Chủ đề về giải quyết vấn đề sáng tạo là một trong những đề tài thường xuyên xuất hiện trong IELTS Speaking, đặc biệt ở Part 2 và Part 3. Theo thống kê từ các trung tâm luyện thi và báo cáo của thí sinh, chủ đề này xuất hiện với tần suất cao trong các kỳ thi từ 2022 đến 2024, đặc biệt trong quý 1 và quý 3 hàng năm. Khả năng xuất hiện trong tương lai được đánh giá ở mức cao do tính thực tiễn và khả năng đánh giá toàn diện năng lực ngôn ngữ của thí sinh.
Chủ đề này quan trọng vì nó cho phép examiner đánh giá khả năng kể chuyện, mô tả quá trình tư duy, và diễn đạt các khái niệm trừu tượng của bạn. Đây là cơ hội tuyệt vời để thể hiện vốn từ vựng về problem-solving, creativity, và personal development.
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- Phân tích tiêu chí chấm điểm và cách cải thiện từng khía cạnh
- Lời khuyên thực tế để tránh những lỗi phổ biến của học viên Việt Nam
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Introduction and Interview
Tổng Quan Về Part 1
Part 1 của IELTS Speaking thường kéo dài 4-5 phút với những câu hỏi về cuộc sống hàng ngày, sở thích, công việc, học tập. Đối với chủ đề creativity và problem-solving, examiner sẽ không hỏi trực tiếp mà thường xoay quanh các góc độ liên quan như hobbies, work, study, daily challenges.
Đặc điểm của Part 1:
- Câu hỏi ngắn gọn, dễ hiểu
- Yêu cầu trả lời 2-3 câu cho mỗi câu hỏi
- Đánh giá khả năng giao tiếp tự nhiên
Chiến lược trả lời:
- Trả lời trực tiếp câu hỏi ngay từ câu đầu tiên
- Mở rộng bằng lý do, ví dụ, hoặc chi tiết bổ sung
- Giữ thời gian khoảng 15-20 giây mỗi câu trả lời
Lỗi thường gặp của học viên Việt Nam:
- Trả lời quá ngắn, chỉ “Yes” hoặc “No”
- Sử dụng từ vựng học thuộc, không tự nhiên
- Thiếu ví dụ cụ thể từ kinh nghiệm bản thân
- Nói quá nhanh hoặc quá chậm do lo lắng
Các Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Question 1: Do you consider yourself a creative person?
Question 2: What do you do when you face problems in your daily life?
Question 3: Have you ever made something by hand?
Question 4: Do you prefer to solve problems alone or with others?
Question 5: What kind of creative activities did you do when you were younger?
Question 6: How do you usually come up with new ideas?
Question 7: Do you think schools should teach creative thinking?
Question 8: When was the last time you had to think of a creative solution?
Phân Tích và Gợi Ý Trả Lời Chi Tiết
Question: Do you consider yourself a creative person?
🎯 Cách tiếp cận:
- Trả lời Yes/No một cách rõ ràng
- Đưa ra lý do hoặc ví dụ minh họa
- Có thể thừa nhận limitation để câu trả lời chân thực hơn
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I think I’m moderately creative. I enjoy finding simple solutions to everyday problems, like organizing my workspace or planning trips. However, I’m not very artistic when it comes to drawing or painting.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Trả lời trực tiếp, có ví dụ cụ thể (organizing workspace, planning trips)
- Hạn chế: Từ vựng còn cơ bản (simple, everyday), thiếu sự phát triển ý sâu hơn
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Câu trả lời rõ ràng và có ví dụ nhưng vocabulary và grammar chưa đủ sophisticated. Sử dụng cấu trúc đơn giản (I think, I enjoy, I’m not very).
📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:
Well, I’d say I have a fairly creative streak, particularly when it comes to problem-solving in practical situations. For instance, I often find myself devising unconventional solutions to everyday challenges, whether it’s optimizing my morning routine or repurposing household items. That said, I wouldn’t claim to be artistically gifted – my drawing skills are rather limited!
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh:
- Vocabulary tinh vi: “creative streak”, “devising unconventional solutions”, “optimizing”, “repurposing”
- Cấu trúc đa dạng: “I’d say…”, “when it comes to…”, “That said…”
- Thừa nhận limitation một cách tự nhiên và hài hước
- Tại sao Band 8-9:
- Fluency: Sử dụng discourse markers tự nhiên (Well, for instance, that said)
- Vocabulary: Collocations chính xác và đa dạng
- Grammar: Mix giữa present simple và present continuous, sử dụng whether…or structure
- Pronunciation: Từ như “unconventional”, “repurposing” thể hiện khả năng phát âm tốt
💡 Key Vocabulary & Expressions:
- creative streak: khuynh hướng sáng tạo, khả năng sáng tạo
- devise unconventional solutions: nghĩ ra các giải pháp không theo lối mòn
- optimize: tối ưu hóa
- repurpose: tái sử dụng với mục đích mới
Question: What do you do when you face problems in your daily life?
🎯 Cách tiếp cận:
- Mô tả approach chung của bạn
- Đưa ra ví dụ cụ thể về một loại problem
- Có thể đề cập đến sự khác biệt giữa các loại vấn đề
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
When I face problems, I usually try to stay calm first. Then I think about different ways to solve it. Sometimes I ask my friends or family for advice if the problem is difficult. For example, when my laptop broke last month, I searched online for solutions before taking it to a repair shop.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Có process rõ ràng (stay calm → think → ask for help), có ví dụ thực tế
- Hạn chế: Từ vựng đơn giản (face problems, difficult, broke), cấu trúc câu cơ bản
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Truyền đạt được ý nhưng thiếu sophistication trong cách diễn đạt. Sử dụng mainly present simple.
📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:
My approach varies depending on the nature and urgency of the issue. Generally, I try to take a step back and assess the situation objectively before jumping to conclusions. For minor hiccups, I prefer to troubleshoot independently – like when my laptop started acting up recently, I spent time researching online forums and managed to fix it myself. However, for more complex matters, I’m not afraid to seek input from people with relevant expertise.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh:
- Vocabulary đa dạng: “nature and urgency”, “assess objectively”, “minor hiccups”, “troubleshoot”, “complex matters”
- Cấu trúc phức tạp: “depending on…”, “before -ing”, “managed to…”, “not afraid to…”
- Thể hiện flexible thinking (varies, however)
- Tại sao Band 8-9:
- Fluency: Natural flow với linking words và phrases
- Vocabulary: Topic-specific và precise (troubleshoot, assess objectively, seek input)
- Grammar: Complex sentences với dependent clauses
- Ideas: Sophisticated – phân biệt các loại vấn đề và cách xử lý khác nhau
💡 Key Vocabulary & Expressions:
- nature and urgency of the issue: tính chất và mức độ cấp thiết của vấn đề
- take a step back: lùi lại một bước để nhìn nhận khách quan
- minor hiccups: những trục trặc nhỏ
- troubleshoot independently: tự tìm và khắc phục sự cố
- seek input from: tìm kiếm ý kiến từ
Question: Do you prefer to solve problems alone or with others?
🎯 Cách tiếp cận:
- Có thể chọn một preference hoặc nói “it depends”
- Giải thích lý do cho preference
- Đưa ra ví dụ cho cả hai trường hợp nếu có thể
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
It depends on the situation. For simple problems, I like to solve them by myself because it’s faster. But for bigger problems, especially at work, I think working with others is better because we can share different ideas and find better solutions.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Balanced view, có so sánh giữa hai trường hợp
- Hạn chế: Từ vựng repetitive (problems xuất hiện 3 lần), thiếu specific examples
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Clear communication nhưng lack của variety trong vocabulary và grammatical structures.
📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:
Honestly, it’s quite context-dependent. For straightforward issues that fall within my area of competence, I tend to prefer working autonomously – it’s simply more efficient and allows me to think things through at my own pace. However, when tackling more multifaceted challenges, I genuinely value collaborative problem-solving. The synergy of different perspectives often leads to more innovative outcomes. For instance, when our team was brainstorming ways to improve customer engagement, the collective input proved far more valuable than any individual could have produced.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh:
- Vocabulary cao cấp: “context-dependent”, “area of competence”, “working autonomously”, “multifaceted challenges”, “synergy of perspectives”
- Cấu trúc varied: Conditional-like (when…), relative clauses, passive voice
- Concrete example về teamwork
- Tại sao Band 8-9:
- Fluency: Cohesive với appropriate discourse markers (honestly, however, for instance)
- Vocabulary: Precise và idiomatic (think things through, tackle challenges, collective input)
- Grammar: Mix của simple, complex, compound sentences
- Ideas: Nuanced understanding với specific business example
💡 Key Vocabulary & Expressions:
- context-dependent: phụ thuộc vào ngữ cảnh
- area of competence: lĩnh vực chuyên môn
- working autonomously: làm việc độc lập
- multifaceted challenges: thách thức đa chiều
- synergy of different perspectives: sự tương tác tích cực của các quan điểm khác nhau
- collaborative problem-solving: giải quyết vấn đề theo nhóm
Khi chuẩn bị cho Part 1, học viên Việt Nam nên lưu ý rằng đây là phần warm-up để examiner đánh giá khả năng giao tiếp tự nhiên của bạn. Đừng cố gắng sử dụng quá nhiều từ vựng phức tạp mà hãy tập trung vào việc trả lời mạch lạc, tự nhiên với ví dụ thực tế từ cuộc sống của chính bạn.
