IELTS Speaking Part-1 School

How old were you when you started school?

To the best of my recollection, I started kindergarten at the age of four. Then, when I turned six, I moved on to primary school.

Where did you go to school?

I lived on the outskirts of town during my early years, so I attended both primary and secondary schools in my small town. However, when I started high school, my parents decided to move to the city so I could attend a more prestigious school with modern facilities.

How did you get to school each day?

My school was within walking distance, so I walked there every day. Even though my parents bought me a bike to make the journey easier, I preferred walking as it allowed me to get some exercise and strengthen my lower body.

Did you enjoy it?

Yes, absolutely. Unlike some of my friends who had a strong aversion to school and preferred to play truant, I genuinely loved going to school every day. I was eager to learn new things from my teachers and interact with my friends.

Have you ever returned to see your old school again?

Yes, from time to time, when I was on break from work and back in my hometown, I made it a point to visit my old school. It brought back fond memories of when I was a mischievous kid who enjoyed playing pranks on others.

What was your favorite subject in school?

My favorite subject was definitely history. I found it fascinating to learn about different civilizations and historical events. History classes were always engaging, and I loved how they connected the past with the present.

Do you think school prepared you well for your future?

Yes, I believe school provided a solid foundation for my future. It taught me essential academic skills and life lessons, such as time management and teamwork. My education also sparked a love for learning that continues to benefit me today.

Were there any subjects you disliked?

I was never fond of mathematics. Although I understood its importance, I found it challenging and less enjoyable compared to subjects like history or literature.

How did your school experience shape who you are today?

My school experience played a significant role in shaping who I am today. It instilled in me a strong work ethic, the importance of curiosity, and the value of friendships. The challenges and successes I experienced helped build my character and confidence.

Do you think schools should change their teaching methods?

Yes, I think schools should continuously adapt their teaching methods to keep up with the changing world. Incorporating technology and interactive learning can make education more engaging and relevant to students' future careers.

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Vocabulary and Phrases Table

English	Easy English	Bangla	Russian	Hindi	Chinese
To the best of my recollection	As far as I remember	আমার মনে যতোটা পড়ে	Насколько я помню	मेरी याद के अनुसार	据我记忆
Outskirts	The outer parts of a town or city	শহরের প্রান্তিক অঞ্চল	Окраины города	शहर के बाहरी इलाके	市区郊区
Prestigious	High status or reputation	মর্যাদাপূর্ণ	Престижный	प्रतिष्ठित	声望高的
Aversion	Strong dislike	বিরোধিতা	Отвращение	नफरत	厌恶
Play truant	Skip school without permission	স্কুলে অনুপস্থিত থাকা	Пропускать школу	स्कूल न जाने के लिए	逃学
Mischievous	Playfully causing trouble	দুষ্টুমি	Шаловливый	शरारती	调皮的
Pranks	Playful tricks or jokes	মজার খেলনা	Шутки, шалости	शरारती मजाक	恶作剧
Foundation	Basic base or support	ভিত্তি	Основа	आधार	基础
Life lessons	Important lessons about life	জীবনের শিক্ষা	Уроки жизни	जीवन की शिक्षा	生活课程
Sparked	Initiated or stimulated	উজ্জীবিত	Вызвало	प्रेरित किया	激发
Disliked	Did not enjoy or like	অপছন্দ করা	Не нравился	नापसंद	不喜欢
Solid foundation	Strong and reliable base	শক্ত ভিত্তি	Надежная основа	मजबूत आधार	坚实的基础
Adapt	Change to fit new conditions	পরিবর্তন করা	Адаптировать	बदलना	适应
Incorporating	Including or adding	অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা	Включение	शामिल करना	纳入
Interactive learning	Learning that involves active participation	পারস্পরিক শিক্ষা	Интерактивное обучение	अंतःक्रियात्मक शिक्षा	互动学习

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