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What kinds of skills do people most often learn on their own, rather

IELTS Speaking Part 3 — IELTS Practice Originals, Speaking Practice Test 1

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The examiner asks further questions connected to the topic in Part 2. Give fuller answers here, with reasons and examples.

Questions

  1. What kinds of skills do people most often learn on their own, rather than at school?
  2. Do you think it is easier to learn a practical skill from a person or from a video?
  3. Why do some adults find it harder to learn new skills than children do?
  4. How important are practical skills to employers in your country?
  5. Should schools spend more time teaching practical skills such as cooking or repairs?
  6. Do you think the skills that are valuable today will still be valuable in twenty years?

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