スピーチの練習

先日、私の生徒の一人が IELTSスピーキングでいきなりバンド7.5 を取りました。

彼は特別な留学経験があるわけではありません。

毎日「自分でお題を決めてスピーチをする」という練習を続けただけなのです。

スラスラできるようになったら次のお題に進みます。

この方法はシンプルですが、効果は抜群ですからぜひ取り組んでみてください。

レベルに合わせて30日分のお題を用意しました。

1–10: 基礎レベル
11–20: 社会問題や抽象テーマ
21–30: 社会問題や抽象テーマ2
31–40: 高度で国際的なテーマ
使い方

1–10: 基礎レベル

身近だけど意見を言う練習になるテーマ

Do you prefer living in the city or in the countryside?
Should students wear school uniforms?
Is it better to travel alone or with friends?
Do you think watching TV helps children learn?
Should schools ban junk food in cafeterias?
Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?
Is it better to read a book or watch a movie?
Should students do club activities every day?
Do you think having pets is good for children?
Should people work from home more often?

11–20: 社会問題や抽象テーマ

社会問題や抽象的なテーマに広がる

11. Should Japan accept more foreign workers?
12. Is globalization a positive trend?
13. Do the benefits of nuclear power outweigh the risks?
14. Should university education be free?
15. Is space exploration worth the cost?
16. Should the government increase taxes on unhealthy foods?
17. Do you think technology is making people less social?
18. Should developing countries prioritize economic growth over the environment?
19. Is it important to preserve traditional culture?
20. Do international sports events promote peace?

21–30: 社会問題や抽象テーマ2

Should young people be encouraged to volunteer in their communities?
Do you think learning foreign languages should be mandatory in schools?
Is it better to have one close friend or many friends?
Should governments spend more money on public transportation?
Do the benefits of tourism outweigh the disadvantages?
Should parents be stricter with their children?
Do you think people today care too much about fashion?
Should schools focus more on creativity than test scores?
Is it better to live in a small town than a big city?
Do you think international travel makes people more tolerant?

31–40: 高度で国際的なテーマ

抽象度・国際性が高い。即興での論理力が試される。

To what extent should rich countries help poor countries?
Do the advantages of artificial intelligence outweigh the disadvantages?
Should parents or schools have more responsibility for children’s education?
Some people think success is about luck, others say it’s about hard work. What do you think?
Is it possible to balance economic growth and climate change solutions?
Do you agree that art and music are as important as science in education?
Should governments control the use of social media?
In what ways has technology changed the meaning of friendship?
Do you think international cooperation is possible in solving global problems?
“Happiness depends more on attitude than on wealth.” Do you agree?