Welcome to the forecast for the IELTS Speaking Part 2 and Part 3 topics for the first quarter of 2024.In this forecast, we’ll delve into the anticipated themes and topics that candidates might encounter during the first quarter of 2024. By examining recent trends, global events, and recurring themes, we aim to provide valuable insights to help candidates prepare comprehensively for their IELTS Speaking test.
Without further ado, let’s explore the potential topics and themes that could shape the IELTS Speaking Part 2 and Part 3 sections in the upcoming months, offering candidates the opportunity to refine their language skills and excel in their examinations.
- Describe a person:
1.1. Describe a person you know who likes to cook for others.
– Part 2: Describe a person you know who likes to cook for others.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What he/she likes to cook
- How this person learned to cook
- And explain why this person likes to cook for others.
Part 3
- 1 What do we need to prepare when we cook?
- 2 Do you agree that food is an important part of Vietnamese festivals?
- 3. Should children learn cooking in school?
- 4. Do you think cooking should be a compulsory or an elective course? Why?
- 5. Are there any differences between cooking today and in the past?
- 6. Does food help to preserve culture?
- 7. Does food contribute to social connection?
- 6. Do you think an excessive amount of money is being spent on food at festivals and
celebrations? - 7. The production of food has caused a lot of harm to the environment. Do you think we should
switch to more sustainable production methods? - 8. Does agriculture help contribute to the growth of a nation? How?
1.2. Describe an interesting person you never met but you would like to know more about him/her.
Part 2: Describe an interesting person you never met but you would like to know more about him/her.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you knew him/her
- Why you think he/she is interesting
- And explain what would you like to know more about him/her
Part 3:
- 1. Are there any differences in the relationship between you and your friends and between you and other people?
- 2. Do people feel lonely in crowded cities?
- 3. Where and how can people get to know new people?
- 4. Can clothing tell and reveal a person’s personality?
- 5. Why do individuals from the same family have different personalities?
- 6. How does society influence a person’s personality?
1.3. Describe a sportsperson you admire/ Describe a sportsperson from your country who did well in a sports event
Part 2: Describe a sportsperson you admire/ Describe a sportsperson from your country who did well in a sports event
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- What you know about him/her
- What he/she is like in real life
- What achievement he/she has made
- And explain why you admire him/her
– Part 3
- 1. Should students have physical education and do sports at school?
- 2. What qualities should an athlete have?
- 3. Is talent important in sports?
- 4. Is it easy to identify children’s talents?
- 5. What is the most popular sport in your country?
1.4. Describe a successful businessperson you admire
Part 2: Describe a successful businessperson you admire.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What kind of business this person does
- Why this person are successful
- And explain why you admire this person
– Part 3
- 1. Do you think a successful person can be popular at the same time?
- 2. Which one is more important? Being popular or having good grades?
- 3. Do you think students who do well in academic study will be become successful later in life?
- 4. Do you think rich people are successful?
- 5. Do you think it is easier for people to become successful nowadays than in the past?
- 6. What do people need to sacrifice in order to be successful?
- 7. Are there many family businesses in your country?
- 8. What do you think is the most important quality of an employee?
1.5. Describe a person who always has interesting ideas or opinions
Part 2: Describe a person who always has interesting ideasor opinions
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What this person does
- How you knew him/her
- And explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions are interesting
– Part 3
- 1. When do you think children start to have their own opinions?
- 2. Are children’s opinions influenced by their parents?
- 3. Who are smart children likely to be influenced by?
- 4. How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas?
- 5. Are there only old ideas from books or previous writers?
- 6. What kind of people have lots of great ideas in your country?
1.6. Describe a foreigner who can speak Vietnamese well
Part 2: Describe a foreigner who can speak Vietnamese well
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- Where he/she is from
- How you know him/her
- Why he/she can speak Vietnamese well
- And explain how you feel about this person
– Part 3
- 1. What foreign languages do Vietnamese children learn?
- 2. Why are so many people learning English?
- 3. When do students in Vietnam start to learn foreign languages?
- 4. What qualities should a language teacher have?
- 5. Do you have any techniques in learning languages?
- 6. Compared with adults, do you think it is faster for children to learn languages?
- 7. How does technology influence language learning?
