Describe a successful small company that you know: Sample with Vocabulary

Bài viết giới thiệu Sample IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a successful small company that you know thuộc nhóm chủ đề describe an object (miêu tả đối tượng) kèm theo các từ vựng ghi điểm trong bài. Đây là một trong nhóm chủ đề phổ biến trong bài thi IELTS Speaking Part 2.

Describe a successful small company that you know

●        What it is

●        How you know about it

●        How it becomes successful

And explain how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking example: 

I don't know much about the business world, and no company immediately came to mind, so I will talk about a small business near my house.  Many family-owned companies have struggled in recent decades and have closed down or have been acquired by larger companies in my country. However, this business is quite successful.

It is not really a company whose office is in a building. It is just a takeaway that specializes in Chinese food.

The restaurant was established by a Chinese couple who are now living in my country. Before the opening of their business, they both worked at a renowned Chinese restaurant in HCM city. Still, they then decided to leave and set up their own business. While the father is the main cook, the mother is in charge of the management. Their son, who is still in university, sometimes helps with the cooking.

I frequently visited the restaurant where they worked so when they left to start their own one, I was keen to visit it. Now, I'm one of their regulars because their place is close to my house and their delicious dishes always make my mouth water.

Also, I believe that what makes this business a success is not only the food but also their excellent customer service. All their customers are treated like friends. The family will happily adapt the dishes to suit your tastes and food requirements, for instance, if you are vegan or vegetarian.

I really enjoy both the food and the service here. I hope they will grow the business to become a big restaurant and open more branches soon.

 Vocabulary in IELTS Speaking example:

1. Takeaway /ˈteɪk.ə.weɪ/: thức ăn mang đi

Ví dụ: We were too tired to cook so we ordered takeaway.

2. To specialize in /ˈspeʃ.əl.aɪz/: chuyên về

Ví dụ: She hired a lawyer who specializes in divorce cases.

3. To set up their own business: thiết lập việc kinh doanh riêng

business /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ : doanh nghiệp

Ví dụ: She set up in business as a management consultant.

4. To be keen to /kiːn/: hào hứng

Ví dụ: They were very keen to start work as soon as possible.

5.    To make one’s mouth water: khiến ai đó chảy nước miếng

mouth /maʊθ/: miệng

water /ˈwɔː.tər/ : nước

Ví dụ: The smell of that bacon cooking is making my mouth water.

Mở rộng:

Những từ vựng và ý tưởng trong bài có thể áp dụng cho chủ đề: Describe a family business

Sample for IELTS Speaking Part 3

• Which do you prefer, family firms or non-family ones?

Gợi ý: separate (tách biệt), conflict (mâu thuẫn), family bond (mối lên kết trong gia đình),

Favoritism (sự thiên vị)

Personally, I prefer non-family companies, as we can completely separate our work from relationships. Let’s imagine that we work with other members of our family. In that case, there are times when conflicts happening at work cause severe damage to our relationships. Also, our personal feelings may lead to favoritism and negatively affect our decisions at work.

• What are the important factors in making a company successful?

Gợi ý: take sth into consideration (cân nhắc), strategy (chiến lược), assemble (tập hợp),  capability (khả năng), derail (cản trở sự thành công)

When it comes to a company's success, different factors must be taken into consideration.

Firstly, businesses need to have the right strategies. They need to decide their goals and make plans to achieve these goals. Also, companies need to assemble the right people to achieve success. No matter how well the strategy is designed, one person who does not have the capabilities to fulfill his role can completely slow down the company’s progress.

• What kinds of qualities should a successful businessperson have?

Gợi ý: leadership (khả năng lãnh đạo), supervise (giám sát), achieve one’s full potential (phá huy hết tiềm năng), persuasively (một cách thuyết phục)

One of the most essential qualities of a good businessperson is to have leadership skills. He needs to supervise his employees and motivate them to reach their full potential. Communication skills also play a significant role. A good businessperson should deliver his ideas clearly and persuasively to his customers and coworkers.

• What emerging industries do you know?

Suggestions: AI healthcare (sức khỏe trí tuệ nhân tạo – robot, máy móc, ..), virtual doctor (bác sĩ ảo), personal coaching (huấn luyện cá nhân), consult (tư vấn)

I have limited knowledge in this area. However, based on my readings from various online sources, AI healthcare has gained traction recently with the introduction of virtual doctors and automated health applications. Another emerging sector is personal coaching. Traditionally, individuals sought guidance from experienced peers. However, numerous companies now provide personal coaching services.