Bài mẫu Portraying a person skilled in foreign languages – IELTS Speaking part 2, 3

1. Depicting an individual adept in foreign languages in IELTS Speaking part 2

Hãy nghe Podcast bài mẫu Part 2 của Mytour cùng bạn nhé:

1.1. Mẫu 1: Mô tả một người giỏi ngoại ngữ – IELTS Speaking part 2

You should say:

• who this person is
• what language this person can use
• how often this person uses this language
• and explain why this person can master this language.

Now l’d like to give you some description of a Vietnamese man I saw speaking English impressively fluently. That was a motorcycle taxi driver who was kinda of medium height, quite old, with gray hair… in his early sixties, think, or probably in his late fifties. I came across him a couple of years ago somewhere near Pham Ngu Lao street, the area famous for attracting a huge number of Western tourists as backpackers in this city.

At that moment, while I was riding my motorbike on the street, I suddenly heard some people quarrelling loudly on the sidewalk. That drew my attention immediately, because they sounded like they were speaking English rather than Vietnamese. It turned out that they were foreigners and a local man shouting at each other. According to what I heard, they were yelling at each other due to some misunderstanding related to the charge of the trip from a certain coach station…

I can’t remember the exact details, but, you know, what took me aback was the unbelievable fluency of the local motorcycle taxi driver, who was shouting and cursing at the tourist, using big bad words, four-letter words, whatever the name is. Though the local driver didn’t seem to have a perfect pronunciation, he obviously showed a great command of spoken English, especially when it came to the grammar of offensive language.

The more they talked, the more intense the heat was, and a lot of curious passers-by, including me, got around them. That was actually a memorable afternoon in my life that changed my thinking about things like.. how well the so-called ‘motorcycle taxi drivers’ could speak a foreign language like English.

Từ vựng nổi bật

• Motorcycle taxi driver: tài xế xe ôm 
• To come across sb: tình cờ gặp/thấy ai 
• Backpacker: du khách “ba-lô” 
• What took me aback was…: Điều khiến tôi sửng sốt là… 
• Big bad words / four-letter words / swear words: những từ “không thanh lịch” 
• Passer-by: (pl. passers-by) người qua đường

1.2. Mẫu 2: Mô tả một người giỏi ngoại ngữ – IELTS Speaking part 2

Hãy nghe Podcast bài mẫu Part 2 của Mytour cùng bạn nhé:

Describe a person who is good at foreign language. You should say:

• who this person is
• what language this person can use
• how often this person uses this language
• and explain why this person can master this language

The person I want to talk about is my English teacher, Ms. Griffin. She is an incredibly talented language learner who can speak three languages fluently: English, Vietnamese, and French.

Ms. Griffin uses English regularly in her work as a full-time teacher and speaks Vietnamese with her close acquaintances. Additionally, she has a strong command of French, which she acquired while studying at university.

What impresses me the most about Ms. Griffin is her ability to master foreign languages. She is always eager to learn new things and improve her language skills. She is constantly reading books, watching movies, and listening to podcasts in English and French, and she often travels to countries where the languages are spoken to practice her skills.

Ms. Griffin also has a great understanding of the grammar and structure of the languages she speaks, which allows her to teach them effectively. Her patience and wealth of experience and knowledge in language teaching make her an excellent teacher and a source of motivation for her students. I believe that she is a great example of someone who has mastered foreign languages. Her dedication, hard work, and passion for learning have enabled her to become a proficient speaker of multiple languages and an outstanding language teacher.

• Talented (adj): tài năng, có tài
• Language learner (n): người học ngôn ngữ
• Fluently (adv): trôi chảy, lưu loát
• Acquaintances (n): những người quen
• Have a strong command: hiểu biết, thành thạo
• Constantly (adv): liên tục, không ngừng
• Effectively (adv): hiệu quả, có hiệu lực
• Patience (n): sự kiên nhẫn, lòng kiên nhẫn
• Dedication (n): sự cống hiến, tận tâm
• Hard work (n): sự lao động chăm chỉ, cố gắng
• Passion (n): niềm đam mê, sự đam mê

2. Mô tả một người giỏi ngoại ngữ – IELTS Speaking Part 3

Hãy nghe Podcast bài mẫu Part 3 của Mytour cùng bạn nhé:

2.1. Bạn có học một ngôn ngữ ngoại không? Tại sao?

Yes, I am currently learning Spanish. I have always been interested in learning new languages and exploring different cultures. Moreover, as a global citizen in this interconnected world, I believe that being proficient in a foreign language can be a valuable asset in both personal and professional contexts.