Tương tự như cách bạn cần describe a situation when you had to overcome an obstacle, việc nói về creativity trong Part 1 cũng đòi hỏi sự chân thực và cụ thể từ trải nghiệm cá nhân.
Học viên đang luyện tập IELTS Speaking Part 1 với giáo viên trong không gian thoải mái
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Long Turn (Cue Card)
Tổng Quan Về Part 2
Part 2 là phần thử thách nhất của IELTS Speaking vì bạn phải nói liên tục trong 2-3 phút về một chủ đề cụ thể mà không bị gián đoạn. Đây là phần quan trọng nhất để thể hiện khả năng tổ chức ý tưởng, duy trì độ trôi chảy, và sử dụng từ vựng đa dạng.
Thời gian:
- Chuẩn bị: 1 phút (được cung cấp giấy và bút)
- Nói: 2-3 phút (examiner sẽ dừng bạn khi hết thời gian)
Đặc điểm:
- Độc thoại, không có tương tác với examiner
- Phải trả lời đầy đủ tất cả bullet points trên cue card
- Examiner chỉ nghe và đánh giá, không hỏi thêm
Chiến lược quan trọng:
- Sử dụng hết 1 phút chuẩn bị: Ghi chú keywords, không viết câu đầy đủ. Lập dàn ý theo bullet points
- Nói đủ thời gian: Minimum 1.5 phút, tốt nhất là 2-2.5 phút. Nếu nói dưới 1.5 phút, bạn sẽ bị trừ điểm Fluency
- Follow cấu trúc: Introduction (what/when/where) → Main content (bullet points) → Conclusion (explain why)
- Sử dụng thì phù hợp: Thường là past tense nếu kể về một sự kiện cụ thể
- Mở rộng ý: Đừng chỉ trả lời ngắn gọn, hãy thêm details, feelings, consequences
Lỗi thường gặp của học viên Việt Nam:
- Không sử dụng hết thời gian chuẩn bị, vội vàng bắt đầu nói
- Nói quá ngắn (dưới 1.5 phút), thiếu content
- Bỏ sót một hoặc nhiều bullet points
- Nói lạc đề, không focus vào câu hỏi
- Dừng lại quá nhiều, mất fluency
- Học thuộc template và áp dụng máy móc
Cue Card
Describe A Time When You Solved A Problem Using Creativity
You should say:
- What the problem was
- When and where it happened
- What creative solution you came up with
- And explain why this solution was effective and how you felt about it
Phân Tích Đề Bài
Dạng câu hỏi: Describe an experience/event – kể về một trải nghiệm cụ thể trong quá khứ
Thì động từ: Chủ yếu là Past Simple và Past Continuous vì bạn đang kể về một sự việc đã xảy ra. Có thể dùng Present Perfect khi nối với hiện tại.
Bullet points phải cover:
- What the problem was: Vấn đề gì? Tại sao nó là một problem? Ai gặp vấn đề này (bạn? team? gia đình?)
- When and where it happened: Bối cảnh thời gian và không gian cụ thể
- What creative solution you came up with: Giải pháp sáng tạo là gì? Tại sao nó creative? Quá trình nghĩ ra giải pháp như thế nào?
- Explain why effective and how you felt: Tại sao hiệu quả? Kết quả ra sao? Cảm xúc của bạn?
Câu “explain” quan trọng: Đây là phần ghi điểm cao nhất vì bạn cần demonstrate được critical thinking và ability to reflect. Đừng chỉ nói “I felt happy” mà hãy giải thích deeper meanings: lessons learned, impact, significance.
Tips chọn story:
- Chọn một sự kiện thực tế mà bạn nhớ rõ details
- Không cần phải là something “wow”, chuyện đơn giản nhưng kể hay vẫn được điểm cao
- Nên có clear problem và clear solution để dễ develop
- Tránh chọn những câu chuyện quá phức tạp hoặc technical khó giải thích bằng tiếng Anh
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7
Thời lượng: Khoảng 1.5-2 phút
I’d like to talk about a time when I used creativity to solve a problem at my university. This happened about six months ago when I was working on a group project for my marketing class.
The problem was that our group needed to present our project, but we didn’t have enough money to buy materials for a professional-looking presentation board. We only had about 100,000 VND, which wasn’t enough to print everything we needed at a copy shop.
So I came up with a creative idea. Instead of printing everything on expensive paper, I suggested we use a digital presentation on a laptop and also create some visual materials from recycled items. We collected old magazines and newspapers from the library, cut out relevant images and words, and created a colorful collage on a large piece of cardboard that we found in the storage room. We also used colored paper that we already had from previous projects.
The solution was very effective because it saved us money and actually made our presentation stand out. Our professor was impressed because it looked unique and creative compared to other groups who just printed everything normally. The collage style made our presentation more interesting and memorable.
I felt really proud of this solution because it showed that you don’t always need a lot of money to create something good. It also taught me that limitations can actually push you to be more creative. My group members were also happy because we saved money and got a good grade at the same time.
Phân tích Band Điểm
| Tiêu chí | Band | Nhận xét |
|---|---|---|
| Fluency & Coherence | 6-7 | Có thể nói liên tục 1.5-2 phút, sử dụng basic linking words (so, also, because) nhưng chưa đa dạng. Có một số pause nhỏ khi suy nghĩ. Structure rõ ràng theo bullet points. |
| Lexical Resource | 6-7 | Vocabulary adequate và relevant (professional-looking, collage, recycled items, stand out) nhưng còn lặp một số từ (creative xuất hiện 4 lần, money 4 lần). Collocations đúng nhưng chưa sophisticated. |
| Grammatical Range & Accuracy | 6-7 | Sử dụng mix của simple và complex sentences. Có past simple, past continuous correctly. Một số cấu trúc như relative clauses (that we found), comparative (more interesting). Ít lỗi ngữ pháp. |
| Pronunciation | 6-7 | Clear và understandable, có thể có một số lỗi phát âm nhỏ nhưng không ảnh hưởng communication. Word stress generally correct. |
Điểm mạnh:
- ✅ Trả lời đầy đủ tất cả bullet points trên cue card
- ✅ Story clear và dễ follow, có beginning-middle-end
- ✅ Có specific details (100,000 VND, marketing class, 6 months ago)
- ✅ Grammar tương đối accurate với ít lỗi
Hạn chế:
- ⚠️ Vocabulary repetitive ở một số chỗ, thiếu synonyms
- ⚠️ Linking devices còn basic (so, because, also)
- ⚠️ Phần explain feelings chưa sâu sắc, còn surface-level (felt proud, happy)
- ⚠️ Thiếu idiomatic expressions và advanced vocabulary
📝 Sample Answer – Band 7.5-8
Thời lượng: Khoảng 2-2.5 phút
I’d like to share an experience from last year when I had to think outside the box to overcome a challenging situation at work. I was working as a marketing intern at a small startup, and this particular incident took place during our busiest season in September.
The problem we faced was quite pressing. Our team had organized a product launch event, and we’d lined up several influencers to attend and promote it on social media. However, just two days before the event, three of our key influencers pulled out due to schedule conflicts. This was a major setback because we’d already spent a significant portion of our budget on the venue and catering, and we desperately needed the social media coverage to make the event successful.
Rather than panicking or trying to find replacement influencers at the last minute, which would have been extremely difficult and expensive, I proposed an alternative approach. I suggested we leverage our existing customers and turn them into brand ambassadors for the night. Here’s what we did: we created an exclusive hashtag for the event and announced that anyone who posted about it with the hashtag would be entered into a lucky draw to win our products. We also set up several Instagram-worthy photo spots at the venue with professional lighting and props.
What made this solution particularly effective was that it actually generated more authentic engagement than paid influencers would have. Our customers’ posts felt genuine and relatable, and because they were real users of our products, their recommendations carried more weight with their followers. We ended up with over 500 posts using our hashtag, which was far beyond what we would have achieved with just three influencers. The event was considered a huge success, and our boss was thoroughly impressed with how we’d turned a crisis into an opportunity.
Looking back, I felt incredibly relieved and proud of how the situation unfolded. It taught me a valuable lesson that constraints can actually fuel creativity. Sometimes when plan A falls apart, plan B can turn out even better. This experience also boosted my confidence in my ability to handle unexpected challenges and reinforced my belief that the best solutions often come from looking at problems from a completely different angle.
