IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 2&3: Describe a time when you taught a friend or relative something.

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a time when you taught a friend or relative something.
You should say:

• Who you taught

• What you taught

• How it turned out
  And explain how you felt about the experience

1. Speaking Expressions

Who you taught

• My go-to example is… (Ví dụ điển hình của tôi là…)

• I ended up teaching… (Cuối cùng tôi đã dạy…)

• A close friend of mine / my cousin / my aunt… (Một người bạn thân / anh chị em họ / cô dì của tôi…)

• We’re really tight, so… (Chúng tôi rất thân nên…)

What you taught

• I walked him/her through… (Tôi hướng dẫn từng bước…)

• Step by step, we tackled… (Từng bước một, chúng tôi xử lý…)

• I broke it down into bite-sized chunks… (Tôi chia nhỏ thành từng phần dễ hiểu…)

• It was basically about… (Cơ bản là về…)

How it turned out

• After some trial and error… (Sau vài lần thử và sai…)

• There was a real light-bulb moment. (Có một khoảnh khắc “ngộ” ra thật sự.)

• Everything finally clicked. (Mọi thứ cuối cùng cũng ăn khớp.)

• The result was beyond my expectations. (Kết quả vượt ngoài mong đợi.)

How you felt

• I was over the moon. (Tôi cực kỳ vui sướng.)

• It was surprisingly rewarding. (Thật bất ngờ là rất đáng giá.)

• I felt a sense of accomplishment. (Tôi thấy có cảm giác hoàn thành.)

• It strengthened our bond. (Nó làm bền chặt mối quan hệ của chúng tôi.)

2. Ideas & Collocations

• Walk someone through an app (hướng dẫn ai đó dùng một ứng dụng)

• Set up an e-wallet / online banking (cài ví điện tử / ngân hàng trực tuyến)

• Screen-share on Zalo/Zoom (chia sẻ màn hình trên Zalo/Zoom)

• Take it step by step (làm từng bước một)

• Patience paid off (sự kiên nhẫn được đền đáp)

• Tech-savvy vs. tech-phobic (rành công nghệ vs. sợ công nghệ)

• Have a light-bulb moment (có khoảnh khắc bừng sáng ý tưởng)

• Trial and error learning (học bằng cách thử và sai)

• Hands-on practice (thực hành trực tiếp)

• Jot things down in a notebook (ghi chú vào sổ tay)

3. Sample Answer

My go-to example is the time I ended up teaching my aunt how to use an e-wallet app—specifically MoMo—to pay her electricity bills online. She’s in her late fifties and a bit tech-phobic, but we’re really tight, so she trusted me to help.

At first, I walked her through the basics: downloading the app, creating an account, and linking her bank card. Step by step, we tackled each screen. I deliberately broke it down into bite-sized chunks, like “First, tap here to verify your phone number,” then “Now, enter the OTP.” We even did a quick screen-share on Zalo so I could see exactly where she got stuck. Honestly, after some trial and error, we had a few laughs because she kept pressing the home button instead of ‘Confirm’. But then there was this real light-bulb moment—her eyes widened and she said, “À, hiểu rồi!” when the transaction went through and the receipt popped up.

From there, everything finally clicked. She practiced a second payment by herself—just a tiny phone top-up—and nailed it. She even jotted things down in a notebook in case she forgot the steps. To my surprise, the result was beyond my expectations: not only could she pay bills, she also figured out how to send lucky money (lì xì) during Tet through the app. Talk about progress!

As for me, I was over the moon. It felt surprisingly rewarding, like my patience genuinely paid off. More than that, I felt a sense of accomplishment because I helped her become a bit more independent with technology. She didn’t have to queue at the utility office anymore. Plus, it strengthened our bond—now she keeps bragging to her friends that her nephew is her “IT support hotline.” In the end, the whole experience reminded me that teaching isn’t just about knowledge transfer; it’s about empathy, pacing, and celebrating small wins together.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

1. What practical skills can young people teach the elderly?

Expressions 

• Off the top of my head… (Nghĩ nhanh thì…)

• The most obvious one is… (Rõ ràng nhất là…)

• They can pass on know-how about… (Họ có thể truyền lại cách làm về…)

• It boils down to everyday convenience. (Tóm lại là tiện lợi hàng ngày.)

