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Target: 4.0-4.5 25 Minutes | Speaking Part 1

✍️ Unit: Alphabets and the History of Writing

Module 1: Vocabulary Build-Up & Essential Sentence Patterns

T For Teachers

• Guide students through Module 1 exercises in 10 minutes to build key vocabulary and sentence structures.

• Check student answers together before moving to the Module 2 speaking practice.

L For Learners

• Complete the vocabulary review and collocation matching tasks in Module 1 first.

• Read the sentence patterns carefully and practice using them before recording your voice in Module 2.

A cozy study desk with an old notebook, fountain pen, alphabet letters drawing, warm lighting, simple flat style

Part A: Word Bank Review

Learn key words and simple sentence patterns about writing before you speak.

Unit Word Bank

alphabet handwriting consonant poem dot dash trace grammar translation create

Item 1: Complete the sentence

My brother has very neat ____, so his notes are clear and easy to read.

Item 2: Complete the sentence

English uses the Latin ____, which has 26 letters from A to Z.

Item 3: Complete the sentence

Learning correct ____ helps you speak without making mistakes.

Item 4: Complete the sentence

I used a dictionary for ____ to understand the English sentence.

Item 5: Complete the sentence

Writing short notes is a good way to ____ new sentences on your own.

Part B: Common Collocations

Match each word combination on the left with its correct meaning on the right.

Collocation

follow its shape with a pencil

the right way to put words together

letters that look tidy and clear

make short lines and often use rhyming words

1. neat handwriting

____follow its shape with a pencil ____the right way to put words together ____letters that look tidy and clear ____make short lines and often use rhyming words

2. trace a letter

____follow its shape with a pencil ____the right way to put words together ____letters that look tidy and clear ____make short lines and often use rhyming words

3. write a poem

____follow its shape with a pencil ____the right way to put words together ____letters that look tidy and clear ____make short lines and often use rhyming words

4. correct grammar

____follow its shape with a pencil ____the right way to put words together ____letters that look tidy and clear ____make short lines and often use rhyming words

Pattern 1

Talking about purpose and situation

Pattern format:

"I write to [purpose] when I [situation]..."

Example answer:

"I write to my friends when I want to say happy birthday."

Practice: Fill in the missing linking word.

I write to my teacher ____ I have a question about homework.

Pattern 2

Giving a simple reason for your idea

Pattern format:

"I think [thing] is useful because [reason]..."

Example answer:

"I think a dictionary is useful because it shows word meanings."

Practice: Finish the sentence with one word.

I think handwriting practice is useful because it makes my writing ____ (starts with c)

Pattern 3

Explaining a problem and your solution

Pattern format:

"It is hard for me to [action], so I [solution]..."

Example answer:

"It is hard for me to remember spellings, so I write words three times."

Practice: Fill in the missing linking word.

It is hard for me to write fast, ____ I take extra time to practice every evening.

💡 IELTS Speaking Strategy Tip

When speaking in Part 1, give your direct answer first, then add one short reason or detail using these simple patterns!

Target: 4.0-4.5 Module 2 | Speaking Practice

🎙️ IELTS Speaking Part 1: Interactive Practice

Answer 8 IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions out loud and get instant AI feedback.

Question 1

How often do you write by hand now?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Grading Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand)

"Well, I don't write by hand much these days because I use my phone for almost everything. But, um, I still write a quick note when I go shopping."

Useful Phrases:

• these days: now, at this time

• almost everything: nearly all things

• a quick note: a very short note

Question 2

Who writes to you most often?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Grading Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand)

"Actually, my mom writes to me all the time. She's always sending short text messages in the evening to check on me and ask about my day."

Useful Phrases:

• all the time: very often

• check on me: see if I am OK

• ask about my day: ask what I did today

Question 3

What did you write the last time you wrote a note?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Grading Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand)

"Well, last night I wrote a reminder note on a sticky note. I wrote down some things to buy, like milk and bread, so I wouldn't forget them."

Useful Phrases:

• a reminder note: a note that helps you remember

• wrote down: put on paper

• so I wouldn't forget: so I would remember

Question 4

Who taught you to read and write?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Grading Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand)

"Well, my primary school teacher, Mrs. Lee, taught me to read when I was six. My dad also helped me out at home, and we practiced letters every night."

Useful Phrases:

• taught me to: showed me how to

• helped me out: gave me some help

• every night: each night

Question 5

Do you like learning new words in English?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Grading Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand)

"Yes, I really do! I like to write down new words in a notebook. It helps me remember them, and I learn a little more step by step."

Useful Phrases:

• write down: put on paper

• helps me remember: makes it easy to keep them in my head

• step by step: slowly, one small part at a time

Question 6

What do you do when you cannot spell a word?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Grading Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand)

"Well, when I get stuck, I usually look it up on my phone dictionary. If I'm writing fast, I just take a guess and check it later."

Useful Phrases:

• get stuck: cannot go on

• look it up: find the word in a dictionary

• take a guess: try without being sure

Question 7

Which of your friends writes the longest messages?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Grading Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand)

"Oh, definitely my best friend, Alex. He loves to send long texts about his day. Sometimes I get a huge message from him while I'm at work!"

Useful Phrases:

• definitely: for sure

• long texts: messages with many words

• a huge message: a very long message

Question 8

Would you like to learn a language with a different alphabet?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Grading Criteria:

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

💡 Model Answer (Click to expand)

"Yes, I'd love to! I think learning Japanese would be really cool. It's hard to learn new symbols, but I want to give it a try someday."

Useful Phrases:

• I'd love to: I really want to

• really cool: very nice and interesting

• give it a try: try it

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Alphabets and Writing

✍️ Unit: Alphabets and the History of Writing

T For Teachers

L For Learners

Part A: Word Bank Review

Part B: Common Collocations

Talking about purpose and situation

Giving a simple reason for your idea

Explaining a problem and your solution

🎙️ IELTS Speaking Part 1: Interactive Practice

How often do you write by hand now?

Who writes to you most often?

What did you write the last time you wrote a note?

Who taught you to read and write?

Do you like learning new words in English?

What do you do when you cannot spell a word?

Which of your friends writes the longest messages?

Would you like to learn a language with a different alphabet?

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