IELTS Speaking: Talk About Your Favourite Season (Nói Về Mùa Yêu Thích Của Bạn)

Describe your favourite season in your country.

You should say:

• When that season is
• What the weather is like at that time of year
• How that season is different from other seasons

=> And why it is your favourite season

Sample 1:

Ho Chi Minh city only has two distinctive seasons which are the rainy and the dry season. I would say the former is my favorite one. The rainy season in Saigon usually starts in May and ends in late November every year.

During this period, although it will rain heavily almost every afternoon, the rain is short and clear quickly. Sometimes, you can experience sunshine and rain at the same time while the sky's still blue. Because of the rain, the temperature is a lot cooler and the air is clean and clear. The street is a bit slippery and dangerous because of that so everyone has to be cautious. Also, people have to bring their own raincoats during their commute.

This season is far different from the dry season. Usually, the dry season in Saigon is extremely scorching with temperature rises up to 40 °C and almost no rain whatsoever. That’s the reason why I’ve chosen the rainy season as my favorite one compared to the dry season.

I become very restless during the dry season due to the heat, moist air and skin problems. However, as soon as the rainy season comes, everything’s relaxed because of the fresh air and rainy water while plants and trees look more lively. It’s also the season of a lot of my favorite fruits such as durian, avocado, mango and longan. Thank you for listening!

Sample 2:

Today, I am going to tell you about my favourite season. Honestly, I love all the seasons but I think my favourite is spring. Usually, it starts at the end of December in our country and lasts till the middle of March.

The weather in Vietnam is the best during spring because you will not suffer from the excessive heat of summer or the freezing wind of winter. The temperature is tolerable both day and night. One of the best things about spring is that, during this poetic season, nature displays itself in beautiful green and flowers are noticed everywhere. Fruit trees, such as cherry and apricot trees are in full blossom, and colourful flowers such as daffodils and marigolds bloom in parks and gardens.

The sounds of spring are wonderful too. A typical spring day will begin when some birds start their morning chorus as they look for a mate. We also celebrate Tet, one of the most anticipated holidays by the Vietnamese people. This is an occasion for pilgrimages, family reunions and many festivals. Parties full of delicious traditional dishes are the main theme for the whole holiday of Tet.

I am of the opinion that different kinds of weather can affect people’s health. Even among those in the prime of health, an excessively hot or cold day can lead to illness or injury, let alone the elderly, who can be more susceptible to extreme weather conditions. Weather can also make a huge impact on people’s lives. Obviously, the weather dictates what you are going to wear for the day, often depending on the time of year. Also, winter snow storms in Western countries can cancel school or make your morning commute a hassle.

Vocabulary highlights:

• suffer from: be badly affected by
• excessive: greater than what seems reasonable or appropriate
• tolerable: moderate, acceptable
• in full blossom: with the flowers fully open
• morning chorus: early morning bird songs
• pilgrimage: a journey to a holy place for religious reasons
• in the prime of: in the best, most successful, most productive stage
• susceptible: very likely to be influenced, harmed or affected
• dictate: decide, determine
• hassle: irritating inconvenience