Phân Tích Band Điểm
| Tiêu chí | Band | Nhận xét |
|---|---|---|
| Fluency & Coherence | 7.5-8 | Speaks fluently với minimal hesitation. Sử dụng wide range của cohesive devices (rather than, however, looking back, what made this…). Logical sequencing rõ ràng. Develops ideas fully. |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5-8 | Uses less common vocabulary precisely (think outside the box, pressing, leverage, brand ambassadors, carried more weight). Good collocations (schedule conflicts, major setback, authentic engagement). Some flexibility với paraphrasing. |
| Grammatical Range & Accuracy | 7.5-8 | Wide range of structures: past perfect (had organized, we’d lined up), conditionals (would have been), relative clauses, passive voice. Majority error-free. Complex sentences handled well. |
| Pronunciation | 7.5-8 | Clear pronunciation với good intonation patterns. Word stress và sentence stress appropriate. Easy to understand throughout. |
So Sánh Với Band 6-7
| Khía cạnh | Band 6-7 | Band 7.5-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary | “creative idea”, “saved money”, “unique” | “think outside the box”, “leverage”, “authentic engagement”, “fuel creativity” |
| Grammar | Mainly simple past, some complex sentences | Past perfect, conditionals, passive voice, varied structures |
| Ideas | Basic explanation (proud, saved money, good grade) | Deeper reflection (crisis into opportunity, authentic engagement, constraints fuel creativity) |
| Cohesion | Basic linkers (so, because, also) | Sophisticated connectors (rather than, looking back, what made this, this reinforced) |
| Story depth | Surface-level details | Rich context, specific numbers (500 posts), business implications |
Điểm nổi bật của bài Band 7.5-8:
- Vocabulary sophisticated với nhiều collocations tự nhiên
- Grammar structures đa dạng và chính xác
- Story có depth với business context cụ thể
- Reflection insightful, không chỉ dừng ở “I felt happy”
- Demonstrates problem-solving thinking process clearly
📝 Sample Answer – Band 8.5-9
Thời lượng: 2.5-3 phút đầy đủ
I’d like to recount a situation from about eighteen months ago when I found myself having to devise an unconventional solution to what seemed like an insurmountable problem. At the time, I was volunteering as a coordinator for a community education program that provided free English classes to underprivileged children in my neighborhood.
The crux of the issue was this: we had approximately forty students enrolled in our program, but we were operating on a shoestring budget and could only afford to print a very limited number of textbooks – perhaps ten copies for the entire class. Traditional teaching methods were simply out of the question, and we couldn’t possibly ask these families, many of whom were already struggling financially, to purchase their own materials. What’s more, the community center where we held classes had unreliable electricity, which meant we couldn’t rely heavily on digital solutions like projectors or computers.
After mulling over the problem for several days, I had what I can only describe as a lightbulb moment. I realized we could transform the limitation into an interactive learning opportunity. Instead of traditional textbooks, I designed a rotation-based learning system. I divided the forty students into groups of four and created different learning stations around the classroom. Each station focused on a different skill – reading, writing, listening, and speaking – and required minimal printed materials. For the reading station, groups would share the limited books we had. For writing, I created reusable laminated sheets where students could write with whiteboard markers and erase their work. The listening station used my personal phone with downloaded audio files and borrowed headphones that students could share in pairs. The speaking station required no materials at all – just conversation prompts written on the blackboard.
What made this approach remarkably effective was that it actually addressed multiple challenges simultaneously. Firstly, it solved the resource problem elegantly – we made do with what we had. Secondly, and this was an unexpected benefit, it created a much more dynamic and engaging learning environment. Students were actively moving between stations, collaborating with different classmates, and staying far more focused than they ever had during traditional lectures. The peer-to-peer learning that emerged was invaluable. I noticed students who excelled in certain areas naturally taking on mentoring roles, helping their classmates without any prompting from me. Within just a few weeks, we saw marked improvement in the students’ engagement levels and, more importantly, their learning outcomes.
The impact of this experience on me was quite profound. Initially, when I first confronted the constraint, I’ll admit I felt somewhat overwhelmed and even questioned whether the program could continue. But working through this challenge taught me that scarcity can be a catalyst for innovation – had we had all the resources we wanted, I probably would have stuck to conventional teaching methods and missed out on discovering this more effective approach. This experience has fundamentally shaped how I approach problems now. Rather than viewing limitations as roadblocks, I’ve learned to see them as invitations to think differently. It’s also reinforced my belief that some of the most impactful solutions come not from having abundant resources, but from making the most of what you have and being willing to challenge assumptions about how things “should” be done. Looking back, this remains one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, not just because we solved a problem, but because we created something better than what we’d originally envisioned.
Phân Tích Band Điểm
| Tiêu chí | Band | Nhận xét |
|---|---|---|
| Fluency & Coherence | 8.5-9 | Speaks fluently and coherently với natural, effortless delivery. Sophisticated cohesive devices used appropriately (What’s more, After mulling over, What made this, Looking back). Ideas developed fully với logical progression. No noticeable effort in maintaining speech. |
| Lexical Resource | 8.5-9 | Demonstrates sophisticated control của lexical features. Uses idiomatic language naturally (lightbulb moment, operating on a shoestring budget, out of the question). Precise và natural collocations throughout (devise unconventional solution, insurmountable problem, marked improvement, catalyst for innovation). Successful paraphrasing và flexibility. |
| Grammatical Range & Accuracy | 8.5-9 | Full range của structures used accurately và appropriately. Complex grammar handled với ease: past perfect continuous tense, conditionals (had we had…, I probably would have), inversion, relative clauses, passive constructions. Error-free or errors extremely rare. |
| Pronunciation | 8.5-9 | Uses pronunciation features effectively. Clear articulation, appropriate intonation patterns, natural stress và rhythm. No strain for listener. Sounds natural và confident. |
Tại Sao Bài Này Xuất Sắc
🎯 Fluency Hoàn Hảo:
- Không có hesitation, speech flows naturally như một native speaker
- Sophisticated discourse markers được sử dụng một cách tự nhiên: “The crux of the issue”, “What’s more”, “After mulling over”, “What made this approach remarkably effective”
- Self-correction minimal và smooth khi có: “I can only describe as…”
- Pacing appropriate, không quá nhanh hay quá chậm
📚 Vocabulary Tinh Vi:
- Idiomatic expressions tự nhiên: “operating on a shoestring budget” (hoạt động với ngân sách eo hẹp), “lightbulb moment” (khoảnh khắc sáng tạo), “out of the question” (không thể thực hiện được)
- Academic và sophisticated vocabulary: “devise” thay vì “come up with”, “insurmountable” thay vì “big”, “crux of the issue” thay vì “main problem”, “catalyst for innovation” thay vì “reason to be creative”
- Precise collocations: “marked improvement”, “peer-to-peer learning”, “dynamic learning environment”, “fundamentally shaped”
- Paraphrasing skills xuất sắc: resource problem = limitation = constraint = scarcity
📝 Grammar Đa Dạng:
- Mixed conditional: “Had we had all the resources we wanted, I probably would have stuck to conventional teaching methods” – đây là inverted conditional structure, rất sophisticated
- Past perfect continuous tư duy: “many of whom were already struggling financially”
- Complex relative clauses: “created reusable laminated sheets where students could write“
- Passive voice tự nhiên: “required minimal printed materials”
- Gerund structures: “working through this challenge”, “making the most of what you have”
💡 Ideas Sâu Sắc:
- Không chỉ describe problem và solution, mà còn analyze WHY it worked: “addressed multiple challenges simultaneously”
- Reflection sâu sắc về personal growth: “fundamentally shaped how I approach problems”, “scarcity can be a catalyst for innovation”
- Acknowledges initial feelings honestly: “felt somewhat overwhelmed”, “questioned whether the program could continue”
- Philosophy về problem-solving: “limitations as invitations to think differently”, “challenge assumptions about how things should be done”
- Unexpected benefits được highlight: peer-to-peer learning, student engagement
🎭 Storytelling Excellence:
- Rich context và background information
- Specific numbers tăng credibility: “forty students”, “ten copies”, “groups of four”
- Emotional journey: overwhelmed → eureka moment → proud → reflective
- Clear structure: Problem → Creative Process → Solution → Results → Reflection
Khi học viên Việt Nam describe a time when you participated in a group activity, họ cũng cần áp dụng những kỹ năng storytelling tương tự để đạt band điểm cao.
Thí sinh tự tin trình bày bài nói Part 2 với giám khảo lắng nghe
Follow-up Questions (Rounding Off Questions)
Sau khi bạn hoàn thành phần nói 2 phút, examiner thường sẽ hỏi thêm 1-2 câu ngắn để kết thúc Part 2 trước khi chuyển sang Part 3. Những câu hỏi này thường liên quan trực tiếp đến story bạn vừa kể.
Question 1: Would you use the same approach if you faced a similar problem again?
Band 6-7 Answer:
Yes, I think I would use a similar method because it worked well. However, I might try to improve it a little bit based on what I learned from that experience.
Band 8-9 Answer:
Absolutely, I’d definitely draw on that experience, though I’d probably refine the approach based on what I learned. The core principle of turning constraints into opportunities would remain the same, but I’d be more strategic about anticipating potential challenges and perhaps have a backup plan in place from the outset.
Phân tích: Band 8-9 answer sử dụng vocabulary sophisticated hơn (draw on, refine, anticipating, from the outset) và shows deeper thinking về process improvement.
Question 2: Do you think this experience changed how you handle problems now?
Band 6-7 Answer:
Yes, it definitely changed my thinking. Now when I have a problem, I try to think more creatively instead of just using normal solutions. It made me more confident too.
Band 8-9 Answer:
It’s had a lasting impact on my problem-solving mindset, actually. I’m now much more inclined to question conventional approaches and explore alternatives before settling on a solution. I’d say it’s made me more adaptable and less likely to be deterred by limitations. In fact, I often find myself actively seeking creative solutions even when traditional methods are available, simply because the process is more engaging and often yields more innovative results.
