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1. What sort of things do you think you’re good at? (Why?)
- Useful expressions:
- “I’d say I’m quite good at…”
- “People often tell me that I’m talented at…”
- “I enjoy it because…”
- Grammar structure: Present simple
- Sample answer:
- I’d say I’m quite good at storytelling and making people laugh. People often tell me that I’m talented at explaining things in a simple way, which is useful for teaching. I enjoy it because it helps me connect with people.
2. Do you have the same talents as anyone else in your family? (Why/Why not?)
- Useful expressions:
- “Actually, I think I take after…”
- “On the other hand, I’m quite different from…”
- “Maybe it runs in the family!“
- Grammar structure: Present simple
- Sample answer:
- Actually, I think I take after my dad because he’s also good at storytelling. On the other hand, I’m quite different from my mom, who is more artistic. Maybe it runs in the family!
3. Is there a talent you already have that you’d like to improve? (Why/Why not?)
- Useful expressions:
- “I’d love to get better at…”
- “I feel like I still have a lot to learn when it comes to…”
- “It would be great to improve because…”
- Grammar structure: Conditional sentence (would)
- Sample answer:
- I’d love to get better at public speaking. I feel like I still have a lot to learn when it comes to engaging an audience. It would be great to improve because it’s a useful skill for many careers.
4. Do you think you will use your talents in a future job? (Why/Why not?)
- Useful expressions:
- “I definitely think so because…”
- “It’s a skill that can be useful in…”
- “Even if I don’t use it directly, I think it will help me…”
- Grammar structure: Future simple (will)
- Sample answer:
- I definitely think so because being able to explain things clearly is important in any job. It’s a skill that can be useful in teaching, marketing, or even leadership roles. Even if I don’t use it directly, I think it will help me communicate better with people.
