How to Crack IELTS Speaking Part 2 PDF

How to Crack the IELTS Speaking Test Part 2 (Vietnam 2025 Edition)

Part 2 can be challenging for many Vietnamese students because you must speak for 2 full minutes without stopping. This printable guide (optimized for Vietnam) shows you how to plan, structure, and deliver a strong Band 7+ answer — with bonus examples, common mistakes, and vocabulary that Vietnamese learners often find useful.

1. How IELTS Speaking Part 2 Works

  • 1 minute to prepare
  • 2 minutes to speak
  • Examiner does not interrupt you
  • You must show fluency, organisation, and natural vocabulary

For Vietnamese candidates, the biggest problems are: speaking too short, using memorised templates, and forgetting to add personal details.

2. Use the “Vietnam-Friendly 4-Part Structure”

This structure works for any cue card and is easy for Vietnamese speakers to follow:

  1. Introduction – paraphrase the topic
  2. Main Description – key features / what happened
  3. Details – feelings, small stories, examples
  4. Conclusion – why it was meaningful or memorable

Simple, clear, and naturally Vietnamese in style.

3. The 30-Second Planning Method (For Vietnamese Learners)

During your 1 minute, write 4 things only:

  • 3 keywords (main ideas)
  • 1 personal detail (e.g., school, family, Tet holiday, café, trip)
  • 1 feeling word
  • 1 linking phrase

This is enough to speak confidently for 2 minutes.

4. Useful Linking Phrases (Easy for Vietnamese Speakers)

  • “What really impressed me was…”
  • “Another important point is that…”
  • “To be more specific…”
  • “I still remember it clearly because…”

5. Vietnam-Themed Vocabulary Boost

These words match common Vietnamese experiences and work beautifully in Part 2 answers:

  • lively atmosphere – perfect for describing Tet markets or cafés
  • meaningful – Vietnamese students use this very naturally
  • close-knit – great for family events
  • scenic – when describing Da Lat, Ha Long, Ninh Binh, etc.
  • refreshing – describe weekend trips or coffee breaks

6. Sample Band 7+ Answer Framework (Vietnam-Optimised)

“I’d like to talk about… (your topic). I experienced this about… (when/where). What really impressed me was… (main detail). Another reason I remember it clearly is that… (emotion/reason). Overall, it was a really meaningful experience for me, especially because… (final reason).”

Examples you can use in the blank sections:

  • a trip to Da Nang with your family
  • a memorable café in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City
  • a Tet celebration with relatives
  • a school event or volunteer activity

7. Common Mistakes Vietnamese Students Make

  • Speaking for only 40–60 seconds (far too short)
  • Relying on memorised templates
  • Not adding personal examples
  • Using very basic words (nice, good, very interesting)
  • Pausing too often because they are translating from Vietnamese

8. Quick “Band 7” Checklist

  • ✔ You speak for almost 2 minutes
  • ✔ You use 4–5 topic-specific words
  • ✔ You include 1 small personal detail
  • ✔ You organise your story clearly
  • ✔ You sound natural, not memorised

9. Bonus Tips for Vietnamese Learners

  • Use short sentences — this helps avoid grammar mistakes.
  • Think in English — don’t translate from Vietnamese.
  • Practice with real topics at cafés or with friends; don’t study silently.
  • Record yourself — Vietnamese learners improve faster when listening back.

10. Final Revision Summary (Printable Section)

  • Use the 4-part structure
  • Write 3 keywords + 1 detail during planning
  • Add at least one personal example (school, family, travel, Tet, cafés)
  • Speak for 2 minutes without stopping
  • Focus on fluency, not perfection

This guide is designed for printing or saving as PDF — perfect for exam revision.

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