IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

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

What skills should children learn before entering school?

Trẻ em nên học những kỹ năng gì trước khi đến trường?

[POINT]Point

Before entering school, children should learn basic independence and simple social skills.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

They need to manage small self-care tasks, follow instructions and communicate basic needs without constant help.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, being able to put away belongings, wait for a turn and ask a teacher for help makes the first school weeks easier.

[EXTEND]Extend

Academic skills are useful, but social confidence and daily independence are usually more important than knowing advanced reading or maths before school begins.

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

What can children learn from teachers and parents?

Trẻ em có thể học được gì từ thầy cô và cha mẹ?

[POINT]Point

Children can learn different but complementary things from teachers and parents.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Teachers mainly provide academic knowledge and structured learning, while parents often teach life lessons, values and everyday habits.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A child may pick up problem-solving methods from a teacher but learn patience, responsibility or kindness from family role models.

[EXTEND]Extend

The strongest development usually happens when school and home support each other instead of giving completely conflicting messages.

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

What are the skills that you want to learn?

Những kỹ năng nào mà bạn muốn học?

[POINT]Point

I would like to improve public speaking and data analysis because both are useful in many modern jobs.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Public speaking would help me explain ideas confidently, while data analysis would make it easier to make decisions based on evidence.

[EXAMPLE]Example

I would probably start with short online courses and small hands-on projects to learn the ropes.

[EXTEND]Extend

These skills are practical, transferable and useful beyond one specific career, which makes the time spent learning them worthwhile.

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

How does a good learner learn something new?

Một người học giỏi tiếp thu một điều mới như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

A good learner usually takes an active approach instead of only reading or listening.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

They break new material into steps, practise regularly and check their understanding by explaining the idea or using it.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, when learning a new grammar structure, they might study a few examples, create their own sentences and then test themselves later.

[EXTEND]Extend

Good learners also accept mistakes as information, so they adjust their method rather than assuming they simply lack ability.

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

How can people be motivated to learn new things?

Làm thế nào để tạo động lực cho mọi người học những điều mới?

[POINT]Point

People are more motivated when learning feels useful and progress is visible.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Clear learning goals, small rewards and a growth mindset can help them keep at a difficult skill.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For example, someone learning English may stay motivated by tracking how many conversations they can handle rather than only focusing on test scores.

[EXTEND]Extend

Teachers and employers can support motivation, but learners also need personal reasons for studying because external pressure alone usually does not last.

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Speaking Part 3

What skills should children learn before entering school?

What can children learn from teachers and parents?

What are the skills that you want to learn?

How does a good learner learn something new?

How can people be motivated to learn new things?