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A2 Speaking Module 1 of 2 • IELTS Speaking Part 1

Unit: Fairy Tales and Folk Stories

Learn key story vocabulary, master collocations, and practice simple sentence patterns to talk about fairy tales easily.

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How to Use This Lesson

👨‍🏫 For Teachers

• Use this 25-minute build-up module to introduce unit words, key collocations, and speaking sentence patterns.
• Check learner answers interactively on screen before moving to Module 2 for full AI-graded speaking practice.

🎓 For Learners

• First, complete the vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks and collocation matching to learn key story words.
• Next, read and listen to the 3 sentence patterns to prepare your answers for Speaking Part 1.

📚 Unit Words:

10 Target Words

witch prince queen servant cloak broom potion palace curse kingdom

1️⃣ Vocabulary Review

Complete each sentence with the correct word from the unit vocabulary list.

1. The king and ____ lived in a beautiful castle with their children.

Hint: A royal woman who rules a country alongside a king.

2. The scary ____ flew through the night sky on a magic wooden broom.

Hint: A woman with magic powers in storybooks.

3. The wise ruler governed a huge and peaceful ____.

Hint: A land or country ruled by royal leaders.

4. The old wizard mixed rare herbs in a bowl to make a magic green ____.

Hint: A magic drink prepared by wizards or witches.

5. The grand royal family moved into their magnificent golden ____.

Hint: A huge, impressive building where royalty lives.

2️⃣ Collocation Matching

Match each fairy tale collocation to its correct plain definition.

Collocation 1 "cast a spell"

____ a. the big house where a king or leader lives ____ b. to stop bad magic and turn things back to normal ____ c. to use magic to change something or someone ____ d. a bad woman who uses magic to cause harm

Collocation 2 "royal palace"

____ a. the big house where a king or leader lives ____ b. a bad woman who uses magic to cause harm ____ c. to stop bad magic and turn things back to normal ____ d. to use magic to change something or someone

Collocation 3 "evil witch"

____ a. to use magic to change something or someone ____ b. the big house where a king or leader lives ____ c. to stop bad magic and turn things back to normal ____ d. a bad woman who uses magic to cause harm

Collocation 4 "break the curse"

____ a. to use magic to change something or someone ____ b. to stop bad magic and turn things back to normal ____ c. the big house where a king or leader lives ____ d. a bad woman who uses magic to cause harm

3️⃣ Useful Speaking Sentence Patterns

Study these 3 easy sentence structures and listen to how they sound in spoken English.

Pattern 1 Opinion & Reason

"I think ... is a good idea because ..."

Why this works: Use this pattern to state your personal opinion and immediately give a simple reason.

Spoken Example:

"I think reading stories before sleep is a good idea because it helps children relax."

Pattern 2 Flexible Answers

"It depends on ..."

Why this works: Use this pattern when your answer can change depending on different situations or feelings.

Spoken Example:

"It depends on the weather. If it rains, I stay inside and read books."

Pattern 3 Past Habits

"When I was young, I used to ..."

Why this works: Use this pattern to talk about activities or habits you did repeatedly in your childhood.

Spoken Example:

"When I was young, I used to listen to funny bedtime stories."

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Ready for Module 2!

Great job completing Module 1! You are now ready to speak in Module 2 using your new vocabulary, collocations, and simple sentence patterns.

A2 Speaking Module 2 of 2 • IELTS Speaking Part 1

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Practice Questions

Answer each question aloud in your own words. AI will evaluate your response on Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation.

Question 1 Speak for 15-30 seconds

1. What was your favourite story when you were a child? What was your favourite story when you were a child?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand after recording)

"Well, my favourite story was Cinderella. To be honest, I loved the magic shoes and the pretty dress. I used to read it every night before bed with my sister."

Useful Phrases & Meanings:

• my favourite story was: the story I liked most in the past.

• To be honest: saying what I really think.

• I used to: something I did often in the past.

• before bed: right before going to sleep.

Question 2 Speak for 15-30 seconds

2. Who told you stories when you were young? Who told you stories when you were young?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand after recording)

"Um, my grandmother told me lots of stories. As a child, I sat on her sofa after dinner, and she shared fun tales about brave princes. I really enjoyed those moments."

Useful Phrases & Meanings:

• my grandmother told me: my grandmother spoke stories to me.

