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Language Learning
Lesson
29
Level 4
IELTS Speaking Test Preperation
Lesson Target
In this lesson, you'll talk about learning languages, your personal experience, and tips for improving. You'll practice describing challenges and sharing what motivates you.
Warm-Up
Discuss the warm-up words with your tutor.
learn
fluency
practice
Vocabulary
Practice saying these words with your tutor. If you don’t know one, ask your tutor to explain it.
Word
Definition
Definition
useful
adjective
pronunciation
noun
confident
adjective
difficult
adjective
repeat
verb
chance
noun
forget
verb
out loud
phrasal verb
nervous
adjective
improve
verb
Use these words in sentences with your tutor to check that you fully understand their meaning and how to use them correctly.
Useful Phrases
I’m learning...
I study by...
I improve by...
One challenge is...
I feel proud when...
Response Structure
Begin with a clear answer or opinion. Then support it with details or examples using who, what, when, where, why, or how.
1
Give your main idea directly and briefly.
I practice by...
2
Add details or examples to explain your main idea.
For example, I study by...
3
If you have a second idea, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Another way I improve is...
Practice 1
Read the dialogue with your tutor. Then, work together to analyze the student's responses. Try to understand the speaker’s purpose and find useful words or phrases you can use in your own answers. Finally, practice responding to the same questions with your tutor.
Examiner
Why do you think learning English is useful?
Eric
Learning English is useful because it helps me talk to people from many countries. A lot of information, like books and websites, is in English. It’s also important for travel and finding a good job. English gives me more chances in life.
Examine the Response
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Why is this a good response?
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What's the main idea?
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Key details: Find the who, what, where, when, why, or how in the response.
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Which words or phrases can you use from these responses?
Examiner
What part of learning English is most difficult for you?
Eric
Speaking is the most difficult for me. Sometimes, I feel nervous and forget the words I want to say. Also, pronunciation can be hard because some sounds are different from my own language. But I keep practicing to get better.
Examiner
How do you practice speaking English outside of class?
Eric
I practice speaking by talking with my friends in English. I also try to watch English movies and repeat the sentences. Sometimes, I read out loud to improve my pronunciation. This helps me feel more confident when I speak.
Practice 2
Read the dialogue with your tutor. Each sentence is missing either the main idea or a key detail. Use the dialogue to fill in the missing parts and complete the sentences.
Examiner
How can learning a new language help people travel?
Eric
When you travel, knowing the local language makes everything easier.
________________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Examiner
What can parents do to help children learn a language?
Eric
Parents can create a good environment for children to learn.
________________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Examiner
How can technology help people learn a language?
Eric
________________________________________. (fill in the main idea)
Technology makes it easy to learn anytime and anywhere.
Practice 3
Answer each question clearly and completely. Start with the main idea, then support it with key details or examples.
Examiner
Should schools teach more foreign languages?
Is it better to learn a language online or in a classroom?
What motivates people to keep studying a language?
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