Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person Cue Card Speaking Part 2 IELTS Test with Answer
Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person
You should say:
- When it happened
- What you thought
- Who you taught
- Why you taught this person
- How you felt about teaching
Part 2 Cue Card Sample Answer (Band 7, 8 to 9):
- I have a passion for mathematics and of all the subjects I liked studying math the most at school.
- I’ve always been good at numbers, calculations and was able to do complex calculations in my head.
- At school my friends always came to me for help if they did not understand a concept in math.
- They would tell me that I taught better than the teacher.
- I remember when I was in 12th grade my cousin Ganesh who was in 10th grade came to stay with us for summer break.
- He was struggling in mathematics, and he wanted me to help him.
- He had tried everything and had even taken tuition before, but his concepts were still not clear.
- He was getting very bad grades and was very worried.
- He wanted to take engineering in the future but without good understanding of math he knew he would have a hard time.
- He told me that his mom suggested that he take my help as she knew that I had helped my friends before.
- So that summer I taught him concepts of algebra, geometry and calculus.
- It was very hard in the beginning.
- I found out that his math foundation was not strong, and he was not able to understand basic concepts.
- I started with the basics and taught him everything step by step.
- It needed a lot of practice and patience, but slowly he started to like math.
- Very soon he was able to move on to complex problems.
- He no longer feared math and became confident about solving math problems.
- I felt a great sense of accomplishment that I was able to achieve this.
- He got very good grades in math in 10th grade.
- I was so happy for him and felt great that his hard work paid off.
- He still thanks me for teaching him math whenever we meet.
Speaking Part 3 Follow-up Questions & Answers based on the Cue Card:
What skills do adults need to have?
It varies with what profession you are in but in general most adults should know how to communicate, collaborate, adapt to different circumstances, manage time, mange finances etc.
How can people be motivated to learn new things?
People can be motivated to learn new things by making learning fun and enjoyable. Also, if people chose subjects and topics that interest them then learning doesn’t seem like a chore.
What can children learn from teachers and parents?
Children can learn about good values and morals from their parents and teachers like honesty, kindness, respect, empathy, responsibility etc.
What are the skills that you wanted to learn?
I want to learn how to play piano. I have always loved music but haven’t had the opportunity to learn it.
What skills should children learn before entering school?
Children should learn basic communication and social skills so they can better interact with teachers and other children.
How does a good learner learn something new?
Good learns can learn something new with perseverance, patience and hard work. They should not give up and view obstacles as opportunities for growth.