IELTS Speaking Part 1 - Small business

✨Small Business ✨

✨How often do you shop at small businesses?

Oh, I love shopping at local businesses! They usually have everything I need and it's way cheaper than those big chain stores. Plus, in Vietnam, there are so many mom-and-pop shops around that I don't even have to go far to find one. Like, seriously, I can just step outside my door and boom, there's a store right across the street!

Chain stores /tʃeɪn stɔːrz/ (n.) - Các cửa hàng chuỗi (được sở hữu và điều hành bởi một công ty duy nhất)
Mom-and-pop shops /mɑːm ənd pɒp ʃɒps/ (n.) - Các cửa hàng nhỏ, gia đình sở hữu và điều hành

✨Do you prefer buying things from small businesses or big businesses?

Honestly, it just depends on what I’m buying. If I'm looking for a high-quality product that's exclusively available from large corporations, then I'll head over there. But if I'm just picking up some everyday items, I'll hit up the small ones.

High-quality /haɪ ˈkwɒlɪti/ (adj.) - Chất lượng cao, tốt
Corporations /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃənz/ (n.) - Các công ty lớn được công nhận là thực thể pháp lý riêng và có cổ đông

✨Are there many small businesses where you live?

Oh yeah, there are tons of small businesses where I live. I mean, it seems like there's a new little shop or restaurant popping up every week! It's awesome because there's always something new to check out and it gives our neighbourhood a really cool vibe.

Popping up /ˈpɒpɪŋ ʌp/ (v.) - Xuất hiện đột ngột, đột nhiên nổi lên
Neighbourhood /ˈneɪbəhʊd/ (n.) - Khu phố, khu dân cư

✨Would you prefer to work for a small business or a large business?

I think there are pros and cons to working for big or small companies. At my current age, I’d love to work for a small business where creativity and innovation are encouraged, even if the resources and benefits may not be as good as those of larger companies. I enjoy being in an environment where I can actively contribute and make a difference.