Model answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3: Discussing a skill you can teach others

Prompt: Describe a skill you can teach others

Firstly, you may encounter a prompt revolving around recounting a time when someone apologized to you, like this:

Vocabulary for Describing a Skill You Can Teach Others

Below are some useful vocabulary terms that you can use in IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3: Describe a skill you can teach others.

• Acquire [v.] – đạt được, giành được

E.g.: “I hope to help my students acquire new skills and knowledge in cooking.”

• Adapt [v.] – thích nghi

E.g.: “When teaching digital marketing, it’s important to adapt to the latest trends and changes.”

• Analyze [v.] – phân tích

E.g.: “When cooking, it’s important to analyze the recipe and understand the steps before starting.”

• Collaborate [v.] – hợp tác

E.g.: “Group work allows students to collaborate and learn from each other.”

• Compose [v.] – soạn thảo

E.g.: “When teaching writing, I encourage my students to compose their own stories and essays.”

• Construct [v.] – xây dựng

E.g.: “Students can learn valuable problem-solving skills by constructing their own projects.”

• Create [v.] – tạo ra

E.g.: “Cooking can be a fun and creative activity that allows you to create delicious meals.”

• Critique [v.] – phê bình, đánh giá

E.g.: “When teaching art, it’s important to critique your students’ work and provide constructive feedback.”

• Demonstrate [v.] – trình bày, minh họa

E.g.: “When teaching a new skill, it’s helpful to demonstrate the steps and provide examples.”

• Develop [v.] – phát triển:

E.g.: “By teaching digital marketing, I hope to help my students develop their skills and succeed in their careers.”

• Experiment [v.] – thử nghiệm

E.g.: “Cooking allows you to experiment with different flavours and ingredients to create your own unique dishes.”

• Foster [v.] – nuôi dưỡng

E.g.: “Supporting creativity and innovation can foster a culture of innovative ideas and contribute to the growth of society.”

• Implement [v.] – thực thi

E.g.: “To achieve success in digital marketing, it’s important to implement effective strategies and tactics.”

• Incorporate [v.] – kết hợp

E.g.: “Incorporating multimedia such as videos and images can make lessons more engaging and effective.”

• Innovate [v.] – đổi mới

E.g.: “By fostering a culture of innovation, students can develop their skills and contribute to the growth of the economy.”

• Integrate [v.] – tích hợp

E.g.: “Incorporating real-life examples can make lessons more relevant and practical, and can help students to integrate what they’ve learned.”

• Modify [v.] – sửa đổi

E.g.: “When cooking, it’s okay to modify a recipe to suit your own taste preferences.”

• Nurture [v.] – nuôi dưỡng

E.g.: “Teaching cooking can help to nurture a love of food and healthy eating habits in your students.”

• Plan [v.] – lập kế hoạch

E.g.: “When teaching digital marketing, it’s important to plan your lessons and set clear goals for your students.”

• Practice [v.] – luyện tập

E.g.: “By practicing cooking, you can improve your skills and create delicious meals with confidence.”

• Reinforce [v.] – củng cố

E.g.: “Using visual aids can reinforce concepts and help students to remember what they’ve learned.”

• Research [v.] – nghiên cứu

E.g.: “When teaching a skill, it’s important to research the latest trends and best practices.”

• Solve [v.] – giải quyết

E.g.: “By teaching problem-solving skills, students can learn how to solve challenges and overcome obstacles.”

• Stimulate [v.] – kích thích

E.g.: “Interactive activities can stimulate students’ minds and make learning more engaging.”

• Teach [v.] – giảng dạy

E.g.: “Teaching is the process of sharing knowledge and skills with others.”

• Test [v.] – thử nghiệm

E.g.: “When cooking, it’s important to test your food for seasoning and doneness before serving.”

• Understand [v.] – hiểu

E.g.: “To teach a skill effectively, you must first understand it yourself.”

