IELTS Speaking Part 3 chủ đề Foreign Language

1. Why do some people learn fast while others are slow?

Each person has their own ways of obtaining new knowledge and their learning acquisition process functions differently as well. There are many reasons contributing to how fast a person can master a new skill such as the neural activity itself or some other objective factors. Research has shown that neural activity in quicker learners is somewhat different from slower ones, which leads to a difference in their learning speed. On the other hand, factors such as motivation, concentration, method and time also have profound impacts on efficiency. Unless one is highly motivated, focused and has the right tools and guidance, he won’t be able to learn anything fast enough.

2. Do you think grammar is important when you learn a foreign language? Why?

Of course, it is. Whether it’s grammar, vocabulary or pronunciation, it’s essential to pay equal attention to each of them to be able to master the language. However, at the very first stage of getting to know the language, grammar may not be a central focus since familiarizing yourself with the sound and pronunciation proves to be more effective. Once you get more comfortable and would like to communicate at a higher level, correct grammar will be critical since, without it, you can only utter broken sentences, which may or may not understandable but surely unprofessional.

3. Why do people want to learn a foreign language?

Studying a foreign language is not only a hobby but also a trend in modern society due to some undeniable advantages. Speaking more than one language can open up a world of employment opportunities for job seekers, especially if that language is widely used in a business context. You will be able to work for not only local but global corporates as well with decent salaries. In addition, being bilingual or multilingual will help extend your social network worldwide. You can establish deep connections and cross-cultural friendships with foreign co-workers or local people while travelling. Finally, your brain will benefit greatly from the learning activity itself. Research has shown that studying another language will alter your grey matter which helps to increase your brainpower.

4. Why is there a strong demand for language skills?

The world has become more interconnected than ever and cross-border communication is not only a demand but also a determining factor in strengthening bonds among countries and people, economically and politically. Therefore, understanding each other’s, verbally or non-verbally, is crucial. Furthermore, languages are valuable assets when it comes to travelling and experiencing. If you are bilingual or multilingual, you can roam around other parts of the world with great ease and your whole journey will be transformed miraculously.

Phân tích từ vựng

• Acquisition process: quá trình tiếp thu, tiếp nhận kiến thức

• Neural activity: hoạt  động ở não bộ, thần  kinh

• Profound impact: sự ảnh  hưởng, tác động sâu sắc

• Pay equal attention to: khả nang tập trung trung bình, như nhau

• Central focus: trọng tâm, điều đáng chú ý

• Utter broken sentence: phát ngôn, nói ra những câu cụt, không đủ ý

• Undeniable advantage: lợi thế không thể phủ nhận

• Open up: phô bày, mở rộng

• Bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ (adj): thông tạo hai thứ tiếng

• Multilingual /ˌmʌl.tiˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ (adj):  đa ngôn  ngữ

• Cross-cultural: sự giao thiệp giữa hai hay nhiều nền văn hóa

• Increase brainpower: tăng cường trí não

• Cross-border: xuyên quốc gia, xuyên biên giới

• Strengthening bond: tăng cường, thúc đẩy mối quan hệ

• Roam /roʊm/ (v): đi phiêu du 

• Miraculously /məˈræk.jə.ləs.li/ (adv): kỳ diệu, phi thường