IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 2&3: Describe a shop or store you enjoy visiting.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card

Describe a shop or store you enjoy visiting.
You should say:

• What the store’s name is

• Where it is

• How often you visit it
  And explain why you like visiting it

1. Speaking Expressions

A. What the store’s name is

• The shop I’m fond of is called… (Cửa hàng mà tôi thích là…)

• It goes by the name of… (Nó có tên là…)

• It’s known locally as… (Nó được gọi ở địa phương là…)

B. Where it is

• It’s tucked away in… (Nó nằm khuất ở…)

• Right on the corner of… (Ngay góc phố…)

• Just a stone’s throw from… (Chỉ cách … một quãng rất ngắn)

C. How often you visit it

• I drop by… (Tôi ghé qua…)

• I pop in… (Tôi ghé vào…)

• Almost every week… (Gần như mỗi tuần…)

D. Why you like visiting it

• What draws me back is… (Điều khiến tôi quay lại là…)

• I’m always impressed by… (Tôi luôn ấn tượng bởi…)

• It has a delightful atmosphere… (Nó có không khí rất thú vị…)

2. Ideas & Collocations

• Artisan bakery (tiệm bánh thủ công)

• Locally sourced ingredients (nguyên liệu địa phương)

• Hand‑crafted décor (trang trí thủ công)

• Welcoming vibe (bầu không khí thân thiện)

• Seasonal specials (món theo mùa)

• Barista’s perfect latte art (trang trí latte hoàn hảo của barista)

• Cozy reading nook (góc đọc sách ấm cúng)

• Loyalty stamp card (thẻ tích điểm khách hàng thân thiết)

• Friendly banter with staff (chuyện trò thân mật với nhân viên)

• Relaxing background playlist (dàn nhạc nền thư giãn)

3. Sample Answer 

The shop I’m fond of is called “Bean & Blossom Café,” and it’s tucked away in a narrow lane just a stone’s throw from the main pedestrian street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. I drop by almost every week, usually on Saturday mornings when I need a peaceful break from grading papers.

As soon as you step inside, the welcoming vibe hits you—the hand‑crafted décor of reclaimed wood tables, potted succulents, and fairy lights creates a cozy reading nook by the window. The café doubles as an artisan bakery, so the counter is always lined with seasonal specials like pumpkin‑spice muffins in autumn or pandan chiffon cake in spring. I’m always impressed by the locally sourced ingredients: tangy house‑made jams, organic flour for the croissants, and single‑origin dark roast beans from Đà Lạt.

What draws me back is the barista’s skill: his perfect latte art—from swans to hearts—never fails to brighten my day. While sipping a velvety cappuccino and nibbling on a freshly baked chocolate‑filled brioche, I often strike up friendly banter with staff, who remember my usual order. That personal touch, combined with a relaxing background playlist of soft jazz, makes the café feel like a home away from home.

Beyond the food and drinks, Bean & Blossom offers free Wi‑Fi and plenty of power outlets, so I can grade assignments on my laptop without feeling rushed. They also hand out a loyalty stamp card, and after ten visits, you get a free slice of cake—another incentive to return.

In my view, this little shop is more than just a place to grab coffee; it’s a sanctuary where creativity flows. I often bring along a novel or prepare lesson plans while nestled in my favorite armchair overlooking the street. Every visit lifts my spirits and recharges my energy for the week ahead.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

1. Do people in your country go to shopping malls frequently?

Expressions:

• It varies by generation… (Tuỳ thế hệ…)

• Malls remain popular for… (Trung tâm thương mại vẫn được ưa chuộng vì…)

• Online alternatives are on the rise… (Các lựa chọn trực tuyến đang tăng…)

Collocations:

• Weekend family outings (chuyến đi chơi cuối tuần của gia đình)

• Air‑conditioned comfort (tiện nghi điều hoà mát lạnh)

• Mixed‑use complexes (khu phức hợp đa chức năng)

Sample Answer:
It varies by generation. Younger families still enjoy weekend outings in air‑conditioned malls, especially at mixed‑use complexes that combine shopping, dining, and cinema. However, online alternatives are steadily drawing more frequent shoppers.

2. How have shopping habits changed over the decades?

Expressions:

• Back in the day… (Ngày trước…)

• Nowadays, people tend to… (Ngày nay, người ta thường…)

• There’s been a shift towards… (Đã có sự chuyển dịch sang…)

Collocations:

• Brick‑and‑mortar retail (bán lẻ truyền thống)

• E‑commerce boom (bùng nổ thương mại điện tử)

• Click‑and‑collect services (dịch vụ đặt hàng lấy tại cửa)

• Subscription boxes (hộp hàng theo gói đăng ký)

Sample Answer:
Back in the day, most shopping happened at brick‑and‑mortar stores, and purchases were planned. Nowadays, people tend to browse online first, enjoying the e‑commerce boom and click‑and‑collect services. Subscription boxes have also become popular for regular deliveries of specialty items.

3. Will physical stores and malls disappear in the future?

Expressions:

• It’s unlikely they’ll vanish entirely… (Khó mà biến mất hoàn toàn…)

• They need to evolve… (Chúng cần phát triển…)

• Experience‑based retail is the key… (Bán lẻ trải nghiệm là then chốt…)

Collocations:

• Omnichannel strategies (chiến lược đa kênh)

• Pop‑up shops (cửa hàng ngắn hạn)

• Interactive displays (màn hình tương tác)

• In‑store events (sự kiện tại cửa hàng)

Sample Answer:
It’s unlikely they’ll vanish entirely, but they need to evolve with omnichannel strategies. Experience‑based retail, such as pop‑up shops, interactive displays, and in‑store events, will keep physical stores relevant.

4. What are the differences between shopping at street markets and in large malls?

Expressions:

• Street markets offer… (Chợ cóc mang đến…)

• Malls provide… (Trung tâm thương mại mang đến…)

• One emphasizes… the other emphasizes… (Một nhấn mạnh… trong khi một khác nhấn mạnh…)

Collocations:

• Haggling over prices (tranh giá mua hàng)

• Authentic local goods (hàng hóa địa phương chính gốc)

• Fixed‑price stores (cửa hàng giá cố định)

• Brand outlets (cửa hàng nhãn hiệu)

Sample Answer:
Street markets offer fresh local produce, authentic goods, and the fun of haggling over prices. Malls provide a fixed‑price environment with brand outlets, air conditioning, and food courts. One emphasizes cultural experience, the other emphasizes convenience and variety.

5. How do shopping habits differ among age groups?

Expressions:

• Younger shoppers tend to… (Người trẻ thường…)

• Middle‑aged consumers often… (Nhóm trung niên thường…)

• Seniors prefer… (Người cao tuổi thích…)

Collocations:

• Impulse buys (mua sắm tùy hứng)

• Quality over quantity (chất lượng hơn số lượng)

• Familiar neighborhood shops (cửa hàng quen thuộc gần nhà)

• Digital payment trends (xu hướng thanh toán số)

Sample Answer:
Younger shoppers tend to make impulse buys, favor online reviews, and use digital payment methods. Middle‑aged consumers often focus on quality over quantity and value loyalty programs. Seniors prefer familiar neighborhood shops and traditional payment methods like cash.