1.7. Describe a person you study with who is successful in his/her life
– Part 2: Describe a person you study with who is successful in his/her life.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you knew him/her
- What makes him/her successful
- And explain how you feel about this person
– Part 3
- 1. Do you think a successful person can be popular at the same time?
- 2. Which one is more important? Being popular or having good grades?
- 3. Do you think students who do well in academic study will be become successful later in life?
- 4. Do you think rich people are successful?
- 5. Do you think it is easier for people to become successful nowadays than in the past?
- 6. What do people need to sacrifice in order to be successful?
1.8. Talk about a person who has influenced you.
– Part 2: Describe a person you study with who is successful in his/her life.
You should say: - Who is he/she?
- How do you know him/her?
- How did he/she influence you?
– Part 3:
- How can adults influence young children to be good citizens?
- How can social media influencers bring values to society?
- How do you think the rise of influencers has changed the traditional advertising industry?
- Do you believe influencers should be more responsible for the products or services they promote? Why or why not?
- In what ways can influencers positively contribute to society, beyond promoting products?
- How has the concept of fame and celebrity changed with the emergence of social media influencers?
1.9. Describe a great team member you worked with/ Describe a person who works well in a team
– Part 2: Describe a great team member you worked with/ Describe a person who works well in a team
You should say:
- Who this person is
- When you worked together
- What team project you worked on
- And explain why you think he/she was a great team member
- What do other people in the team think about him/her?
– Part 3:
- 1 What qualities should a leader have?/ What do you think are the characteristics of a good leader?
- 2 Do you think everyone can become team leaders?
- 3 Why do some people dislike teamwork?
- 4 Do you think young people are good team players?/ Do you think young people are suitable for teamwork?
- 5 What happens if you don’t have a good leader?
1.10. Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot
– Part 2: Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you knew this person
- What he/she usually talks about
- And explain how you felt about him/her
– Part 3:
- 1 How should parents encourage their children to express themselves when being asked questions that they are afraid to answer?
- 2 Why do some children talk more than their peers?
- 3 What kind of professions involve talking to groups of people?
- 4. What communication skills does a talkative person have?
- 5. Is it good to be talkative?
- 6. On what occasion do you think a child should talk less than usual?
1.11. Describe a person who is good at making people feel welcome in his/her home
– Part 2: Describe a person who is good at making people feel welcome in his/her home.
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- When and how you met him/her
- How he/she welcomes visitors
- And explain why you think he/she is good at welcoming visitors
– Part 3
- 1 What do you think of using food to treat visitors?
- 2 Do people in your country often invite others to their homes? Why?
- 3 What kind of people are more likely to invite others to their homes?
- 4 Who are more likely to invite others to their homes, people in the countryside or people in the city?
- 5 Are tourist attractions in the countryside more welcome than those in the cities?
- 6 What facilities are there in the tourist attractions in your country?
2. Describe an object
2.1. Describe a painting you like/Describe an impressive work of art (such as a painting) you saw
Part 2: Describe a painting you like/ Describe an impressive work of art (such as a painting) you saw
You should say:
- When you first saw this painting
- What the painting was about
- Who the painter is
- And explain how you feel about this painting
– Part 3
- 1. What are the differences between painting and drawing?
- 2. Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?
- 3. How does building style affect people’s lives?
- 4. Should children learn to draw and paint? Why?
- 5. How do young people share arts with others?
- 6. Do you think the objects we use in our daily lives should be beautifully designed
2.2. Describe a photo that makes you happy
– Part 2: Describe a photo that makes you happy
You should say:
- What the photo is like
- When and where you took this photo
- How often you look at this picture
- And explain why this photo makes you happy
– Part 3
- 1. Do people take more photos now than before?
- 2. What kinds of photos do people like to take?
- 3. Do you think equipment is important to photography?
- 4. Do you think being a professional photographer is a good job? Why?
- 5. Do you think people are taking too many photos these day?
- 6. Why do some people like to post their photos on social media?
2.3. Describe a uniform that you know of or you have worn
– Part 2: Describe a uniform that you know of or you have worn.
You should say:
- What it is like
- When you usually wear it
- Who bought it for you
- And explain how you feel about it
– Part 3:
- 1 Why should students wear school uniforms?
