The festival

Today, I'd like to talk about an amazing festival in my country called Tết. Tết is the Vietnamese New Year, and it's one of the most significant and vibrant celebrations in Vietnam.

Tết usually takes place in late January or early February, following the lunar calendar. The festival lasts for several days, and it's celebrated by Vietnamese people worldwide. Families gather together, and the atmosphere is filled with joy and excitement.

During Tết, streets and houses are beautifully decorated with colorful flowers, ornaments, and traditional symbols. One of the most iconic decorations is the peach blossom tree, which symbolizes growth and prosperity. People also clean their houses thoroughly to get rid of bad luck from the previous year.

One of the highlights of Tết is the traditional food. Families prepare a wide variety of delicious dishes, including sticky rice cake, spring rolls, and sticky rice. These dishes have symbolic meanings and are believed to bring good luck and blessings for the upcoming year.

Another important aspect of Tết is visiting relatives and friends. People make visits to their loved ones' homes, exchange warm wishes, and give lucky money in red envelopes to children. It's a time for reuniting with family, honoring ancestors, and strengthening bonds within the community.

Speaking Topic 6 - My current smartphone - IELTS speaking part 2 sample

 TOPIC INVENTIONS

The invention I'd like to talk about today is none other than my current smartphone, namely the Nokia C20. I bought it two years ago from a renowned phone retailing system. 

My phone is kind of a modernized personal digital assistant with wireless connectivity, which is compact in design with a high-resolution touch screen, multi-touch interface, and QWERTY keyboard. The gadget is also designed with software for built-in basic apps such as a calendar, contact list, clock or maps. Innovative apps in a wide range of categories are available to download that can keep me entertained, productive, and organized.

But I sometimes spend too much time on social networking apps, like Facebook or YouTube, because they might be so addictive. The random occurrence of interesting articles and videos is really attractive to me. In addition, the feature that allows me to freely share my life with friends and others also creates a sense of urge for me to want to use social networks more.

All in all, although  the drawbacks I mentioned above might be damaging to my health and interpersonal relationships or may bring some long-term negative effects, It's undeniable that daily conveniences that my smartphone offers are far more beneficial. 

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Speaking Topic 4 - My dream garden - IELTS speaking part 2 sample

 

IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 SAMPLES

TOPIC: GARDEN

SAMPLE 1.      DESCRIBE A GARDEN

The garden I'd like to talk about today is none other than the one in my imagination. I mean, if I had a decent amount of money, I would build a gorgeous garden for myself because I have been dreaming about a lush and layered one for a long time.

In my dream garden, the first thing I would install is exercise equipment because I'm a big fan of outdoor gyms. I would set up a push chair, a cross trainer, and a single stick. That would be immensely helpful for me to improve my fitness. I used to go to the gym a lot in the past. But now, I don't actually have that much time to do my workout there. Owning a garden fully equipped like a gym is somewhat convenient and time-saving.

To make this garden more interesting, I would plant a range of annuals and perennials like clematis vines, rose myrtles, Christmas stars, and so on. Therefore, the garden would look splendid and colorful. The other thing I would like to install is a fountain at the center of my garden, which would make the atmosphere here fresher and also cool the area a little bit on a summer day.

You know, a garden is where members of families often gather together on weekends or holidays. I would say that this is the place where the family bond is strengthened by the members having a whale of a time together, doing their favorite hobbies, and confiding in each other.

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TOPIC CITY

Hoian ancient town

Danang city

TOPIC PEOPLE

People who like cooking

People you like to meet

Speaking Topic People 2

 IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 SAMPLES

TOPIC: PEOPLE

SAMPLE 1.  People like to meet : Ronaldo 

The person I’d like to talk about today is none other than the renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. He used to play for three of the biggest football clubs in Europe: Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.

In 2003, he made his debut as a first-team player for Premier League powerhouse Manchester United, where he then made a name for himself as one of the most formidable strikers in England before moving to Real Madrid in 2009. He really reached his full potential in Spain and hit the big time, winning four Champions League titles with the club and four golden balls for himself. His great stamina, wonderful dribbling, and sharp scoring skills also make him an unstoppable goal machine.

Ronaldo is also known for his kind nature, often helping disadvantaged people and donating blood to patients. Despite criticisms of arrogance and selfishness, Ronaldo's dedication to his clubs and fans makes him a truly exceptional player.

If I met him face-to-face, I would talk to him a lot and take photos with him. I would also ask him for a jersey with his signature on it. I think it would be a once-in-a-lifetime moment for me or for any football fan in the world.