IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 2 - Study, School & LearningEasy-Intermediate

What can schools do to help students prepare for the next stage in their lives?

Các trường học có thể làm gì để giúp học sinh chuẩn bị cho giai đoạn tiếp theo của cuộc đời?

[POINT]Point

Schools can help students prepare for the next stage by teaching both academic knowledge and practical life skills.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Career guidance, financial basics and real-world experience can make the move into university or work less confusing.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For example, schools could arrange short workplace visits, teach students how to write a CV and help them prepare for interviews.

[EXTEND]Extend

Academic subjects still matter, but students also need to understand how to make decisions and manage responsibilities outside the classroom.

Part 3Topic 2 - Study, School & LearningEasy-Intermediate

What advice would you give to someone who doesn’t like school?

Bạn sẽ đưa ra lời khuyên gì cho một người không thích đi học?

[POINT]Point

I would first try to understand why the person dislikes school instead of simply telling them to work harder.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

They may have a learning difficulty, social problem or feel that lessons do not connect with their personal interests.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A supportive teacher, counsellor or parent could help them find their feet by changing study methods or setting smaller goals.

[EXTEND]Extend

School may never become their favourite place, but finding one subject, activity or person they connect with can make the experience much more manageable.

Part 3Topic 2 - Study, School & LearningEasy-Intermediate

What can schools teach children that they can’t learn from their parents? Education after school

Trường học có thể dạy trẻ em những điều gì mà chúng không thể học từ cha mẹ? Giáo dục sau phổ thông

[POINT]Point

Schools can teach children how to function in a wider social group in ways that families sometimes cannot.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Students learn teamwork, shared rules, independence and how to cooperate with people who have different personalities.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, group projects may require children to divide tasks, solve disagreements and listen to classmates they did not choose themselves.

[EXTEND]Extend

Parents teach important values, but school gives children repeated practice using social skills in a larger and more diverse environment.

Part 3Topic 2 - Study, School & LearningEasy-Intermediate

In general, what opportunities are available to students after they leave school?

Nhìn chung, những cơ hội nào dành cho học sinh sau khi rời ghế nhà trường?

[POINT]Point

After school, students usually have several options, including higher education, vocational training or entering the workforce.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

The best path depends on their goals, academic results and financial situation.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For example, one student may take up an apprenticeship to learn a trade, while another goes to university for a profession that requires a degree.

[EXTEND]Extend

Taking a gap year can also be useful if it includes work, travel or structured learning rather than simply avoiding a decision.

Part 3Topic 2 - Study, School & LearningEasy-Intermediate

How do you think school life differs from university life?

Bạn nghĩ cuộc sống học đường khác với cuộc sống đại học như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

University life is usually more independent than school life.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Students often have more academic freedom, fewer fixed hours and greater responsibility for self-directed learning.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For example, a university lecturer may give a reading list and deadline but expect students to organise their own study time, while school teachers usually monitor progress more closely.

[EXTEND]Extend

Campus life can also offer more social freedom, but that independence can be challenging for students who are not used to managing time and decisions on their own.

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Speaking Part 3

What can schools do to help students prepare for the next stage in their lives?

What advice would you give to someone who doesn’t like school?

What can schools teach children that they can’t learn from their parents? Education after school

In general, what opportunities are available to students after they leave school?

How do you think school life differs from university life?