- 2 What professions require people to wear uniforms?
- 3 What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
2.4. Describe a useful object in your home that you cannot live without.
– Part 2: Describe a useful object in your home that you cannot live without.
You should say:
- What it is
- What you can do with it
- How often you use it
- And explain why you cannot live without it
– Part 3:
- 1 What kind of household appliances do you find difficult to use?
- 2. What can you do with a laptop?
- 3. What are the benefits of using technology in the workplace?
- 4. Why do some people in the workplace dislike technology?
- 5. Why do people buy a lot of household appliances?
- 6. What do people often do with electronic devices?
3. Describe an event/activity
3.1. Describe a party you enjoyed
– Part 2: Describe a party you enjoyed.
You should say:
- When you went to this party
- Where the party was held
- What kind of party it was
- What you did in the party
- And explain why you enjoyed this party
– Part 3
- 1. Why do people like parties?
- 2. Why do some people not like going to parties?
- 3. Do you think those who tend to stay at home are less healthy than those who often attend parties?
- 4. Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?
- 5. What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbour’s party?
- 6. What are the differences between holding a party at home and in a public place?
3.2. Describe an activity that made you feel tired
– Part 2: Describe an activity that made you feel tired.
You should say:
- When it happened
- Where it took place
- What the activity was
- And explain why it made you feel tired
– Part 3
- 1. Does studying and learning make people tired today?
- 2. When do people usually feel tired?
- 3. What do you think about striving for learning and striving for sports?
- 4. Do people have fewer holidays now than in the past?
- 5. What are the differences between feeling tired after studying and after exercising?
- 6. How can people solve the problem that old people easily get tired?
3.3. Describe an exciting activity that you experienced with someone else
– Part 2: Describe an exciting activity that you experienced with someone else
You should say:
- What the activity was
- Who you were with
- When and where it happened
- Why you went for it
- And explain how you felt about it
– Part 3
- 1. What kinds of activities do young people like to do?
- 2. Why do some young people like adventurous activities?
- 3. Do you think old people would like to have changes?
- 4. Why can exciting activities relieve people’s stress?
- 5. Can you give some (other) examples of adventurous or risky activities?
3.4. Describe a memorable childhood event.
–Part 2
You should say
- What event it was
- What do you remember about it
- Why it was memorable
– Part 3:
- What do children often remember from their childhood?
- Why do children often remember their childhood?
- Can a bad childhood affect a child’s behavior when they grow up?
- How can parents create a memorable childhood for a child?
- Can children be negatively affected by their classmates?
- What kind of online materials are harmful to a child’s mindset?
3.5. Describe an important travel/journey that was delayed/
– Part 2: Describe an important travel/journey that was delayed.
You should say:
- Where you were going
- Why it was important
- Why it was delayed
- And explain how you felt about this experience
– Part 3:
- 1 Do people prefer travelling by air or by train?
- 2 Do you think people will still drive cars even if public transport is free of charge?
- 3 Do you think transportation has improved a lot compared with the past?
- 4 Are there any ways to enhance transportation efficiency in Vietnam?
- 5 How can transportation in rural areas be developed?
- 6 What are the main modes of transport in your country?
- 7 What can the government do improve transport in your country?
- 8 Do you think that traveling was better in the past than it is now?
3.6. Describe an activity you enjoyed most in your primary school.
– Part 2: Describe an activity you enjoyed most in your primary school.
You should say:
- What the activity was
- How often you did it
- Who you did it with
- And explain why it was your favourite activity
– Part 3
- 1 What activities do children often do in your country?
- 2 What are the differences between activities at home and school?
- 3 What do parents in your country let their children do?
- 4 Why do some people like to participate in activities?
- 5 What activities do people do in their free time?
3.7. Describe an outdoor activity that you recently did in a new place recently that makes you happy
– Part 2: Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently that makes you happy
You should say:
- What the activity is
- Who invited you to participate in it
- Whether you asked for help during the activity
- And explain what change you had in the activity
– Part 3:
- 1. What outdoor activities are popular in Vietnam?
- 2. Are those people who like dangerous activities more likely to be successful?
- 3. Do you think it’s better for people to change jobs when there are new chances?