• Use [v.] – sử dụng

E.g.: “When teaching a skill, it’s important to use a variety of techniques to keep students engaged and interested.”

• Value [v.] – đánh giá cao

E.g.: “By teaching a valuable skill, you can help your students to appreciate and value their own abilities.”

• Work [v.] – làm việc

E.g.: “Group work allows students to work together and learn from each other’s strengths and weaknesses.”

Sample IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a skill you can teach others

Suggested Steps for Structuring 'Describe a skill you can teach others'

• Hiểu câu hỏi: Đọc kỹ chủ đề và đảm bảo bạn hiểu những gì đề yêu cầu. Trong trường hợp này, bạn được yêu cầu mô tả một kỹ năng mà bạn giỏi và có thể dạy cho người khác.
• Chọn một kỹ năng: Hãy nghĩ về một kỹ năng mà bạn tự tin và có kinh nghiệm dạy cho người khác. Có thể là kĩ năng nấu ăn, chơi nhạc cụ, hoặc một môn học cụ thể.
• Brainstorm (động não): Kể ra những khía cạnh của kỹ năng bạn muốn dạy, ví dụ như: các bước hoặc nguyên tắc cơ bản mà ai đó cần biết để thành thạo kỹ năng đó là gì? Một số sai lầm phổ biến mà mọi người mắc phải là gì và làm thế nào để tránh được chúng? Một số mẹo hoặc thủ thuật hữu ích bạn đã học được là gì?
• Sắp xếp các ý tưởng: Hãy sắp xếp các ý tưởng của bạn theo thứ tự hợp lý. Với chủ đề mô tả một kỹ năng, bạn có thể bắt đầu với những điều cơ bản rồi đến nâng cao hơn hoặc tập trung vào những lỗi phổ biến và cách tránh chúng.
• Thực hành trả lời: Cuối cùng, hãy thực hành nói với câu trả lời của bạn, sử dụng những từ vựng, cấu trúc câu mà bạn tự tin và thoải mái để có thể nói trôi chảy, đồng thời ghi nhận lại các lỗi sai để cải thiện.

Suggested Structure for 'Describe a skill you can teach others'

Introduction - Presentation 

In the opening, you can briefly introduce the skill and explain why you think it's essential to learn. Be mindful to avoid lengthy introductions as we only have about 2 minutes to speak in IELTS Speaking Part 2.

Body - Description

Describe, narrate the story following the 'you should say' guidance:

• Kỹ năng đó là gì?
• Bạn đã học nó bằng cách nào?
• Làm thế nào bạn có thể dạy người khác kỹ năng này?
• Bạn cảm thấy thế nào về kỹ năng này?

You can provide an example of the benefits or products that can be created using this skill.

Conclusion - Summary

For the conclusion, summarize everything in 1 or 2 concise sentences. You may skip this part if time is insufficient. However, ensure to convey the complete idea as required by the prompt.

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Sample of Describe a skill you can teach others

Today, I would like to talk about a skill that I am confident in teaching: cooking. I believe that cooking is an essential life skill that everyone should learn, as it not only helps us to eat healthier but can also be a fun and creative activity.

I learned how to cook from my mother and grandmother. Since I was very young, they taught me how to cook traditional dishes from our culture and I’ve continued to learn and experiment with new recipes over the years.

To teach someone how to cook, I would start by explaining the basic cooking techniques such as chopping, sautéing, boiling, and baking. I would then show them how to follow a recipe and how to adjust it to their own taste. I would also teach them how to select ingredients, how to store food properly, and how to plan a menu.

One of the best ways to teach someone how to cook is by cooking together. I would invite them to my kitchen and we would prepare a meal together, step by step. This would give them a hands-on experience and they would be able to ask questions and get feedback in real time.

I feel very passionate about teaching cooking because it’s a skill that can bring people together and create memories. I find it very rewarding to see my students gain confidence in the kitchen and enjoy the food that they’ve created.