• Currently (adv): hiện tại, đang
• Exploring (v): khám phá, tìm hiểu
• Cultures (n): văn hóa, nền văn hoá
• Global citizen (n): công dân toàn cầu
• Interconnected (adj): liên kết, kết nối
• Proficient (adj): thành thạo, giỏi
• Asset (n): tài sản, giá trị
• Personal (adj): cá nhân, riêng tư
• Professional (adj): chuyên nghiệp, nghề nghiệp
• Contexts (n): bối cảnh, ngữ cảnh

2.2. Bạn có muốn trở thành giáo viên ngôn ngữ ngoại khóa trong tương lai không? Tại sao?

While I have no plans to become a foreign language instructor, I am deeply passionate about teaching my friends and family the languages I have learned. It is a rewarding experience that enhances my own language skills and strengthens my relationships with those I teach.

• Intention (n): ý định, kế hoạch
• Pursuing (v): theo đuổi, tiếp tục
• Career (n): sự nghiệp, nghề nghiệp
• Enthusiastic (adj): nhiệt tình, say mê
• Instructing (v): hướng dẫn, chỉ dẫn
• Acquaintances (n): người quen, bạn bè
• Family members (n): thành viên trong gia đình
• Enriching (adj): làm giàu thêm, bổ sung thêm
• Satisfying (adj): đáp ứng được, thỏa mãn được
• Undertaking (n): việc làm, công việc
• Advances (v): tiến bộ, tiến triển
• Proficiency (n): trình độ, khả năng thành thạo
• Fosters (v): nuôi dưỡng, xúc tiến
• Closer bonds (n): mối liên kết chặt chẽ hơn
• Connections (n): mối quan hệ, kết nối

2.3. Why do some individuals run quickly while others run slowly?

I’d say that several factors, including genetics, training, mental factors, and external conditions, can impact an individual‘s running speed. However, with consistent effort and an unwavering commitment to improvement, anyone can enhance their running abilities and achieve their desired speed.

• Factors (n): yếu tố, nhân tố
• Genetics (n): di truyền học
• Training (n): huấn luyện, tập luyện
• Mental (adj): tinh thần, liên quan đến tâm lý
• External (adj): bên ngoài, ngoại vi
• Conditions (n): điều kiện, tình trạng
• Impact (v): ảnh hưởng, tác động
• Individual (n): cá nhân
• Running (n): chạy bộ, đi bộ
• Speed (n): tốc độ, tốc độ chạy
• Consistent (adj): kiên định, nhất quán
• Effort (n): nỗ lực, cố gắng
• Unwavering (adj): kiên định, không lay chuyển
• Commitment (n): cam kết, sự tận tụy
• Improvement (n): cải thiện, cải tiến

2.4. Do you believe grammar is crucial when learning a foreign language? Why?

Yes, I believe grammar is important in learning a foreign language since it provides the structural foundation for effective communication. It allows learners to communicate accurately and precisely, understand complex language structures, and develop reading and writing skills. A good understanding of grammar is essential for language proficiency and developing effective communication skills.

• Structural (adj): cấu trúc, kết cấu
• Foundation (n): nền tảng, cơ sở
• Effective (adj): hiệu quả, có hiệu lực
• Communication (n): giao tiếp, truyền đạt thông tin
• Accurately (adv): chính xác, đúng đắn
• Precisely (adv): kỹ lưỡng, tỉ mỉ
• Complex (adj): phức tạp, khó hiểu
• Language structures (n): cấu trúc ngôn ngữ
• Essential (adj): cần thiết
• Proficiency (n): năng lực, khả năng