IELTS Speaking: Friends and people

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How to use this lesson

For the teacher: Guide learners through vocabulary review and speaking drills in 20 minutes. Check their recorded answers using the automated AI feedback.

For the learner: First, complete the word review and match the phrases. Next, record your speaking answers out loud and check the model answers.

Part 1: Vocabulary Review

Choose the correct word from the unit to complete each sentence.

1. My brother is 190 cm. He is very ___.

____short ____tall ____shy

2. Anna has long brown ___ and green eyes.

____hair ____eyes ____meet

3. Tom always helps people. He is very ___.

____funny ____short ____kind

4. Lisa does not like to speak in front of people because she is ___.

____shy ____funny ____tall

5. We always study and play games ___ on weekends.

____eyes ____together ____friend

Part 2: Match Common Words

Match each phrase to what it means.

Phrase

See a friend

Good person

Not long

Do things in a group

meet friends

____See a friend ____Good person ____Not long ____Do things in a group

kind friend

____See a friend ____Good person ____Not long ____Do things in a group

short hair

____See a friend ____Good person ____Not long ____Do things in a group

play together

____See a friend ____Good person ____Not long ____Do things in a group

Part 3: Useful Sentence Patterns

Look at these helpful question patterns before you speak.

1. Who is ...?

Example: Who is your best friend? - My best friend is Ben.

2. How old is ...?

Example: How old is your friend? - She is twelve years old.

3. What do you do ...?

Example: What do you do together? - We watch funny movies together.

Question 1

Do you have many friends?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Model Answer

Well, yes, I have a few good friends. We go out every weekend, and they are very kind to me.

• Well: a natural pause word before answering.

• I have a few: say this when you have some friends.

• We go out: spend time outside the house together.

Question 2

What is your best friend's name?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Model Answer

Well, his name is Alex. We are in the same class at school, and he is a great friend.

• Well: a soft opening word for conversation.

• his name is: tell someone what to call him.

• We are in: show shared place or group.

Question 3

Is your best friend tall or short?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Model Answer

Well, he's quite tall. He has short dark hair and big brown eyes, so he looks nice.

• Well: gives you time to think.

• he's quite tall: a common way to say he has good height.

• He has: simple way to describe appearance.

Question 4

Where do you meet your friends?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Model Answer

Well, we usually meet near my house. Sometimes we hang out at a small café after our lessons.

• Well: start your answer easily.

• we usually meet: say where you see people most times.

• we hang out: spend relaxed time together.

Question 5

What do you do together?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Model Answer

Well, we play games online and eat lunch. We have fun together and laugh a lot every day.

• Well: natural spoken starter.

• we play games: simple hobby phrase.

• We have fun: enjoy our time.

Question 6

Is your best friend funny or shy?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Model Answer

Well, he's really funny. He tells great jokes, but he's a bit shy with new people.

• Well: spoken pause word.

• he's really funny: makes people laugh.

• he's a bit shy: quiet with strangers.

How to use this lesson

Part 1: Vocabulary Review

Part 2: Match Common Words

Part 3: Useful Sentence Patterns

Do you have many friends?

What is your best friend's name?

Is your best friend tall or short?

Where do you meet your friends?

What do you do together?

Is your best friend funny or shy?

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