- 4. Which is better, taking photos or keeping a diary?
- 5. Should young people try as many new activities as possible?
- 6. When do people usually go outdoors to get close to nature?
- 7. Where do people like to go for these activities?
4. Describe a place
4.1. Describe a park or garden in your city
– Part 2: Describe a park or garden in your city.
You should say:
- Where it is
- When you often go there
- What you often do there
- And explain what it is like
– Part 3
- 1 Do you think people should keep parks and gardens clean?
- 2 Is public parks or gardens popular among people who live in cities?
- 3 Why do some people like growing vegetables?
- 4 Do you think people of all ages like to go to parks?
- 5 What do old people like to do in parks?
- 6 Would you say people should help maintain public parks and gardens?
- 7 What benefits can parks bring to a city?
4.2. Describe a beautiful city
– Part 2: Describe a beautiful city
You should say:
- Where the city is
- How you knew the city
- What buildings the city has
- What it is famous for
- And explain why you think this city is beautiful
– Part 3:
- What are the differences between modern towns and modern cities?
- Why do some people like to visit historical sites?
- How can people preserve historical buildings?
4.3. Describe a place in your country that you think is interesting/ Describe a place in your country that you are interested in
– Part 2: Describe a place in your country that you think is interesting/ Describe a place in your country that you are interested in
You should say：
- Where it is
- How you knew it
- What special features it has
- And explain you are interested in it
– Part 3
- 1. How can people access travel information?
- 2. Do people have different personalities in different regions of your country?
- 3. What causes the differences between different regions of your country?
- 4. Is it just youngsters who like to try new things, or do people of your parents’ age also like to try new things?
- 5. Is a great tourist destination also a good place to live?
- 6. Why do people who go to live in small towns think these towns are more interesting than the big cities?
4.4. Describe a historical place you don’t like to visit.
-Part 2:
You should say
- What place it is
- Where it is
- Why don’t you want to visit it
– Part 3:
- Why aren’t historical attractions popular with young people nowadays?
- Is it expensive to upkeep historical attractions in your country?
- Why are historical attractions important to a country?
- Should young people be encouraged to visit historical places?
- How can historical attractions be more popular?
- How can the government preserve historical attractions?
4.5. Describe a place – not in your home – where you are able to relax.
– Part 2: Describe a place – not in your home – where you are able to relax
You should say:
- Where it is
- What it is like
- How often you go there
- And explain how you feel about this place
– Part 3
- 1 Do people have enough places to relax in your country?
- 2 What do people often do for relaxing?
- 3 Is physical activity good for relaxing?
- 4 Do you think spending too much time in front of screen is good for relaxing?
- 5 Do people have to spend a lot of money on relaxing?
4.6. Describe a time you bought something from a street or outdoor market
– Part 2: Describe a time you bought something from a street market
You should say:
- When it was
- Where the market was
- What you bought
- And explain how you felt about the experience
– Part 3
- 1. Where do people buy things?
- 2. What are the differences between shopping in small shops and big shopping malls?
- 3. Are special services valuable to the store?
5. Describe a situation
5.1. Describe a time that something changed your life in good ways/ Describe a period of time that changed your life in a positive ways
– Part 2: Describe a time that something changed your life in good ways/ Describe a period of time that changed your life in a positive ways
You should say:
- When and where it happened
- What happened
- How you felt about it
- And explain how it changed your life in good ways
– Part 3
- 1. Do you like new things or changes in life?
- 2. Why do some people quit and change jobs?
- 3. How do you adapt to changes in life?
- 4. Who can adapt better to changes, children or adults?
- 5. When things like getting married or moving home happen, what kinds of things would you consider?
- 6. What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?
5.2. Describe a time when you waited a long time for a nice thing
– Part 2: Describe a time when you waited a long time for a nice thing.
You should say:
- What you waited for
- Where you waited
- Why it was special
- And explain how you felt while you were waiting
– Part 3
- 1. Do you like to wait for a long time? Why?
- 2. What do people do while waiting?
- 3. Are most people patient while waiting?
- 4. On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
- 5. Who behave better when waiting, children or adults?
- 6. Do you think waiting is harder now?
5.3. Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant or shop
– Part 2: Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant or shop.