• As a child: when I was very young.

• after dinner: right after the evening meal.

• I really enjoyed: I liked it very much.

Question 3 Speak for 15-30 seconds

3. Do you prefer stories with a happy ending? Do you prefer stories with a happy ending?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand after recording)

"Yes, I definitely prefer happy endings! You know, when good characters win the day, it just makes me feel good. Sad stories put me in a bad mood, so I avoid them."

Useful Phrases & Meanings:

• I definitely prefer: I like this choice much more.

• win the day: to succeed or win in the end.

• makes me feel good: gives me a happy feeling.

• put me in a bad mood: make me feel sad or unhappy.

Question 4 Speak for 15-30 seconds

4. Which story character would you like to be for one day? Which story character would you like to be for one day?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand after recording)

"Well, I'd love to be Harry Potter for one day. If I could, I would ride a magic broom and fly around my town. It sounds like a dream come true!"

Useful Phrases & Meanings:

• I'd love to be: I want to be very much.

• If I could: if it is possible for me.

• fly around: fly to different places in the air.

• a dream come true: a wonderful thing you wished for.

Question 5 Speak for 15-30 seconds

5. Do you tell stories to younger children in your family? Do you tell stories to younger children in your family?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand after recording)

"Yes, I sometimes tell simple stories to my little cousin Tommy. At weekends, we sit together, and I make up funny tales about talking cats. He laughs a whole lot."

Useful Phrases & Meanings:

• I sometimes tell: I do this occasionally.

• At weekends: on Saturday and Sunday.

• I make up: I invent or create from my mind.

• a whole lot: very much.

Question 6 Speak for 15-30 seconds

6. Is there an old story from your country that everybody knows? Is there an old story from your country that everybody knows?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand after recording)

"Yes, there's a famous story about a brave giant who protects the land. In my country, every child learns about it in primary school. To be honest, it's super popular."

Useful Phrases & Meanings:

• there's a famous story: a well-known story exists.

• In my country: in the place where I live.

• learns about it: gets to know the story.

• To be honest: telling the truth clearly.

Question 7 Speak for 15-30 seconds

7. Do you think old stories are good for children today? Do you think old stories are good for children today?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand after recording)

"Yes, I think so because old stories teach valuable lessons. For example, children learn to tell right from wrong and be kind. Um, it's much better than playing phone games all day."

Useful Phrases & Meanings:

• I think so because: I agree for this reason.

• For example: giving a sample to explain.

• tell right from wrong: know what is good and what is bad.

• playing phone games: using phone apps to play games.

Question 8 Speak for 15-30 seconds

8. What would you ask a kind witch to do for you? What would you ask a kind witch to do for you?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand after recording)

"Well, if I met a kind witch, I would ask her to make a magic potion for world peace. Also, I'd ask for a flying broom to travel anywhere in no time!"

Useful Phrases & Meanings:

• if I met: in the case that I see one.

• I would ask: I would request.

• I'd ask for: I would like to receive.

• in no time: very quickly / fast.

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Module 2 Complete!

Excellent effort! You have answered all 8 IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions. Check your AI evaluation scores and feedback for each answer to keep improving your speaking skills!

IELTS Speaking: Fairy Tales and Folk Stories

Unit: Fairy Tales and Folk Stories

How to Use This Lesson

📚 Unit Words:

1️⃣ Vocabulary Review

2️⃣ Collocation Matching

3️⃣ Useful Speaking Sentence Patterns

"I think ... is a good idea because ..."

"It depends on ..."

"When I was young, I used to ..."

Ready for Module 2!

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Practice Questions

1. What was your favourite story when you were a child? What was your favourite story when you were a child?

2. Who told you stories when you were young? Who told you stories when you were young?

3. Do you prefer stories with a happy ending? Do you prefer stories with a happy ending?

4. Which story character would you like to be for one day? Which story character would you like to be for one day?

5. Do you tell stories to younger children in your family? Do you tell stories to younger children in your family?

6. Is there an old story from your country that everybody knows? Is there an old story from your country that everybody knows?

7. Do you think old stories are good for children today? Do you think old stories are good for children today?

8. What would you ask a kind witch to do for you? What would you ask a kind witch to do for you?

Module 2 Complete!

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