• Essential (adj): quan trọng
• Healthier (adj): khỏe mạnh hơn
• Traditional (adj): truyền thống 
• Recipe (n): công thức (nấu ăn)
• To chop (v): chặt (thịt)
• To sauté (v): áp chảo (món ăn)
• To adjust (v): điều chỉnh
• Ingredient (n): nguyên liệu (nấu ăn)
• To store (v): lưu trữ (thức ăn)
• Step by step: từng bước một 
• A hands-on experience: kinh nghiệm có được do tự thực hành 
• Feedback (n): phản hồi
• Passionate (adj): đam mê
• Rewarding (adj): đền đáp

Sample IELTS Speaking Part 3: Describe a skill you can teach others

For the follow-up questions related to 'Describe a skill you can teach others', you may encounter the following questions:

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Why is cooking considered an essential life skill?

Knowing how to cook is important because it allows us to control what we eat, saves money, brings people together, and provides useful life skills for emergency situations and travelling. I would say, it can improve our health, well-being, and quality of life.

• To control (v): kiểm soát
• Emergency (adj): khẩn cấp
• Well-being (n): hạnh phúc
• Quality of life (n): chất lượng cuộc sống

Are skills from the past more challenging to learn compared to today’s skills?

I would say that it’s hard to compare skills from the past with those of today because they are often very different. Some skills from the past may be more difficult to learn, such as blacksmithing or weaving because they require specialized knowledge and equipment that is not commonly used today. However, modern skills such as coding or digital marketing may be more difficult because they require a high level of technical expertise and are constantly evolving. I think the difficulty of learning a skill depends on the individual, their background, and the resources available to them.

• Blacksmithing (n): rèn
• Weaving (n): dệt  
• Equipment (n): dụng cụ, công cụ
• Coding (n): mã hóa
• Digital marketing (n): tiếp thị kỹ thuật số
• Expertise (n): chuyên môn
• Constantly (adj): liên tục
• To evolve (v): phát triển
• Resource (n): nguồn

What changes do you think should be made to the way students are taught in Vietnam?

In my opinion, there should be a greater focus on critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity. Rote learning and memorization may not be as effective as practical learning, which provides valuable experience and real-world application. Supporting creativity and innovation can foster a culture of innovative ideas and contribute to the growth of the economy and society. It’s important for educators, policymakers, and parents to work together to create a supportive and engaging learning environment that will benefit students and the country as a whole.

• Critical thinking (n): tư duy phản biện
• Problem-solving (n): giải quyết vấn đề
• Rote learning (n): học thuộc lòng
• Memorization (n): ghi nhớ
• Practical learning (n): học qua thực hành
• Real-world (n): thế giới thực
• Application (n): áp dụng
• Innovation (n): đổi mới
• To foster (v): nuôi dưỡng
• Innovative (adj): sáng tạo
• Policymakers (n): các nhà hoạch định chính sách

How could teachers make lessons more engaging?

Teachers can use a variety of techniques such as incorporating interactive activities, group work, multimedia, and real-life examples. Interactive activities such as quizzes, games, and role-playing can engage students and make learning more fun. Group work allows students to collaborate and learn from each other, while multimedia such as videos and images can provide visual aids to reinforce concepts. Real-life examples can make lessons more relevant and practical and can help students to see the value of what they are learning. I would say that teachers are required to be creative and adaptable in their approach to teaching and to be sensitive to the needs and interests of their students.

• Incorporate (v): kết hợp
• Interactive (adj): tương tác
• Multimedia (n): đa phương tiện
• To collaborate (v): hợp tác
• Visual aids (n): minh họa trực quan
• To reinforce (v): củng cố
• Concept (n): ý tưởng
• Relevant (adj): liên quan
• To be required (v): được yêu cầu
• Adaptable (adj): thích nghi
• Sensitive (adj): nhạy cảm, chú ý kỹ đến