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Target: 4.0-4.5 Estimated time: 25 minutes • Module 1 of 2

📘 IELTS Speaking Part 1: People Who Help Us

In this module, you will learn and practice key words, collocations, and simple sentence patterns to talk about helpful people in your community.

💡 How to use this lesson

For Teachers

1. Guide students through the vocabulary and sentence structures before they try speaking.

2. Check answers in the exercises and encourage students to read every example sentence aloud.

For Learners

1. Read the word meanings and sample sentences carefully first to build your vocabulary.

2. Complete all 12 practice questions to feel confident before the speaking section in Module 2.

🏷️ Part 1: Community Helper Vocabulary Review

Choose the correct community job or word for each description.

Unit Word Bank

librarian caretaker pharmacist shopkeeper mayor electrician gardener accident injury thief

Question 1: A ___ prepares and gives you medicine when you have a prescription from a doctor.

____ a. mayor ____ b. pharmacist ____ c. gardener

Question 2: The ___ cleans the building and fixes small problems in a school or apartment complex.

____ a. caretaker ____ b. thief ____ c. electrician

Question 3: If your power stops working or lights break, you should call the ___.

____ a. shopkeeper ____ b. librarian ____ c. electrician

Question 4: A ___ helps you find good books and keeps the study space quiet for everyone.

____ a. mayor ____ b. pharmacist ____ c. librarian

Question 5: Someone who takes things without permission from a store or home is a ___.

____ a. thief ____ b. caretaker ____ c. gardener

💬 Part 2: Useful Sentence Patterns

Study these patterns to speak easily about time and people in your town.

Pattern 1

I have ... for ...

Use "for" with a duration of time (e.g. 2 years, a long time).

"I have known our gardener for three years."

Pattern 2

My ... has ... since ...

Use "since" with a starting point in time (e.g. 2015, last year).

"The pharmacist has worked on our street since 2015."

Pattern 3

I ask ... for help when ...

Use this to explain why or when you talk to a helper.

"I ask the shopkeeper for help when I need fresh food."

Question 6: Complete the sentence: "I have known the neighborhood caretaker ___ six months."

____ a. since ____ b. for ____ c. from

Question 7: Complete the sentence: "My family has visited this small shop ___ 2018."

____ a. for ____ b. since ____ c. during

Question 8: Complete the sentence: "I have lived in this town ___ a very long time."

____ a. since ____ b. at ____ c. for

🔗 Part 3: Collocation Matching

Match each common phrase to its correct meaning.

Question 9: What is the correct meaning of treat an injury?

____ a. help a hurt body part get better ____ b. stop a bad event from happening ____ c. choose a city leader by voting

Question 10: What is the correct meaning of report a thief?

____ a. tell the police about a person who stole something ____ b. stop a bad event from happening ____ c. help a hurt body part get better

Question 11: What is the correct meaning of prevent an accident?

____ a. choose a city leader by voting ____ b. tell the police about a person who stole something ____ c. stop a bad event from happening

Question 12: What is the correct meaning of elect a mayor?

____ a. choose a city leader by voting ____ b. help a hurt body part get better ____ c. stop a bad event from happening

🎉 Great job completing Module 1!

You are now ready to answer IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions in Module 2 using your new vocabulary and sentence patterns.

Target: 4.0-4.5 Part 1 Practice • 8 Questions

🎙️ Module 2: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice

Practice answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions out loud with immediate AI feedback.

Question 1 of 8

Which person in your life helps you the most?

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AI Evaluation Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer & Notes ▼

"Well, my mom helps me the most. She always gives me a hand with cooking and daily work when I'm in trouble. She takes care of me every day."

Useful Phrases & Notes:

gives me a hand: helps me do something
in trouble: having a problem or difficulty
takes care of: looks after someone and keeps them safe

Question 2 of 8

Where do you go when you feel sick?

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AI Evaluation Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer & Notes ▼

"When I feel under the weather, I usually go to the local pharmacy near my house. The pharmacist is very kind and gives me good medicine right away."

Useful Phrases & Notes:

feel under the weather: feel slightly ill or unwell
local pharmacy: a store selling medicine near your home
gives me good medicine: provides helpful medication for an illness

Question 3 of 8

Is there a place in your town where people can get help?

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AI Evaluation Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer & Notes ▼

"Yes, there is a small community center in my town. People can go there to ask for help or get free advice about health and jobs."

Useful Phrases & Notes:

community center: a public place where local people meet and get assistance
ask for help: request assistance with something
free advice: helpful suggestions given without charging money

Question 4 of 8

Do you know a person who works for your town?

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AI Evaluation Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer & Notes ▼

"Yes, I know a street cleaner who works on my street. He is a hard worker and keeps our neighborhood clean every morning."

Useful Phrases & Notes:

street cleaner: a person whose job is to clean roads and outdoor places
hard worker: someone who puts a lot of effort into their job
keeps our neighborhood clean: maintains neatness in the local area

Question 5 of 8

How long have you lived in your town?

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AI Evaluation Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer & Notes ▼

"I've lived here since 2020, so for about six years now. Um, I know the place very well and I love it here."

Useful Phrases & Notes:

lived here since: stayed in this town starting from a past year
for about six years: a time period duration of 6 years
know the place very well: familiar with the town and streets

Question 6 of 8

How long have you known the people next door?

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AI Evaluation Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer & Notes ▼

"I've known my next-door neighbors for three years. They are very friendly people, and we often talk to each other in the evening."

Useful Phrases & Notes:

next-door neighbors: people who live in the house or apartment right beside yours
known my next-door neighbors for: have been acquainted with neighbors over a period of time
friendly people: kind and nice individuals

Question 7 of 8

Would you like to do a job that helps people?

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AI Evaluation Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer & Notes ▼

"Yes, I would love to work as a librarian. I really like books and I want to help young kids read more every day."

Useful Phrases & Notes:

would love to: really want or desire to do something
work as a librarian: have a job organizing books and helping library visitors
help young kids: support children in learning or reading

Question 8 of 8

Who do you thank most often?

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AI Evaluation Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer & Notes ▼

"Honestly, I thank my brother most often. He always helps me fix my bicycle, so I say thanks to him almost every day."

Useful Phrases & Notes:

thank my brother: express gratitude to my male sibling
fix my bicycle: repair or mend my bike when broken
say thanks to: express appreciation or gratitude to someone

🎉 Congratulations! You Completed Both Modules!

Great work! You have practiced key vocabulary, sentence patterns, and answered all 8 IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions out loud. Keep practicing your answers to boost your fluency!

IELTS Speaking: People Who Help Us

📘 IELTS Speaking Part 1: People Who Help Us

💡 How to use this lesson

🏷️ Part 1: Community Helper Vocabulary Review

💬 Part 2: Useful Sentence Patterns

I have ... for ...

My ... has ... since ...

I ask ... for help when ...

🔗 Part 3: Collocation Matching

🎙️ Module 2: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice

Which person in your life helps you the most?

Where do you go when you feel sick?

Is there a place in your town where people can get help?

Do you know a person who works for your town?

How long have you lived in your town?

How long have you known the people next door?

Would you like to do a job that helps people?

Who do you thank most often?

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