You should say:
- When and where it happened
- What happened
- How you dealt with it
- And explain how you felt about the experience
– Part 3
- 1. How do most people respond to bad services?
- 2. Do you most restaurants and shops provide better services than in the past?
- 3. What kind of services are bad services?
- 4. Why do some people choose to remain silent when they receive bad services?
- 5. Who should be responsible for bad services?
- 6. As a boss, what would you do to prevent bad services?
5.4. Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer
– Part 2: Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer.
You should say:
- What the problem was
- When and where it happened
- How you solved the problem
- And explain how you felt about this experience
– Part 3
- 1. What do people use computers for?
- 2. Should students be allowed to use computers at school?
- 3. What do you think of people who are addicted to playing computers?
- 4. Do you think computers make our life simpler or more complex?
- 5. Why do people often have problems when using new products?
5.5. Describe an unusual holiday you had/ Describe an unusual holiday or vacation you went on
– Part 2: Describe an unusual holiday you had/ Describe an unusual holiday or vacation you went on
You should say:
- When and where you went
- Who you went with
- What you did during the holiday
- And explain why it was unusual
– Part 3:
- 1 Do you think people in your country have long enough holidays?
- 2 What are the differences between the ways young and old people spend their holiday?
- 3 Why do people often travel abroad?
- 4 Do you think young people and old people travel abroad for the same reason?
- 5 Which holidays are popular in your country?
- 6 Do you think having holidays help people learn other countries’ cultures?
- 7 Why do some people dislike holidays?
5.6. Describe a difficult task that you completed at work/study that you felt proud of
– Part 2:Describe a difficult task that you completed at work/study that you felt proud of
You should say:
- What the task was
- How you completed it
- Why the task was difficult
- Why you were proud of the completion of the task
– Part 3
- 1. What are the things that make people feel proud of?
- 2. Do people often feel proud of themselves when they complete a difficult task?
- 3. What challenges do young people face today? 4. How do young people handle difficult or challenging tasks?
- 5. What kinds of rewards do people receive from work?
- 6. What are the most difficult jobs that people do?
5.7. Describe an occasion when you had to do something in a hurry/ Describe something you did or you need to do quickly in a short time
– Part 2: Describe an occasion when you had to do something in a hurry/ Describe something you did or you need to do quickly in a short time
You should say:
- What you had to do
- Why you had to it in a hurry
- How well you did this
- And explain how you felt about having to do this in a hurry
– Part 3:
- 1 Do you often make decisions quickly in life?
- 2 What are the benefits of making decisions quickly?
- 3 Do you think we should leave enough time or limited time for decision-making process?
- 4 Do you think it’s ok to arrive late when meeting a friend?
- 5 What should happen to people who arrive late for work?
- 6 Can you suggest how people can make sure they don’t arrive late?
5.8. Describe a time when you found something that somebody lost.
– Part 2: Describe a time when you found something that somebody lost.
You should say:
- What it was
- Where and when it happened
- What happened then
- And explain how you felt about this experience
– Part 3:
- 1 What kinds of things do people often lose?
- 2 Why do some people easily find something lost by others?
- Should parents teach children to return things?
- 4 Why do some people like collecting things from the past?
- 5 Where can people collect things from the past?
- 6 Do you think collecting things is a good habit?
5.9. Describe a time when you were very busy
– Part 2:Describe a time when you were very busy.
You should say:
- When it happened
- Where you were
- What you did
- And explain why you were very busy
– Part 3
- 1 Why do people often feel tired in this day and age?
- 2 Do you think people will feel even more tired in the future?
- 3 How does technology help with time management?
- 4. Are you often busy?
- 5. What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy?
- 6. Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
5.10. Describe a time when you used a map/ Describe a time when a map was very useful to you
– Part 2:Describe a time when you used a map/ Describe a time when a map was very useful to you
You should say:
- When you used the map
- Where you were
- Why you used the map
- how easy it was to use
- And explain how you felt about the experience/ explain why this map was very useful to you.
Following questions:
- Do you often use maps?.
- Are you generally good at finding your way in a new place?
– Part 3
- 1 What do people usually do when they get lost?
- 2 What are the differences between paper and digital maps?
- 3. What do you think of in-car GPS navigation systems?
- 4. What do people often do with a map?
