SUGGESTIONS FOR SPEAKING

Topic 1: Make a conversation about your best friend. You should say:
- Some basic information about your best friend: age, hometown, major, etc.
- His/her appearance
- His/her hobbies
- The reasons he/she becomes your best friend
Who is your best friend? My best friend is Duong Thi Kim Ngan.
What’s your best friend name? My best friend is Duong Thi Kim Ngan.
Does he/she have a nick name? Yes, she does. It’s Den.
How old is he/she? She is 18 years old.
Where is his/her hometown? Her hometown is An Giang.
Where does he/she from? She is from An Giang.
What is his/her major? Her major is graphic design.

What does he/she look like? She looks very good looking, beautiful and tall. Her hair is black.

What is his/her hobby? Her hobbies are playing volleyball and go bike riding. She really
What are his/her hobbies? loves classical music.

Why does he/she become your best friend? She becomes my best friend because we always study English
together. In free time, we often go for walks and tell stories to
each other. We usually play volleyball together. Kim Ngan is my
best friend.
 Topic 2: Make a conversation about your favorite TV show. You should say:
- Some information about the show
- Your frequency of watching the show
- The reasons that make you like it
- Whether you dislike anything about it
What TV show do you like? I usually watch music shows. They are about dancers,
singers and concerts.

How often do you watch that show? I just watch show once a week because I don’t have
much time.

Why do you like it? Because it is wonderful and attractive

Don’t you like anything about it? I think the show is great. I really love it
Topic 3: Make a conversation to describe a family (not yours) which you like and are happy to know. You should say:
- The family’s information
- The ways you got to know them
- The reasons that make it a happy family
- Your opinions on the factors that make a family happy

Which family do you like? I like Ly Hai- Minh Ha families

How did you get to know them? I know them through showbiz programs on TV and
Youtube.
What makes it a happy family? Ly Hai is a person who knows how to take care of his
family, loves his wife and children, and knows how to
take care of his career.
What factors do you think can make a family happy?
Everyone in the family must respect each other. Parents
must love and teach their children. Children must be
polite to adults. Families must share stories together
every problem they face.
Topic 4: Make a conversation about your favorite place for eating. You should say:
- Some information and details about the place
- The dishes you usually order there
- The reasons that make it your favorite place for eating
- Whether you recommend this place to others
What is your favorite place for eating? My favorite place to eat is grilled buffet Grill and Cheer
Where is it? It is in Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh.

What dishes can you order there? It is a grilled buffet.

Why is it your favorite place for eating? Because I can eat the food I love and it’s a meeting place with
my friends

Will you recommend this place to others? Yes, I will. I have recommended that place to my friends and my
family.
Topic 5: Make a conversation about an electronic device you want to replace. You should include:
- Some information about your current electronic device
- The reasons that make you want to replace it
- The new device that you are looking for
- Asking your friend for a recommendation
What electronic device do you want to replace? I am using an Iphone 6 right now.

Why do you want to replace it? Because my phone is getting slower by the day and absolete.

What device are you looking for? I want an Iphone 15 Promax. It’s light, slim design and look
classy.

Can you recommend any good one? Yes, I can. I recommend Iphone 15 Promax. Because it is
modern, popular and convenient.
 Topic 6: Make a conversation about your fitness habits. You should say:
- The exercises you do to keep fit
- The place and time you do the exercises
- The benefits of the fitness habits to your health
- Your opinion about your fitness habits

What exercise do you do to keep fit? I play badminton, go running and go bike riding.

Where do you exercise? I do exercise at the home and park

I practice it after school or when I have free time
And when do you do it?

What are the benefits of the fitness habits to It makes me stronger, reduce stress and have more beautiful
appearance.
your health?

What do you think about your fitness habits? I think I have a good fitness habit. I usually do exercise in the
morning and practice regularly.
Topic 7: Make a conversation to give advice to your friend when traveling on a vacation. You should say:
- Some basic information about the destination
- The things that your friend needs to bring
- The activities that your friend should try while being there
- The things that your friend should and should not do there
Where do you want to go on your vacation? I want to go to Nha Trang. Can you give me
some advice? Of course.

You need to bring a smartphone, cash, card, What should I bring?

passport, clothes and medicine.

You should go swimming, eat seafood, buy What should I try while being there?
souvenis and walk around the beach.

You should to look at the map, learn the What should I do there?
customs, learn the local language and take And what shouldn’t I do?
great photos.
You shouldn’t criticize the city you are visiting,
steal or violate the law.
 Topic 8: Make a conversation about tips for buying clothes online. You should
say:
- Some online platforms for buying clothes
- Advantages and disadvantages of buying clothes online
- Some payment methods for buying clothes online
- Some personal advice for buying clothes online
Do you often buy clothes online? Yes, I do.
Where do you buy? I bought it at lazada, shopee and tiktok.
What are some advantages of buying clothes online? You can buy everywhere, there are more choices, it’s
cheaper.
What are some disadvantages of buying clothes online? Not inspecting the item, being deceived, not satisfied
What are some payment methods for buying clothes Pay by cash upon receipt, bank card, momo
online? /
How do you pay for your clothes when you buy online? I will pay in cash upon receipt of the goods.

Could you give me some advice for buying clothes Check the goods before receiving, choose a
online? reputable place to buy, hunt for sales, see reviews
from previous buyers.
Topic 9: Make a conversation about some common public transportation in your city. You should say:
- Some common public transportation
- Your favorite public transport
- The frequency that people use them
- The advantages and disadvantages of using them

What are some common public transportation Some common means of public
in your city? transportation in my area are buses and
ferries.
What is your favorite public transportation? My favorite means of transport is the bus.

How often do you use them? I only go sometimes.

What are some advantages and disadvantages -The advantages are saving money, protecting
of using them? the environment and being able to rest.
-Some disadvantages are easy to lose items,
long waiting time.
Topic 10: Make a conversation about your shopping experiences when
traveling. You should say:
- Your shopping habit when traveling
- Some information about the items you bought
- The reasons for buying them
- Your tips for others about going shopping when traveling
What is your shopping habit when traveling? I often buy new personal items and clothes, things needed
during the trip

What do you buy? I bought some necessary items such as clothes, shoes and
souvenirs

Why do you buy them? Because I can buy it for myself and my parents.

What are some tips about going shopping when You should buy gifts to give to your family, friends or relatives.
When you go shopping if you feel the stuff is not affordable,
traveling ? you should bargain for a more suitable price, it’s okay so don’t
be shy.