APIEIELTS Speaking Part 1: Phones and Internet
Phones, apps and the internet
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📱 Phones, apps and the internet
💡 How to use this lesson
For Teachers
Run Module 1 in about 10 minutes. Check the answers together with the short explanations.
Guide students to complete vocabulary first, then practice model sentences.
For Learners
Review the 10 words and match the 4 collocations carefully.
Say the 3 sentence patterns aloud before you record in Module 2.
1. Useful Sentence Patterns
Learn easy words and patterns before you speak.
Use your smartphone to build daily English speaking habits.
Example: "You should charge your phone before class."
Example: "Why don't you download this useful dictionary app?"
Example: "I usually use my phone to search for new words."
2. Vocabulary Practice: Fill in the Blank
Type the correct word from the word bank to complete each sentence.
1. My phone battery is at 5%. Where is my ___?
2. I cannot make a phone call in the mountains because there is no ___.
3. Keep your ___ secret so nobody can open your personal account.
4. You can install a free ___ on your phone to learn new words.
5. You can ___ a free game from the internet and play it offline.
3. Collocation Match
Match each key phrase on the left with its correct meaning on the right.
🎙️ Speaking Part 1 Practice
Answer each question aloud. AI will listen, analyze, and score your voice against 4 speaking criteria.
Speak clearly and naturally into your microphone.
AI Evaluation Criteria
💡 Tip: Answer in 2-3 complete sentences. Use fillers like "Well" or "To be honest" to sound natural.
What do you use your phone for every day?
Record your response:
[Bài tập luyện nói]
"Well, to be honest, I usually use my phone to chat with my close friends and search for new vocabulary online. It's really helpful because I can also download study apps."
[Word count: 31 words]Useful phrases explained:
- • Well, to be honest: a friendly way to start your answer.
- • use my phone to chat: say what you use your phone for.
- • search for new vocabulary: look for new words online.
- • download study apps: get apps for learning.
How many hours a day do you use your phone?
Record your response:
[Bài tập luyện nói]
"Um, I think I spend about three or four hours every day on my smartphone. That's quite a lot, so I try not to use it late at night before sleeping."
[Word count: 31 words]Useful phrases explained:
- • Um, I think: a small filler when you think about a number.
- • That's quite a lot: a short comment to add more to your answer.
- • try not to use it: you want to stop a bad habit.
Do you have a favourite app?
Record your response:
[Bài tập luyện nói]
"To be honest, my favourite app is definitely YouTube. I love watching short English videos on it every evening. It's super fun and helps me learn useful everyday phrases."
[Word count: 29 words]Useful phrases explained:
- • definitely YouTube: you are very sure about it.
- • super fun: a casual way to say "very fun".
- • useful everyday phrases: phrases you can use every day.
Do you send more messages or make more calls?
Record your response:
[Bài tập luyện nói]
"Well, I definitely send more text messages than I make calls. It's much faster, and my friends don't always answer calls when they're busy with school."
[Word count: 26 words]Useful phrases explained:
- • Well, I definitely send: say clearly what you do most.
- • much faster: a simple way to give your reason.
- • answer calls: pick up the phone when it rings.
What should people do when they have no signal?
Record your response:
[Bài tập luyện nói]
"Well, when people have no signal, they should restart their phone first. Why don't they move closer to an open window or find a free Wi-Fi network nearby?"
[Word count: 28 words]Useful phrases explained:
- • have no signal: your phone cannot connect.
- • should restart their phone: advice with should + verb.
- • Why don't they...?: another idea, said in a friendly way.
Do you think children should have a phone?
Record your response:
[Bài tập luyện nói]
"To be honest, I think young children shouldn't have their own smartphones. It's easy for them to play games all day. Parents should give them a simple phone instead."
[Word count: 29 words]Useful phrases explained:
- • shouldn't have their own: advice not to give kids their own phones.
- • play games all day: play games for many hours.
- • should give them: advice for parents.
How do you remember your passwords?
Record your response:
[Bài tập luyện nói]
"Um, it's quite hard to remember a password with numbers and symbols. So, I write them down in a private notebook, and I never share them with anyone."
[Word count: 28 words]Useful phrases explained:
- • it's quite hard: say that something is not easy.
- • remember a password: keep a secret code in your head.
- • write them down: put them on paper.
- • share them with anyone: tell them to other people.
Who helps you when you have a problem with your phone?
Record your response:
[Bài tập luyện nói]
"Well, whenever I have a problem with my phone, my older brother helps me fix it. He's really good with technology and knows how to solve tricky settings."
[Word count: 28 words]Useful phrases explained:
- • Well, whenever I have: start with what happens every time.
- • helps me fix it: helps me make it work again.
- • really good with technology: someone who knows phones and computers well.
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