Phân tích: Band 8-9 demonstrates sophisticated vocabulary (lasting impact, deterred by, yields innovative results), complex grammar (I’m now much more inclined to…, less likely to be…), và reflection sâu hơn về long-term changes.
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Two-way Discussion
Tổng Quan Về Part 3
Part 3 là phần khó nhất và quan trọng nhất để phân biệt giữa Band 7 và Band 8-9. Đây không phải là phần hỏi về kinh nghiệm cá nhân như Part 1 và Part 2, mà là thảo luận về các vấn đề trừu tượng, xã hội, và xu hướng liên quan đến chủ đề Part 2.
Thời gian: 4-5 phút
Đặc điểm:
- Câu hỏi trừu tượng hơn, yêu cầu phân tích sâu
- Thảo luận hai chiều – examiner có thể challenge ý kiến của bạn
- Đánh giá khả năng justify opinions, compare, evaluate, speculate
- Yêu cầu vocabulary về social issues, trends, abstract concepts
Yêu cầu:
- Phân tích đa chiều: Xem xét vấn đề từ nhiều góc độ
- Đưa ra lý lẽ: Mỗi opinion cần có supporting reasons và examples
- Balance view: Thừa nhận complexity, không nói quá absolute
- Examples từ xã hội: Không chỉ personal experience mà cần general examples
- Abstract thinking: Nói về concepts, trends, implications
Chiến lược:
- Mở rộng câu trả lời: 3-5 câu cho mỗi question, không trả lời quá ngắn
- Sử dụng discourse markers: Well, Actually, In my view, On the one hand…
- Structure rõ ràng: Direct answer → Reason 1 + example → Reason 2 + example → Conclusion/nuance
- Show critical thinking: Acknowledge different perspectives, use tentative language (perhaps, it seems to me, to some extent)
- Pause naturally: Đừng sợ pause 1-2 giây để suy nghĩ, sử dụng fillers tự nhiên như “Well, that’s an interesting question…”
Lỗi thường gặp của học viên Việt Nam:
- Trả lời quá ngắn gọn (1-2 câu), thiếu phát triển ý
- Không đưa ra lý lẽ rõ ràng hoặc examples
- Chỉ nói về personal experience thay vì general trends
- Thiếu từ vựng trừu tượng và academic
- Không thừa nhận complexity của issues
- Tránh né câu hỏi khó thay vì attempt to answer
- Sử dụng yes/no trả lời mà không elaborate
Các Câu Hỏi Thảo Luận Sâu
Theme 1: Creativity in Education
Question 1: Do you think creativity is something that can be taught, or is it an innate quality?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Opinion với two opposing views (nature vs nurture)
- Key words: “taught” vs “innate quality”
- Cách tiếp cận: Có thể chọn một view hoặc argue cả hai (balanced view thường impressive hơn). Cần examples từ education hoặc psychology.
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I think creativity can be both natural and learned. Some people are naturally more creative than others, maybe because of their personality or genes. But I also believe that schools can teach students to be more creative through different activities like art, music, or problem-solving exercises. For example, when I was in school, we had projects that encouraged us to think differently, and this helped me become more creative. So I think it’s a combination of both factors.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Clear position (both), có reason và example
- Vocabulary: Basic (natural, learned, activities, think differently)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Adequate communication nhưng lacks sophistication. Từ vựng và grammar structures còn simple. Example còn personal thay vì broader social perspective.
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
Well, this is quite a contentious issue, and I’d argue it’s not really an either-or situation. While I do believe certain individuals may have a natural predisposition toward creative thinking – perhaps due to genetic factors or early childhood experiences – I’m convinced that creativity is largely a skill that can be cultivated through proper education and practice.
What we often perceive as innate talent might actually be the result of environmental factors and early exposure to stimulating activities. Research in cognitive psychology suggests that the brain’s capacity for divergent thinking – which is essentially what we call creativity – can be significantly enhanced through targeted training and repeated practice. For instance, many successful artists and innovators attribute their creative abilities not to some inborn gift, but to years of deliberate practice and exposure to diverse experiences.
That said, I think the education system plays a crucial role in either nurturing or suppressing creative potential. Schools that emphasize rote learning and standardized testing tend to stifle creativity, whereas those that encourage experimentation, risk-taking, and unconventional thinking help students develop these skills. Scandinavian education systems, for example, which place a strong emphasis on project-based learning and student autonomy, tend to produce particularly creative thinkers.
So to sum up, while there might be some baseline differences in creative potential among individuals, I believe the nurture component is far more significant than the nature component. Given the right environment, encouragement, and opportunities to practice, almost anyone can become significantly more creative.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Well-organized với clear progression: Balanced position → Evidence from research → Role of education → Conclusion
- Vocabulary: Sophisticated và academic: “contentious issue”, “natural predisposition”, “divergent thinking”, “deliberate practice”, “rote learning”, “stifle creativity”
- Grammar: Complex structures: conditionals (can be cultivated), passive voice (can be enhanced), relative clauses (which is essentially…), whereas constructions
- Critical Thinking: Nuanced view, acknowledges complexity, uses research reference, provides concrete examples (Scandinavian systems)
💡 Key Language Features:
- Discourse markers: Well, That said, For instance, So to sum up
- Tentative language: I’d argue, I’m convinced, might actually be, I think, I believe (shows thoughtful consideration rather than absolute statements)
- Abstract nouns: predisposition, exposure, capacity, emphasis, autonomy, component
- Academic vocabulary: contentious, cognitive psychology, divergent thinking, nurture vs nature
Question 2: Why do you think some education systems are better at fostering creativity than others?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Cause-Effect analysis
- Key words: “some education systems”, “better at”, “fostering creativity”
- Cách tiếp cận: Compare different systems, analyze reasons (teaching methods, assessment, culture, resources)
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I think different education systems have different goals. Some countries focus more on test scores and memorizing information, so students don’t have time to be creative. Other countries, like Finland or Singapore, give students more freedom to explore and try new things. Also, it depends on teachers – if teachers are creative themselves and use interesting teaching methods, students will be more creative too. Class size also matters because smaller classes allow more individual attention.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Multiple reasons listed (goals, teaching methods, teachers, class size)
- Vocabulary: Adequate but repetitive (creative appears 3 times)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Communicates ideas clearly nhưng analysis còn surface-level. Thiếu depth và specific examples. Grammar mainly simple structures.
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
There are several interrelated factors at play here, I think. First and foremost, it often comes down to fundamental differences in educational philosophy. Systems that prioritize holistic development over narrow academic achievement naturally create more space for creative exploration. In contrast, education systems obsessed with international rankings and standardized test scores tend to inadvertently suppress creative thinking by encouraging conformity and risk-aversion.
Teacher training is another critical element. In countries where teachers are given substantial autonomy and encouraged to be facilitators of learning rather than just dispensers of information, you tend to see more creative classrooms. Finnish teachers, for instance, undergo rigorous training and are held in high regard socially, which attracts talented individuals to the profession. These teachers feel empowered to experiment with innovative teaching methods rather than simply following prescribed curricula.
The cultural context is equally important. Societies that value questioning and tolerate failure as part of the learning process foster more creativity than those with hierarchical cultures where students are expected to defer to authority and avoid making mistakes. This cultural dimension significantly influences how education is delivered and received.
Assessment methods also play a pivotal role. Systems that rely heavily on multiple-choice tests and rote memorization inherently disadvantage creative thinkers, whereas those that incorporate project-based assessments, portfolios, and open-ended assignments provide much better opportunities for students to demonstrate creative thinking.
Finally, I’d argue that resource allocation matters. Countries that invest in well-equipped makerspaces, art studios, science labs, and technology naturally provide more avenues for creative expression. But interestingly, some of the most creative solutions emerge from resource-constrained environments, which kind of proves that creativity isn’t just about having everything you need – it’s about the freedom and encouragement to explore.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Exceptionally well-organized với 5 distinct factors, each developed thoroughly
- Vocabulary: Highly sophisticated: “interrelated factors”, “holistic development”, “inadvertently suppress”, “conformity”, “risk-aversion”, “facilitators of learning”, “defer to authority”, “pivotal role”
- Grammar: Wide range: relative clauses (where teachers are given…), passive constructions (are held in high regard), comparative structures (more…than), causative verbs (influences how…)
- Critical Thinking: Multi-dimensional analysis, specific examples (Finnish teachers), acknowledges complexity (But interestingly…), shows understanding của nuances
💡 Key Language Features:
- Signposting: First and foremost, Another critical element, Equally important, Finally, But interestingly
- Academic style: interrelated factors, fundamental differences, cultural dimension, resource allocation
- Hedging devices: often, tend to, I’d argue (appropriate tentativeness)
- Emphasis structures: It’s about the freedom and encouragement (cleft sentence for emphasis)
Theme 2: Innovation and Problem-Solving in Society
Question 3: Some people say that modern technology is making people less creative. Do you agree?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Opinion về controversial statement
- Key words: “modern technology”, “less creative”
- Cách tiếp cận: Balanced view thường tốt nhất – acknowledge cả hai sides, give examples for both
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I partly agree with this opinion. On one hand, technology can make people lazy because everything is easy now. For example, people don’t need to remember phone numbers or directions because smartphones do everything. This might make our brains less active. On the other hand, technology also helps people be more creative. For instance, people can easily edit videos, create music, or design graphics on their computers. So I think technology can both help and harm creativity, depending on how we use it.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Balanced view với on one hand…on the other hand
- Vocabulary: Basic (lazy, easy, help, harm)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Clear position với examples nhưng analysis shallow. Vocabulary và grammar còn simple. Examples cụ thể nhưng không develop deeply.
