TỔNG HỢP CÂU TRẢ LỜI IELTS SPEAKING TOPIC: EDUCATION

I. Câu hỏi Part 1:

1) Did you enjoy school as a child?

Yes, I did. I had a pretty good time at school because I had close friends and supportive teachers. I especially enjoyed group activities and class discussions, although I sometimes felt stressed before exams.

2) What was your favourite subject?

My favourite subject was English. I liked it because it helped me express my ideas and learn about different cultures. Also, I enjoyed doing presentations and learning new vocabulary.

express ideas: diễn đạt ý tưởng

3) Was there any subject you didn’t like?

Yes, I didn’t really like Physics. It was quite difficult for me, especially the formulas and problem-solving parts. I often felt confused, so I had to spend extra time revising.

formulas: công thức

spend extra time: dành thêm thời gian

4) Did you have a favourite teacher at school?

Yes, I had a favourite teacher, and she was my English teacher in high school. She was very patient and friendly, and she always encouraged us to speak more in class. Thanks to her, I became more confident.

5) Did you ever do any extra-curricular activities?

Yes, I did. I joined the school’s English club, where we played language games and practiced speaking. I also took part in a few volunteer activities, which helped me improve my communication skills.

extra-curricular activities: hoạt động ngoại khoá

6) Do you think children should play more sport at school?

Definitely. I think children should play more sports at school because it helps them stay healthy and reduce stress. Sports also teach teamwork and discipline, which are important skills for their future.

discipline: tính kỷ luật

7) Are you currently learning anything new?

Yes, I’m currently learning IELTS speaking and writing. I’m trying to improve my vocabulary and speak more fluently. Besides that, I’m also learning time management because my schedule is quite busy.

8) Do you ever use educational apps?

Yes, I do. I often use apps like Quizlet to learn vocabulary and YouTube to watch English lessons. They’re really convenient because I can study anytime, especially when I’m travelling or waiting for something.

II. Câu hỏi Part 2 

1. Describe a subject you enjoyed at school.

(What it was?/ Who taught you?/ What you learned?/ Why you enjoyed it?)

I’d like to talk about English, which was hands down the subject I enjoyed the most at school. I studied it throughout secondary school, but I started to truly love it in high school, mainly because of my English teacher, Ms. Lan, who had a very inspiring teaching style.

What I liked about her lessons was that they were never boring or repetitive. Instead of making us memorise grammar rules, she encouraged us to use English in real-life situations, like role plays, debates and short presentations. Thanks to her, I picked up a lot of useful vocabulary and expressions, and I also learnt how to structure my ideas clearly.

More importantly, English made me feel like I could connect with the world outside my classroom. I started watching movies without subtitles and reading short articles online, which gave me a huge sense of achievement. That’s why I enjoyed it—it wasn’t just an academic subject, it felt practical and meaningful.

hands down: chắc chắn là, không phải bàn cãi

start to truly love: bắt đầu thực sự yêu thích

never boring or repetitive: không bao giờ nhàm chán hay lặp đi lặp lại

role plays: đóng vai 

pick up: học được, nhặt được

structure my ideas clearly: sắp xếp ý tưởng rõ ràng 

short articles online: bài báo/ngắn trên mạng

a huge sense of achievement: cảm giác thành tựu rất lớn

2. Describe something you wish you had learned but never got the chance.

What it was?/How you hoped to learn it?/ How it could have helped you?/ Why you didn’t learn it?

Something I really wish I had learned earlier is basic personal finance, especially how to budget, save, and invest money wisely.

When I was at school, nobody taught us how to manage money. I always assumed it was something adults would naturally figure out later, but honestly, that’s not true. If I had learned it sooner, I think I could have avoided many unnecessary spending habits and built better financial discipline.

I hoped to learn it through a simple course or even through school workshops, where students could practise planning a monthly budget, understanding interest rates, and avoiding debt. It would have helped me become more independent and confident in making financial decisions.

The reason I didn’t learn it was mainly because our education system focused heavily on exams and academic subjects. So topics like real-life skills were often ignored. Now I’m trying to learn it by reading books and watching videos, but I still think it would’ve been much easier if I had started earlier.

basic personal finance: tài chính cá nhân cơ bản

budget (v): lập ngân sách, phân bổ chi tiêu

invest (money): đầu tư tiền

assume: cho rằng / nghĩ rằng

interest rates: lãi suất

avoid debt: tránh nợ nần

It would’ve been much easier: đáng lẽ sẽ dễ hơn nhiều

3. Describe someone who is intelligent.

(Who the person is?/ What they are like?/ What they do?/ Why you consider them intelligent?)

I’d like to describe my older cousin, who I truly consider an intelligent person. He works as a software engineer, but what impresses me most is not his job title—it’s the way he thinks.

He’s quite calm and logical. Whenever there’s a problem, he doesn’t panic or complain. Instead, he breaks it down into smaller parts and tries to solve it step by step. He also learns extremely fast. For example, he taught himself programming from online courses, and within a year, he was able to build real projects.

To me, intelligence is not just about being good at school. It’s about curiosity, discipline and problem-solving skills. My cousin reads widely, asks thoughtful questions, and always tries to improve himself. That combination of mindset and ability is what makes him genuinely intelligent in my eyes.

truly consider: thực sự coi là

what impresses me most: điều khiến tôi ấn tượng nhất

job title: chức danh công việc

whenever there’s a problem: bất cứ khi nào có vấn đề

panic: hoảng loạn

break it down into smaller parts: chia nhỏ vấn đề ra 

solve it step by step: giỉa quyết từng bước

curiosity: sự tò mò, ham học hỏi

discipline: tính kỉ luật

thoughtful question: câu hỏi sâu sắc

combination of mindset and ability: sự kết hợp giữa tư duy và năng lực

genuinely intelligent: thông minh thật sự

. Describe a book, app or website that has helped you learn.

(What it is?/ How you found it?/ What you learned from it?/ Why it was useful?)

A learning resource that has helped me a lot is YouTube, especially English-learning channels and IELTS content. I discovered it while searching for ways to improve my listening skills, and I was surprised by how much high-quality content is available for free.

I use it to learn vocabulary, pronunciation, and speaking strategies. For example, I watch videos that explain common IELTS topics, and I try to shadow the speaker to practise stress and intonation. I also follow channels that teach collocations and idioms, which helps me sound more natural.

What makes YouTube useful is that it’s flexible and convenient. I can study anytime, even when I’m on the bus or doing chores. Also, learning through videos feels more engaging than reading a textbook, so I’m less likely to get bored. Overall, it has played a big role in improving my English.

while searching for ways to…: trong lúc tìm cách để…

shadow the speaker: shadowing (nhại theo người nói)

practise stress and intonation: luyện trọng âm & ngữ điệu

more engaging: cuốn hút/hấp dẫn hơn

less likely to get bored: ít bị chán hơn

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