“Talk about your hobby” is a topic that appear on the IELTS test. The interviewer can also bring up this topic during a college entrance interview or job application.
Cooking
You should say:
– How long have you been doing it?
– How often do you do it?
– What benefits do you get from it?
And explain why you enjoy it?
Sample Answer
Alright now I’m gonna talk about one of my favorite hobbies which is cooking. If my memory serves me right, I took up learning how to cook when I was in secondary school. At that time, my parents were so occupied with their work so I helped them with the cooking to reduce their burden. So I would say that I’ve been cooking for about 10 years now.
You know, after graduation, I had to live far away from my house and did everything on my own. So I came to realize that culinary skills play an important role in our life. This is because it makes us more independent and resourceful. We can also choose fresh ingredients of our choice, such as adding more fruits and vegetables, and adjust spices to meet our tastes. I mean, if we ate in eateries or restaurants, I wouldn’t know whether the preparation or cooking process is healthy and clean. It’s also quite costly when we eat out compared to when we make mouth-watering dishes by ourselves.
Another benefit of this survival skill is that it can help connect bonds and build rapport between family members. I believe that the image of a family gathering around on Tet holiday to enjoy Vietnamese traditional food is the most valuable and precious thing that nothing can compare with. By cooking by myself, I feel like I can save up some money as healthy food at restaurants is kind of expensive for a person who lives on a tight-budget like me.
So yeah I think it’s a great skill that everyone should hone in their life.
