Discuss your favorite sport – IELTS Speaking sample parts 1, 2, 3

1. Vocabulary for discussing your favorite sport 

2. Structure for discussing your favorite sport

• I want to discuss a sport that I find really enjoyable: Tôi muốn thảo luận về một môn thể thao mà tôi thấy thực sự thú vị.
• It is my all-time favorite sport, in my opinion: Theo ý kiến ​​của tôi, đó là môn thể thao yêu thích nhất mọi thời đại của tôi.
• I’ve been practicing it for a very long time: Tôi đã thực hành nó trong một thời gian rất dài.
• I would choose to do it when I have free time: Tôi sẽ chọn làm điều đó khi tôi có thời gian rảnh.
• This is a sport I’m a (huge) fan of: Đây là một môn thể thao tôi là một fan hâm mộ (rất lớn).

Một số cấu trúc thể hiện sự yêu thích:

• I like/enjoy/fancy/prefer playing…
• I am into playing…
• I am keen on playing…
• I am fond of playing…
• I indulge in playing…

3. IELTS Speaking Part 1 example: Discuss your favorite sport

3.1. Do you enjoy watching sports on television?

I guess I’m not a huge sports fan. I primarily watch a select few important international sporting events, such as the World Cup and Olympic Games. Additionally, because I’m usually working, I spend my free time engaging in other activities like listening to music or shopping.

• A select few important international sporting events: một vài sự kiện thể thao quốc tế quan trọng
• Engage in (v): tham gia vào

3.2. Do you participate in any sports?

Despite not participating in any sports, I work out at the gym with a personal trainer who assists me in creating an effective training schedule. My very first task when I arrive at the gym is to warm up by stretching, hunching over, and performing jumping jacks. After this point, I’ll work out hard, which may cause my muscles to hurt for the first couple of days.

• Workout (v): tập thể dục
• Stretch (v): kéo người
• Hunch over (v): khom lưng
• Perform jumping jacks: thực hiện các bước nhảy

3.3. What are the most popular sports in your country?

In my country, football is the most popular sport, and in my opinion, it is the supreme sport. Football is more well-liked than other sports due to the exciting atmosphere it fosters. When our team wins a game, they go bonkers and even drive around honking and waving flags.

• Go bonkers (v): đi bão
• Drive around honking and waving flags: lái xe xung quanh bấm còi và vẫy cờ

3.4. Who is your favorite sports personality?

I like Lionel Messi. He is recognized as one of football’s all-time greats for more than just his dribbling prowess or his ability to spot a goal from nowhere; he also enjoys cheering on his team’s accomplishments and gets ecstatic when other strikers score goals.

• Dribbling prowess (n): khả năng rê bóng
• Spot a goal (v): phát hiện mục tiêu
• Accomplishments (n): thành tích
• Ecstatic (adj): vui vẻ
• Strikers (n): tiền đạo

3.5. Which sports would you like to explore in the future?

I’d like to attempt tennis if I had more free time. I believe it will benefit my physical and mental health because endurance and focus are necessary for this sport. It’s also a lot of fun to play with friends and family as a recreational pastime.

• Endurance (n): sức chịu đựng
• Recreational pastime (n): thú vui tiêu khiển

4. Sample for IELTS Speaking Part 2: Discuss your favorite sport

4.1. Discuss your favorite sport – Soccer

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I want to share my love for football with everyone in Vietnam, which is our national sport and one of my favorites. I first discovered it when I was 15 years old. A classmate invited me to join his local football team with some of our friends. I can honestly say that I had an amazing time with them.

I used to play it with my friends after school because it was the only free time I had during the day. Because I am currently so busy with work and school, I had to give up my hobby. But occasionally, if I have a lengthy vacation, I’ll organize a small football game with my former classmates. We frequently gather in a tiny restaurant after such football games to drink and converse.