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
I’d say this is an overly simplistic view of a rather nuanced phenomenon. While I can see why some people hold this opinion, I believe the relationship between technology and creativity is far more complex than a simple cause-and-effect scenario.
On the surface, there’s certainly some validity to the concern that technology might be eroding certain cognitive skills. When we outsource memory to our devices or rely on GPS for navigation, we’re arguably exercising our brains less in certain ways. There’s also the issue of digital distraction – constant notifications and the addictive nature of social media can certainly fragment our attention and reduce the sustained focus that deep creative work often requires. Nicholas Carr’s book “The Shallows” explores this idea, arguing that the internet is rewiring our brains for superficial processing rather than deep thinking.
However, I think this narrative overlooks the democratizing effect technology has had on creative expression. Barriers to entry that once existed in fields like filmmaking, music production, graphic design, and publishing have been dramatically lowered. A teenager with a smartphone can now produce professional-quality content that would have required expensive equipment and extensive training just a generation ago. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram have unleashed a wave of creative content creation, with people experimenting with new forms of storytelling, humor, and artistic expression.
Moreover, technology has facilitated collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas in unprecedented ways. Creative professionals can now draw inspiration from diverse global sources, collaborate with people across continents, and iterate on ideas much more rapidly than before. Digital tools have also expanded the realm of what’s possible – from CGI in cinema to algorithmic music composition to interactive digital art.
What really matters, in my view, is not technology itself but how we choose to engage with it. Used mindlessly, technology can indeed be a creativity killer. But used deliberately and purposefully, it can be an enormously powerful enabler of creative work. The key is maintaining a balance – leveraging technology’s capabilities while also preserving time for unstructured thinking, boredom (which often sparks creativity), and deep focus. Education plays a crucial role here in teaching digital literacy and helping people develop a healthy relationship with technology.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Sophisticated organization: Acknowledge the concern → Counter with different perspective → Elaborate on benefits → Conclude with nuanced view about balance
- Vocabulary: Highly advanced: “overly simplistic”, “nuanced phenomenon”, “eroding cognitive skills”, “fragment our attention”, “democratizing effect”, “barriers to entry”, “cross-pollination of ideas”, “iterate on ideas”
- Grammar: Full range: conditionals (can be), relative clauses (that would have required…), present perfect (has facilitated), passive voice (been dramatically lowered), gerunds (maintaining a balance)
- Critical Thinking: Extremely sophisticated – references academic work (Nicholas Carr), acknowledges validity of opposing view, provides specific examples (platforms, tools), offers balanced conclusion about intentional use
💡 Key Language Features:
- Academic references: Nicholas Carr’s book “The Shallows” (shows well-read perspective)
- Hedging và nuance: arguably, certainly, in my view, I think (shows thoughtful rather than dogmatic thinking)
- Metaphors: unleashed a wave of, creativity killer, powerful enabler (makes abstract ideas vivid)
- Cause-effect language: eroding, rewiring, facilitated, sparked
Tương tự như khi bạn describe a moment of success in your life, việc thể hiện critical thinking và balanced perspective trong Part 3 sẽ giúp bạn đạt điểm cao hơn.
Cuộc thảo luận sâu trong Part 3 với sự tương tác tự nhiên giữa thí sinh và giám khảo
Question 4: What role do you think creative thinking will play in future workplaces?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Speculation about future trends
- Key words: “creative thinking”, “future workplaces”, “role”
- Cách tiếp cận: Make predictions với justifications, discuss automation, changing nature of work, examples of industries
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I think creative thinking will become more important in the future. This is because many routine jobs will be done by robots and AI, so humans will need to focus on creative tasks that machines can’t do. For example, jobs like marketing, design, and entertainment will need creative people. Companies will also need creative thinking to stay competitive and develop new products. So people who can think creatively will have better job opportunities in the future.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Clear prediction → Reason (automation) → Examples → Conclusion
- Vocabulary: Adequate (routine jobs, competitive, opportunities)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Communicates main ideas clearly với logical reasoning nhưng lacks depth. Analysis còn predictable và surface-level. Vocabulary và structures basic.
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
I believe creative thinking is poised to become one of the most prized competencies in future workplaces, and this trend is already well underway. As we move deeper into the age of automation and artificial intelligence, the value proposition of human workers is fundamentally shifting.
Routine cognitive tasks – the kind of work that once formed the backbone of middle-class employment – are increasingly being automated away. Data analysis, basic copywriting, bookkeeping, even certain aspects of legal research and medical diagnosis can now be performed by algorithms more quickly and accurately than humans. This technological displacement means that the uniquely human capacities – creativity, emotional intelligence, complex problem-solving, ethical reasoning – will become increasingly differentiating factors in the job market.
We’re already seeing this shift in how forward-thinking companies structure their organizations. Google’s famous “20% time” policy, where employees can spend a fifth of their work time on creative projects, reflects a recognition that innovation doesn’t emerge from rigidly structured work but from giving people space to explore and experiment. Design thinking has become a core competency in companies ranging from tech startups to traditional manufacturers, because businesses recognize that competitive advantage increasingly comes from reimagining products, services, and experiences rather than just executing existing models more efficiently.
The gig economy and remote work revolution are also reshaping workplace dynamics in ways that place a premium on creative problem-solving. When teams are distributed across time zones and work is increasingly project-based, the ability to adapt, improvise, and generate novel solutions becomes crucial. Linear, by-the-book approaches simply don’t work in these more fluid environments.
However, there’s a caveat here. Not all creativity will be equally valued. The future workplace will likely reward what we might call “applied creativity” – creative thinking that’s grounded in business realities, user needs, and practical constraints – rather than purely abstract or artistic creativity. The most successful workers will be those who can blend creative thinking with technical proficiency, business acumen, and collaborative skills.
From an educational standpoint, this means we need to fundamentally rethink how we prepare people for work. The current emphasis on standardized testing and content memorization is increasingly misaligned with labor market needs. We should be cultivating curiosity, resilience, comfort with ambiguity, and integrative thinking – all foundational elements of creative capability.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Exceptionally sophisticated: Thesis statement → Context (automation) → Current evidence → Future implications → Important qualification → Educational implications
- Vocabulary: Highly advanced và precise: “poised to become”, “prized competencies”, “value proposition”, “technological displacement”, “differentiating factors”, “reimagining”, “place a premium on”, “caveat”, “grounded in”, “business acumen”, “misaligned with”
- Grammar: Full range expertly handled: passive constructions (are being automated away), present continuous (are reshaping), conditional structures (will be those who can), complex noun phrases (the uniquely human capacities)
- Critical Thinking: Exceptionally deep analysis with multiple layers: automation impact → shift in human value → company examples → gig economy implications → qualification about type of creativity → educational implications. Shows systemic thinking.
💡 Key Language Features:
- Business/Economic vocabulary: value proposition, competitive advantage, gig economy, labor market, business acumen
- Trend language: is poised to become, underway, increasingly, shift, revolution
- Academic hedging: I believe, likely, might call, we should be (appropriate tentativeness for predictions)
- Examples: Specific company reference (Google’s 20% time policy), current trends (design thinking, remote work)
- Signposting: However there’s a caveat, From an educational standpoint (guides listener through complex argument)
Theme 3: Cultural Differences in Creativity
Question 5: Do you think creativity is valued equally in all cultures?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Compare and contrast về cultural differences
- Key words: “valued equally”, “all cultures”
- Cách tiếp cận: Discuss cultural variations, give specific examples, analyze reasons (collectivism vs individualism, education philosophy, economic factors)
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
No, I don’t think all cultures value creativity the same way. In Western countries like America, people often praise individual creativity and thinking differently. But in some Asian cultures, including Vietnam, people traditionally value following rules and respecting authority more than being different. This affects how creative people can be. However, this is changing now as globalization brings new ideas, and many Asian countries are trying to encourage more creativity in their education systems.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Direct answer → Western vs Asian comparison → Change over time
- Vocabulary: Basic comparisons (value, praise, different)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Makes valid cultural comparisons nhưng analysis simplistic. Risks stereotyping. Vocabulary functional but not sophisticated.
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
That’s a fascinating question, and the short answer is no – creativity is definitely conceptualized and valued quite differently across cultures, though I’d be wary of making overly broad generalizations.
If we look at cultural psychology research, there’s compelling evidence that individualistic cultures – predominantly Western societies – tend to frame creativity in terms of individual originality, breaking with tradition, and challenging norms. Think of the iconic image of the solitary genius having a eureka moment – that’s a very Western-centric conception of creativity. In these societies, being “a nonconformist” is often celebrated, and creative individuals are expected to stand out from the crowd.
