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How to use this lesson

For Teachers

This build-up lesson takes about 20 minutes to complete with your students.

Check the answers together as a class or let students tap to check their score.

For Learners

First, check the new words and choose the best word for each sentence.

Next, match the everyday word pairs and say the practice sentences out loud.

📱 Module 1: Phone Numbers, Addresses & Spelling

Today we talk about your phone, where you live, and how to say words letter by letter.

Part 1: Word Review

5 Questions

Choose the correct word to finish each sentence.

Unit Words: mobile number text ring address street email surname letter spell

1. I carry my ______ phone in my bag every day.

____ a. mobile ____ b. street ____ c. letter

2. My house is on Oxford ______, near the shop.

____ a. number ____ b. ring ____ c. street

3. My first name is David and my ______ is Miller.

____ a. text ____ b. surname ____ c. email

4. The first ______ of the English alphabet is A.

____ a. letter ____ b. address ____ c. ring

5. Can you ______ your name? Yes, it is T-O-M.

____ a. ring ____ b. number ____ c. spell

Part 2: Match Words That Go Together

Match each common phrase to its meaning. Pick one column for each row.

Phrase

Call a buddy

Computer post

Quick phone note

Say letters in order

send a text

____ Call a buddy ____ Computer post ____ Quick phone note ____ Say letters in order

ring a friend

____ Call a buddy ____ Computer post ____ Quick phone note ____ Say letters in order

spell your name

____ Call a buddy ____ Computer post ____ Quick phone note ____ Say letters in order

write an email

____ Call a buddy ____ Computer post ____ Quick phone note ____ Say letters in order

Part 3: 3 Useful Sentence Patterns

Listen to the examples and practice saying each pattern out loud.

Pattern: "It's ..."

Why this works: Use this to give a quick answer with a number or an address.

Example:

What is your house number?

It's forty-two.

🔊 Listen

Pattern: "How do you spell ...?"

Why this works: Use this when you want someone to say a word letter by letter.

Example:

How do you spell your street name?

It's K-I-N-G.

🔊 Listen

Pattern: "My ... is ..."

Why this works: Use this to share your personal contact details simply.

Example:

What is your email address?

My email is alex@mail.com.

🔊 Listen

You are ready for Module 2!

Practice makes you confident.

Now you know the key unit words, how to match them, and how to use the sentence patterns. Next, in Module 2, you will record your own spoken answers to 6 interview questions!

🎙️ Module 2: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice

Answer these 6 everyday questions by recording your voice, then tap to check the example answer.

Question 1

How do you spell your first name?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer

Well, my first name is John. You spell it J-O-H-N. That's just four letters, so it's quite simple.

• my first name is: Say this to tell someone your given name.

• You spell it: Say this before you say the letters.

• That's just four letters: Say this to tell the length of your name.

• it's quite simple: Say this when something is easy.

Question 2

Do you have a mobile phone?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer

Well, yes, I do. I have a small smartphone. I use it every day, and it's always in my pocket.

• yes, I do: A short, natural answer to say yes.

• I have a: Say what thing belongs to you.

• I use it every day: Say how often you use your phone.

• it's always in: Say where you keep something all the time.

Question 3

What's your favourite number?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer

Well, my favourite number is seven. I really like it because it brings me good luck, and it's my lucky number.

• my favourite number is: Say the number you like the best.

• I really like it: Say this to show you like something a lot.

• it's my lucky number: Say this about a number that makes you feel happy.

Question 4

Do you send texts to your friends?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer

Well, yes, I do. I send texts to my friends all the time. It's very quick, and we chat every day.

• yes, I do: A short answer to confirm something you do.

• I send texts to: Say who receives your messages.

• It's very quick: Say this when an action takes little time.

• we chat every day: Say how often you talk with each other.

Question 5

Do you know your friend's phone number?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer

Well, no, I don't. I don't remember the numbers because they're in my phone contacts. I just tap their name.

• no, I don't: A short, simple way to answer no.

• I don't remember: Say this when you do not keep numbers in mind.

• they're in my phone: Say where information is stored.

• I just tap: Say a fast screen touch you make.

Question 6

How many letters are in your surname?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer

Well, my surname is Smith. There are five letters in it. It's a short name, and it's easy to write.

• my surname is: Say your family name.

• There are five letters: Say the number of letters in a word.

• It's a short name: Say this when a name has few letters.

• it's easy to write: Say this when something is simple to spell.

IELTS Speaking Practice: Phone Numbers & Spelling

How to use this lesson

📱 Module 1: Phone Numbers, Addresses & Spelling

Part 1: Word Review

Part 2: Match Words That Go Together

Part 3: 3 Useful Sentence Patterns

Pattern: "It's ..."

Pattern: "How do you spell ...?"

Pattern: "My ... is ..."

Practice makes you confident.

🎙️ Module 2: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice

How do you spell your first name?

Do you have a mobile phone?

What's your favourite number?

Do you send texts to your friends?

Do you know your friend's phone number?

How many letters are in your surname?

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