IELTS Speaking · Part 2 cue card · People
Describe a teacher who has had a strong influence on you.
You have one minute to make notes, then speak for one to two minutes. The examiner may ask one or two short questions when you finish.
Describe a teacher who has had a strong influence on you.
You should say:
- who this teacher was
- what subject they taught
- how they taught and behaved in class
and explain what you learned from them beyond the subject
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Part 3 questions that follow this card
Part 3 broadens the topic into a discussion of four to five minutes. Give a view, a reason and an example each time.
- What makes a teacher memorable?
- Should teachers be strict or friendly with students?
- How might the role of teachers change in the future?
- Do you think teachers are valued enough in society?
- Can a poor teacher put a student off a subject for life?
How to handle this card
Beyond the subject is the key phrase in the last prompt. Spend your final thirty seconds on a personal lesson, such as confidence or patience, rather than a fact from the syllabus.