In contrast, many collectivistic cultures in Asia, Latin America, and Africa tend to conceptualize creativity more in terms of group harmony, incremental improvement, and contextual appropriateness. Creativity isn’t necessarily about radical departure from existing practices but rather about finding clever ways to work within established frameworks or synthesize existing elements in meaningful new combinations. Japanese concepts like “kaizen” (continuous improvement) or the way traditional Chinese painters reinterpret classical styles rather than rejecting them entirely reflect this different orientation.
However, I think it’s crucial to avoid essentializing cultures or seeing these differences as fixed and absolute. Within any given culture, there’s tremendous variation, and these cultural patterns are constantly evolving. Globalization, cross-cultural exchange, and economic transformation are blurring traditional distinctions. We’re seeing hybrid forms emerge – for instance, Chinese tech companies combining rapid innovation (traditionally associated with Western creativity) with attention to social connectedness (traditionally Asian values).
There are also structural factors beyond cultural values that affect how creativity is nurtured and rewarded. Countries with strong intellectual property protections, robust funding for arts and innovation, and economic systems that reward risk-taking naturally encourage more creative activity, regardless of underlying cultural values. Conversely, societies experiencing economic insecurity or political instability may prioritize conformity and risk-aversion for survival reasons rather than purely cultural ones.
What’s particularly interesting is how second-generation immigrants and people with multicultural backgrounds often exhibit enhanced creative abilities, possibly because they navigate multiple cultural frameworks and can draw on diverse conceptual repertoires. This suggests that cultural diversity itself – both within individuals and within societies – may be a key ingredient for fostering creativity.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Masterfully organized: Acknowledge complexity → Western conception → Collectivistic conception → Important qualification about variation → Structural factors → Interesting observation about multiculturalism
- Vocabulary: Exceptionally sophisticated: “conceptualized and valued”, “wary of making”, “frame creativity”, “solitary genius”, “Western-centric conception”, “nonconformist”, “radical departure”, “synthesize”, “essentializing”, “tremendous variation”, “conceptual repertoires”, “key ingredient”
- Grammar: Full range with perfect accuracy: conditional structures (may prioritize), relative clauses (that reward risk-taking), present participles (experiencing, navigating), passive voice expertly used
- Critical Thinking: Highly nuanced with multiple analytical layers: avoids stereotyping, acknowledges within-culture variation, considers economic/structural factors beyond culture, brings in research evidence, observes complexity in multicultural contexts. Shows intercultural awareness.
💡 Key Language Features:
- Academic concepts: cultural psychology research, individualistic vs collectivistic cultures, intellectual property protections
- Specific cultural examples: kaizen, Chinese painters, second-generation immigrants (shows well-informed perspective)
- Cautious language: I’d be wary of, tend to, often, may be (avoids overgeneralizations)
- Sophisticated vocabulary: conceptualize, essentializing, navigate, repertoires, blurring distinctions
- Complex argumentation: Not only cultural but also structural factors, hybridity, evolution of cultural patterns
Khi học viên muốn describe a situation where you were forced to think outside the box, họ cũng có thể kết hợp cultural perspective để làm phong phú thêm câu trả lời.
Question 6: In what ways can businesses encourage creative thinking among their employees?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Suggest solutions/strategies
- Key words: “businesses”, “encourage”, “creative thinking”, “employees”
- Cách tiếp cận: List multiple strategies với explanations và examples. Có thể organize theo categories (organizational culture, physical environment, incentives, training)
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
Businesses can do several things to encourage creativity. First, they should create a comfortable working environment where employees feel free to share new ideas without fear of criticism. They can also give employees time to work on their own projects, like Google does. Training programs about creative thinking are helpful too. Additionally, companies should reward creative ideas, maybe with bonuses or recognition. Having diverse teams with people from different backgrounds can also bring more creative solutions because people think differently.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Multiple strategies listed clearly
- Vocabulary: Functional (comfortable, free to share, reward, diverse)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Good coverage của different strategies với Google example, nhưng explanations còn brief. Vocabulary adequate nhưng repetitive (creative appears 4 times). Thiếu sophistication trong analysis.
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
There’s quite a robust body of research on this, and it points to several evidence-based strategies that businesses can employ. Let me walk through what I consider the most impactful ones.
First and perhaps most importantly, companies need to cultivate a psychologically safe environment. This is a concept pioneered by Harvard professor Amy Edmondson, referring to workplaces where people feel comfortable taking interpersonal risks without fear of embarrassment or punishment. Creative thinking inherently involves putting forward untested ideas and challenging established ways of doing things, which requires employees to feel secure enough to be vulnerable. Companies like Pixar have institutionalized this through practices like “plussing” – where feedback must always build on ideas rather than simply shoot them down.
Physical workspace design also matters more than many people realize. Spaces that facilitate both collaboration and focused individual work, that provide visual stimulation without being distracting, and that allow for spontaneous interactions tend to foster creative thinking. Tech companies have been pioneers in this regard, with open floor plans, creative spaces with writable walls and movable furniture, and deliberate collision points where people from different departments naturally interact. Though I’d note that the open office trend has been somewhat overdone – research shows people also need quiet zones for concentrated creative work.
Time is another crucial resource. Google’s famous “20% time”, 3M’s “15% culture”, and similar policies recognize that creativity can’t always be scheduled or forced. Giving employees sanctioned time to pursue passion projects or explore tangential interests often leads to breakthrough innovations – Post-it Notes and Gmail are famous examples of products that emerged from such programs.
Diversity – both cognitive and demographic – is increasingly recognized as a creativity catalyst. Teams with varied perspectives, different educational backgrounds, and diverse life experiences are more likely to generate novel solutions and challenge groupthink. But simply assembling diverse teams isn’t enough; companies must actively work to ensure all voices are heard and power dynamics don’t silence minority perspectives.
Incentive structures need careful consideration too. While extrinsic rewards like bonuses can motivate certain behaviors, research by psychologist Teresa Amabile suggests that intrinsic motivation – the inherent interest in the work itself – is more conducive to creativity. Companies should therefore focus on autonomy, mastery, and purpose (as Daniel Pink articulates in his work on motivation) rather than purely financial incentives.
Finally, leadership modeling is crucial. When executives themselves demonstrate creative thinking, openly discuss their failures, and celebrate experimentation rather than just success, it sends powerful signals throughout the organization about what’s truly valued. Netflix’s culture of freedom and responsibility, where employees are trusted to exercise judgment rather than follow rigid procedures, exemplifies this approach.
The key is recognizing that fostering creativity isn’t about implementing a single program but rather about creating an entire ecosystem of policies, practices, and cultural norms that together make creative thinking not just possible but integral to how the business operates.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Exceptionally well-organized với 6 distinct strategies, each thoroughly explained với theory/research backing và concrete examples
- Vocabulary: Highly sophisticated business và psychology vocabulary: “psychologically safe environment”, “interpersonal risks”, “institutionalized”, “cognitive diversity”, “extrinsic vs intrinsic motivation”, “leadership modeling”, “ecosystem of policies”
- Grammar: Full range masterfully handled: relative clauses (where people feel…, that emerged from…), passive constructions (can’t be scheduled), present perfect (have been pioneers), gerunds (assembling, implementing), conditional structures
- Critical Thinking: Exceptional depth with academic references (Amy Edmondson, Teresa Amabile, Daniel Pink), specific company examples (Pixar, Google, 3M, Netflix), product examples (Post-it Notes, Gmail), balanced view (notes open office overdone), systemic thinking (ecosystem approach)
💡 Key Language Features:
- Academic references: Amy Edmondson, Teresa Amabile, Daniel Pink (demonstrates well-informed perspective)
