Describe a time when you learned something useful from an online video

Chủ đề “Describe a time when you learned something useful from an online video” trong bài thi IELTS Speaking Part 2 đòi hỏi thí sinh phải trình bày một cách mạch lạc về trải nghiệm học tập cá nhân từ các nguồn video trực tuyến. Để đạt được band điểm cao, thí sinh cần nắm vững cấu trúc bài nói, sử dụng từ vựng phù hợp và phát triển ý tưởng một cách tự nhiên. Bài viết này sẽ cung cấp hướng dẫn chi tiết về cách tiếp cận chủ đề này hiệu quả.

Bài mẫu chủ đề “Describe a time when you learned something useful from an online video”

You should say:

• Where and when you found it

• What the video was about

• What you learned from it

And explain why you found it useful.

1. Analyze – Phân tích đề bài

Mục tiêu:

• Nắm bắt chính xác yêu cầu của đề bài.

• Xác định nội dung cần đề cập và tránh lạc đề.

Đề bài: Describe a time when you learned something useful from an online video

📌 Từ khóa quan trọng:

• Learned something useful – Học được điều gì hữu ích

• Online video – Video trực tuyến

• Where and when – Khi nào và ở đâu

• What it was about – Nội dung video

• Why it was useful – Lý do hữu ích

2. Craft – Lên ý tưởng & từ vựng chủ đề

3. Execute – Bài nói mẫu

“Okay, so… if I have to talk about a time I learned something genuinely useful from an online video, then one particular moment jumps out. It was last summer, and I was cramming for my final exams. To be honest, I was totally overwhelmed and didn’t really know how to manage my time.”

“So yeah, one night I was scrolling through YouTube, just looking for productivity tips, and I stumbled across this video called 'How to Study Effectively' by a well-known study YouTuber. Honestly, I didn’t expect much at first, but to my surprise, it turned out to be a total game-changer.”

“The video broke down several powerful study techniques like the Pomodoro method, active recall, and spaced repetition. The creator even showed how to set up a study schedule using timers and breaks to stay focused without burning out.”

“I gave it a try the very next day, and believe it or not, it made a world of difference. I was able to retain information better, feel more in control, and most importantly, I wasn’t as stressed out. My results improved dramatically that term.”

“So all in all, I’d say that video wasn’t just helpful—it was a real eye-opener. It taught me skills that I still use to this day, not just for exams but even for planning personal projects. It’s crazy how just one well-made video can have such a lasting impact.”

Tham khảo thêm bài mẫu chủ đề:

• Describe a new skill you learned that you think is important

• Describe something important that you learned (not in school or college)

• Describe a skill that you learned when you were a teenager

Analyze Useful Vocab – Theo chủ đề

1. Nền tảng và thời điểm

2. Nội dung video

3. Kết quả và cảm xúc

Part 3: Discussion Questions

1. What are some advantages of learning online?

📌 Point: Well, one major advantage is definitely flexibility.

📌 Explain: Online learning allows students to study at their own pace and schedule, which is especially helpful for people who are balancing other commitments like work or family.

📌 Example: For example, I used to take online English courses in the evening after work, which wouldn’t have been possible with a fixed classroom timetable.

📌 Link: So yeah, that level of convenience really makes online learning appealing to a lot of people these days.

Từ vựng:

• flexibility

  • Phát âm: /ˌflek.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/

  • Dịch: tính linh hoạt

  • Ví dụ: "One of the biggest strengths of online courses is their flexibility."

• at their own pace

  • Phát âm: /ət ðeər əʊn peɪs/

  • Dịch: theo tốc độ riêng của họ

  • Ví dụ: "Online learning lets students study at their own pace, which reduces pressure."

2. What are the benefits for individuals who work remotely or online?

📌 Point: Personally, I think the biggest benefit is the improved work-life balance.

📌 Explain: People who work remotely can avoid commuting, which saves time and reduces stress, allowing them to spend more time with family or focus on hobbies.

📌 Example: For instance, my cousin switched to remote work during the pandemic and now uses her extra time to take yoga classes and cook healthy meals.

📌 Link: So I’d say that remote work really gives individuals more control over their daily routines.

Từ vựng:

• work-life balance

  • Phát âm: /ˌwɜːkˈlaɪf ˌbæl.əns/

  • Dịch: sự cân bằng giữa công việc và cuộc sống

  • Ví dụ: "Remote jobs often offer a better work-life balance."

• commute

  • Phát âm: /kəˈmjuːt/

  • Dịch: di chuyển đi làm

  • Ví dụ: "By avoiding the daily commute, workers can save hours each week."

3. Are there any benefits of online learning or working for society as a whole?

📌 Point: Actually, yes, there are a few key benefits at the societal level.

📌 Explain: For one, online systems reduce the need for physical infrastructure, which helps lower carbon emissions and traffic congestion. Also, they promote access to education and job opportunities in rural or underdeveloped areas.

📌 Example: Take Vietnam, for example, online platforms helped students in remote provinces continue learning during the pandemic.

📌 Link: So in a way, technology helps bridge social and economic gaps.

Từ vựng:

• infrastructure

  • Phát âm: /ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər/

  • Dịch: cơ sở hạ tầng

  • Ví dụ: "Online systems reduce the burden on physical infrastructure."

• carbon emissions

  • Phát âm: /ˈkɑː.bən ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz/

  • Dịch: khí thải carbon

  • Ví dụ: "Remote work contributes to lowering carbon emissions."

4. What are some common drawbacks of learning or working online?

📌 Point: Well, to be fair, one clear downside is the lack of social interaction.

📌 Explain: Online environments often make people feel isolated or disconnected, which can affect motivation and mental well-being over time.

📌 Example: For example, during the lockdown, many students said they missed face-to-face classes because they couldn’t interact with friends or teachers naturally.

📌 Link: So yeah, while it’s convenient, online systems still have emotional and social limitations.

Từ vựng:

• social interaction

  • Phát âm: /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən/

  • Dịch: sự tương tác xã hội

  • Ví dụ: "Too much online activity can lead to a lack of real social interaction."

• mental well-being

  • Phát âm: /ˈmen.təl ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

  • Dịch: sức khỏe tinh thần

  • Ví dụ: "Isolation from online work may harm mental well-being."

5. Do you think online learning will ever completely replace face-to-face learning? Why or why not?

📌 Point: Honestly, I don’t think it will fully replace traditional learning.

📌 Explain: While online education offers flexibility and accessibility, it still lacks the hands-on experience, human connection, and structured environment that physical classrooms provide.

📌 Example: For example, courses like medicine or engineering really need lab work or real-life practice, which can’t be done properly online.

📌 Link: So I believe that a blended approach, combining both formats, is probably the future of education.

Từ vựng:

• blended approach

  • Phát âm: /ˈblen.dɪd əˈprəʊtʃ/

  • Dịch: phương pháp kết hợp

  • Ví dụ: "Many schools are moving toward a blended approach."

• hands-on experience

  • Phát âm: /ˌhændzˈɒn ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

  • Dịch: trải nghiệm thực tế

  • Ví dụ: "Some subjects require hands-on experience that online classes can't offer."

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