IELTS Speaking Test - Sample 13
Part 1 - Introduction
Q. Good Morning. Could you tell me your name and candidate number, please?
A. Good Morning. I am Thuan Tran and my candidate number is….
Q. And what would you like me to call you?
A. Please call me Ty. That’s my nickname.
Q. So, where are you from?
A. I am from Binh Thuan. I was born there, but for my university education I, later on, moved to Sai Gon. Currently, I am living at 27 Hai Ba Trung, Thu Duc district in Sai Gon City, and I came here from my current living place.
Q. After you have taken the lELTS, what are you planning to study?
A. I have finished my graduation in Financial accounting, and I have planned to complete my M.Sc. After getting my IELTS I would get myself admitted in any of the well known university in the USA.
Q. Why are you interested in this?
A. I have a passion for Banking business. Before deciding to take my Master of Accountancy in Financial Accounting, I talk with my teachers, parents and some relatives and they all suggested me to take part in this study. Since I have already completed my Bachelor of Science, Finance Degree , I think it would be wise to continue my education on the same subject. I am interested in it from my passion, past educational background and because of the career prospect.
Q. Why do you want to study overseas?
A. I always wanted to study in an oversea university as it would ensure a better educational environment and quality education compared to the universities of my country. Apart from that, the opportunity to learn about the diverse cultures and people in a foreign university is something I don’t want to miss. Finally, a foreign degree, especially a degree from a reputed USA or UK university is helpful for better career prospect in our country. Considering all of the above-mentioned reasons, I have decided to continue my study at an overseas university.
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe a course you took in your college or university.
You should say:
- what it was
- when you took it
- what you learned from this course
Model Answer:
‘Book Keeping & Banking’ was one of the most interesting courses I took in my university level and I thoroughly enjoyed this course. In fact, I learned many new concepts and theory from this course that it helped me a lot throughout the remaining semesters. This was a mandatory course in the 3rd semester in my Bachelor of Business Administration studies and the courses on this subject lasted for four months. I was so interested in this course that later on, I took 3 other courses in different semesters related to banking.
I learned the accounting concept of banking, how a bank is operated, how the banking transactions and accounting are maintained, how the central banks control the money supply of the market and many more concepts from this course. A practical session was included in this course and I learned some basic transaction processes of bankers from this lab sessions.
In my third semester, this was a mandatory course and I had no alternatives other than taking this course. I came from Science background until my undergraduate course and that’s why I had no prior accounting course experience. I was bit dubious about this course in my university level as I did not know what it includes. But after I completed this course, I found myself very much interested in Banking procedure and automated banking.
Part 3 - Details Discussion
[OK, good. I would like to go back to you now.]
Q. How do you think studying overseas will be different to studying in your own country?
A. Studying in a foreign country is far different than studying in the home country. First of all, a student would have to leave his family, relatives, friends and stay in a different country to continue his/her study in a foreign university. In home country s/he has the option to either attend classes from home or to stay in the university residence halls. In the second case s/he can meet family and relatives frequently and can make new friends very quickly. While studying in a foreign university students often suffer from home sickness and have to get enrolled in part-time jobs to support his/her expenses. While studying overseas universities students can learn about different custom, culture, and tradition. Overseas universities are often better in quality than home universities and thus overseas universities offer quality education and this has a better prospect in the future career. Among other differences, the language, communication and exam systems might be different. Finally, the overseas university offers latest and up to date curriculum while home universities, especially in less developed countries, might lack the proper study environment and proper syllabus.
Q. So what problems do you think you will have to study abroad?
A. I will miss my family members and I think for the first few weeks this would be terrible. All my life I lived with my family members and being in a foreign country would mean that I can contact them over the phone and have video calls, but can’t spend time with them in person.
The language barrier would be another problem. My English is better than average but still understanding and communicating with people of a different country who have a different accent is sometimes an unavoidable problem. Hopefully, this won’t last for a long as I am a quick learner and I will try my best to learn the manner, custom and accent of this country very quickly.
