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Target: 5.0-5.5 Duration: 25 minutes

Module 1: Build-up

🚗 Unit: Learning to drive and getting a licence

Let's learn key words and useful sentences before we start speaking!

💡 How to use this lesson

For Teachers

Guide students through Module 1 vocabulary and sentence structures first before moving to Speaking practice.

Allow about 25 minutes for the total lesson and check answers together using the system explanations.

For Learners

First, review the key vocabulary and try the interactive matching and fill-in activities below.

Next, use the sample sentence patterns to help prepare your own natural ideas for Speaking Module 2.

1. Vocabulary Review

Review these 10 essential unit words: steering, gear, tank, automatic, learner, examiner, fail, limit, reverse, skid.

Question 1: A person who is currently taking lessons to learn how to drive a vehicle is a ___.

____ a. examiner ____ b. learner ____ c. gear

Question 2: The official person who sits next to you and tests your driving ability is the ___.

____ a. limit ____ b. steering ____ c. examiner

Question 3: A car that changes gears by itself is called ___.

____ a. automatic ____ b. reverse ____ c. skid

Question 4: Before going on a long road trip, make sure to fill up the fuel ___.

____ a. fail ____ b. limit ____ c. tank

Question 5: Keep both hands on the ___ wheel to stay in control of the car.

____ a. steering ____ b. gear ____ c. skid

2. Collocation Matching

Match each collocation on the left with its definition on the right.

1. pass a driving test

____ a. to get the result you need in the exam on the road ____ b. the fastest you are allowed to go on a road ____ c. the person who sits in the car and decides if you are good enough

2. speed limit

____ a. to move to a faster or slower setting while you drive ____ b. the fastest you are allowed to go on a road ____ c. a beginner who still needs a teacher in the car

3. driving examiner

____ a. a car where the gears change by themselves ____ b. to get the result you need in the exam on the road ____ c. the person who sits in the car and decides if you are good enough

4. automatic car

____ a. a car where the gears change by themselves ____ b. a beginner who still needs a teacher in the car ____ c. to move to a faster or slower setting while you drive

5. learner driver

____ a. the fastest you are allowed to go on a road ____ b. a beginner who still needs a teacher in the car ____ c. to get the result you need in the exam on the road

6. change gears

____ a. the person who sits in the car and decides if you are good enough ____ b. a car where the gears change by themselves ____ c. to move to a faster or slower setting while you drive

3. Useful Sentence Patterns

Study these 4 essential patterns to express time, cost, feelings, and value when speaking:

Pattern 1: It takes ... to ...

"It took Maria three months to pass the test, and she spent about two hours a day practising."

Pattern 2: I spend ... on ...

"I spend a lot of money on driving lessons with my instructor."

Pattern 3: I find it quite ... to ...

"I find it quite hard to reverse into tight parking spaces."

Pattern 4: It is really worth ...

"It is really worth taking professional lessons before taking the practical test."

Sentence Practice 1: Complete the pattern sentence.

"It took my brother a long time ____ his theory exam."

Fill in the missing words (pass).

Sentence Practice 2: Complete the pattern sentence.

"She spends a lot of money ____ driving lessons every month."

Fill in the missing word.

Sentence Practice 3: Complete the pattern sentence.

"I find it quite easy ____ the car on quiet country roads."

Fill in the missing words (steer).

Sentence Practice 4: Complete the pattern sentence.

"It is really worth ____ parallel parking before the exam day."

Fill in the missing verb form (practise).

4. Driving Test Fun Facts

Guess the numbers from the official driving test rules.

❓ Fact Guess 1: In the car theory test, how many minutes do you have to answer 50 multiple-choice questions?

____ 27 minutes ____ 57 minutes ____ 87 minutes

❓ Fact Guess 2: To pass the practical driving test, what is the maximum number of driving faults you can make?

____ 5 faults ____ 15 faults ____ 50 faults

Target: 5.0-5.5 IELTS Speaking Practice

Module 2: Practice

🎙️ Module 2: IELTS Speaking Parts 1 & 2

Now it's time to record your answers for IELTS Speaking Parts 1 and 2!

Part 1: Short Questions

Answer each question naturally in 2 to 3 sentences. Record your response to receive AI feedback on all 4 criteria.

Would you like to learn to drive, or is it not important for you?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Show Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Click to expand after recording)

"Well, to be honest, I'd really love to learn. It takes a lot of practice, but having a car is useful. I find it quite important because it gives me more freedom to travel around."

• to be honest: used to give a truthful personal opinion.

• It takes: used to express the time or effort needed for something.

• I find it quite: used to express your personal feeling about a situation.

How do you usually travel to school, work or the shops?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Show Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Click to expand after recording)

"Usually, I just take the bus to school. To tell you the truth, it's cheap and convenient. Sometimes I ride my bicycle, but I spend most of my commute time on public transport."

• To tell you the truth: used to introduce an honest personal detail.

• I spend ... on ...: pattern used to talk about how you spend your time or money.

• public transport: buses, trains, or trams open to everyone.

Is there something that you often spend your money on, for example games or clothes?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Show Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Click to expand after recording)

"Well, I spend most of my money on new clothes and comfortable shoes. I try to save a bit, but it's really worth buying good quality items that last a long time, you know."

• I spend most of my money on: pattern used to state your main expense.

• it's really worth: pattern used to say something is good value for money or effort.

• you know: a natural filler phrase in informal spoken English.

Do you think that lessons for new skills are too expensive in your country?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Show Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Click to expand after recording)

"Yes, I reckon many courses are pricey. I find it quite expensive to pay for private lessons, but at the end of the day, learning a new skill is worth the money."

• I reckon: informal spoken phrase meaning 'I think' or 'in my opinion'.

• I find it quite expensive to: pattern used to express that a cost feels high to you.

• at the end of the day: common spoken idiom meaning 'ultimately' or 'all things considered'.

Part 2: Individual Long Turn (Cue Card)

Take 1 minute to prepare your notes, then record your talk for 60 to 90 seconds.

📋 IELTS Candidate Cue Card ⏱️ Prep: 1 min | Speak: 60-90 secs

Describe something that you spent a lot of time or money learning.

You should say:

what it was
how long you spent learning it
how much it cost
and explain whether it was worth the time and money.

Record your 60-90 second response:

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Show Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Part 2) (Click to expand after recording)

"Well, to be honest, I'd like to talk about learning to cook simple meals at home. It took me quite a long time to learn basic recipes, and I spent a fair bit of money on fresh ingredients and a good frying pan.

At first, I found it quite difficult to control the heat properly, and I burned a few dishes. But I kept practising every evening after work. My elder brother helped me learn how to chop vegetables safely and prepare quick sauces.

Overall, it was really worth the time and effort. Now I can cook healthy meals for my family, and we don't buy fast food much. To tell you the truth, cooking's become a relaxing hobby for me, and I save a lot of money every month."

• to be honest: natural spoken opening phrase to express sincere personal thoughts.

• It took [someone] [time]: key sentence pattern showing the total duration of learning.

• I spent [money] on [something]: key pattern for introducing expenses or financial investments.

• I found it quite difficult to: key pattern used to describe challenges faced during learning.

• it was really worth: key pattern showing that the outcome justified the time or money spent.

IELTS Speaking: Learning to Drive

🚗 Unit: Learning to drive and getting a licence

💡 How to use this lesson

1. Vocabulary Review

2. Collocation Matching

4. Driving Test Fun Facts

🎙️ Module 2: IELTS Speaking Parts 1 & 2

Part 1: Short Questions

Part 2: Individual Long Turn (Cue Card)

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