Lesson Structure

• The IELTS Speaking test usually takes between 11-14 minutes.
• In this lesson, your tutor will act as an IELTS examiner and will ask you questions based on the IELTS Speaking test.
• At the end, your tutor will give you some feedback.

NB:

• Please remember to always bring a pen and paper to take notes. (Especially for part 2).

VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly. Also Practice paraphrasing and finding synonyms by paraphrasing at least two of the example sentences, as this will help you in all parts of the IELTS test.

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Part 1: Interview Questions

Set A

1. Do you consider yourself a tech-savvy person?
2. What is an indispensable electronic device that you use every single day?
3. Do you prefer to use a laptop or a smartphone to log in to your school or work portal?
4. What do you do when your phone is about to run out of juice?

Set B

1. How do you stay in touch with your friends when you are busy?
2. Do you like to scroll through social media when you have free time?
3. Have you ever experienced a technical glitch while using an app?
4. Do you think older electronic devices in your home will soon become obsolete?

Set C

1. How often do tech companies innovate and release new products in your country?
2. Is cybersecurity something you worry about when you buy things online?
3. Do you think modern technology is a double-edged sword for young children?
4. What kind of smart devices would you like to buy for your home in the future?

Exercise 3

Part 2

Complete this task based on Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test. You have 1 minute to prepare your response and up to 2 minutes to speak. Your tutor will stop you when the time is up.

Part 2: Individual Long Turn (Cue Cards)Cue Card 

Describe a piece of technology that you find very useful.

You should say:

• What it is
• How often you use it
• What features it has
• And explain why this device is indispensable to you.  

Now Lets Sudy A Mind Map:

Lests Look at an example answer: 

Intermediate Level Sample Answer:
I would like to talk about my tablet, which is a device that I bought last year. I consider myself quite tech-savvy, so I use it almost every single day for my university studies. 

It has a large touchscreen and a special digital pen, which makes it easy to take notes. For me, this piece of technology has become absolutely indispensable because all my textbooks are digital. 

Every morning, I log in to my university website to download my lectures directly to the tablet. Before I had it, I had to carry many heavy books, which was terrible. 

The only problem is that the battery life is not perfect. If I use it all day without a charger, it can run out of juice during my afternoon classes.

 However, it helps me study efficiently and allows me to stay in touch with my classmates through study groups, so I really cannot imagine my life without it.

Now It's Your Turn!

Sample A

Sample B

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Exercise 4

Part 3

Answer these questions based on Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking test. Your tutor will stop asking questions after 5 minutes.

Part 3: Two-Way Discussion Questions

1. Do you think that old traditions will become obsolete because of modern technology?
2. Why is it important for tech companies to innovate constantly?
3. In what ways can social media be considered a double-edged sword for society?
4. How can people ensure their personal data is safe from cybersecurity threats?
5. Do you agree that children rely too much on electronic devices these days?
6. How has the way people stay in touch changed over the last twenty years?