- Business examples: Pixar’s “plussing”, Google’s 20% time, Netflix’s culture (shows practical knowledge)
- Technical vocabulary: psychologically safe, cognitive diversity, intrinsic motivation, leadership modeling
- Signposting: First and perhaps most importantly, also, another crucial, Finally, The key is (guides through complex multi-part answer)
- Evidence-based language: robust body of research, evidence-based strategies, research shows (lends authority)
- Balanced nuance: Though I’d note, isn’t enough, need careful consideration (shows sophisticated thinking)
Từ vựng và cụm từ quan trọng
Topic-Specific Vocabulary
| Từ vựng/Cụm từ | Loại từ | Phiên âm | Nghĩa tiếng Việt | Ví dụ | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| think outside the box | idiom | /θɪŋk ˌaʊtˈsaɪd ðə bɒks/ | suy nghĩ sáng tạo, không theo khuôn mẫu | We needed to think outside the box to solve this unusual problem. | creative thinking, innovative approach, unconventional solution |
| devise a solution | v. phrase | /dɪˈvaɪz ə səˈluːʃən/ | nghĩ ra một giải pháp | After much brainstorming, we finally devised a solution that worked. | devise a plan, devise a strategy, devise a method |
| innovative approach | n. phrase | /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv əˈprəʊtʃ/ | cách tiếp cận sáng tạo, đổi mới | The company’s innovative approach to customer service set them apart. | adopt an approach, take an approach, require an approach |
| resourceful | adj | /rɪˈsɔːsfl/ | tháo vát, biết tận dụng | She’s incredibly resourceful and can solve problems with limited resources. | resourceful person, resourceful solution, highly resourceful |
| improvise | v | /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/ | ứng biến, tùy cơ ứng biến | When the projector broke, the teacher had to improvise and use the whiteboard. | improvise a solution, improvise quickly, need to improvise |
| ingenuity | n | /ˌɪndʒəˈnjuːəti/ | sự khéo léo, tài xoay xở | The project succeeded thanks to the team’s ingenuity. | show ingenuity, require ingenuity, display ingenuity |
| brainstorm | v | /ˈbreɪnstɔːm/ | động não, thảo luận sáng tạo | Let’s brainstorm some ideas for the campaign. | brainstorm ideas, brainstorming session, brainstorm solutions |
| lateral thinking | n. phrase | /ˈlætərəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ | tư duy ngang, tư duy sáng tạo | Lateral thinking helped us find an unconventional solution. | apply lateral thinking, require lateral thinking, lateral thinking approach |
| workaround | n | /ˈwɜːkəraʊnd/ | giải pháp tạm thời, cách khắc phục | We found a workaround until we could fix the main issue. | find a workaround, temporary workaround, effective workaround |
| trial and error | n. phrase | /ˌtraɪəl ənd ˈerə(r)/ | thử và sai, phương pháp thử nghiệm | We used trial and error to perfect the recipe. | through trial and error, trial and error method, learn by trial and error |
| repurpose | v | /ˌriːˈpɜːpəs/ | tái sử dụng cho mục đích khác | We repurposed old furniture to create unique decorations. | repurpose materials, repurpose items, creatively repurpose |
| constraint | n | /kənˈstreɪnt/ | hạn chế, ràng buộc | Budget constraints forced us to be more creative. | budget constraint, time constraint, face constraints |
| breakthrough | n | /ˈbreɪkθruː/ | bước đột phá, tiến triển quan trọng | The research led to a major breakthrough in medicine. | major breakthrough, achieve a breakthrough, scientific breakthrough |
| eureka moment | n. phrase | /jʊˈriːkə ˈməʊmənt/ | khoảnh khắc sáng tạo đột ngột | I had a eureka moment while taking a shower. | experience a eureka moment, have a eureka moment |
| unconventional | adj | /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/ | không theo thông lệ, độc đáo | His unconventional methods often produce the best results. | unconventional approach, unconventional solution, unconventional thinking |
| contingency plan | n. phrase | /kənˈtɪndʒənsi plæn/ | kế hoạch dự phòng | Always have a contingency plan in case things go wrong. | develop a contingency plan, backup plan, alternative plan |
| out-of-the-box thinking | n. phrase | /aʊt əv ðə bɒks ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ | tư duy sáng tạo không theo khuôn mẫu | The job requires out-of-the-box thinking and innovation. | encourage out-of-the-box thinking, creative thinking, innovative mindset |
| work through | v. phrase | /wɜːk θruː/ | giải quyết, vượt qua (vấn đề) | We need to work through these challenges systematically. | work through problems, work through difficulties, work through issues |
Idiomatic Expressions & Advanced Phrases
| Cụm từ | Nghĩa | Ví dụ sử dụng | Band điểm |
|---|---|---|---|
| make do with | tận dụng, xoay xở với những gì có | When we ran out of supplies, we had to make do with whatever materials we could find. | 7.5-9 |
| on a shoestring budget | với ngân sách rất ít | The entire project was completed on a shoestring budget of just $500. | 7.5-9 |
| turn something on its head | đảo ngược hoàn toàn cách nghĩ | This new approach turned traditional marketing on its head. | 8-9 |
| a lightbulb moment | khoảnh khắc sáng tạo | I had a lightbulb moment and suddenly knew how to solve it. | 7.5-8 |
| necessity is the mother of invention | cái khó ló cái khôn | As they say, necessity is the mother of invention – our limited resources forced us to be creative. | 8-9 |
| hit upon an idea | nảy ra một ý tưởng | While researching, I hit upon an idea that could work perfectly. | 7.5-8 |
| piece together | ghép nối, tìm ra (giải pháp) | We had to piece together a solution from various sources. | 7-8 |
| work around | tìm cách khắc phục, vượt qua | We managed to work around the technical limitations. | 7-8 |
| rise to the challenge | vượt qua thử thách | Despite the difficulties, our team really rose to the challenge. | 7-8 |
| crack a problem | giải quyết được vấn đề khó | It took us days, but we finally cracked the problem. | 7.5-8 |
| draw on | dựa vào, tận dụng | I had to draw on my past experiences to find a solution. | 7.5-8 |
| put our heads together | bàn bạc cùng nhau, cùng suy nghĩ | When we put our heads together, we came up with several good ideas. | 7-8 |
Discourse Markers (Từ Nối Ý Trong Speaking)
Để bắt đầu câu trả lời:
- 📝 Well,… – Dùng khi cần 1-2 giây để suy nghĩ; sounds natural và thoughtful
- 📝 Actually,… – Khi đưa ra góc nhìn có thể khác với expectation
- 📝 To be honest,… – Khi muốn nói thẳng thắn về opinion cá nhân
- 📝 I’d say that… – Cách sophisticated hơn “I think” để đưa ra quan điểm
- 📝 That’s an interesting question,… – Buying time một cách tự nhiên trong Part 3
Để bổ sung ý:
- 📝 On top of that,… – Thêm vào đó (sophisticated hơn “also”)
- 📝 What’s more,… – Hơn nữa, ngoài ra
- 📝 Not to mention… – Chưa kể đến (emphasizes importance)
- 📝 Furthermore,… – Academic style, phù hợp Part 3
- 📝 Beyond that,… – Vượt ra ngoài điều đó
Để đưa ra quan điểm cân bằng:
- 📝 On the one hand,… On the other hand,… – Một mặt… mặt khác
- 📝 While it’s true that…, we also need to consider… – Mặc dù đúng là… nhưng cũng cần xem xét
- 📝 That said,… – Tuy nhiên, nói như vậy thì (used để qualify statement)
- 📝 Having said that,… – Tương tự “that said”
Để đưa ra ví dụ:
- 📝 For instance,… – Ví dụ (formal hơn “for example”)
- 📝 Take… for example,… – Lấy… làm ví dụ
- 📝 A case in point is… – Một trường hợp điển hình là
- 📝 To illustrate this,… – Để minh họa điều này
Để kết luận:
- 📝 All in all,… – Tóm lại, nhìn chung
- 📝 At the end of the day,… – Cuối cùng thì, xét cho cùng
- 📝 To sum up,… – Tóm lại
- 📝 The bottom line is… – Điều quan trọng nhất là
Để thể hiện uncertainty (tentative language):
- 📝 I’d say… – Tôi cho rằng (less certain than “I think”)
- 📝 It seems to me that… – Có vẻ như với tôi
- 📝 I suppose… – Tôi cho là, có lẽ
- 📝 Perhaps… – Có lẽ, có thể
- 📝 To some extent… – Ở một mức độ nào đó
Việc sử dụng discourse markers một cách tự nhiên và đa dạng là một trong những yếu tố quan trọng giúp bạn đạt điểm cao về Fluency & Coherence. Tuy nhiên, đừng lạm dụng chúng một cách máy móc – hãy dùng khi thực sự cần thiết cho meaning và flow của câu nói.
Sơ đồ tư duy về từ vựng chủ đề creativity và problem-solving cho IELTS Speaking
Grammatical Structures Ấn Tượng
1. Conditional Sentences (Câu điều kiện):
Mixed Conditional (Điều kiện hỗn hợp):
- Formula: If + Past Perfect, would/could + base verb (mixing past condition với present result)
- Ví dụ: “If we hadn’t thought creatively, we would still be struggling with the problem now.”
- Khi nào dùng: Khi nói về past action affecting present situation
Inverted Conditional (Đảo ngữ điều kiện):
- Formula: Had + subject + past participle, would/could have…
- Ví dụ: “Had we had more resources, we probably would have taken a different approach.”
- Tại sao impressive: Formal và sophisticated, shows advanced grammar control
- Lưu ý: Chỉ dùng trong Part 3 hoặc formal contexts
2. Relative Clauses (Mệnh đề quan hệ):
Non-defining Relative Clauses:
- Formula: …, which/who + verb, …
- Ví dụ: “The solution, which took us three days to develop, ultimately saved the company thousands of dollars.”
- Tại sao quan trọng: Adds extra information smoothly, makes speech more fluent
Reduced Relative Clauses:
- Formula: Subject + V-ing/V-ed + …
- Ví dụ: “People facing similar challenges often find creative solutions.” (= who face)
- Benefit: More concise và natural-sounding
3. Passive Voice (Câu bị động):
Impersonal Passive (Bị động khách quan):
- Formula: It is thought/believed/said/considered that…
- Ví dụ: “It is widely believed that creativity can be cultivated through practice.”
- Khi nào dùng: When discussing general opinions or research findings in Part 3
Passive with Modal Verbs:
- Formula: Modal + be + past participle
- Ví dụ: “Creative thinking should be encouraged from an early age.”
4. Cleft Sentences (Câu chẻ):
What-cleft:
- Formula: What + clause + is/was + noun/clause
- Ví dụ: “What really impressed me was how quickly the team adapted to the new approach.”
