Discussing an English-speaking nation – IELTS Speaking part 2, part 3

IELTS Speaking Part 2: Discussing an English-speaking nation

Topic: Discussing an English-speaking country

To start the speech, candidates need to go straight to the point, which is which country they are going to talk about. They can mention some interesting facts about that country to lead into the speech. Candidates should avoid being too elaborate, which may lead to lengthy speeches.

Next, candidates should mention some special points about the country. They can answer some additional questions like: How is English used in that country? What is the importance of English for that nation?

Finally, candidates express their desire to visit that country and explain why they want to go there.

Sample: Discussing an English-speaking country

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One of the English-speaking nations is the UK. The United Kingdom consists of Scotland, Wales, and England, with Northern Ireland also being part of it. People here lead relatively peaceful lives. Despite numerous festivities, my favorite is the cake festival.

In the UK, individuals typically celebrate pastry festivals on the third day of confession, the day before the Vegetarian Festival Lent. Christianity observed a 40-day vegetarian fast in the fourth century, during which time people were eating and exercising. Before Lent officially starts, many people enjoy themselves and eat their fill. And because it is necessary to eat the forbidden fat throughout Lent, the third day of confession is frequently referred to as the feast of feasts. In order to prepare delectable cakes, everyone removed the eggs and other daily food from the kitchen.

When the bell rings, a woman starts creating pastries with each bite, which is how the celebration got its start. She merely consumed a cake before rushing into the church so as not to be late. Since then, the locals hold festivals dedicated to pastries. But only women are allowed to participate in this run. You will enter the church on the predetermined path and be required to throw hot cake into your hand at least three times. The winner will be the first one to arrive at the location.

It is also a very well-known and stunning country. I am crossing off everything I had planned to do once we arrived in the UK off my bucket list. If you haven’t already, you should check off one of your UK bucket list items: exploring the city of the dreaming spires. Oxford is the most beautiful city in the UK. Buckingham Palace, which is perched in a magnificent site and has a view of St. James’s Park is a must-see attraction for anybody traveling to London. The Royal Family resides there, and it serves as the Queen’s official London residence.

The UK is a stunning location with a ton of things to see and do.

Key Vocabulary

• Pastry festivals (n): lễ hội bánh ngọt
• Vegetarian Festival Lent (n): lễ hội chay
• Christianity (n): Cơ đốc giáo
• Eat sb’s fill (v): ăn no
• The forbidden fat (n): chất béo bị cấm
• Feast (n): tiệc
• Delectable (adj): ngon lành
• Predetermined (adj): định trước
• Cross off (v): hoàn thành
• Bucket list (n): danh sách những điều cần làm
• Be perched in: ngụ tại
• Magnificent (adj): tráng lệ
• Stunning (adj): kinh ngạc

IELTS Speaking Part 3: Discussing an English-speaking country

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1. What are the reasons Vietnamese people enjoy traveling abroad?

From my point of view, there are several reasons why Vietnamese people enjoy traveling abroad. They first want to extend their horizons and learn more about other cultures. Second, maybe people just need a different environment to unwind; taking a trip to an exotic location can help them take a break from daily life and concentrate more on themselves.

• Extend sb’s horizons (v): mở rộng vốn hiểu biết
• Unwind (v): thư giãn
• Exotic (adj): kỳ lạ

2. What are the advantages of international travel?

Foreign travel offers several benefits to people. I think one of the best ways for them to escape the stress of their regular lives would be to move to a new nation. They might also have the chance to meet and become friends with others who share their interests. Actually, they have a fantastic opportunity to increase the size of their social network.

• Escape the stress of sb’s regular lives: thoát khỏi sự căng thẳng của cuộc sống thường xuyên của họ
• Increase the size of sb’s social network: tăng quy mô mạng lưới xã hội

3. Do you plan to travel around the world in the future? Why or why not?

I’d reply “no.” Despite having wanderlust and a desire to see the world, it seems out of my price range. I doubt that working a nine to five job as my main source of income would allow me to travel abroad. Perhaps traveling to some locations in Vietnam would make more sense for me.

• Wanderlust (n): thích lang thang
• Out of sb’s price range: ngoài tầm giá

4. What motivates people to learn a foreign language?

Due to several evident benefits, learning a foreign language is no longer just a pastime but also a trend in contemporary society. Speaking more than one language can increase a job seeker’s options, especially if that language is frequently utilized in a professional setting. With respectable pay, you will be able to work for both national and international corporations. Being bilingual or multilingual will also enable you to expand your social network globally.

While traveling, you can develop close relationships and cross-cultural friendships with locals or foreign coworkers. Finally, the learning activity itself will have a positive impact on your brain. According to research, learning a second language changes your gray matter, which boosts your mental capacity.

• Contemporary society (n)P xã hội đương thời
• Respectable (adj): đáng kính
• Bilingual (adj): song ngữ
• Multilingual (adj): đa ngôn ngữ 
• Cross-cultural friendships (n): tình bạn xuyên văn hóa
• Gray matter (n): chất xám
• Boost sb’s mental capacity (v): tăng cường năng lực tinh thần 

5. Is English considered difficult to learn?

I believe that any single language, including English, is challenging to master. Although learning grammar and vocabulary may be simple, speaking a language fluently takes a lot of practice.

• Challenging (adj): mang tính thử thách
• Master (v): thuần thục

6. Should foreigners be required to learn your country’s language when they visit?

• Native tongue (n): tiếng mẹ đẻ
• Intriguing (adj): hấp dẫn
• The thrill is in trying: Sự hồi hộp là khi cố gắng
• Approachable (adj): dễ gần
• Charismatic (adj): lôi cuốn