IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 2&3: Describe a time when someone persuaded you to do something and you were happy about it.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card

Describe a time when someone persuaded you to do something and you were happy about it.
You should say:

• When it happened

• What they persuaded you to do

• Why they persuaded you
  And explain whether you eventually did it and how you felt

1. Speaking Expressions

A. When it happened

• It was back in… (Đó là vào…)

• Just last year… (Chỉ vào năm ngoái…)

• One weekend… (Một cuối tuần…)

B. What they persuaded you to do

• They convinced me to… (Họ thuyết phục tôi…)

• I was talked into… (Tôi đã được nói để…)

• They urged me to… (Họ thúc giục tôi…)

C. Why they persuaded you

• They believed it would… (Họ tin rằng nó sẽ…)

• Because they knew I could… (Vì họ biết tôi có thể…)

• To help me… (Để giúp tôi…)

D. Whether you did it & how you felt

• I went for it and… (Tôi đã làm và…)

• In the end, I… (Cuối cùng, tôi đã…)

• I felt thrilled/satisfied… (Tôi cảm thấy rất phấn khích/hài lòng…)

• It turned out to be… (Nó hóa ra là…)

2. Ideas & Collocations

• Join a fitness challenge (tham gia thử thách thể lực)

• Enroll in a public speaking course (đăng ký khóa diễn thuyết)

• Volunteer for a charity event (tình nguyện cho sự kiện từ thiện)

• Overcome my hesitation (vượt qua sự do dự)

• Step out of my comfort zone (bước ra khỏi vùng an toàn)

• Boost my confidence (tăng sự tự tin)

• Support and encouragement (sự hỗ trợ và động viên)

• Push me to my limits (thúc đẩy tôi vượt giới hạn)

• Reap the rewards (gặt hái thành quả)

• Gratitude and relief (lòng biết ơn và nhẹ nhõm)

3. Sample Answer 

It was back in March of last year when my colleague Hằng convinced me to enroll in a public speaking course. I’m naturally introverted and had always hesitated at the thought of speaking in front of a large group. They urged me to take the plunge because she believed it would boost my confidence and improve my classroom presentations as an English teacher.

At first, I was talked into it over coffee breaks, where she shared her own experience of stepping out of her comfort zone to join a local Toastmasters club. She painted a vivid picture of the supportive environment, the encouragement from fellow members, and the gratification she felt after delivering her first speech. She even offered to accompany me to the first session so I wouldn’t feel alone. Because she knew I could benefit professionally, she kept reminding me how much more dynamic my lessons could be once I improved my speaking skills.

In the end, I went for it and signed up for a six‑week weekend workshop. The first class was nerve‑wracking: my hands shook, and my voice quivered, but the instructor’s patience and the positive feedback from peers quickly put me at ease. Each week, we tackled deep‑breathing techniques, structuring a clear opening, and storytelling methods. By the fourth week, I volunteered to give a short presentation on my hometown in Vietnam. I practiced tirelessly, receiving constructive feedback and peer support.

When I delivered that speech in front of fifteen people, it turned out to be a success—I even got a round of applause. I felt thrilled and proud that I had overcome my hesitation. More importantly, I noticed an immediate impact in my teaching: I spoke more fluently, used varied intonation, and kept my students fully engaged.

Reflecting on the experience, I felt satisfied not just because I completed the course, but because I reaped the rewards of pushing myself beyond familiar boundaries. Hằng’s support and encouragement were pivotal. I’ve since volunteered to mentor new participants, passing on the same motivation she gave me. That moment taught me that with the right persuasion—not forceful, but supportive—people can achieve things they never thought possible.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

1. What do parents often persuade their children to do?

Expressions:

• Parents typically urge their kids to… (Cha mẹ thường khuyên con cái…)

• They emphasize the importance of… (Họ nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng của…)

• It’s usually about… (Thường là về…)

Collocations:

• Study hard and get good grades (học hành chăm chỉ và đạt điểm cao)

• Learn a musical instrument (học chơi một nhạc cụ)

• Participate in extracurriculars (tham gia hoạt động ngoại khóa)

• Adopt healthy habits (nhận thói quen lành mạnh)

2. Who do children listen to more—parents or teachers?

Expressions:

• It depends on the child… (Tùy vào từng đứa trẻ…)

• Generally, parents have more… (Nói chung, cha mẹ có…)

• Teachers command respect in… (Giáo viên gây ấn tượng về…)

Collocations:

• Authoritative figure (hình ảnh có thẩm quyền)

• Emotional bonds (mối liên kết tình cảm)

• Academic authority (quyền lực học thuật)

3. How does advertising influence both children and their parents?

Expressions:

• Ads often target children by… (Quảng cáo thường nhắm vào trẻ em bằng cách…)

• They create desires for… (Chúng tạo nên nhu cầu về…)

• Parents then feel pressured to… (Cha mẹ sau đó cảm thấy áp lực phải…)

Collocations:

• Colorful, catchy jingles (giai điệu hấp dẫn nhiều màu sắc)

• Celebrity endorsements (sự chứng thực của người nổi tiếng)

• Pester power (quyền làm phiền của trẻ em)

• Implicit persuasion (thuyết phục ngấm ngầm)

4. What qualities make someone persuasive?

Expressions:

• They need to be… (Họ cần phải…)

• Key traits include… (Các đặc điểm chính bao gồm…)

Collocations:

• Strong credibility (uy tín cao)

• Empathy and rapport (đồng cảm và tạo mối quan hệ)

• Clear communication (giao tiếp rõ ràng)

• Confidence without arrogance (tự tin nhưng không kiêu căng)

• Using compelling evidence (sử dụng bằng chứng thuyết phục)

5. Is it easier to persuade someone close to you or a stranger? Why?

Expressions:

• Usually, it’s easier with… (Thông thường, dễ hơn với…)

• Familiarity breeds… (Sự thân quen tạo ra…)

• Strangers require… (Người lạ cần…)

Collocations:

• Existing trust (niềm tin sẵn có)

• Emotional connection (kết nối cảm xúc)

• Building rapport (xây dựng mối quan hệ)

• Establishing credibility (khẳng định uy tín)

Sample Answer:
Usually, it’s easier with someone close to you because existing trust and emotional connection make them more receptive. Persuading a stranger requires extra effort to establish credibility and build rapport before your message is heard.