- Effect: Emphasizes specific information
It-cleft:
- Formula: It + be + emphasized part + that/who + rest
- Ví dụ: “It was the time constraint that forced us to think more creatively.”
- Benefit: Adds emphasis và sophistication
5. Inversion for Emphasis:
Negative Inversion:
- Formula: Negative word + auxiliary + subject + main verb
- Ví dụ: “Not only did we solve the problem, but we also improved the entire system.”
- Lưu ý: Very formal, use sparingly in Part 3
6. Participle Clauses:
Present Participle:
- Formula: V-ing +…, subject + verb
- Ví dụ: “Facing this challenge, I realized I needed to approach it differently.”
Perfect Participle:
- Formula: Having + past participle, subject + verb
- Ví dụ: “Having exhausted all conventional options, we decided to try something radical.”
- Effect: Shows sequence of events sophisticatedly
7. Subjunctive Mood (Thức giả định):
Formulaic Subjunctive:
- Formula: It’s essential/important/crucial that + subject + base verb (without ‘s’)
- Ví dụ: “It’s crucial that companies provide employees with opportunities to experiment.”
- Note: Formal, excellent for Part 3 when making recommendations
Việc sử dụng những cấu trúc ngữ pháp này một cách tự nhiên và chính xác sẽ giúp bạn đạt điểm cao trong tiêu chí Grammatical Range & Accuracy. Tuy nhiên, đừng cố gắng nhồi nhét quá nhiều cấu trúc phức tạp vào một câu trả lời – điều quan trọng là sự tự nhiên và accuracy. Hãy chọn 2-3 cấu trúc mà bạn tự tin nhất để sử dụng trong bài thi.
Khi học viên describe a time when you shared an important story with someone, việc áp dụng các cấu trúc ngữ pháp đa dạng này sẽ giúp câu chuyện trở nên ấn tượng và professional hơn.
Chiến Lược Tổng Thể Để Đạt Band 8-9
1. Preparation Strategy (Chiến lược chuẩn bị)
Trước khi thi 3-6 tháng:
- ✅ Build vocabulary systematically: Học 10-15 từ mới mỗi ngày theo topics, focus vào collocations hơn là individual words
- ✅ Record yourself weekly: Tự thu âm trả lời các câu hỏi IELTS, nghe lại và identify areas to improve
- ✅ Study band descriptors: Hiểu rõ criteria của từng band để biết mình cần cải thiện ở đâu
- ✅ Watch TED talks: Học cách native speakers structure ideas, use discourse markers, và present arguments
- ✅ Practice with variety: Đừng chỉ luyện một vài topics, hãy cover tất cả common topics
1 tháng trước thi:
- ✅ Mock tests: Làm full mock tests ít nhất 2 lần/tuần với timing chính xác
- ✅ Work với speaking partner hoặc tutor: Get feedback từ người khác về pronunciation, fluency, và coherence
- ✅ Refine your stories: Chuẩn bị 8-10 personal stories có thể adapt cho nhiều topics khác nhau
- ✅ Master 50 advanced phrases: Focus vào những phrases mà bạn có thể use naturally
1 tuần trước thi:
- ✅ Review but don’t overdo: Ôn lại vocabulary và structures nhưng đừng học quá nhiều thứ mới
- ✅ Practice current topics: Focus vào những topics đang xuất hiện trong recent actual tests
- ✅ Work on confidence: Mental preparation quan trọng như linguistic preparation
2. During the Test (Trong khi thi)
General Mindset:
- 🎯 Be yourself: Examiners prefer natural conversation hơn là memorized answers
- 🎯 It’s a conversation, not an interrogation: Smile, make eye contact, show engagement
- 🎯 Don’t panic with difficult questions: Mọi thí sinh đều gặp hard questions – cách bạn handle nó quan trọng hơn
Part 1 Strategy:
- Keep answers between 2-3 sentences (không quá dài, không quá ngắn)
- Start with direct answer, then extend với reason hoặc example
- Sound natural và conversational, không formal quá
- Show personality – humor là OK nếu appropriate
Part 2 Strategy:
- Use preparation time wisely: Ghi keywords theo bullet points, không viết full sentences
- Start strong: Confident introduction sets positive tone
- Cover all bullet points: Check mentally bạn đã address tất cả chưa
- Speak for 2+ minutes: Develop ideas fully, đừng rush
- End gracefully: Có conclusion ngắn nếu còn thời gian
- Use past tenses correctly: Nếu đề yêu cầu “describe a time”, phải dùng past tense
Part 3 Strategy:
- Take a moment to think: Pause 2-3 giây để organize thoughts là OK, use fillers như “Well, that’s an interesting question…”
- Give extended answers: Aim for 4-5 sentences minimum
- Structure clearly: Opinion → Reason 1 + example → Reason 2 + example → Conclusion
- Show critical thinking: Acknowledge complexity, consider multiple perspectives
- Use academic style: More formal vocabulary và structures appropriate
- Give examples from society: Personal examples OK nhưng also discuss broader trends
- Don’t be afraid to say “I’m not sure”: Nhưng sau đó attempt to answer: “I’m not entirely sure, but I imagine…”
3. Common Mistakes to Avoid
Fluency Killers:
- ❌ Long silences (over 5 seconds)
- ❌ Too many false starts và self-corrections
- ❌ Repetitive vocabulary (saying “creative” 10 times)
- ❌ Over-reliance on fillers (“um”, “uh”)
Vocabulary Mistakes:
- ❌ Using words incorrectly (learn collocations!)
- ❌ Overly simple vocabulary throughout
- ❌ Using the same word repeatedly when synonyms exist
- ❌ Inappropriate register (too formal hoặc too informal)
Grammar Errors:
- ❌ Consistent tense errors (especially past vs present)
- ❌ Subject-verb agreement mistakes
- ❌ Article errors (a/an/the)
- ❌ Overusing simple sentences exclusively
Content Issues:
- ❌ Going off-topic or not answering the question
- ❌ Giving memorized answers that sound unnatural
- ❌ Being too brief (under 1.5 minutes in Part 2)
- ❌ Not extending answers enough in Part 1 và Part 3
Pronunciation Problems:
- ❌ Mumbling or speaking too quietly
- ❌ Speaking too fast (faster ≠ more fluent)
- ❌ Incorrect word stress (e.g., creative instead of creative)
- ❌ Monotone delivery without intonation variation
4. What Examiners Actually Look For
From an Examiner’s Perspective:
Band 6-7 candidates typically:
- Can communicate effectively but với some effort
- Use adequate vocabulary but with some repetition
- Make occasional errors that don’t impede communication
- Speak with some fluency but có noticeable hesitation
- Can develop topics but không very deeply
Band 8-9 candidates typically:
- Speak effortlessly với minimal hesitation
- Use sophisticated vocabulary precisely và naturally
- Make very few errors, và errors don’t affect meaning
- Show depth of thinking và critical analysis
- Can discuss abstract ideas confidently
- Pronunciation is clear với natural intonation
- Demonstrate flexibility trong language use
Red Flags for Examiners:
- 🚩 Obviously memorized answers (examiners can tell!)
- 🚩 Inappropriate vocabulary used to impress but incorrectly
- 🚩 Inability to answer Part 3 abstract questions
- 🚩 Very short answers throughout
- 🚩 Frequent communication breakdowns
- 🚩 Limited range of vocabulary và grammar
Positive Signals:
- ✅ Natural, conversational delivery
- ✅ Appropriate use of idiomatic language
- ✅ Self-correction done smoothly (shows monitoring)
- ✅ Extended, well-developed responses
- ✅ Clear enthusiasm và engagement with topics
- ✅ Sophisticated handling of abstract concepts
- ✅ Paraphrasing examiner’s questions naturally
5. Mental Preparation & Test Day Tips
Mindset:
- This is a speaking test, không phải knowledge test – you’re being assessed on language ability, not factual accuracy
- Examiners want you to succeed – they’re not trying to trick you
- Even Band 9 speakers make occasional errors – perfection is không required
- Confidence matters – project confidence even if nervous inside
Test Day:
- ⏰ Arrive 15-30 minutes early to settle nerves
- 💧 Stay hydrated but không drink too much (you can’t leave during test)
- 🗣️ Warm up your voice – hum, sing, hoặc practice speaking trước khi vào
- 📵 Turn off phone completely
- 👔 Dress comfortably but professionally
- 😊 Smile và be friendly with examiner from the start
- 🎧 If recording equipment is visible, ignore it và focus on examiner
Dealing with Nerves:
- Deep breathing trước khi vào phòng
- Remember: the examiner has heard thousands of candidates – they’re professional và not judging you personally
- If you make a mistake, don’t dwell on it – move forward
- Think of it as a friendly conversation rather than an exam
Việc đạt điểm cao trong IELTS Speaking không phải là về việc học thuộc lòng template hay sử dụng vocabulary “cao siêu” một cách máy móc. Điều quan trọng nhất là khả năng giao tiếp tự nhiên, tự tin, với vocabulary và grammar đa dạng được sử dụng chính xác trong context. Hãy practice regularly, get feedback, và continuous improvement – đó là con đường đến thành công!
Chúc bạn đạt được band điểm mong muốn trong kỳ thi IELTS Speaking sắp tới!
