IELTS Speaking Part 2 Sample Answer – Topic: Describe a language you want to learn (not English)

Describe a language you want to learn (not English)

You should say:
– What it is
– How you would learn it and where you would learn it
– And why you want to learn the language

MODEL ANSWER 

(What it is)
I’ve always been eager to learn French. It is spoken as a first language in France; the Canadian provinces of Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick; and other francophone regions like Belgium, western Switzerland, Monaco, parts of the United States, and various communities elsewhere. French has a long history as an international language of literature and science and is a primary language for many international organizations including the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO.

(How you would learn it and where you would learn it)
I would take a 6-month language course at a local university, which would hopefully give me a good grip on the basics of the language. After that, I will take advantage of online resources to further enhance my skills. Besides, I will hopefully also find some friends from the language course who could help me to practice the language even after the course is over. These are my plans to master the language, but I am sure that over the course of time, I will be able to devise more intuitive ways of becoming proficient at
the language as well.

(And why you want to learn the language)
On the one hand, I am really into the idea of travelling to France because it boasts a diverse range of literature, architecture, fashion, and cooking. A strong command of French will equip me with the necessary linguistic capacity to engage with native speakers. Plus, I have seen a lot of interesting French movies, which is another compelling reason to learn their language. Unsurprisingly, France is world-renowned for its romanticism.

IELTS SPEAKING PART 3: LANGUAGE

What are the difficulties of learning a new language?
(Give a direct answer to the question) Well, there are different challenges for different people and for different languages. (Explain your reason or reasons) For the language itself, grammar may baffle many learners, while others can’s pick up the pronunciation and struggle to memorize vocabulary. (Give an example) For example, there are languages with totally different phonologies, and people who are not used to tones will even lose heart. Alphabets can be challenging, especially the complicated ones like Kanji or Tibetan. (Explain the opposite or alternative) Besides, other obstacles like the lack of time and resources generally present themselves during the learning process.

What can people do to learn a second language?
(Give a direct answer to the question) There are many approaches and methods for people of different levels (Explain your reason or reasons) Beginner learners should decide on a simple, attainable goal to start with so that you don’t feel overwhelmed, like picking up 50 words of a language and start using them on people on a daily basis. After then, learners should dive deeper into effective methods and materials, which suit their linguistic ability and learning styles. (Explain the opposite or alternative) Personally, learning a language also requires one to immerse himself in the language and apply it in real life to get the best results.

What’s the best way to learn a new language?
(Give a direct answer to the question) Well, the answer varies from person to person. (Explain your reason or reasons) For me, the best way is repetition. Starting with basic sentences and grammar would be a good base. Afterwards, try to expose yourself to the language according to your hobbies and interests. (Give an example (often a personal example)) Watching movies with subtitles, reading books on your favorite topics or listening to music are classic examples. In my case, I’m interested in history and my favorite show is Friends, so I searched for a Spanish podcast and am currently watching
season 5 with Spanish subtitles.

Is it popular to learn English in your country?
(Give a direct answer to the question) Yes, undoubtedly. (Explain your reason or reasons) As a matter of fact, millions of people, irrespective of age, are engaged in the learning of this language, which is made easier through advanced technology and the interaction with foreign visitors. (Give an example (often a personal example)) People in my country learn English out of academic, diplomatic, commercial or other practical considerations because it is the preferred language when communicating with most foreigners.

Vocabulary:

• baffle [v]: to cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something
  Eg: She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour.
• phonology [ n]: the study of sounds in a particular language or in languages generally
  Eg: His early research established the linguistic subfield of metrical phonology.
• complicated [adj]: involving a lot of different parts, in a way that is difficult to understand
  Eg: The rules are rather complicated to follow.
• obstacle [n]: something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult
  Eg: The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.
• attainable [adj]: possible to achieve
  Eg: We must ensure that we do not set ourselves goals that are not attainable.
• overwhelm [v]: to be too much to deal with
  Eg: The number of refugees overwhelmed the relief agencies in the area.
• linguistic [adj]: connected with language or the study of language
  Eg: I’m particularly interested in the linguistic development of young children.
• repetition [n]: the act of doing or saying something again
  Eg: The job involved the endless repetition of two or three simple tasks.
• expose [v]: to create conditions that allow someone to have the opportunity to learn or experience new things
  Eg: Kate was exposed to new ideas when she went to college.
• irrespective of [expression]: without considering; not needing to allow for
  Eg: The rules apply to everyone, irrespective of how long they have been with the company.
• diplomatic [adj]: involving diplomats or the management of the relationships between countries
  Eg: All diplomatic attempts at a peaceful solution to the crisis have been fruitless.
• consideration [n]: a particular subject or fact that needs to be thought about when judging something
  Eg: There are serious considerations to make, and they will no doubt come into contact with our very words, feelings – and thoughts tonight.