Is it important to have a hobby?

5. What do you like to do in your free time?

2. Do you like to listen to music?

3. What is your hobby?

4. Is it important to have a hobby?

5. What do you like in your free time?

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CHAPTER 3: SPEAKING PART 1 – Physical Activities

 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases for the topic

No Words/Phrases Meaning Example

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USEFUL STRUCTURE FOR THE TOPIC: “Mất ngủ” Structure

Tip of the day

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Topic: Describe something you do to keep fit

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CHAPTER 4: SPEAKING PART 1 – Hometown

 Name of the town (place), which is + “distance” from HCMC

- The main question of this topic would be

For example: Do you like your hometown and why?

The answer can be used for different questions such as

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 Useful Vocabulary/Phrases for the topic

No. Word/Phrases Form Meaning Example

18 Costly/ Pricey (adj) Măc Everything in my city is costly,

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 Supporting your answer – Give an example/a story after each adjective

2. What do you like most about your hometown?