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🎯 Target: 4.0-4.5 Unit: Weekend plans and invitations ⏱️ Time: 25 mins

Module 1: Build-up - Words & Sentence Patterns

Learn 10 useful words, 4 natural word pairs, and 3 easy patterns to talk about your weekend and invite friends.

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How to use this lesson

👩‍🏫 Teacher Tip

Run this in 10 minutes, elicit pronunciation, and check answers together. Encourage learners to say every phrase out loud.

🧑‍🎓 Learner Tip

First read the 10 words aloud, then finish the matching and sentence practices. Speak the sample sentences to build confidence!

Word Bank: 10 Weekend Words

Click on any word to hear its pronunciation. Learn what they mean for weekend plans:

picnic 🔊

an outdoor meal in the park

hike 🔊

a long walk in nature

barbecue 🔊

cooking food outside over fire

concert 🔊

a show where people play music live

invitation 🔊

a message that asks you to come

join 🔊

to do an activity with others

busy 🔊

having lots of things to do

beach 🔊

sandy area beside the sea

cinema 🔊

a place to watch movies

museum 🔊

a building with old things or art to see

✏️ Exercise 1: Quick Vocabulary Check (5 Items)

Choose or type the correct word from the word bank to complete each sentence.

1. We packed some sandwiches, apples, and juice for a sunny ___ in the central park.

____ (Type your answer)

2. I love walking on green mountain trails, so let's go for a ___ this Sunday.

____ a. cinema ____ b. hike ____ c. museum

3. I received a lovely birthday party ___ from my classmate today.

____ (Type your answer)

4. I have two exams and a lot of homework, so I am very ___ this weekend.

____ a. beach ____ b. concert ____ c. busy

5. We are going to swim at the community pool. Do you want to ___ us?

____ (Type your answer)

Natural Word Pairs (Collocations)

In English, words like to travel together! Memorize these 4 pairs as complete chunks:

Pair 1

have a barbecue

Cooking meat and vegetables outside, in a garden or a park.

Pair 2

go for a hike

Walking for fun in the hills or in a forest.

Pair 3

accept an invitation

Saying "yes, I will come" when a friend invites you somewhere.

Pair 4

go to the cinema

Going to a place to watch a film with friends.

🔗 Exercise 2: Collocation Match (4 Pairs)

Match each verb on the left with its natural partner. Use each partner only once:

Verb / Start

an invitation

the cinema

a barbecue

a hike

1. have

____ an invitation ____ the cinema ____ a barbecue ____ a hike

2. go for

____ an invitation ____ the cinema ____ a barbecue ____ a hike

3. accept

____ an invitation ____ the cinema ____ a barbecue ____ a hike

4. go to

____ an invitation ____ the cinema ____ a barbecue ____ a hike

3 Everyday Sentence Patterns

Use these three friendly patterns whenever you talk about plans or invite someone:

Clear Weekend Plan

"I'm going to [action] on Saturday."

Use this when your plan is decided and ready to happen.

Real-life example:

"I'm going to visit the art museum on Saturday morning."

✨ Why this works: Tells the day and the activity clearly.

Polite Invitation

"Would you like to [action]?"

Use this to make a polite, friendly invitation to anyone.

Real-life example:

"We are going to have a picnic on Saturday, so would you like to join us?"

✨ Why this works: Combines your plan with a kind question.

Casual Friend Invite

"Do you want to join us?"

Use this quick phrase with friends and classmates.

Real-life example:

"We are going to the beach at 2 PM. Do you want to join us?"

✨ Why this works: Super simple, warm, and natural.

💬 Exercise 3: Pattern Practice (3 Items)

Choose or type the missing piece to complete these real everyday phrases:

1. (Telling a plan) "I'm ___ to watch a concert on Saturday evening."

____ (Type the word)

2. (Polite invitation) "___ you like to come to our barbecue on Sunday?"

____ a. Would ____ b. Are ____ c. Did

3. (Asking a friend casually) "We are going to the cinema at seven o'clock. ___ you want to come?"

