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Education and Learning
Lesson
7
Level 4
IELTS Speaking Test Preperation
Lesson Target
In this lesson, you'll describe your school experience, favorite subjects, and thoughts on education. You’ll learn how to explain your opinions clearly with supporting examples.
Warm-Up
Discuss the warm-up words with your tutor.
subject
teacher
school
Vocabulary
Practice saying these words with your tutor. If you don’t know one, ask your tutor to explain it.
Word
Definition
Definition
Use these words in sentences with your tutor to check that you fully understand their meaning and how to use them correctly.
Useful Phrases
My favorite subject was...
I liked school because...
A good teacher should...
I learned a lot from...
Education is important because...
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.
In my opinion, school is important because...
2
Add details or examples to explain your main idea.
One useful thing I learned at school is...
3
If you have a second idea, repeat steps 1 and 2.
At school, I also learned how to...
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
What was your favorite subject in school?
Ruby
My favorite subject in school was English. I liked learning new words and practicing speaking. My teacher gave us fun activities like games and group work, which made the lessons interesting. It also helped me feel more confident when I use English now.
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
Did you enjoy school when you were younger?
Ruby
Yes, I enjoyed school when I was younger. I liked spending time with my classmates and learning new things every day. My teachers were kind and always helped me when I didn’t understand something. School was a fun place for me to study and make friends.
Examiner
What makes a good teacher in your opinion?
Ruby
I think a good teacher is patient and explains things clearly. They make the class interesting and help students feel comfortable asking questions. A good teacher also cares about students and gives them support when they need help. This helps students enjoy learning more.
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
Why do some students enjoy studying more than others?
Ruby
Some students enjoy studying because they like learning new things.
________________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Examiner
How can students stay motivated to study?
Ruby
________________________________________. (fill in the key details)
When they see their progress, they feel proud and want to keep going. Support from teachers and family also helps a lot.
Examiner
What can schools do to help students learn better?
Ruby
Schools can help students by making lessons more interesting and using different activities.
________________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Practice 3
Answer each question clearly and completely. Start with the main idea, then support it with key details or examples.
Examiner
Do you think schools should focus more on life skills or academic subjects?
How has education changed in the last 20 years?
Should students have more freedom to choose what they learn?
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