- 5. Why do most people prefer to use a paper map?
- 6. How does learning to read a map help you learn more about your country?
- 7. Whether everyone should learn how to read maps?
- 8. Whether most people prefer using a paper map, or a map on a phone?
- 9. Why some cities are easier to get lost in than other cities?
- 10. How people might feel if they get lost?
- 11. Why some people dont ask for help when they are lost?
5.11. Describe a time when people near you made a lot of noise/ Describe an occasion that somebody or something was making a lot of noise
– Part 2: Describe a time when people near you made a lot of noise/ Describe an occasion that somebody or something was making a lot of noise
You should say:
- Where you heard the noise
- Who/what made the noise
- How you reacted to the noise
- And explain how you felt about the noise
– Part 3
- 1 What kinds of places should be noise-free?
- 2 Why are people forbidden to make noise in churches?
- 3. Why can’t people make noise in a church?
- 4. What public morals should people follow in your country?
5.12. Describe a time when you helped someone you worked or studied with
– Part 2: Describe a time when you helped someone (you worked or studied with)
You should say:
- Who you helped
- Why you helped him/her
- How you helped him/her
- And explain how you felt about the experience
– Part 3:
- 1. Should people be very kind when they help others?
- 2. Should children be taugh to be kind to others?
- 3. How do you compare kindness with other qualities?
- 4. What kind of advice should parents give to their children?
- 5. Can children provide any help for parents?
5.14. Describe an occasion when you met someone complaining in the public (in the restaurant or other place)
– Part 2:Describe an occasion when you met someone complaining in the public (in the restaurant or other place)
You should say:
- When and where it happened
- What he/she complained about
- What the result was
- And explain how you felt about the experience
– Part 3:
- 1. Do you think complain is important for business?
- 2. Do you think it’s important for a business company to train their employees to react to the customer’s complaints?
- 3. Do you think are complaint is better to speak to someone or write it down like in an email?
6. Others
6.1. Describe one area of science (medicine, physics and etc.) that sounds interesting to you
– Part 2:Describe one area of science (medicine, physics and etc.) that sounds interesting to you.
You should say:
- What it is
- When you knew it
- How you knew it
- And explain why it sounds interesting to you
– Part 3
- 1. Why do some children not like learning science subjects at school?
- 2. Is it important to study science at school?
- 3. Should children be encouraged to learn science?
- 4. Should people be encouraged to learn science after graduation?
- 5. How do you get to know about scientific news?
- 6. Should scientists explain the research process to the public?
6.2. Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work
– Part 2: Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work
You should say:
- What the rule is about
- What happens when people break the rule
- Why you think it is an important rule
- And explain how you feel about the rule
– Part 3
- 1. What rules should children follow at home in your country?
- 2. On what occasions can children be forgiven if they don’t follow some rules?
- 3. What rules should people follow when using public transport?
- 4. What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public places?
- 5. What are the reasons that cause people to break rules?
- 6. When people break rules, how would they be punished in your country?
6.3. Describe a piece of good advice that you gave to someone
– Part 2: Describe a piece of good advice that you gave to someone
You should say:
- Who you gave the advice to
- What the advice was
- Why you gave the advice
- And explain how he/she followed your advice
– Part 3
- 1. Do you think parents should give their children advice?
- 2. Should teachers give students advice?
- 3. Do you think it is necessary for us to listen to friends’ advice?
- 4. How do people give young people and old people advice?
- 5. What are the areas in which people are more or less willing to accept advice?
- 6. Have you ever received any advice from professional people, like a doctor, a lawyer or a teacher?
6.4. Describe a good advertisement that you think is useful
– Part 2: Describe a good advertisement that you think is useful
You should say:
- Where you can see it
- What it shows
- Why you think it is useful
- And explain how you feel about it
– Part 3
- 1. What do you think of online advertising?
- 2. Are there any great online advertisements?
- 3. What do people usually buy?
- 4. Why does buying new things make people happy?
- 5. Do people watch useless advertisements in this day and age?
- 6. Do you think there is too much advertising in our daily lives?
6.5. Describe a historical period/moment you would like to learn more about
– Part 2:Describe a historical period/moment you would like to learn more about
You should say:
- What you are interested in
- When it happened
- What you know about it
- And why you would like to learn more
– Part 3:
- 1. Should everyone know history?