Ideas & Collocations

• Use smartphones & messaging apps (dùng điện thoại thông minh & ứng dụng nhắn tin)

• Online banking / e-wallet payments (ngân hàng trực tuyến / thanh toán ví điện tử)

• Basic cybersecurity habits (thói quen bảo mật cơ bản)

• Healthy cooking with air fryers (nấu ăn lành mạnh với nồi chiên không dầu)

Sample Answer
Off the top of my head, the most obvious one is technology—young people can teach seniors to use smartphones, online banking, or basic cybersecurity habits so they don’t get scammed. They can also show them modern household gadgets like air fryers. It boils down to everyday convenience: paying bills, booking medical appointments, or just keeping in touch with family online.

2. What other things besides technology can young people teach older people?

Expressions

• Beyond tech, there’s a whole range of… (Ngoài công nghệ ra, còn hàng loạt…)

• They can swap skills in both directions… (Họ có thể trao đổi kỹ năng hai chiều…)

• Fresh perspectives on… (Góc nhìn mới mẻ về…)

• They can introduce… to broaden horizons. (Họ có thể giới thiệu… để mở rộng tầm nhìn.)

Ideas & Collocations

• Modern exercise routines (yoga, Zumba) (bài tập hiện đại)

• Sustainable living habits (thói quen sống xanh)

• New cooking trends / nutrition tips (xu hướng nấu ăn mới / mẹo dinh dưỡng)

• Mental wellness practices (meditation apps) (thực hành sức khỏe tinh thần)

Sample Answer
Beyond tech, there’s a whole range of lifestyle skills. Young people can teach yoga or Zumba routines, share sustainable living habits, or fresh perspectives on mental wellness, like using meditation techniques. They might also introduce new recipes or nutrition tips to broaden horizons around food and health.

3. How can young people teach older people effectively?

Expressions

• Take it slow and keep it simple. (Cứ chậm rãi và đơn giản.)

• Show, don’t just tell. (Làm mẫu chứ đừng chỉ nói.)

• Repetition is key. (Lặp lại là chìa khóa.)

• Be patient and ditch the jargon. (Kiên nhẫn và bỏ thuật ngữ khó hiểu.)

Ideas & Collocations

• Step-by-step demonstrations (hướng dẫn từng bước)

• Written instructions / cheat sheets (hướng dẫn viết / tờ “gian lận”)

• Hands-on practice sessions (buổi thực hành trực tiếp)

• Positive reinforcement & encouragement (cổ vũ tích cực)

Sample Answer
Take it slow and keep it simple. Show, don’t just tell—demonstrate each step and let them try it. Repetition is key, so give them written instructions or a quick checklist. Most importantly, be patient and ditch the jargon. A bit of encouragement goes a long way with older learners.

4. How can people find the best way to learn something new?

Expressions

• It’s all about trial and error. (Tất cả là thử và sai.)

• Figure out what style clicks with you. (Tìm ra phong cách hợp với bạn.)

• Leverage online resources wisely. (Tận dụng tài nguyên online một cách thông minh.)

• Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback. (Đừng ngại xin phản hồi.)

Ideas & Collocations

• Visual vs. auditory vs. kinesthetic learning (học bằng hình ảnh / thính giác / vận động)

• Short micro-courses / bite-sized lessons (khóa học ngắn / bài học nhỏ)

• Peer learning / study buddies (học cùng bạn bè)

• SMART goals to track progress (mục tiêu SMART để theo dõi tiến độ)

Sample Answer
It’s all about trial and error—try videos, podcasts, or hands-on workshops and figure out what style clicks with you. Leverage online resources wisely, but also consider peer learning or mentors. Set SMART goals to keep track, and don’t be afraid to ask for feedback so you can adjust quickly.