IELTS Speaking Practice

Business IELTS Speaking Part 2 IELTS Speaking Exam Cue Card: Describe a Family Business Describe a family business you know. You should say: What the business is Who owns it and runs it How you know about this business And explain why you think this business is successful. High-Scoring Sample Answer (Band 8+) Okay, I'd like to talk about a beloved family-run phở restaurant in my neighbourhood that my family and I have been frequenting for years. It's a quintessential example of a successful Vietnamese family small business. What the business is? It's a traditional phở restaurant, specialising in the iconic Vietnamese noodle soup. But they are particularly famous for their phở bò , the beef version, which has a secret recipe for the broth that has been passed down through generations. As for who owns it and runs it, the business was originally established by the elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Hùng, about thirty years ago. Now, while t...

There are a variety of family businesses in my country. Some common ones include restaurants, farms, and small retail businesses. The most common type is probably the mom-and-pop shop. You see them everywhere, from the local grocery store to the corner bakery, especially as you move further out of the cities. What do you think about family business They are essential for the economy, as are all small business startups which hopefully grow into larger businesses. Some of the largest companies today started as family businesses, so it’s an important part of the economy and society in many countries. A small family business can grow over several generations to become a very large and successful organization. There are also some families which work very well together and for them, it’s maybe an ideal way to maintain themselves independently and provide security for their future also. In fact, job security may be one of the biggest benefits of working in a family business. It’s le...