- 2. In what ways can children learn history?
- 3. What are the differences between learning history from books and from videos?
- 4. Is it difficult to protect and preserve historic buildings?
- 5. Who should be responsible for protecting historic buildings?
- 6. Who should pay for the preservation of historic buildings?
- 7. What historical places do people want to visit?
- 8. Can you name an exmaple of a historic place in your city?
- 9. Why do people remember personal events?
- 10. Who would show more interest in history, young people or elder people?
- 11. Why do people like watch films about history?
- 12. Do you think watching films is the most interesting way of learning history?
- 13. Why should we learn from the past?
6.6. Describe an interesting conversation you had with an old person
– Part 2: Describe an interesting conversation you had with an old person
You should say:
- Who you had it with
- Where you had it
- What the conversation was
- And explain how you felt about this conversation
– Part 3:
- 1. What is the difference between the conversation between men and women?
- 2. Which conversation is better phone or face-to-face?
- 3. Why do people get nervous while they give presentations?
- 4. Why is body language important?
6.7. Describe something that helps you to focus on study/work
– Part 2:Describe something that helps you to focus on study/work.
You should say: - What it is
- How often you do it
- When you start doing it
- And explain how it helps you concentrate
– Part 3:
- 1. Is it important for children to learn how to concentrate?
- 2. What can employers do to help employees concentrate?
- 3. What kinds of jobs require higher concentration at work?
- 4. Have you ever felt it difficult to concentrate?
- 5. What kinds of distractions are bothering you in your life?
6.8. Describe a job you don’t want to do in the future/ Describe a job you would not like to do.
– Part 2:Describe a job you don’t want to do in the future/ Describe a job you would not like to do.
You should say:
- What it is
- Where you knew it from
- Why you think it is difficult or easy
- And explain why you don’t want to do it
– Part 3
- 1 What kind of job do young people prefer?
- 2 Which do you prefer, physical work or mental work?
- 3 What factors should people consider when choosing jobs?
- 4 Which is more important when choosing a job, interest or salary?
- 5 How do you think AI will affect people’s work?
- 6 What would you say are the important factors to be considered when choosing a career?
- 7 Technology will make some people unemployed. How can this problem be solved?
- 8 Is it common in your country for people to move to other cities because of work?
6.9. Describe a public facility that has been renovated and improved
– Part 2:Describe a public facility that has been renovated and improved
You should say:
- What the facility is
- When it was renovated and improved
- What has been renovated and improved
- And explain how you feel about it
– Part 3
- 1. What facilities do young people and old people like in your country?
- 2. What are the differences between old facilities and new facilities?
- 3. What measures should be taken to deal with damage to public facilities?
- 4. What’s the difference between facilities in the coutryside and the ones in the cities?
- 5. What do you think are the differences between Vietnamese square dancing now and in the future?
6.10. Describe a life-long goal you would like to achieve
– Part 2:Describe a life-long goal you would like to achieve
You should say:
- What the goal is
- How long you have had this goal
- How you will achieve it
- And explain why you set this goal
– Part 3:
- 1 What kind of goals do young people often have?/ What do young people have for goals?
- 2 If your friend doesn’t have any goals, what will you do to help her?
- 3 How can you be better prepared for your goals?/ How to be better prepared for your goals?
- 4 If your friend does not have goals, what do you do to help?
- 5 Is it necessary to give advice to children?
6.11. Describe a skill that you learned when you were a teenager.
– Part 2:Describe a skill that you learned when you were a teenager.
You should say:
- What the skill is
- When and how you learned it
- Who you learned it from
- And explain why you learned it
– Part 3
- 1 What are the differences between learning skills on your own and from others?
- 2 Do you think teachers are still necessary considering that there are many resources online?
- 3. Where do children learn skills in your country?
- 4. What important skills should a child learn?
- 5. What skills do you think teenagers should have?
- 6. Who should teach teenagers skills?
- 7. What are the differences between children learning skills and adults learning skills?
6.12. Describe something in your country you are interested in.
– Part 2:Describe something in your country you are interested in.
