Describe an old person you know who has an interesting life and whom you enjoy talking to

Đối tượng miêu tả: một người lớn tuổi mà bạn biết

Thông tin bổ sung: 

• có một cuộc sống thú vị

• bạn thích trò chuyện cùng

Describe an old person you know who has an interesting life and whom you enjoy talking to.

You should say:

• who this person is

• how you know him/her

• what kind of interesting life he/she has had

and explain why you enjoy talking to him/her.

Bạn quen biết người đó như thế nào

How you know him/her?

Who this person is?

Người đó là ai

Và giải thích vì sao bạn thích nói chuyện với người đó

Why you enjoy talking to him/her?

What kind of interesting life he/she has had

Người đó đã có một cuộc sống thú vị ra sao

Người kể chuyện chủ động

Người kể chuyện cảm xúc

Who

My grandfather, a retired soldier who spent most of his life serving the country

My grandfather, the person who shaped my mindset and attitude toward life

How I know him

A senior family member I have lived with and observed closely over many years

Someone who raised me, guided me, and influenced me through everyday interactions

What kind of life he has had

• Served in the military during challenging historical periods 

• Maintained discipline and routine throughout his life 

• Experienced social and national changes firsthand

• Faced hardship, separation, and sacrifice 

• Learned resilience through real struggles 

• Gradually transformed hardship into wisdom

Why his life is interesting

• Represents a generation with strong values and discipline 

• Has real-life experience rather than textbook knowledge 

• Witnessed how society and people have changed over time

• His life shows how character is built, not inherited 

• His choices demonstrate responsibility and perseverance 

• His past gives meaning to his advice today

Why I enjoy talking to him

• Conversations are informative and realistic 

• His stories provide historical and social context 

• He offers practical advice based on experience

• I grow emotionally and mentally after each conversation 

• He helps me see problems from a calmer perspective 

• His words motivate me to be patient, grateful, and strong

Ver. 1

Người kể chuyện chủ động

Ver. 2

Người kể chuyện cảm xúc

Well, today I’d like to talk about my grandfather, who is a retired soldier and spent most of his life working for the country. Actually, he is an older family member that I have lived with for many years, so I have had many chances to know him well. Over time, I noticed how he lived his daily life, how he spoke to others, and how his past experiences shaped who he is today.

During his life, he worked in the military in difficult historical times. He always followed a strict daily routine and kept strong discipline, even after he retired. I often asked him questions about his job, and he told me how the country and society changed over the years. In my opinion, his life feels more real than history books, because he experienced everything himself.

Well, I’d like to describe my grandfather, the person who changed the way I think about life. He wasn’t just an old man to me, he raised me and helped me through daily life. You know, growing up with him made me feel supported and understood in a quiet but powerful way.

He went through many difficulties in his life, including separation and personal sacrifice. However, instead of becoming negative, he slowly learned how to be strong through real challenges. Over the years, those hard experiences turned into wisdom. When he talks about the past, I can feel his calm personality, and his advice always comes from real life, not just theory.

Ver. 1

Miêu tả đoạn kết

Ver. 2

Rút ra bài học

That’s why I really enjoy talking to him. Our conversations are useful and realistic, and his stories help me understand history and society more clearly. In the end, he always gives practical advice from real experience, which is not easy to find in other places.

That’s why I enjoy talking to him so much. After each conversation, I feel stronger both emotionally and mentally. He helps me look at problems more calmly, and honestly, his words encourage me to be more patient, thankful, and strong in my own life

Ver. 1

Người kể chuyện chủ động

Ver. 2

Người kể chuyện cảm xúc

Well, today I’d like to talk about my grandfather, a retired soldier who spent most of his life serving the country. I actually grew up under the same roof as him, which gave me plenty of chances to observe his daily habits over many years. As I got older, I made a real effort to sit him down and ask about his past, slowly writing down his stories in my own way. Through these conversations, it gradually dawned on me just how extraordinary his life truly was.

Throughout his career, my grandfather served in the military during several challenging historical periods. He had to move around frequently, stick to strict routines, and deal with constant change. I clearly remember setting aside time in the evenings to listen closely while he talked me through how national and social conditions changed over time. By looking back on his experiences at different stages of life, I could see how discipline and responsibility shaped his character. In many ways, his life feels like a firsthand historical record rather than something picked up from textbooks. What makes it stand out is not only what he did, but also how he always stood by his principles, even when he was under pressure.

Well, I’d like to describe my grandfather, who has had a deep influence on how I see life. Although he is a retired soldier. To me, he is much more than that. He is the person who brought me up and quietly shaped my mindset through everyday moments. Growing up with him helped me build a strong emotional bond, and even now, his presence gives me a sense of calm and stability that I truly hold on to.

My grandfather went through many hardships, including long periods of separation and personal sacrifice. However, instead of letting these experiences weigh him down, he slowly turned them into wisdom. When he talks about the past, he speaks in a calm and thoughtful way rather than getting emotional. I often feel that his words come from empathy and understanding, not from looking down on others. What makes his life especially meaningful to me is how his struggles built him up instead of breaking him down. His advice really hits home because it comes from real experience, and every conversation with him leaves me feeling more grounded.

