Describe a foreigner who speaks your native language (hindi) very well.
You should say:
Who this person is?
Where he/she is from?
How he/she learns Hindi?
And explain why he can speak Hindi well.
Model Answer 1:
Who this person is:
The person I would like to describe is my friend Sarah.
Where he/she is from:
Sarah is originally from the United States, and English is her native language.
How he/she learned Hindi:
Sarah learned Hindi by going to school and living in a country where Hindi was spoken. She started learning Hindi when she was in college as part of her studies in linguistics. After that, she spent a year in India as a participant in an exchange program that helped her learn the language even better.
Why she can speak Hindi well:
Sarah put a lot of time and effort into learning Hindi, and it shows in how well she speaks the language. She worked hard in her Hindi classes, practiced with native speakers often, and lived in India to learn more about the culture. She also wanted to connect with people and fully experience India’s rich cultural heritage, so she was very motivated to learn and understand the language. Over time, her hard work and dedication paid off, and now she speaks Hindi almost as well as a native speaker.
Model Answer 2:
Who this person is?
The foreigner friend I’d like to talk about is named Hosneara. She is a very close friend of mine.
Where he/she is from?
Hosneara is originally from Bangladesh, which is a neighboring country to India.
How he/she learns Hindi?
Hosneara learned Hindi primarily through self-study and immersion. She had a strong interest in Indian culture and the Hindi language, so she took it upon herself to learn. She started by watching Bollywood movies with subtitles in her own language, Bengali. Gradually, she began to understand the context and words used in Hindi. She also took online Hindi language courses and used language learning apps to practice her skills.
And explain why he can speak Hindi well:
Hosneara speaks Hindi very well because she has worked hard and cared a lot about the language. She wanted to learn a lot and would often practice speaking with people who spoke Hindi at home or exchange students. She got to know Indian culture through movies, music, and even food, which made it easier for her to learn the language. She also always looked for chances to talk in Hindi, which helped her get better at the language over time.
IELTS Speaking Part 3 : Follow up Questions
Here are some examples of follow-up questions about “Describe a foreigner who speaks your native language (hindi) very well.” cue cards that you may be asked by the examiner during your speaking part 3.
- What foreign languages do Indian children learn?
Indian kids learn a lot of different foreign languages. English is the most common, but they also learn German, French, Urdu, and Spanish.
- Why do Indian children learn English?
Indian kids learn English for a variety of different reasons. First, it gives people more chances to study and work abroad. Second, English teachers are easier to find than teachers of other languages. Lastly, English is used as the main language of instruction in many colleges and universities in India. This means that students must learn English.
- Why are so many people learning English?
Many people learn English because they want to get better jobs. There are a lot of multinational companies in India, and English skills are often needed to work for these companies.
- How can you help children learn English?
Even though I’m not an expert, I can give you some tips on how to learn English. For example, it can be helpful to suggest books like Wren & Martin and YouTube channels that teach English.
- Do you think the way people learn English today is the same as in the past?
I think that some methods are the same. Many kids still learn English in school, like I did when I was younger. But now there are more options. For example, there are now YouTube channels that didn’t exist before. Streaming platforms also give you the chance to learn English while watching movies and TV shows.
- What are the benefits of the Internet for people’s learning?
The Internet has greatly increased the number of ways to learn. People used to learn mostly from their teachers, but now they can also learn on their own. Also, a lot of online content is free, which makes learning a language more affordable for many people.