IELTS Speaking Part 3 Questions and Answers
Example IELTS speaking questions education
Adult education
Do many adults who have been working for some time return to college for further study?
Yes, I think that nowadays many of them do, especially if they want to be competitive in their field. Most of my friends have completed post-graduate diplomas or advanced skills courses related to their work.
Who pays for this adult education?
If it’s a professional diploma or post-graduate course, then normally it’s the student who pays. In government-funded community colleges, some courses are free.
In the future, do you think more adults will enroll in courses of study?
Yes, continuing education is more important than ever now. People need to keep their skills up to date or even learn new skills to remain employable. Most young people nowadays won’t have one job for life. The employment marketplace is different now. They are likely to undergo various skills training courses and academic training to keep up with the demand from employers for a highly skilled workforce.
Do you think adult education is useful?
It’s essential! I think it’s great that adults can learn new things, new skills or maybe even follow an interest by joining a course or class. There are so many more opportunities now. It’s good that it’s becoming more popular for adults to ‘go back to school’ but with other adults. It’s never too late to learn something new, and life is changing very quickly at the moment, so for some people, it’s an ideal way to learn about things they didn’t even hear of back in school when they were younger.
Is it hard for adults to continue learning? Why? Why not?
No, it's easy. Adult learners have some advantages over younger students. For example:
- Adults are often more motivated to learn because they see the relevance of learning to their lives or careers.
- Adults are better at organizing their time and setting priorities.
- Adults are more likely to be self-directed and take responsibility for their learning.
- Adults are usually better at problem-solving and critical thinking.
It's not hard for adults to continue learning; in fact, it's essential for keeping our minds sharp and engaged.
The key is to find activities that interest us and challenge us. For some, it might mean taking classes or learning new skills; for others, reading books or exploring new ideas.
The key thing is to keep our minds active and engaged. Learning new things helps us stay mentally alert and prevents boredom and stagnation.
So don't be afraid to try something new – you may be surprised at how much you enjoy it!
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