Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking part 2: Describe a person from a different cultural background with whom you enjoy spending time

To tell you a little bit about who she is, Aisha is a warm and witty 21-year-old exchange student studying business at my university in Ho Chi Minh City. She’s got this vibrant energy and that makes every moment with her unforgettable. As for where she’s from, she hails from Morocco, specifically from Marrakech, a city known for rich history. When it comes to where and how I knew her, we met last semester, around February 2025, during an international student mixer at uni. We a shared love for spicy food while sampling Vietnamese phở and her homemade harissa dip, and it was like we , .

Now, how do I feel about her? Honestly, spending time with Aisha is like , and it fills me with joy and curiosity. She’s introduced me to so much about Moroccan culture—like teaching me how to brew mint tea the traditional way, which we sipped while chatting about life in Marrakech’s medina. I love how open she is about sharing her background, from stories about Ramadan celebrations to showing me her favorite Moroccan music videos, which are so colorful and lively. At the same time, she’s super curious about Vietnam, always asking about our festivals like Tết or trying to nail Vietnamese pronunciation, which makes us . For example, last month we cooked together, blending her couscous recipe with my mom’s fish sauce, and the result was a delicious mess we dubbed “Moroc-Viet fusion.” Her openness makes me feel appreciated, like my culture matters just as much to her. She’s also got this wisdom about balancing tradition and modernity that inspires me to . Hanging out with her feels like a cultural adventure, like traveling without leaving the city. It’s taught me to , and I feel so lucky to have her as a friend—she’s like .