You should say:
- What it is
- How you know it
- And explain why you are interested in it
– Part 3:
6.13. Describe a movie you watched that made you have strong feelings/ Describe a movie that made you strongly felt after watching it
-Part 2:
You should say:
- What it was
- When and Where you watched it
- Who you watched it with
- And explain why it made you feel strong.
– Part 3:
- 1. What movies young people are watching now?
- 2. What is the difference between going to the cinema and at home?
- 3. Do you think people will prefer watching movies in theaters in the future?
7.Some backup topics (no need to review them carefully)
7.1. Describe a book that had a significant impact on you
-Part 2:
You should say - What book is this?
- How do you know this book?
- How did this book influence you?
– Part 3:
- How have people’s reading habits changed with the advent of digital technology?
- How do reading habits vary among different age groups?
- How can parents encourage their children to develop a love for reading?
- Do you think the popularity of e-books will eventually replace traditional printed books? Why or why not?
- How important is it for schools to promote and encourage reading among students?
- What role do libraries play in fostering reading habits in the community?
7.2. Describe a cultural festival in your country.
-Part 2:
You should say - What festival is this?
- When was the festival organized?
- What activities are included in that event?
– Part 3:
- Do you think hosting cultural festivals is an effective way for a community to attract tourists? Why or why not?
- How have cultural festivals evolved over the years in terms of their significance and participation?
- How important is it for governments to financially support and promote cultural festivals?
- Do you think cultural festivals have a role in fostering international understanding and cooperation?
- How do cultural festivals contribute to preserving and promoting cultural heritage?
7.3. Describe a challenging experience you faced.
-Part 2:
You should say - What was that experience?
- When did you face that challenge?
- What lessons did you get from that experience?
– Part 3:
- How do you think facing challenging experiences can contribute to personal growth?
- In what ways can individuals learn from challenging situations in their professional lives?
- How important is it for parents to expose their children to challenging situations early in life?
- Do you think there are cultural differences in how people approach and handle challenging experiences?
- Can challenging experiences in education lead to better learning outcomes for students?
- In what ways can employers support their employees during challenging times in the workplace?
7.4. Talk about a hobby you enjoy.
-Part 2:
You should say - What is your hobby?
- When did you start your hobby?
- Why do you enjoy your hobby?
– Part 3:
- Why do you think people have hobbies?
- How important do you think it is for people to have hobbies?
- Are there any differences between hobbies in the past and present?
- In your country, do people usually have specific hobbies based on their age?
- Are there traditional hobbies in your culture that are fading away?
- Are there any new hobbies emerging due to technological advancements?
7.5. Describe a famous person you would like to meet.
– Part 2: Describe a famous person you would like to meet.
You should say - Who is he/she?
- Where do you know him/her?
- What she/he is like
– Part 3:
- Why do you think people are so interested in celebrities?
- How has the concept of celebrity changed over the years?
- Are there any negative aspects to celebrity culture?
- Do you think it’s healthy for people to be obsessed with celebrities?
- How do celebrities influence the choices and behaviors of their fans?
- Should celebrities use their fame to address social issues?
7.6. Discuss an important decision you made in your life.
– Part 2: Discuss an important decision you made in your life.
You should say - What was the decision?
- How did you make your decision?
- What were the results of the decision?
– Part 3:
- How do you approach making important decisions in your life?
- In what ways can making decisions be challenging?
- Are there cultural differences in decision-making processes?
- How important are career-related decisions in a person’s life?
- Should people prioritize passion or practicality when making career decisions?
- What role does education play in shaping career decisions?
7.7. Discuss a film or TV show you enjoyed recently.
– Part 2: Discuss a film or TV show you enjoyed recently.
You should say - What type of movie was it?
- What was it about?
- Where did you watch it?
- And explain why you would like to watch it again.
– Part 3:
- In your opinion, what makes a film or TV show successful?
- Do you think technological advancements have influenced the quality of films?
- How do films and TV shows reflect the culture of a society?
- Can films and TV shows be a tool for cultural exchange between countries?
- Do you think films and TV shows can influence people’s behavior?
- Can films and TV shows be educational? How?
Above is the set of forecasted topics for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3 for Quarter 1 (January, February, March, April 2023) from The SOL Education. Please prepare thoroughly before entering the exam.