____ a. Do ____ b. Does ____ c. Are

🎯 Target: 4.0-4.5 Unit: Weekend plans and invitations 🎙️ Speaking Part 1 Practice

Module 2: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice

Practice answering 8 real speaking questions about your weekend routines, plans, and invitations. Speak naturally using short sentences, contractions, and clear details.

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How to use this lesson

👩‍🏫 Teacher Tip

Have learners record their answers without writing first to build confidence. Review the collapsed model answers afterward to learn useful everyday words.

🧑‍🎓 Learner Tip

Click record and speak 2 to 3 sentences directly. Then open the model answer below each card to check helpful everyday words and natural phrasing.

What are you going to do this weekend?

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AI Rubric: Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer (25-40 words) Click to expand

"Well, I'm going to have a barbecue with my family in our backyard this Saturday. Then, on Sunday, I'll probably just stay in and finish my school project."

I'm going to have a barbecue: say a plan you made stay in: stay at home I'll probably: I think I will, but I am not sure

Do you like to plan your weekend, or do you decide on the same day?

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AI Rubric: Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer (25-40 words) Click to expand

"Actually, I like to plan ahead because I'm quite busy. If I don't make a plan, I usually waste time and just look at my phone all afternoon."

plan ahead: decide before the day comes waste time: spend time on nothing useful all afternoon: for the whole afternoon

Who do you spend most weekends with?

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AI Rubric: Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer (25-40 words) Click to expand

"Well, I usually spend my time with my closest friends. We like to hang out at our favourite coffee shop, or sometimes we go for a hike when it's cool."

hang out: spend relaxing time together go for a hike: take a long walk outdoors closest friends: your best friends

Is there a place you are going to visit soon?

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AI Rubric: Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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"Yes, there is! I'm planning to go to the city museum next Sunday. My friend says there's a great photo show, and, um, we really look forward to it."

a great photo show: a very good show of pictures look forward to it: feel happy about something that will happen I'm planning to: I have a plan to do it

Do you prefer a film at the cinema or a concert?

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AI Rubric: Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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"To be honest, I prefer a film at the cinema. It's very comfortable and relaxing, but a live concert is often too loud and full of people."

too loud: more noise than I like full of people: with many people in one place To be honest: say what you really think

When a friend invites you to a party, do you always say yes?

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AI Rubric: Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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"Not always, actually. I like to accept an invitation when I have free time, but if I'm very tired after a long school week, I politely turn it down."

accept an invitation: agree to go turn it down: politely say no Not always, actually: a soft way to say not every time

What would you like to do next Saturday?

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AI Rubric: Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer (25-40 words) Click to expand

"Well, next Saturday, I'd really love to ride my bike to the beach with my cousin. Afterwards, we'll probably have lunch at a small food stall."

ride my bike: go on a bike have lunch: eat a meal in the middle of the day I'd really love to: a friendly way to say what you want

Do you prefer a quiet weekend at home or a busy weekend with friends?

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AI Rubric: Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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💡 View Model Answer (25-40 words) Click to expand

"Well, I definitely prefer a quiet weekend at home. I'm tired after school, so I like to sleep late, read a book, and rest before another busy week begins."

quiet weekend: peaceful free days sleep late: stay in bed in the morning I definitely prefer: say what you like best

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Weekend Plans

Module 1: Build-up - Words & Sentence Patterns

How to use this lesson

Word Bank: 10 Weekend Words

✏️ Exercise 1: Quick Vocabulary Check (5 Items)

Natural Word Pairs (Collocations)

have a barbecue

go for a hike

accept an invitation

go to the cinema

🔗 Exercise 2: Collocation Match (4 Pairs)

3 Everyday Sentence Patterns

"I'm going to [action] on Saturday."

"Would you like to [action]?"

"Do you want to join us?"

💬 Exercise 3: Pattern Practice (3 Items)

Module 2: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice

How to use this lesson

What are you going to do this weekend?

Do you like to plan your weekend, or do you decide on the same day?

Who do you spend most weekends with?

Is there a place you are going to visit soon?

Do you prefer a film at the cinema or a concert?

When a friend invites you to a party, do you always say yes?

What would you like to do next Saturday?

Do you prefer a quiet weekend at home or a busy weekend with friends?

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