SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1

Work / study
“Do you work or are you a student?”
I work as a Math tutor
Work:
1. What kind of work do you do?
I worked as a math tutor during my four years of college, and
this part-time job provided significant financial support. As a
math tutor, I help students understand math concepts and
improve their problem-solving skills. I tailor lessons to their
needs and provide guidance to build their confidence and
academic success.
2. What do you find most interesting about your work?
What I find most interesting is seeing students have "aha"
moments when they finally grasp a challenging concept. It’s
rewarding to watch their confidence grow as they improve.
3. Which is more important for you, the people you work with or
the work you do?
Both are important, but I prioritize the people I work with.
Helping students succeed and seeing their progress is what
makes the work meaningful for me.
4. Do you work best in the morning or the afternoon?
I work best in the morning because my mind is fresh and
focused, allowing me to plan and teach effectively. It’s a great
time to tackle challenging topics with energy and clarity.
5. Would you like to change the place you work?
I’m comfortable with where I work now, but I’m always open to
exploring places that offer new challenges or experiences to
enhance my teaching.
6. Do you prefer to work at home or in the workplace?
I prefer working in the workplace because it provides a
dedicated environment for teaching and better interaction with
students. It also helps separate work from home life.
Study
1. What is your favourite place to study?
2. Do you prefer to stay at home or in the library? 3. What part
of your school
do you like the most?
4. What do you find most interesting about your studies?
5. Which is more important to you – the teachers or the other
students on your course?
6. How much time do you spend studying per week?
7. How do you usually travel to the city where you study?
8. Do you study best in the morning or the afternoon?
Where you live
1. Which town or city do you live in now?
I am living in HCMC, a bustling and vibrant metropolis in
Vietnam.
2. Can you describe the place where you live?
The city is known for its lively streets, modern skyscrapers, and
rich cultural heritage. There’s a mix of traditional markets, such
as Ben Thanh Market, and contemporary shopping malls, along
with a wide range of street food and delicious local dishes. The
weather is warm and humid year-round, and the city’s energy
never seems to slow down.
3. What do you like most about your neighbourhood?
What I like most about my neighborhood is the friendly and
supportive people around me. It feels like a close-knit
community where neighbors help each other and share a sense
of belonging.
4. Would you recommend your neighbourhood to others?
Yes, I would definitely recommend my neighborhood. It’s a
vibrant and welcoming place with friendly people, great local
food, and everything you need within reach.
5. What would you like to change about where you live?
I would like to see more green spaces and parks in my area to
provide a calm, relaxing environment and improve the overall
quality of life for residents.
House
1. Do you live in a house or an apartment?
I live in an apartment. It’s convenient and offers easy access to
everything I need, like shops and public transport, while still
providing a comfortable living space.
2. What is your favourite room in your house?
3. What would you like to change about your home?
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Coins
1. Do you often carry coins with you?
No, I don’t often cary coins with me. Most of the time, I prefer
using digital payments or banknotes because they are more
convenient and widely accepted. However, I do keep some
coins at home for small purchases or emergencies like when
buying snacks or public transport tickets.
2. Have you collected coins?
3. Is it convenient to use coins?
4. Will people use coins in the future?
Talking with others
1. Did you like to talk a lot with others when you were a child?
2. What do you usually talk about with them?
3. Do you prefer to talk with a group of people or with only one
friend?
4. Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social
media?
Bicycles
1. Do you have a bicycle now?
2. How often do you ride a bike?
3. When was the last time you used your bicycle?
4. Is it popular to ride bicycles in your country?
5. Is it difficult to learn to ride bicycles?
6. Will you teach your children to ride a bicycle?
Your free time
1. Do you have much free time?
2. What do you like to do in your free time?
3. In your free time do you spend more time at home or
outside?3
4. Has the way you spend free time now changed compared to
the past?
Perfume
1. Do you use perfume?
2. Where do you use perfume?
3. How much money do you spend on perfume?
4. Would you ever give perfume as a gift?
Teachers
1. Do you have a favourite teacher?
2. Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
3. Do you remember one of your teachers?
4. Do you think teachers should be strict?
Dreams
1. What was your dream when you were a child?
2. Do you remember your dreams when you wake up?
3. Do you think dreams will affect life?
4. Do you think dreams have special meanings?
5. Are you the kind of person who sticks to dreams?
6. Do you like hearing about other people’s dreams?
7. Do you share your dreams with others?
8. Do you want to learn more about dreams?
Mobile Phone
1. What was your first mobile phone?
2. How often do you use mobile phone?
3. Do you use mobile phone for texting or calls?
4. Can you describe your mobile phone?
5. Will you buy a new mobile phone in the future?
6. How has your mobile phone changed your life?
Feeling bored
1. Do you think school is boring?
2. What things are boring to you?
3. What do you do when you feel bored?4
4. Do you ever get bored?
5. Do you feel more bored now than when you were young?
Talents
1. Do you have a talent or something you are good at?
2. Do you think your talent will be useful for your work?
3. Does anyone in your family have a talent?
4. Are people born talented?
5. What are some skills that require talent?
Old buildings
1. Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?
2. Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future?
3. Should old buildings be preserved?
4. What aspect of culture do old buildings reflect?
5. How do old buildings affect the appearance of a place?
Fish and Fishing
1. Have you ever visited a place where you saw a lot of fish?
2. Would you ever watch a TV program or film about fish?
3. Is fishing popular in your country?
4. How do you feel about eating fish?
5. Why do some people go fishing?
6. Where can you go to see fish?
Laughing
1. Do you often watch films or TV programs that you think are
funny?
2. Do you think you are a funny person?
3. When was the last time you laughed a lot?
4. Do you think you’re good at making people laugh?
Roads and Streets
1. Are the roads in the area where you live busy?
2. How do people cross the road in the city where you live?
3. How is the condition of the roads in your city?5
4. Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?
Views people enjoy
1. Are there any places with a good view where you live?
2. What’s the best view you’ve ever seen?
3. Do you always take photos when you see a good view?
4. Do you try to have a room with a good view when you’re on
holiday?
Teamwork
1. Do you like teamwork?
2. Did you do a lot of teamwork when you were a child?
3. Have you worked with a team of someone else?
4. Do you prefer to study in a group or individually?
5. What are the drawbacks of studying in a group?
6. What does one learn while working or studying in a group?
Making friends
1. Are friends important to you?
2. What do you value about your friends?
3. What kind of friend do you want to meet in the future?
4. What kind of people do you want to have as friends?
5. Do you prefer to spend time with friends or alone?
6. Are friends more important than family?
7. How do people in your country make friends?
8. Do you like making friends?
9. Did you make a lot of friends when you were a child?
10. Have you made any new friends recently?
11. What do you often talk about with your friends?
Relax
1. What would you do to relax?6
2. Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
3. Do people like to listen to music to relax?
4. Do you think students need more relaxing time?
Music
1. Do you like music?
2. What kind of music do you like to listen to when you are
alone?
3. What kind of music is there in Vietnam?
4. How do you think music will appear in the future?
5. Do you think older and younger generations prefer different
types of music?
T-shirts
1. Do you usually wear T-shirts?
2. Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
3. Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
4. Have you ever bought a T-shirt as a souvenir from a holiday?
Sports
1. Did you do any sport when you were younger?
2. Have you ever supported a sports team?
3. Do you enjoy watching sports?
4. Do you think there is too much sport on TV in your country?