👩‍🏫 For Teachers:

Guide students through vocabulary and grammar first, then monitor speaking practice. Give feedback based on the AI scores in Module 2.

🎓 For Learners:

Complete the word games in Module 1 to review rules and phrases. Record your answers for all 8 questions in Module 2 and check the model answers.

Vocabulary & Grammar Build-Up

Match each unit word to its correct meaning:

Task 2: What does "play tag" mean?

Task 3: What does "bounce a ball" mean?

Task 4: What does "build with blocks" mean?

Task 5: What does "draw with chalk" mean?

3 Useful Sentence Patterns for Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice

1. What toy did you love most when you were little?

"Well, I was really into my small wooden train. I used to play with it every afternoon on the floor. It had bright colors, and, um, I held onto it all day."

• was really into: liked something very much
• used to play with: played with something regularly in the past
• had bright colors: was colorful and shiny
• held onto it: kept it close to me

2. Did you use to play outside or inside?

"Honestly, I spent most of my time outside with neighbors. We used to play tag in the local park after school. Um, it was super fun, and we stayed out until dark."

• spent most of my time: used almost all my free time
• used to play tag: played a running and chasing game in the past
• was super fun: was very enjoyable
• stayed out until dark: stayed outside until it got dark

3. Who did you use to play with after school?

"I usually hung out with my next-door classmate, Ben. We used to ride bikes together along our quiet street. Well, we had a great time and shared our snacks too."

• hung out with: spent free time together with a friend
• used to ride bikes: rode bicycles regularly in the past
• had a great time: enjoyed ourselves a lot
• shared our snacks: gave each other food to eat

4. What did you use to be afraid of?

"Well, I was terrified of the dark in my bedroom. I used to keep a small nightlight on every night. Actually, I thought monsters were hiding under my bed."

• was terrified of: was very afraid of something
• used to keep: kept something on, like a light, in the past
• thought monsters were hiding: thought scary things were under my bed

5. Do you still have a toy from your childhood?

"Yes, I still keep an old teddy bear on my bookshelf. It looks a bit worn out, but it holds special memories for me. Well, I can't bring myself to throw it away."

• still keep: continue to have something after a long time
• looks a bit worn out: looks old or slightly damaged from use
• holds special memories: makes me remember happy past moments
• can't bring myself to: feel that I really cannot do something

6. What did your grandparents use to do for fun?

"Well, my grandparents used to listen to radio shows together in the evening. They also loved looking after their vegetable garden. Um, it was a simple life, but they loved every moment."

• used to listen to: listened regularly in the past
• loved looking after: liked taking care of plants
• was a simple life: was an easy and quiet way to live
• loved every moment: enjoyed all of their time

7. Which is better for a child, an old toy or a new toy?

"Honestly, I think new toys are better because they have cool features. But old toys build imagination more. So, um, both have their own benefits for young kids, I guess."

• think new toys are better: say new toys are the best choice
• have cool features: have fun new things they can do
• build imagination: help children think of new ideas
• have their own benefits: each one has good points

8. What did you use to eat for breakfast when you were small?

"Well, I used to eat warm rice porridge with egg every morning. My mom always cooked it fresh for me. Um, it was really tasty and kept me full until lunch."

• used to eat: ate regularly in the past
• always cooked it fresh: prepared the meal right before eating
• was really tasty: tasted very good
• kept me full: stopped me from feeling hungry