I like participating in this sport because it improves my mental and physical health, among other things. I can also learn collaborative skills, which are useful in all aspects of life. Last but not least, I have made a lot of friends through this sport who have grown to be my best playmates.

• Terrific (adj): tuyệt vời
• Converse (v): trò chuyện
• Improve sb’s mental and physical health: nâng cao sức khỏe thể chất và tinh thần của ai đó
• Learn collaborative skills: có được các kỹ thuật hợp tác

4.2. Discuss your favorite sport – Swimming

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I want to talk about swimming, which is my favorite sport.

It was the first I heard of it when I was ten years old. To prevent me from drowning in the sea, my mother believed that I should start learning to swim at a young age. Since I was probably born with the water element, I must admit that I somewhat enjoyed the swimming lessons.

I still make a point of joining my boyfriend, who enjoys this water sport, every Saturday afternoon at the local pool. I only ever skip a day when I’m completely overwhelmed by my workload.

I enjoy playing this activity because it keeps my body in top condition, but there are other advantages as well. Second, I may increase my height by swimming, which is a terrific sport. Last but not least, I seldom ever feel stressed out or overworked since I started playing this sport. Overall, I think everyone should participate in this sport.

• Prevent sb from drowning in the sea: ngăn ai đó chết đuối dưới biển
• Be probably born with the water element: có lẽ được sinh ra với yếu tố nước
• Make a point of (v): có thói quen
• Keep sb’s body in top condition: giữ cho cơ thể ai đó trong tình trạng tốt nhất

4.3. Discuss your favorite sport – Running

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I’d want to talk about running, which is a simple and cost-free activity that anyone may try.

I just recently began it with the help of my coworkers who are expert runners. How athletic they appear and how devoted they are to this activity persuaded me. I made the decision to do what they did and attempt running in the park by my workplace. In all honesty, I was almost fatigued at first, but after a week, I fell in love with it rather quickly.

I typically head to the park after work around 5 o'clock and jog until 6 o'clock. On Saturdays, when I only work in the morning, I spend over two hours running in the afternoon, and I have to admit that Saturdays are the best days for me to run. Occasionally, my colleagues join me at the park, and we have a great time sharing funny work stories during our breaks.

I enjoy this activity for a variety of reasons. First, it is affordable and simple to attempt. All we need is a water bottle and a pair of jogging sneakers. Second, anyone of any age or gender can participate in this sport, which allowed me to make some new acquaintances while practicing it in the park. They are pleasant and affable individuals.

Third, ever since I started playing this sport, I have hardly ever experienced a common cold, flu, or fever. What else? Only after a month of training can I work more productively and with improved performance. In other words, I am able to work longer hours without getting weary. Overall, I advise everyone to give this sport a try.

• Cost-free (adj): miễn phí 
• Expert runners (n): vận động viên chuyên nghiệp
• Fatigued (adj): mệt mỏi
• Jogging sneakers (n): giày chạy bộ
• Acquaintances (n): những người quen
• Affable (adj): niềm nở
• Productively (adv): năng suất
• Weary (adj): mệt mỏi

4.4. Discuss your favorite sport – Badminton

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I want to discuss badminton, which is a well-liked sport in Vietnam and is one of my favorites.

When I was 15 years old, I first learned about it. My father made me sign up for a badminton training program with his pals since he thought I was a little overweight. Although I must admit that for the first week I was a little unhappy about being forced to do something against my choice, I quickly warmed up to it.

Unfortunately, I now spend the majority of my day in the office as a white-collar worker, getting home just around 7 o’clock. I therefore no longer have time to play badminton.

I still adore this sport, though, for a number of reasons: It first assisted me in losing a little weight, which improved my health. Second, I made a lot of nice pals that helped me out a lot in life while I practiced the sport in the nearby sports facility. Last but not least, I would say that after learning about this activity, I could definitely get over my shyness about being a big person and try to modify how I look. Overall, I think everyone should participate in this sport.