Ver. 1

Miêu tả đoạn kết

Ver. 2

Rút ra bài học

To sum up, conversations with my grandfather usually come to a natural and satisfying close. After he finishes a story, there is often a short pause, as if both of us are taking it all in. These moments never feel rushed or forced. Even after the conversation wraps up, his words stay with me for a long time. It feels like turning the last page of a meaningful chapter, leaving me with clarity and a deep sense of respect for the life he has lived.

Looking back on our conversations, the most important lesson he passes on to me is emotional strength. He shows me that real resilience comes from patience, gratitude, and staying calm when things get tough. Because of him, I try to deal with challenges more thoughtfully instead of acting on impulse. In many ways, my relationship with him has shaped not only how I look at others, but also how I understand myself.

Từ vựng chủ đề: CON NGƯỜI & CUỘC SỐNG

Chủ đề

Từ / Cụm từ

Phiên âm – Loại

Nghĩa

Ví dụ

LIFE

go through hardships

/ɡəʊ θruː ˈhɑːdʃɪps/ (v. phrase)

trải qua nhiều khó khăn

He went through many hardships during his military life.

personal sacrifice

/ˈpɜːsənl ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ (n. phrase)

sự hy sinh cá nhân

His life involved a lot of personal sacrifice.

serve the country

/sɜːv ðə ˈkʌntri/ (v. phrase)

phục vụ đất nước

He spent most of his life serving the country.

strict routine

/strɪkt ruːˈtiːn/ (n. phrase)

nếp sống kỷ luật

Even after retirement, he kept a strict routine.

firsthand experience

/ˌfɜːsthænd ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ (adj. + n.)

trải nghiệm trực tiếp

His stories come from firsthand experience.

TALKING

sit someone down

/sɪt ˈsʌmwʌn daʊn/ (v. phrase)

ngồi lại nói chuyện nghiêm túc

I sat him down to ask about his past.

document stories

/ˈdɒkjument ˈstɔːriz/ (v. phrase)

ghi lại câu chuyện

I documented his stories in my own way.

talk someone through

/tɔːk ˈsʌmwʌn θruː/ (v. phrase)

giải thích chi tiết

He talked me through historical changes.

share life lessons

/ʃeə laɪf ˈlesənz/ (v. phrase)

chia sẻ bài học cuộc sống

He shares life lessons through simple stories.

meaningful conversations

/ˈmiːnɪŋfl ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənz/ (n. phrase)

cuộc trò chuyện ý nghĩa

Our conversations are always meaningful.

FEELINGS

feel emotionally grounded

/fiːl ɪˈməʊʃənəli ˈɡraʊndɪd/ (adj. phrase)

cảm thấy vững vàng về cảm xúc

Talking to him makes me feel emotionally grounded.

a sense of stability

/ə sens əv stəˈbɪləti/ (n. phrase)

cảm giác ổn định

His presence gives me a sense of stability.

feel supported and understood

/fiːl səˈpɔːtɪd ænd ˌʌndəˈstʊd/ (adj. phrase)

được ủng hộ và thấu hiểu

I feel supported and understood when talking to him.

emotional bond

/ɪˈməʊʃənl bɒnd/ (n. phrase)

mối liên kết cảm xúc

We have a strong emotional bond.

deep sense of respect

/diːp sens əv rɪˈspekt/ (n. phrase)

sự tôn trọng sâu sắc

I have a deep sense of respect for him.

Từ vựng chức năng: Sử dụng để chuyển ý

at the end of the day

/ət ði end əv ðə deɪ/ (discourse marker)

suy cho cùng

At the end of the day, family matters most.

to sum up

/tə sʌm ʌp/ (discourse marker)

tóm lại

To sum up, the experience was meaningful.

rather than

/ˈrɑːðə ðæn/ (linking phrase)

thay vì

He stayed calm rather than angry.

Ví dụ: make a conscious effort /meɪk ə ˈkɒnʃəs ˈefət/
→ cố ý, chủ động nỗ lực

Người đọc tự đặt các câu hỏi cho bản thân, ví dụ: 

• When did I make a conscious effort to talk to my grandfather more seriously?

• What kind of firsthand experience did he share with me?

• How did those conversations shape my mindset over time?

→ I made a conscious effort to spend more time talking to my grandfather when I was in high school.

Ví dụ: 

Tình huống: Muốn nói: “Nói chuyện với ông giúp tôi mạnh mẽ hơn về mặt cảm xúc”
→ nhưng không chắc nên dùng từ nào để diễn đạt “mạnh mẽ nhưng bình tĩnh”,
→ dễ bị lặp từ strong hoặc calm.

Ví dụ: 

Tra từ điển / AI với câu lệnh:

“English expressions to describe emotional strength and calmness”
“How to say someone influences the way I think in IELTS Speaking”

→ Gợi ý từ/cụm từ:

• emotional resilience: sức bền cảm xúc

• feel more grounded: cảm thấy vững vàng hơn

• shape the way I see life: định hình cách tôi nhìn cuộc sống

→ Câu hoàn chỉnh áp dụng cho bài nói:
Talking to my grandfather has helped me build emotional resilience. After each conversation, I feel more grounded, and he has clearly shaped the way I see life and deal with challenges.