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: Introduction and InterviewSub-topic 1: Your Family Structure

1. Do you have a big family or a small family?
2. Who do you live with?
3. How many brothers and sisters do you have?
4. Do you live with your grandparents?

Sub-topic 2: Spending Time Together

1. What does your family like to do together?
2. Do you have family dinners every day?
3. Who is the funniest person in your family?
4. Do you prefer spending time with family or friends?

Sub-topic 3: Friends

1. Do you have many close friends?
2. What do you look for in a good friend?
3. How long have you known your best friend?
4. Is it easy for you to make new friends?

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.

Describe a family member you admire or look up to.

You should say:

• Who this person is
• What they look like
• What kind of person they are
• And explain why you admire them.

Study the Mind Map:

Beginner Model Answer:
"I would like to talk about my mother. She is short, has long black hair, and always wears a beautiful smile.

She is a very kind and patient person. She works as a school teacher, so she loves helping people. At home, she cooks delicious meals for us and always listens to my problems when I feel sad.

I admire my mother because she runs in the family tradition of hard work. She works all day but still finds time to help me study. She teaches me how to be an honest person. She always supports my dreams, and I want to follow in her footsteps to be a great teacher too."

Now It is Your Turn!

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.

1. Is family more important than friends? Why?
2. How has the structure of families changed in your country over time?
3. What roles do grandparents play in modern families?
4. Why do some parents find it difficult to understand their children?
5. Is it better for children to grow up with siblings or as an only child?
6. How do friendships change as people grow older?