Another problem that might arrive is loneliness. This is going to be a new country and I won’t have any friends and relatives. So the first few days would be lonely I guess. Traveling and not knowing the route and bus number would be another problem. The different kinds of foods in this country might be a problem as I am habituated to eat common types of foods available in my country. It might happen that I won’t find foods of my preference near my living place.
Finally finding a senior student, classmate or a teacher who would spend some time to explain some of the lessons that I might find difficult would be another problem I guess. In my country, I always had resources and helping hands for my studies. I guess that would not be available initially in a new country where I would go for study.
I think these are the main issues I will face in first few months after I arrive in a different country to study.
Q. Do you think you will have many difficulties adapting to a new culture?
A. I guess it would not be much difficult for me to adapt to a new culture as I am already exposed to diverse customs and cultures in my home country. But of course, it is a bit tough to adapt a new culture very, especially when the culture and tradition are quite different from my home country. But I have the confidence that I won’t face many difficulties there, especially related to the new culture, as I already did my research on common customs and traditions of this new country. So nothing would be the whole new and shocking for me, I hope.
Q. How do you think an overseas degree will improve your professional skills?
A. I am planning to have an overseas degree mainly because of the finest quality and facilities this university can offer in my area of study. The overseas degree would actually ensure a better study environment and learning opportunity for me. Thus I would be able to learn better and have better skills to pursue a better career.
In my country, a foreign degree is given a priority in case of the job interview. Many local and international organizations even mention that a foreign degree from a reputed university would be a plus for the candidate. So I am sure having a foreign degree would open more opportunity for me in my professional life.
The foreign universities, especially universities of first world countries, are well known for their professionalism, study environment and facilities to learn better skills. I am sure I would be able to take advantages of these facilities and would be able to learn more. The top notch universities of a first world country are often well known for their research and I will put every effort to get involved in such research facilities to enhance my skills.
Q. What do you intend to do once you have finished your studies?
A. I will get admitted in my Master degree in few months and after I finish my studies, I would get back to my country. Once I get back to my country, I will start applying for a suitable job. In fact, the job would be the place where I would be able to learn even more and use the knowledge I have learned in the past few years and will learn in next two years.
So in a nutshell, starting a job related to my study to enhance my skill would be the first thing I will do after I finish my graduation. Apart from that, I have a plan to work on a personal eCommerce project that I have been planning for years. The potential of eCommerce in my home country is immense and I would try to tap in this sector to establish a large eCommerce business.
These are the plans I have now for my immediate future but time often drives us to new tracks and different motivations. So if something bigger and better comes across my pathway, I will plan accordingly then.
Q. What do you see yourself doing professionally in 10 years' time? And how do you see your personal life changing?
A. Umm, predicting what I will be doing after 10 years is bit tricky! But if everything goes according to my plan and the Almighty drives me to the right track, I will own my own Ecommerce business after 10 years. I will be able to quit my day job at that time and would be able to fully concentrate on my own business. E-commerce would not be the only thing where I would be working then. At that time I will own some of the prominent and large software nationally and internationally. I have a plan to establish a night school in my hometown and hopefully in ten years that would be well known one and a role model for the people of my locality.
After 10 years I will probably be a married person with 1-2 kids of my own. That would be a big change I guess. There would be many responsibilities and new ways of life. I will devote more on doing humanitarian things than concentrating more on personal gains. Probably my choices of dresses, foods, music, movies and books would change and I would become more matured. Finally, I will have fewer friends than I have now but they would be very close. My relationship with my co-workers and employees would be more prominent than my relationship with my university or college friends. I think those are very significant changed that are most likely to take place in my personal life after 10 years or so.
[OK I think that's all I want to ask you today. Thank you very much. It was very interesting talking to you and I wish you all the best with your future studies. Goodbye now.]
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