IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 2&3: Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card

Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed.

You should say:

• What it was about

• When you had it

• What the teacher did
  And explain why you enjoyed the lesson.

Speaking Expressions

• To be honest… (Thật lòng mà nói…)

• I couldn’t get enough of it… (Tôi mê tít luôn…)

• It totally opened my eyes… (Nó thật sự mở mang cho tôi…)

• What blew me away was… (Điều làm tôi choáng ngợp là…)

• Long story short… (Nói ngắn gọn là…)

• It hit me that… (Tôi chợt nhận ra rằng…)

Ideas & Collocations

• Interactive group activity (hoạt động nhóm tương tác)

• Role-play debate (tranh luận đóng vai)

• Real-life scenarios (tình huống đời thực)

• Student-centered lesson (tiết học lấy học sinh làm trung tâm)

• Peer feedback (phản hồi từ bạn học)

• Gamified quiz (trò chơi hóa bài kiểm tra)

• Breakout groups (nhóm thảo luận nhỏ)

Sample Answer

To be honest, the most impressive English lesson I ever had was about persuasive speaking techniques. It was last semester, during an IELTS skills class at my language center in Ho Chi Minh City, and I couldn’t get enough of it. The teacher kicked off with a quick gamified quiz to wake everyone up, then moved us into breakout groups for a mini role-play debate on whether social media does more harm than good. What blew me away was how she designed real-life scenarios—we had to convince a “school board” (our classmates) using ethos, pathos, and logos, instead of just reading from a script.

She hardly lectured; it was a truly student-centered lesson. She hovered around, listened, and gave quick peer feedback guidelines like “compliment, question, suggest.” In the middle, she swapped team members so we could test our points on a fresh audience—such a smart interactive group activity. It hit me that I was actually thinking in English, not translating in my head, because I was too busy defending my ideas.

Long story short, I enjoyed it because it totally opened my eyes to how English can be used to persuade, not just to pass an exam. I felt engaged, a bit nervous (in a good way), and proud when my team “won” the debate. Walking out, I realised I’d picked up new phrases and confidence without even noticing. It wasn’t just a lesson; it was an experience that made English feel alive and useful.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Questions

1. Why are some children better at English than others?

2. What personal qualities make someone a good teacher?

3. Why do some parents want their children to be good at foreign languages?

4. What do you think about the state of English learning in Vietnam?

Question 1

Speaking Expressions:

• Honestly, it boils down to… (Thật ra, tất cả là do…)

• They’re exposed to… (Các em được tiếp xúc với…)

• On top of that… (Chưa kể là…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• Early exposure (tiếp xúc sớm)

• Supportive learning environment (môi trường học tập hỗ trợ)

• Intrinsic motivation (động lực nội tại)

• Access to resources (tiếp cận tài nguyên học tập)

Sample Answer:
“Honestly, it boils down to early exposure and whether kids are exposed to English daily—cartoons, songs, even games. On top of that, a supportive learning environment at home makes a huge difference; parents who chat or read with their kids give them a head start. Some children just have stronger intrinsic motivation, they’re curious and keep asking questions. Plus, better access to resources—like good teachers or apps—adds up fast. So it’s a mix of opportunity, interest, and practice.”

Question 2

Speaking Expressions:

• For me, the big ones are… (Với tôi, những điều quan trọng là…)

• You’ve got to be… (Bạn phải…)

• At the end of the day… (Cuối cùng thì…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• Patience and empathy (kiên nhẫn và thấu cảm)

• Clear communication (giao tiếp rõ ràng)

• Classroom management (quản lý lớp học)

• Growth mindset (tư duy phát triển)

Sample Answer:
“For me, the big ones are patience and empathy—if you can’t feel your students’ struggles, you can’t help them. You’ve got to be strong at clear communication so explanations don’t fly over their heads. Good classroom management keeps things from turning chaotic. A growth mindset also matters, because teachers should model learning, not just preach it. At the end of the day, students learn best from someone who cares and adapts.”

Question 3

Speaking Expressions:

• Let’s be real… (Nói thật nhé…)

• It’s a ticket to… (Đó là tấm vé đến…)

• Parents figure… (Phụ huynh nghĩ rằng…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• Better career prospects (cơ hội nghề nghiệp tốt hơn)

• Global communication (giao tiếp toàn cầu)

• Educational opportunities abroad (cơ hội học tập ở nước ngoài)

Sample Answer:
“Let’s be real, English is everywhere, so it’s a ticket to better career prospects and scholarships. Parents figure speaking a foreign language gives their kids an edge in global communication. Some dream of educational opportunities abroad, so they push early. Others just don’t want their kids to feel left out in an international workplace. It’s mostly about future security and pride, I think.”

Question 4

Speaking Expressions:

• To be honest… (Thật lòng mà nói…)

• We’ve come a long way, but… (Chúng ta đã tiến xa, nhưng…)

• The sticking point is… (Vấn đề mắc kẹt là…)

• If we could shift from… to… (Nếu chúng ta chuyển từ… sang…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• Exam-oriented culture (văn hóa thi cử)

• Communicative competence (năng lực giao tiếp)

• Qualified teachers (giáo viên có chuyên môn)

• Practical usage (sử dụng thực tế)

Sample Answer:
“To be honest, English learning in Vietnam is improving—more qualified teachers and cool learning apps. We’ve come a long way, but the exam-oriented culture still dominates; students cram grammar but freeze in real conversations. The sticking point is we measure scores, not communicative competence. If we could shift from pure test prep to practical usage, classes would feel more alive. It’s changing, slowly, but it needs a bigger push.”