• Well-liked (adj): được yêu thích
• Warm up to (v): thích thú với
• White-collar worker (n): nhân viên văn phòng
• Get over sb’s shyness (v): vượt qua sự nhút nhát của ai đó

4.5. Thảo luận về môn thể thao yêu thích của bạn – Taekwondo

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I want to discuss Taekwondo, a type of Korean martial art, which is my favorite sport.

When I was 15 years old, I first learned about it. My parents believed that I should develop self-defense skills to combat school bullies. Furthermore, this was the ideal sport for me because I was a little overweight. I rapidly got into it, and even now, at the age of 23, it remains my most favorite pleasure activity.

I often spend my leisure time playing this sport with other martial artists at a nearby sports club because I have no classes on Sunday afternoons. They have been extremely helpful in teaching me some excellent strategies. Occasionally, we engage in small matches and then enjoy a meal at a cozy restaurant.

There are a number of reasons why Taekwondo has my heart. First off, I was able to drop some weight with this sport, and as a result, I currently have a somewhat fit figure. Second, since I began playing this sport, I have hardly ever experienced a common cold, flu, or fever. Third, as a result of meeting so many amazing friends from various backgrounds, my social circle has been growing steadily. Overall, I think you should give this sport a shot.

• Martial art (n): võ thuật
• Self-defense skills (n): kỹ năng tự vệ
• Combat school bullies (v): chống lại những kẻ bắt nạt học đường
• Give this sport a shot (v): thử sức với môn thể thao này

5. Sample for IELTS Speaking Part 3: Discuss your favorite sport

Hãy cùng tôi trả lời các câu hỏi mẫu IELTS Speaking phần 3 về chủ đề yêu thích về môn thể thao sau đây:

5.1. What kinds of sports are popular in your nation?

Sports of all kinds are played in Vietnam by people of all ages and socioeconomic levels. However, football is without a doubt the most well-known sport in Vietnam and has a significant cultural impact on the country. Nearly every corner in Vietnam has a temporary football field where both children and adults can play the game. Recent notable triumphs by the Vietnamese national football team in international events have further boosted the sport’s popularity.

• Socioeconomic levels (n): trình độ kinh tế xã hội
• Recent notable triumphs (n): những chiến thắng đáng chú ý gần đây

5.2. What are the advantages of participating in a sport?

Playing sports has several benefits for both our physical and emotional well-being. First off, it reduces the likelihood of contracting debilitating conditions like diabetes and obesity while constructing muscles and improving cardiovascular endurance. Second, it can enhance our mental health by reducing stress and boosting mood and self-esteem.

Participating in sports can build a sense of collaboration, discipline, and camaraderie with others, and these traits can be beneficial in both personal and professional contexts. Overall, doing sports is an excellent way to maintain health and improve overall well-being.

• Debilitating conditions (n): điều kiện suy nhược
• Diabetes (n): tiểu đường
• Cardiovascular endurance (n): sự chịu đựng của tim mạch
• Self-esteem (n): lòng tự trọng
• Collaboration (n): sự hợp tác
• Discipline (n): kỷ luật
• Camaraderie (n): tình bạn thân thiết

5.3. Do you believe the kinds of sports that are trendy will transform in the future?

Popular sports may alter in the future as society and culture continue to develop, in my opinion. For instance, as technology becomes more widespread in our lives and people spend more time playing video games and competing online, esports may become more popular. A move toward exercises like yoga, pilates, or mindfulness-based practices that have higher physical and mental advantages may also be seen as people grow more health-conscious.

• Widespread (adj): phổ biến rộng rãi
• Health-conscious (adj): có ý thức về sức khỏe

5.4. How can sports unite people from different countries?

• Cultural or linguistic divides (n): sự phân chia văn hóa hoặc ngôn ngữ
• Intercultural communication (n): giao tiếp liên văn hóa
• Global community (n): cộng đồng toàn cầu